You have been called to a residence for a 63-year-old female with a history of COPD who is short of breath. The patient is moderately dyspneic with the following vital signs: pulse 124, respirations 20, blood pressure 162/56, and SpO2 at 86%. She is using an oxygen concentrator set at 5 lpm. What is your best course of action?
A) Attach a nonrebreather to the oxygen concentrator and increase the liter flow to 12.
B) Continue oxygen administration with the concentrator and transport the patient.
C) Remove the oxygen concentrator and administer high-concentration oxygen to the patient.
D) Administer medical oxygen from your cylinder at the same rate as the concentrator.
C
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You and your partner arrive at the home of a 60-year-old man with shortness of breath. As you enter the residence, you find the patient sitting in his recliner; he is in obvious respiratory distress. As you approach him, he becomes verbally abusive, stating that it took you too long to get to his home. A small handgun is sitting on a table next to his recliner. You should:
A) turn around, rapidly exit the residence, and notify law enforcement. B) explain the reason for your delay as your partner administers oxygen. C) slowly back your way out of the residence and call law enforcement. D) verbally distract the patient as your partner attempts to retrieve the gun.
All of the following are an unethical and/or illegal practice EXCEPT:
A) unbundling. B) medically unnecessary procedures performed to increase reimbursement. C) billing for levels of service not supported by documentation. D) upcoding. E) billing for services provided.