What is the key determinant of the need for long-term care?

a. A disabling accident
b. An acute episode
c. Presence of multiple chronic conditions
d. Dependency because of inability to perform tasks of daily living

D

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Which of the following BEST defines "content of service"?

A. Identification of the extent of clinical experience between the patient and the clinician or facility B. The three elements that are considered the building blocks for evaluation and management services: history, physical examination, and medical decision making C. The condition, illness, injury, complaint or other reason for which the patient has presented to the healthcare facility for the evaluation and management service D. The group of CPT codes that identify evaluation and management services performed in a similar place of service

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The pain associated with an acute myocardial infarction:

A) radiates to the left or right arm in the majority of cases. B) is not influenced by deep breathing or body movement. C) is most often described as a sharp sensation in the chest. D) is often relieved by two or three doses of sublingual nitroglycerin.

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