Which of the following should be used by a patient to help reduce inflammation and swelling immediately after periodontal surgery?

If your patient in labor complains that she "needs to move my bowels," you should:

A) apply direct pressure to the vaginal opening. B) assess the patient for crowning. C) place her in Trendelenburg position. D) leave for the hospital immediately.

A company that receives claims from providers, audits them, and forwards them on to insurance carriers is a(n):

A) billing service. B) independent auditing firm. C) clearinghouse. D) third-party administrator.