Use of other senses such as touch can assist the patient with a visual impairment

To determine the benefits payable under the COB provision, use all of the following guidelines EXCEPT:

a. Compute the normal liability (NL), both Basic and Major Medical benefits, that would be payable in the absence of Medicare (perform a line-for-line calculation). b. Determine the amount the provider is allowed to collect. c. Use the greater of number one or number two as the base. d. Compare the amount paid by Medicare to the base.

Your patient presents supine in bed complaining of difficulty breathing. You should:

A) keep the patient lying down, as it is the safest position. B) roll the patient onto her stomach to assist with ease of breathing. C) have the patient stand up. D) assist the patient into a sitting position, if tolerated.