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Large businesses entity that has incorporated to avoid personal liability from the company's debts and taxes |
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having a variety of skills or types |
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a particular type of business |
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practice owned by three or more people who are held legally responsible for the debts and taxes of the business |
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management service organization (MSO) |
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org. (e.g. hospital) that handles patient services for a medical practice |
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business owned by two people who are held legally responsible for the debts and taxes of the business |
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business owned by one person who is legally responsible for the debts and the taxes, also known as private practice |
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focus on particular work specifically that occurs when additional training and educational requirements have been met |
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Walk-in Care Pt. gets treated and goes home |
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Ear Nose and Throat Doctor |
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takes medical history, orders labs, prescribes medication |
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Duty of a Medical Assistant... |
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labs, vein punctures,schedule appointments |
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For a physician to become a specialist... |
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up to 7 years additional training-complete additional requirements-pass national board exam |
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Why should the MA get familiar with the staff? |
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to better coordinate Pt. care |
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If a physician in private practice dies... |
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the life of the business dies with him |
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improve circulation-treat infection-reduce swelling and pain |
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provide stability with balance and coordination |
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proper temperature for a hot water bag for an adult... |
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How long should a cold compress treatment last? |
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What is used on an infected area for healing |
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What is used to slow down swelling? |
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How do you instruct a Pt. on the care of a cast? |
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make sure the cast is dry before applying pressure. Check area for change of color or tingling |
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What is the advantage of having a fiberglass cast over a plastic cast? |
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What is the condition of the skin when a cast is removed? |
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pale, scaly skin and flabby muscle |
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After a cast is applied, what does the patient have to watch out for in the first 24 hours? |
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What is NOT true about the application of an ice bag? |
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that you have to use the largest ice cubes...size of cubes doesn't matter |
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In what situation would heat therapy be used? |
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Why should the coupling agent (ultrasound) be slightly warm? |
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What is the coupling agent used for? |
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to make sure the energy from the ultrasound is taken to the tissue |
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The dosage of ultrasound is prescribed in? |
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What should the MA do if the Pt. complains of pain during an ultrasound? |
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When measuring for crutches, how many finger-widths should be left under the armpits? |
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measures angles when taking crutch measurements |
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Selection of gait patterns depends on what? |
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balance-coordination-strength |
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the Pt. can bear partial weight on each leg |
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How many inches do you put the walker in front of you when using it? |
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When using a walker how many degrees should the elbows be bent? |
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Where should a cane be positioned for use? |
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on the strong side of the body |
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What is a short cast for? |
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