Problem
A. A duty is established when there is a provider-patient relationship. A visit to the NP's office by a patient establishes an NP's duty to that patient. Name two other ways that duty can be considered to be established
B. If a patient is dismissed from a practice, it is important that certain rules are followed. A patient should be sent a dismissal letter by First Class mail with return receipt requested. What elements need to be included in the letter?
C. A provider may be terribly negligent, but if there is no injury, there is no malpractice. True or False?
D. What is it called when an NP bills for a higher level of visit than actually was conducted?
E. Name four of the seven vital signs that can be included when documenting the constitutional part of the general multisystem examination?
F. Choosing a level of evaluation and management services for coding/billing purposes, Comprehensive is considered more extensive. True or false?
G. What is the name of the organization that collects information disclosed by state boards against NP licensure and certification?
H. What office of the federal government oversees NPs' prescribing of controlled substances?
I. Medicare is a program that is administered by the federal government. True or false?
J. The review of systems (ROS) is documented in the Physical Exam section of the visit. True or false?