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jman1234

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient who was admitted after receiving a blow to the head begins to show signs of shock. How should the patient be positioned?
 
  a. With the head lower than the body
  b. Flat with the legs elevated
  c. Flat on the back
  d. In a side-lying position

Question 2

For physical therapy services to be reimbursed by Medicare, the services must be:
 
  a. preventive.
  b. restorative.
  c. maintenance.
  d. educational.


reversalruiz

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
If head injuries are suspected, the victim must be kept flat.

Answer to Question 2

B
The goals of treatment must be restorative for Medicare reimbursement.


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