A female patient has acute onset of right-sided abdominal pain, describes it as sharp, and rates it as 9/10. The primary survey reveals no life threats, but her skin is cool and diaphoretic. She states that she has been going to the bathroom more and is worried because her father has diabetes. Her last period was nine weeks ago, and she has a history of irregular periods. Her heart rate is 122 beats/min, respirations are 20 breaths/min, blood pressure is 138/68 mmHg, and SaO2 is 97%. In this scenario, which bit of information is of most concern to the EMT?
A) Family history of diabetes
B) Increased urination
C) Last period nine weeks ago
D) Periods irregular in nature
C) Last period nine weeks ago
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A) Assignment of benefits form B) Explanation of benefits form C) Patient information form D) Release of information form
You are interviewing an elderly patient about his eyesight. He tells you that he has good peripheral vision, but has diminished central vision. You should suspect:
A) glaucoma. B) macular degeneration. C) proprioception. D) confabulation.
Which of the following BEST defines a "skilled nursing facility"?
A. A healthcare facility that provide transitional, rehabilitative care for patients who require care and services for a short period of time B. A healthcare facility that provides housing for chronically ill patients who require a variety of healthcare services, including nursing care; physical, speech, or occupational therapy; rehabilitation; and other services of care C. A healthcare facility that offers intensive therapeutic treatment or support for a patient whose condition does not warrant admission into an inpatient facility; most commonly provides psychiatric and mental healthcare D. A healthcare facility that provide extended healthcare services for patients who require extensive or ongoing care, therapeutic support, or assistance with activities of daily living
____________________________ administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).