When he enters the room of a 62-year-old female with an unknown medical complaint, which of the following clues observed during the scene size-up would most increase the EMT's suspicion that the patient is suffering from an acute abdominal condition?
A) The patient is in her nightgown and the air conditioning on "high."
B) A portable commode is next to the bed.
C) The patient is lying on her side with her knees drawn to her chest.
D) The patient is wearing a nasal cannula attached to oxygen at 2 lpm.
C
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A. teaspoon B. microgram C. pound D. drop
Mrs. Lawrence is an elderly diabetic patient who is on Medicare. She recently injured her lower left leg, and since then has had trouble with open sores or ulcers on that leg. She came to the office last week to have the physician examine and treat the ulcers. At that time, you checked, and she qualified for Medicaid as well as Medicare. She has come to the office today for follow-up care and treatment. Which of the following should you do first?
A. Ensure that the physician signs the Medicaid claim B. Contact Medicare for preauthorization C. Contact Medicaid to verify her eligibility D. Notify Mrs. Lawrence that she will not have to pay anything E. Send the claim to Medicaid