Which of the following is addressed in the EMTALA?

A) Discouraging private individuals from suing if a hospital has violated the law
B) Allowing a woman who is in active labor to be transported to a distant hospital
C) Requiring EMS to transport all patients to the closest medical treatment facility
D) Preventing medical facilities from denying medical screening and stabilization


Answer: D) Preventing medical facilities from denying medical screening and stabilization

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a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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Which of the following would be found in a stable patient with long-standing obstructive lung disease?

a. Low bicarbonate level and low carbon dioxide level b. Low bicarbonate level and high carbon dioxide level c. High bicarbonate level and low carbon dioxide level d. High bicarbonate level and high carbon dioxide level

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Which of the following is not a reason SpringCharts was selected as a training tool?

A. Price B. Ease of use C. Rich features D. Customization options

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When must a student enroll as an AAMA member to be eligible for the reduced student rate?

a. During the first year of employment b. Before starting a job c. Immediately after graduation d. Before graduation

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