For a patient who is bleeding, which of the following is the immediate response of the human body?
A) Vasoconstriction caused by the parasympathetic nervous system
B) Increased production of red blood cells and hemoglobin
C) Vasoconstriction caused by the sympathetic nervous system
D) Increased pulse pressure to promote better circulation of oxygen
C
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Once a Medicare beneficiary signs the ________, he or she is legally responsible for the charges if Medicare denies payment for the service as "not medically necessary."
A) ABN B) GA C) HIPAA release D) CMS-1500
The ancient myth of ____ was based on the consequences of fire.
A. the Phoenix B. Prometheus C. the Vigiles D. Vesta
While camping with friends, you are asked to help find a nearby camper's lost son. The 9-year-old boy is found after being lost in the woods for several hours in temperatures below 10°F. His hands have a white, waxy appearance. When you touch them, they feel cold and hard. He says they are tingling and hurt a lot. Which of the following actions will you take?
A. Place his hands in warm water B. Rub his hands briskly to warm them C. Place his hands in cool water and apply calamine lotion D. Break any blisters that have formed after assessing his CABs E. Pour hot water over his hands to thaw them
Which of the following is NOT a penalty concerning negligence?
Fines or jail sentences Capital punishment Suspension of the ability to practice Revocation of the ability to practice