In 1965, Congress passed Title 19, an amendment to the Social Security Act that established a federal medical assistance program called ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Medicaid
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You believe that a young male patient, who has been shot in the lower abdomen, is bleeding internally and is in the early stage of shock. Which of these descriptions includes appropriate prehospital care of this patient?
A) Semi-Fowler's position and direct pressure over the injury site B) "Shock" position and administration of water by mouth C) Oxygen therapy and rapid transport to the hospital D) Oxygen therapy and warm packs to the abdomen
You suspect a patient of being infected with pertussis. While performing the primary assessment, you note a deep cough with clear breath sounds. Her vital signs are pulse, 108; respirations, 16 breaths/min; and SpO2, 96% on room air. Given this scenario, which action by the EMT would be most appropriate?
A) Assist with use of a metered-dose inhaler B) Administer oxygen via nasal cannula C) Encourage the patient not to cough D) Monitor the patient and transport
Nine amino acids cannot be synthesized in adequate amounts in the human body and are therefore considered
A) Dispensable B) L-form amino acids C) Essential D) Unnecessary
Which of the following is not part of the standard supplies and equipment kept in a typical examination room?
A) tongue blades B) scalpel C) gauze squares D) applicators