List four types of information you should provide to emergency medical services when you call


(Any 4 of the following)
situation, actions taken, exact location, telephone number you are calling from, assistance required, number of people involved, condition of the victim(s)

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) The majority of payments received in a medical facility come from insurance carriers. 2) HIPAA was created in 1999. 3) Managed care is a method of controlling healthcare costs and the delivery of care. 4) As a result of managed care, providers have been required to revamp the way they operate their businesses and their methods of patient care. 5) In a managed care organization (MCO) contract, the provider will bill the patient the difference between the standard fee and the contractual or discount amount.

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Researchers have proven that weight control and moderate exercise can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by as much as 55 to 70 percent

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When you use the SAMPLE tool to gather information from the patient, what are you asking for when you reach the letter L?

A. Location of pain B. Last oral intake C. Last memory before the incident D. Latest prescriptions

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A Normal Sinus Rhythm has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

A) P waves are uniform. B) heart rate is normal. C) the R-R intervals vary. D) QRS is less than 0.12 sec.

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