What is meant by verifying medical necessity when reviewing a claim?
What will be an ideal response?
The diagnosis and procedures are reviewed to be sure that the treatment was appropriate for the diagnosis.
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Which of the following should increase the EMT's suspicion of internal bleeding?
A) Fall from a height three or more times the patient's height B) Penetrating trauma to the chest or abdomen C) High-speed motor vehicle collision D) All of the above
Meconium staining indicates:
A) gestational diabetes. B) fetal hypoxic incident. C) prematurity. D) eclampsia.
Coworkers of a 42-year-old man called 911 because the patient, who is normally healthy, became ill at work. Which one of the following findings should increase your suspicion that the patient has a serious condition?
A) He is confused and agitated. B) His blood pressure is 152/90. C) His pulse oximetry reading is 97%. D) There is no known history of recent illness.
Your rapid assessment (rapid body scan) of an injured patient reveals pelvic deformity and a rigid, distended abdomen. After applying high-flow oxygen and immobilizing the patient's spine, you should:
A. transport promptly and initiate IV therapy en route to the hospital. B. obtain vital signs, initiate an IV line, and transport promptly. C. perform a secondary assessment and transport immediately. D. establish an IV line, obtain a SAMPLE history, and transport.