The fee-for-service basis is the primary method used by managed care.

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


False

Although some fee-for-service is used by IPAs, it is infrequent; most managed care uses a capitation method or a predetermined amount for services.

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a. start an intraosseous line immediately. b. administer 0.01 mg/kg epinephrine 1:10,000 down the endotracheal tube. c. administer 0.1 mg/kg epinephrine 1:1000 down the endotracheal tube. d. administer 0.02 mg/kg atropine down the endotracheal tube.

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Which of the following statements regarding syrup of ipecac is NOT true?

A) It can cause a patient to aspirate stomach contents into the lungs. B) It causes emesis in all patients with a single dose. C) It removes only about one-third of stomach contents. D) It has an immediate action.

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The terms Medical, Surgical, Obstetrics, and Newborn are considered ____

A) basic medical staff/service units B) subspecialty service units C) expanded medical staff service units D) specialty service units

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The tough, white fibrous membrane surrounding the bone is called the:

A. diaphysis B. epiphysis. C. periosteum. D. endosteum.

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