Which of the following statements about the epidemiology of Graves' disease is TRUE?
A) Graves' disease typically manifests late in adulthood.
B) Heredity does not predispose people to Graves' disease.
C) Obesity and poor dietary habits increase the risk of Graves' disease.
D) Graves' disease is about six times more common in women than in men.
D
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Which one of the following statements shows that the paramedic has a proper understanding of basic operations at the scene of a hazardous materials emergency?
A) "Life or health should never be risked if the threat is only to the environment." B) "The most important thing is to identify the exact material involved in the incident." C) "Visual clues and smell are the most reliable way to identify a hazardous material incident." D) "Identification of the material is not important, as the approach is the same for all materials."
If the insurance plan has a hold harmless clause, it means that the patient is
a. charged for fees by the health care provider, per the EOB. b. automatically has lower out-of-pocket health care expenses. c. not responsible for paying what the insurance plan denies. d. required to pay any amounts that the insurance plan denies.
Cheiloplasty and palatoplasty are corrective procedures for which of the following?
a. breast prolapse b. cleft lip and palate c. conjoined fingers d. drooping and baggy eyelids
In which of these methods of transmitting claims can employees key standard data elements using an Internet-based service?
A. clearinghouse use B. the adjudication process C. direct transmission to the payer D. direct data entry