An intoxicated 24-year-old woman has been struck by lightning and is conscious but confused. Which one of the following assessment findings should the AEMT investigate FIRST?
A) Deformity to the left wrist
B) Irregular heart beat
C) Burns to both arms
D) Unequal pupils
Answer: B
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a. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) b. Joint Commission c. National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) d. Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
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Which of the following is a requirement for receiving home health care?
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