In a(n) _______________ disease, the body begins to attack its own antigens. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


autoimmune

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In the START triage system, patients who are not dead at the time of triage, but have mortal injuries that will probably cause them to die within a short period of time, are assigned to the ____ category.

A. Delayed B. Dead C. Immediate D. Expectant

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Which people are most likely medically needy?

A) 35-year-old healthy mother of one B) 70-year-old nursing home resident C) 66-year-old retired corporate executive with controlled hypertension D) 2-year-old child with a genetic disorder who has two gainfully-employed parents

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When a person uses a title such as Sr., Jr., II, or III, __________

a. always include it after entry of the person's last name on the CMS-1500 claim b. do not enter it on the claim unless printed on the patient's insurance ID card c. enter the title on the claim if instructed to do so by the patient or beneficiary d. verify the use of the title with the patient or guarantor before entering on the claim

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