One response to rising costs has been the development of managed care plans, which contain specific built-in cost controls
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Patients with neuropathic ulcerations that contain exposed bone would most benefit from:
A. an arteriogram. B. radiological testing for osteomyelitis. C. topical antimicrobials. D. amputation.
What was the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (1996)?
A. Institute greater regulations on healthcare training B. Institute a centralized location for medical information C. Institute security of protected medical information that is the responsibility of the patient D. Institute greater regulations on use, distribution, and storage of protected medical information
A 23-year-old roofer has fallen 20 feet from the roof of a house into shrubs below. Aside from superficial abrasions and complaint of soreness, you detect no obvious injuries. Consequently, the patient states that as long as his legs are not broken, he does not see the need to go to the hospital. As a knowledgeable EMT, your best response would be:
A) "Since this is a work-related injury, you should really be evaluated in the hospital. Worker's compensation may not cover you if you do not." B) "In a fall from this height, you may have hurt some internal organs. You really need to be examined." C) "Since you did not lose consciousness, I feel better about having you refuse. Just keep an eye on your feet and watch for swelling." D) "Although you feel okay now, you will most likely be sore later on. Why don't we go to the hospital and ask about some medications for pain?"
What is the function of the purge valve on the Bunnell Life Pulse High-Frequency Jet Ventilator?
a. It releases internal pressure. b. It allows water into the humidifier car-tridge. c. It opens to dry out the monitoring line of the hi-lo jet tube. d. It breaks pressurized gas flow into small bursts of gas.