What does EMTALA stand for, and what is its purpose?


The purpose of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) is to prevent the "dumping" of patients who may not be able to pay for emergency department services.

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Which variable appears on the horizontal portion (x axis) of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation nomogram?

A. total oxygen content B. barometric pressure C. percentage of hemoglobin chemically bound to oxygen D. oxygen partial pressure

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Receptors are typically specialized to react to specific stimulation by initiating a ________ change.

A. weight B. color C. length D. chemical

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The duration of a short cold application can be described as lasting ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Convert the decimals to fractions. 4.25 =

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

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