The National Provider Identifier (NPI) number serves an a unique identifier for physicians who

A) prescribe controlled substances.
B) submit health insurance claims.
C) file quarterly tax returns.
D) provide services to Medicare patients.


B

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Pain in a secondary referral zone is:

a. felt right over a trigger point. b. felt in another location . c. expressed at a later time. d. None of the above

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Which of the following statements about smoke control is MOST accurate?

A. Most smoke management systems are ineffective if building occupants are sleeping or impaired. B. The purpose of smoke control is to quickly remove smoke from and introduce fresh air into the fire area. C. Smoke management systems are not activated until the structure has been evacuated and searched. D. Smoke control is any effort to change pressure in spaces adjacent to the fire area to compartmentalize or exhaust smoke.

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In 1980 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued regulation __________ regulating fire brigades

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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An alert and oriented 36-year-old male patient is panicked and complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath after snorting some bath salts. He has no past medical history and takes no prescribed medications. The primary assessment is unremarkable with the exception of some expiratory wheezing heard upon auscultation. The vital signs are pulse, 124; respirations, 22 breaths/min; blood pressure, 144/66 mmHg; and SpO2, 92%. To best treat this patient, you would initially:

A) Attach the AED B) Administer an albuterol MDI C) Give activated charcoal D) Provide supplemental oxygen

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