If the patient has a ____, a small amount of pinkish or brown-tinged mucous discharge, it may be an indication of imminent delivery.

A. quickening
B. bloody show
C. rupture of waters
D. polyhydramnios hemorrhage


Answer: B

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A) "After assessing the patient, the administration of activated charcoal can be effective if there are no obvious contraindications." B) "The primary role of EMS in this situation is merely to transport to the hospital." C) "If the patient has a fever, we can administer a medication to make him or her vomit to get the food out of his or her system." D) "You should treat the patient based on his or her signs and symptoms, just like any other ingested poison."

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Which of the following best describes insurance policies that provide coverage on a fee-for-service basis?

a. Traditional b. Group c. Managed care d. Indemnity

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In 1976, what agency was created to help combat fraud and abuse?

A. Department of Health and Human Services B. Office of Inspector General C. Federal Bureau of Investigation D. Defense Criminal Investigative Service

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