Health insurance that covers the insured against a potential loss of money from medical expenses resulting from an illness or accident is known as:

What will be an ideal response?


Indemnity insurance. Indemnity is a traditional form of health insurance.

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A 16-year-old male patient has been inhaling paint fumes to "feel good." His grandmother called 911 when she found him doing this in the basement and he said he was having a hard time breathing. The patient is alert and oriented, with a patent airway and adequate breathing. His radial pulse is strong and his skin warm and dry. Your partner reports mild wheezing in both lungs. Vital signs are pulse, 92; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 148/62 mmHg; and SpO2, 96% on room air. The patient has no medical history. Appropriate initial care would include:

A) Positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen B) Oxygen by nasal cannula at 8 liters per minute C) Breathing treatment with a metered-dose inhaler prescribed to the grandmother D) High-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask

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Describe the joint capsule of the midcarpal joint

What will be an ideal response?

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The OIG website contains a list of the OIGs most wanted fugitives.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The main disadvantage of patient care algorithms is that they:

A) are revised or updated too frequently. B) are often overridden by medical control. C) only address classic patient presentations. D) discourage contact with direct medical control.

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