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Volume 3 Chapter 1: Chapter Test (NEMSA) Which of the following is the most important intrinsic risk factor for respiratory disease? - correct answer Family history Your patient is a 16-year-old male who attempted suicide. He is unconscious and apneic, lying supine on a garage floor. The family states they found the patient unconscious in the front seat of a car that was running in an enclosed garage. HR = 70, BP = 100/60, RR = 0. In addition to an IV of ...

Hypertension is caused by ________. A .dysfunction in the thymus B. built-up pressure in obstructed arteries C. waste products not being removed properly D. decreased pressure in blood vessels - correct answer b. Built-up pressure in obstructed arteries - Hypertension is caused by increased workload of the heart which can stem from increased blood volume, pressure or viscosity. Kidney failure causes retention of water, it can be caused by stress, obes...

A paramedic should wear protective eyewear when caring for a patient who is: - correct answer coughing up blood-tinged sputum Which of the following best describes when you should perform a scene size-up? - correct answer throughout your time on the scene Which of the following provides a clue to the nature of an illness? - correct answer medication bottles on the nightstand You are ...

Critical thinking is a thought process used to: - correct answer Analyze and evaluate Which of the following patient conditions requires immediate transport? - correct answer Unresponsiveness to painful stimulus after ALS interventions Which of the following will provide the LEAST information about a patient complaining of abdominal pain? - correct answer Assessing reaction of the pupil...

What was the impact of the "white paper" had on EMS systems? - correct answer ♣ Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society Modern Ems Started here Detailed the number of deaths and injuries related to traffic crashes in the US Identified several deficiencies in the delivery of prehospital care in the US and made recommendations intended to change ambulance systems, training requirements, and the provision of prehospital ...

Anatomical Position - correct answer The patient is standing erect, facing forward, with arms cown af the sides and palms forward Supine - correct answer Face up on his back Prone - correct answer Lying face down on his stomach Lateral recumbent (recovery) position - correct answer Lying on his left or right side Fowler's position - correct an...

"White papers" - correct answer National Academy of Sciences National Research Council published Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society that stated the number of deaths and injuries related to traffic crashes in the US during the Korean abd Vietnam War and also identified the severe deficiencies in the delivery of prehospital care and made recommendations Highway Safety Act of 1966 - correct answer ...

What is a hernia? A. a tear in a cardiac muscle B. tenderness in a muscle C. an organ protruding through the abdominal wall D. a severe spasm - correct answer C What are you doing when you bring your arms down to your sides while doing jumping jacks? A. adduction B. flexion C. abduction D. extension - correct answer A In which age group is fibromyalgia more common? A. women under forty B. men and women over fif...

Central Intravenous Catheter - correct answer Placed on a patient while in the hospital and is designed to deliver medications into the central circulation of the body Volatility - correct answer The tendency of a chemical agent to evaporate Spinal Shock - correct answer A temporary concussion-like insult to the spinal cord that causes effect below the level of the injury/vessels dilate...

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First Dollar coverage - correct answer -basic medical insurance -no deductible Basic hospital expense - correct answer -policy states that the max daily room and board benefit is $500 per day for 30 days. -surgery not covered Usual Customary and reasonable (UCR) - correct answer -insurer calculates by averaging the cost of a specific surgery in a defined geographic area. -if actual ...

elimination period - correct answer deductible of time starting from date of loss (cost of coverage is lower if longer waiting period) --> max = 2 years (usually 60 days) probationary period - correct answer wont cover illness until 10-30 days after contract has been issued indemnity period - correct answer total time contract will cover any single accident/illness Business Overhe...

HEALTH INSURANCE COVERED BENEFITS - correct answer - Hospital and medical bills - Loss of income - disability - Dental bills - Long-term care LIMITED BENEFIT POLICIES - correct answer - Accident only - Dread disease - Critical illness - Hospital indemnity - Credit disability - Blanket coverage - Prescription drugs - Vision - Hearing HEALTH INSURANCE COMMON EXCLUSIONS - correct answer ...

Mandatory Uniform Provisions - correct answer Must be included in every individual accident policy, no additional provisions may be included which otherwise restrict or modify a uniform provision, designed to protect the insured's interest Entire Contract Clause- Mandatory Uniform - correct answer Includes the policy and provisions, c a copy of the application and any riders, waivers, or endorsements Time Limit on Cer...

Which of these statements is INCORRECT regarding a preferred provider organization (PPO) - correct answer PPO's are NOT a type of managed care systems A 66 year-old is covered under a group health plan while employed with a business that has 40 employees. If she injures herself while walking in the park, what coverage would be considered primary? - correct answer Her group health plan Which of the following statements...

Claims examiner - correct answer review health claims to determine whether the charges are reasonable and medically necessary based on the patient's diagnosis. This may be for liability or commercial claims. CMS - correct answer Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services : Formerly HCFA. Part of the DHHS that administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs. CPT - correct answer : Curr...

Concealment - correct answer The intentional failure to disclose known facts on an insurance application is called $94,800 - correct answer Betty owns a universal life insurance policy that was issued with a $100,000 face amount and now has total death benefit protection of $110,000. Several months ago she borrowed $15,000 from the policy. The outstanding loan balance (Including Interest) is $15,200. If Betty dies today, wh...

insurance - correct answer business that was developed as a means for spreading the result of financial loss among many persons so the cost to any one person is small risk - correct answer the possibility that loss might occur, reason people purchase insurance speculative risk - correct answer risk that offers the opportunity to gain as well as the possibility of loss, gambling is an ex...

A cancelable policy of health insurance may be cancelled: - correct answer By either the insurer or the insured Concurrent review is defined as: - correct answer The assignment of a caseworker to an ongoing claim All of the following are true regarding "qualified" Long Term Care (LTC) insurance plans, EXCEPT: - correct answer They must have a cash value Pre-existing conditions ...

Premiums paid that exceed 7 1/2% of an insured's Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) are tax-deductible when paid for which of the following plans? - correct answer Qualified Long-Term Care plan All _____ policies must be guaranteed renewable. - correct answer long-term care An attending physician's statement would be appropriate for which life insurance purpose? - correct answer At the r...