Which of the following clinical presentations warrants immediate transport?

A) Two days of vomiting; heart rate of 110 beats/min; warm, dry skin
B) 38 weeks gestation; crowning; history of hypertension; tachycardia
C) 250 mL external blood loss; systolic BP of 130 mm Hg; moderate pain
D) Chest discomfort; heart rate of 110 beats/min; systolic BP of 90 mm Hg

Answer: D) Chest discomfort; heart rate of 110 beats/min; systolic BP of 90 mm Hg

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A Preferred Hospital Organization bands together hospitals and providers to negotiate contracts with:

a. payer organizations. b. HMOs. c. IPAs. d. referral sources.

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