You are watching an EMT prepare the ambulance for the upcoming shift. In regards to oxygen cylinders and equipment, which one of the following requires immediate intervention?
A) He ensures that the temperature in the oxygen storage room is under 100°F.
B) He lays tanks on the floor when removed from the ambulance.
C) He makes certain that all valves on the empty oxygen tanks are closed.
D) He cleans a dirty oxygen tank with a petroleum-based agent.
Answer: D
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a. Compute the normal liability (NL), both Basic and Major Medical benefits, that would be payable in the absence of Medicare (perform a line-for-line calculation). b. Determine the amount the provider is allowed to collect. c. Use the greater of number one or number two as the base. d. Compare the amount paid by Medicare to the base.
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