You have arrived by the side of a cyanotic patient who is responsive only to painful stimuli and exhibiting stridorous respirations. What is the most appropriate action by the EMT?
A) Prepare and apply the pulse oximeter before administering oxygen
B) Provide positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen
C) Obtain a full set of vital signs, excluding the patient's temperature
D) Attempt to determine what happened to the patient or any existing medical problems
B) Provide positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen
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Commercial insurance is based on what concept?
A) principle of solidarity B) classification of risk C) assumption of risk D) cross-subsidization
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Medical necessity reduction by an insurance carrier is also known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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