The suffix –dipsia means

Eat
Thirst
Urine
Pain

Thirst

Rationale: The suffix –dipsia means "thirst".

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A patient has been pulled from a house fire. Assessment reveals him to be lethargic with stridorous respirations, minimal chest wall motion, and a rapid but strong radial pulse. Firefighters are dousing his body with water to cool him and ensure he is extinguished. Which action would the EMT perform immediately once the fire on the patient is adequately extinguished with water?

A) Determine if critical areas of the body have been burned B) Administer oxygen through a nonrebreather face mask and obtain a full set of vital signs C) Begin removing the patient's clothes to determine the type of burn D) Provide positive pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask

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

1. Medicaid is a healthcare program that is fully funded by the federal government. 2. Medicaid participants’ eligibility may change on a monthly basis. 3. When filing a claim for a newborn, the baby’s full name must be listed. 4. HCPCS codes are used on all Medicaid claims forms. 5. States may offer different optional services in addition to the federally mandated services.

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