Before contacting medical direction for authorization to assist a shortness of breath patient with his or her metered-dose inhaler, protocols state that the EMT must first attempt to provide relief by administering oxygen. You recognize that the administration of oxygen is best described as a(n):

A) standing order.
B) on-line medical direction.
C) direct permission.
D) quality improvement.

A

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A. Medicaid claims B. TRICARE claims C. Medicare claims D. CHAMPUS claims

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