In an allowed charges payment method, if the provider's charge is lower than the allowed amount, the reimbursement is based on

Which of the following statements regarding treatment of the pediatric patient in the prehospital setting is CORRECT?

A) "If the primary assessment of a sick pediatric patient shows no deficits to the ABCs, the patient is stable and will not deteriorate." B) "Since pediatric patients can deteriorate very quickly, they must all be transported with lights and sirens during the ride to the hospital." C) "It is critical that the AEMT be able to determine the respiratory status of the patient as this is most likely the reason for acute deterioration." D) "When treating a sick pediatric patient in the prehospital setting, the AEMT must determine the exact illness so as to provide the most appropriate treatment."

When the parasympathetic nervous system is activated:

a) hormones are released that prepare the body for stress. b) heart rate and blood pressure increase. c) the heart rate decreases and the blood vessels dilate d) blood is shunted away from the digestive organs.