Directions: Use Your Knowledge of the Reading-Writing Process to Answer

question 39

Multiple Choice

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage . "To look at my roommate and me, you'd think we have nothing in common. First of all, we look like complete opposites. Janice is tall, with long blonde hair and blue eyes, while I'm short, with black curly hair and brown eyes. Janice loves wearing her basketball T-shirt from her Indiana State Championship team. I prefer dressing in my cross-country gear. We're also from completely different places. I'm a city girl, born and raised on the south side of Chicago, right in the heart of Barack Obama country. Janice grew up on a farm in a sea of corn, near South Bend, Indiana. So why do Janice and I get along so well? Some might think it is our interest in sports, but that's only part of it. When we first moved in together, I turned on some hip-hop, and Janice started popping and locking. She was good! So I showed her some of my moves, and even tried the techno music she likes. Before you know it, we came to be the best of friends, going to parties and dances together and having a blast."
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What is the purpose of the reading passage? ​

• A)to argue that urban life is preferable to rural life
• B)to describe different styles of music
• C)to illustrate college life
• D)to compare and contrast the author with her college roommate

Understand the different health insurance programs and their benefits, including Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private insurance.

Identify the financial responsibilities of patients within various health insurance plans, such as copayments, premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance.

Recognize the procedures for handling insurance claims, including filing, authorization, and payment processes.

Differentiate between types of health care providers and their roles in the healthcare system.

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Definitions:

Basilar Crackles

Abnormal lung sounds heard at the base of the lungs, suggestive of conditions like pneumonia or heart failure.

Heart Sounds

The noises generated by the beating heart and the resultant flow of blood through it.

Tricuspid

Relating to the valve between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart, consisting of three cusps or flaps that prevent blood from flowing backwards.

Pulmonic

Relating to the lungs or the pulmonary artery, often used in medical contexts to discuss conditions or treatments affecting the respiratory system.