2. When to Go to the Emergency Room
What is another name for an emergency room mentioned in the essay?
- Doctor's office
- Trauma center
- Urgent care
- Clinic
Where does the essay suggest you should locate the nearest ER?
- Only near your workplace
- Only near your school
- In the neighborhood where you live
- Only near a hospital
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a symptom that may require ER services?
- Shortness of breath
- Severe pain
- A mild headache
- Changes in your vision
What is true about ERs and medical insurance according to the essay?
- You must have insurance to receive treatment
- ERs can refuse treatment if you cannot pay
- ERs cannot refuse treatment regardless of ability to pay
- Insurance is not needed for ER visits
Why might medical personnel ask personal questions?
- To embarrass the patient
- To know as much about you before treating you properly
- To sell your information to other companies
- To delay treatment