An advanced directive is a legal document that can appoint a person to make medical deci-
sions for a patient who is unable to do so.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A phlebotomist walks into a neonatal patient's room to collect a blood specimen. There is a woman sitting in a chair, holding the baby. The bathroom door is closed and someone can be heard inside. What should the phlebotomist do before taking the sample?
A. Call security to hold the woman until the mother comes out of the bathroom. B. Come back later when the family is gone. C. Ask the patient if it is okay for the family to step outside during the procedure. D. Document the identity of the woman, ask her to identify the baby, and compare that identification with the baby's ID band.
Which of the following is NOT a common psychosocial challenge of late adulthood?
A) Issues of self-worth B) Financial burdens C) Concern about death and dying D) Self-destructive behaviors
Which of the following is a physical trait necessary for performing the duties of an EMT?
A) Ability to remain calm in stressful situations B) Nonjudgmental and fair C) Ability to speak clearly D) Ability to lift and carry 200 pounds
An authorization for a disclosure of PHI should have all the following EXCEPT:
A. patient name. B. specific information to be released. C. privacy officer's signature. D. the entity receiving the disclosure.