Which of the following laws attempted to reduce hazards in the workplace and conduct audits to ensure compliance with the act?

HIPAA
OBRA
RCRA
OSHA


OSHA

Rationale: The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) attempted to reduce hazards in the workplace, and conduct audits to ensure compliance. Its main goal is to ensure that employers provide employees with an environment free from recognized hazards, such as exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or unsanitary conditions.

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In order to perform the physical examination, the physician must do which of the following?

a. Obtain the patient's verbal permission before beginning the physical examination. b. Perform the examination according to the order of the 1997 single organ–system physical examination evidentiary checklist. c. Be sure to use the appropriate tools such as an otoscope and an ophthalmoscope. d. Physically interact with the patient, such as by touching or palpating, listening to or auscultation, looking at or inspecting different parts of the patient's body.

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What is the preferred method of providing high-concentration oxygen to a breathing patient in the prehospital setting?

A) Nasal cannula B) Nonrebreather face mask C) Simple face mask D) Venturi mask

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Which of the following behavioral interventions is least useful for the treatment of sleep apnea?

a. Weight loss b. Avoidance of alcohol c. Avoidance of sedatives d. Avoidance of daytime naps

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Clinical signs and medical labs should be included in what part of the SOAP assessment?

A) Assessment B) Plan C) Objective D) Subjective

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