Which agency should be notified if violations of HIPAA regulations have occurred?

a. HHS
b. FDA
c. CDC
d. Joint Commission


A
Alleged breaches of HIPAA regulations should be reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Privacy breaches may be subject to civil and criminal action. Significant fines may be imposed for proven violations.

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Insertion of an endotracheal tube too far is likely to result in ventilation of:

A) the right lung only. B) the left lung only. C) only the lower lobes of both lungs. D) neither lung.

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Which of the following drug names are the same?

A) Brand and trade B) Chemical and generic C) Chemical and trade D) Proprietary and official

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A physical or psychological dependence on a substance is called a(n) ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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