Dr. Clancy performed a left above-the-knee amputation instead of a right one. The patient's family has filed a malpractice lawsuit. This malpractice falls into the category of a(n):

A) malfeasance.
B) misfeasance.
C) nonfeasance.
D) intentional tort.


A

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A) PHI is any information in the patient's chart that can be identified as belonging to the patient. B) HIPAA law states that PHI must be kept confidential. C) PHI can be released only with patient consent or via court order. D) PHI can be shared without patient consent.

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Patient History information is documented via the History application and via which alternative method?

A. Patient Progress Note B. Patient Demographics application C. Administrative module D. All of the above

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Abnormal heart rhythms or arrest caused by blunt trauma to the chest is called ____.

A. torsades de pointes B. cordis commotio C. Long QT syndrome D. tamponade

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During which stage of dying may the patient ask himself, "Why me?"

A) Anger B) Depression C) Denial D) Acceptance

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