What is a fracture through the C2 pedicles as a result of extreme hyperextension of the neck?
Jefferson's
clay shoveler's
whiplash
hangman's
hangman's
Rationale: Hangman's fracture is a fracture that extends through the pedicles of C2 and may include subluxation of C2 onto C3.
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A) every minute. B) every 15 minutes. C) once on the way to the hospital. D) at least every five minutes.
_____ is used in emergency situations
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Complaints about security breaches may be reported to
a. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. b. Office of E-Health Standards and Services. c. Office for Civil Rights. d. Office of HIPAA Standards.
Automated databases in the context of risk management _____
A) Decrease reliability of statistical analysis by making information less searchable B) May be used to compile information in an effort to increase prevention of loss C) Operate in the confines of health information management functions alone D) Reduce risk of loss due to the large amount of stored sensitive information