In the condition known as a , air works its way in between

the chest wall and the lung, causing the lung to collapse.

A. flail chest
B. thoracic decompression
C. pneumothorax
D. negative pressure syndrome


C

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What does the word "hepatosplenomegaly" indicate?

A. Enlargement of the liver and spleen B. Enlargement of the large arteries found in the upper thigh, or femur C. Bending from side to side D. The abnormal collection of fluid in a body cavity or organ

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Alphabetical systems are used with electronic health record systems and rely on the use of a patient's surname, first name, middle initial, and suffix to differentiate the storage of one patient's data from another patient's data.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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An individual is taken to an emergency room while unconscious. It is implied that the patient will accept treatment and responsibility for payment of the treatment

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following acts allows for disclosure of PHI in relationship to terrorism?

A. Health Information Portability and Accountability Act B. PATRIOT Act C. HITECH Act D. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

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