The acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of protected health information without appropriate authorization of patient/legal representative or as required by law or allowed in HIPAA is known as:
A. breach of privacy.
B. unauthorized disclosure.
C. privacy breach.
D. confidentiality breach.
Answer: C
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A) Hydralazine. B) Minoxidil. C) Acetazolamide. D) Isosorbide.
Dipstick reactions for blood are based on:
a. The peroxidase activity of hemoglobin. b. Oxidation of hemoglobin peroxidase. c. The reaction of hemoglobin with bromthymol blue. d. The reduction of a chromogen by hemoglobin.
The physical setting for the interview should provide for all of the following EXCEPT:
a. minimize or prevent interruptions. b. ensure privacy during discussions. c. interviewer is the same sex as the patient to prevent bias. d. be comfortable for the patient and interviewer.
The government is responsible for how much of all health care spending in the United States?
A. More than half B. About three-fourths C. One-fourth D. About two-thirds