A health care facility publishes a newsletter that contains the number of patients served by geographic area. This a violation of HIPAA rules of privacy and confidentiality.

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


False

Information is considered nonconfidential when the information is considered common knowledge.

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_______ head injuries are those that result in a break in the bone and the overlying soft tissue

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

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For which of the following procedures pulmonary rehabilitation has become recognized as a pre-requisite?

a. Thoracotomy b. Lung volume reduction surgery c. Lung transplantation d. Heart transplantation

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Which is a type of radiation source that can be implanted?

a. Fluoroscopy b. Brachytherapy c. Intraperitoneal d. Subclavian

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Which is a disadvantage of local anesthesia?

a. Increased apprehension of the patient during the procedure b. Avoids the effects of general anesthesia c. Recovery period is minimized d. Requires minimal equipment

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