Which of the following best describes the tort applicable to the unauthorized release of patient information?
a. Battery
b. Libel
c. Invasion of privacy
d. Slander
c
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You have a patient who has complained of having difficulty breathing for the last several days. He tells you that it has gotten worse tonight. He states that he has been unable to sleep lying flat because it makes him short of breath. You observe a blanket and pillow in the chair where he has been sleeping, and you notice that the patient's ankles are swollen. You suspect the patient is experiencing:
A. congestive heart failure. B. asthma. C. COPD. D. angina pectoris.
A 24-year-old pregnant woman is actively seizing. Her partner reports that she complained of abdominal pain approximately 10 minutes ago, and then began seizing. He reports that the seizure activity has been consistent for the past 10 minutes, and that she has no significant medical history. You should:
A) apply a nasal cannula, assess blood glucose level, and transport in the left lateral position. B) insert a nasal airway, administer midazolam, and obtain vital signs. C) apply high-flow oxygen, administer magnesium sulfate, and transport emergently. D) suction the airway, obtain IV access, and assess blood pressure.
When you use proper lifting and moving techniques to maintain healthy and safe posture, you are using _______________ to prevent overexertion.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which type of medicine isdesigned to enhance the mind's capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms?
A. Energy medicine and informal medicine B. Mind-body medicine C. Homeopathy and naturopathy D. Chiropractic and massage therapy