Explain HIPAA as it pertains to caregiving by relatives or extended family


When clients wish to have a caregiver present during their appointments, clients must give their permission because confidential medical information will be shared.

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Which one of the following statements made by an EMT shows that she understands how to suction patients in a field setting?

A) "When caring for a young child, I suction for a minimum of 5 seconds." B) "To thoroughly suction a patient, I insert the rigid-tip catheter past the base of the tongue and into the pharynx." C) "It is helpful to pour sterile water into the patient's mouth to liquefy vomit and make it easier to suction." D) "I only activate the suction device when I am withdrawing the suction catheter."

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Which of the following health professionals would be best for conducting a pulmonary rehabili-tation session on recreation and vocational counseling?

a. Physical therapist b. Respiratory therapist c. Clinical psychologist d. Occupational therapist

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The_________ involves imaging the pharynx and esophagus.

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

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If the office serves an older population, choose ____ music. 

A. jazz B. hard rock C. rap D. classical

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