What legislation protects the confidentiality of patient information that is stored or transmitted electronically?

HCFA
CMS
HIPAA
OSHA


HIPAA

Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects the confidentiality of patient information that is stored or transmitted electronically.

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A) carbon monoxide inhalation. B) a patient wearing fingernail polish. C) a patient that smokes cigarettes. D) Any of the above

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Where are developing red cells located in the bone marrow?

a. Adjacent to the outer surfaces of the vascular sinuses b. Outside the vascular walls of the sinusoids c. Deep in the cords d. Randomly spaced throughout the cords

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Which of the following diseases cause excessive mucus production?

A) Cystic fibrosis B) Laryngitis C) Pure emphysema D) Croup

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The middle and thickest layer of the heart is the ______

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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