As an EMS PIO, you:
a. could release the information about patients transported and deceased.
b. could not release the information about patients being transported and deceased.
c. are bound by HIPAA privacy rules.
d. Both B and C
D
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A hot application will
A) decrease blood viscosity and promote superficial vasodilatation B) increase blood viscosity and promote superficial vasodilatation C) decrease blood viscosity and promote superficial vasoconstriction D) increase blood viscosity and promote superficial vasoconstriction
A construction foreman was stabbed with a screwdriver in the right anterior chest by an angry employee. Prior to your arrival, he removed the screwdriver. He is alert and oriented and complaining of pain to the injury site. Your primary assessment reveals an open airway, adequate breathing, and strong radial pulse. Based on these findings, which of the following would be done first?
A) open the airway using the jaw-thrust maneuver. B) take manual in-line spinal stabilization. C) evaluate the patient SpO2 level. D) insert a nasopharyngeal airway.
Which of the following statements is MOST appropriate for Modifier 32?
A. E/M service results in the decision for a major surgical procedure to be performed less than 24 hours after the E/M service B. E/M service performed on the same day as another procedure or service, or b) in conjunction by a physician who also performs a completely distinct, independent, noteworthy service or minor procedure on the same day C. E/M service is mandated by an outside agency, company, or organization D. E/M service is performed by the same physician who performed the previous surgery and performed for a different reason than the surgery
What is the primary function of erythrocytes?
a. transport O2 to tissues and CO2 to the lungs b. transport nutrients and waste products c. regulate pH of blood d. form clots