Disclosing confidential patient information without proper authorization or subpoena is cause for a lawsuit

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

The medical documentation of the E/M service visit supports the following levels of medical decision-making element: Number of diagnoses and/or management options: extensive (new problem with workup) Amount and/or complexity of data reviewed:

minimal (ordered X-ray, reviewed lab tests) Risk of complication, comorbidity and/or mortality: moderate (undiagnosed new problem with uncertain prognosis) Which of the following levels best reflects the overall medical decision-making complexity? a. Straightforward complexity b. Low complexity c. Moderate complexity d. High complexity

Health Professions

Family has called you after the apnea alarm for their 1-month-old baby sounded. They state that the settings seem too high and the alarm goes off frequently. They would like the home health nurse to readjust the settings, so this scenario can be avoided in the future. They do not want the patient transported to the hospital and are prepared to sign a refusal. Assessment reveals no life threats to

the airway, breathing, or circulation. Given the situation, you would: A) have a refusal witnessed and signed. B) adjust the monitor settings and have a refusal signed. C) contact medical direction. D) contact the home health nurse.

Health Professions

When Diane and Steve return from vacation, Steve's mom expresses her desire to get out more. Diane wants to return to work, as opposed to being a full-time caregiver for her mother-in-law

Which care option should they explore, excluding total out-of-home care? A) Adult day care B) Nursing home C) Assisted living D) ICF care

Health Professions

In which specimen would you not expect to find normal flora?

A) Sputum B) Nasal C) Blood D) Urine

Health Professions