Hospitals and physicians should have a written policy on file detailing the procedures for releasing patient information. The policy must reflect what type of law?
a. Federal law
b. State law
c. Federal law and, if applicable, state law
d. State and, if applicable, local law
c
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A three-year-old-has stuck a crayon in his nose. Assessment reveals the crayon to be deeply embedded in the right nostril with some irritation and swelling noted. His vital signs are: pulse 124, respiration 20, and SpO2 100 percent. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate when caring for this child?
A) Non-emergent transport to the hospital B) Place a warm pack to the bridge of the nose C) Attempt removal of the crayon with forceps D) Oxygen via a nonrebreather at 5 liters/minute
The form used to report information about the employee's limitations in performing his or her job duties is the:
A) Work Capability Report. B) Injury Status Report. C) Work Status Report. D) Disability Status Report.
Sugar gliders are naturally arboreal, and their habitat should provide for the following:
When treating a patient experiencing uncontrollable bleeding from a wound of the extremity, the medical assistant should raise the extremity to:
A) the level of the head. B) the level of the heart. C) hip level. D) a level the patient feels comfortable with.