Which of the following could make you liable for invasion of privacy and the breaking of confidentiality?
a. Releasing medical records to an insurance company with the patient’s written consent
b. Releasing information to the appropriate public health agency about a patient who has been diagnosed with AIDS
c. Leaving a patient’s medical information in plain view at the office
d. Releasing medical records in response to a subpoena
ANSWER: c
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A) "I have belly pain that I also feel in my back." B) "My heart is beating so hard, you can feel it on my chest." C) "The pain is sharp and spreads to both arms." D) "I seem to be vomiting up some blood."
Which of the following activated T cells is active against viruses and protects the body against cancer?
A. cytotoxic B. helper C. memory D. NK cells
Which factor has an impact on the effectiveness of a disinfectant?
A. The disinfectant solution is more potent after several uses. B. Items should be placed in the disinfectant bath wet. C. Soap should be used in the sanitization process. D. Evaporation can alter the chemical makeup of the solution.
Emergency Medical Responders inform you that a 27-year-old male patient with altered mental status has an open airway and is breathing 9 times every 30 seconds. His pulse rate is 40 beats/min, and he has bruises to his chest. Based on this vital sign and presentation information, the EMT should recognize the:
A) Respiratory rate as normal B) Heart as beating adequately C) Blood pressure as normal D) Heart rate as irregular