Which of these federal laws requires an accounting of disclosure of information released from the patient record?
A. Medical Law of 1966
B. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
C. Affordable Healthcare Act
D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Answer: D
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What are the two primary reasons for medical tourism?
a. Lower-priced medical care and a vacation b. The procedure is not available locally and newer hospitals c. Newer hospitals and more physicians who perform the procedure d. Lower-priced medical care and the procedure is not available locally
Why is a mouthpiece usually preferable over a mask for delivery of nebulizer treatments?
A. A mouthpiece has more flexibility than a mask. B. Medication can deposit on the patient's face when a mask is used. C. The patient may receive too much medication when a mask is used. D. A mouthpiece gives the patient more independence than a mask.
An ICU patient's blood pressure is being continuously monitored via an arterial catheter in the left radial artery. The respiratory therapist places the patient in Trendelenburg position for bronchial hygiene therapy and the blood pressure monitor begins to alarm. When the patient is returned to the original position, the blood pressure normalizes. What is the most likely reason for the variation in blood pressure?
A. Trendelenburg position causes an elevation in blood pressure. B. The tip of the catheter was below the transducer. C. The catheter needed flushing. D. The catheter was kinked.
A practitioner who holds a doctor of medicine degree from an accredited medical school is called a(n)
- nurse practitioner. - medical doctor. - dentist. - podiatrist.