Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for releasing confidential patient information?

A) A judge signs a court order requesting the information.
B) A newspaper reporter promises not to reveal his source.
C) The patient's other medical care providers have a need to know.
D) The patient's insurance company needs the information for filing and reimbursement purposes.


B

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The spleen of a patient has ruptured following a traumatic injury. Because it is a solid organ, the EMT recognizes that the primary threat to life is:

A) Blood loss B) Pain C) Infection D) Inflammation

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Some jurisdictions utilize Global ____ System (GPS) technology to aid in the deployment of responders.

A. Prevention B. Portable C. Positioning D. Proximity

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To remain certified, RMAs who were certified after 2006 must accumulate ________ contact hours for continuing education units (CEUs) every three years.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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