A patient has a knife wound in his side. It is about four-inches long, 1/2- to 3/4-inch deep, and needs suturing. The patient gets agitated when he hears the physician reporting the injury to the authorities, even though the patient said it was an accident. Which of the following best describes the legal requirement of the provider to report the patient's stab wound?
a. Standard of care
b. Confidentiality
c. Public duty
d. Informed consent
c
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What portable fire extinguisher rating is based on the approximate square foot (square meter) area of flammable liquid a nonexpert operator can extinguish?
A. Class A rating B. Class B rating C. Class K rating D. Multiple markings
What is the usual method of monitoring the remaining contents in a gas-filled cylinder?
a. Weigh the cylinder. b. Read the pressure gauge. c. Compute the gas density. d. Read the cylinder label.
The key to the success of any educational process is to _______________ that the patient has actually understood the information.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Family psychotherapy would be reported with code _____
a. GZ50ZZZ b. GZ63ZZZ c. GZ61ZZZ d. GZ72ZZZ