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BrownTown3

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You are treating an elderly male patient in the back of your ambulance. En route, the patient becomes unresponsive. Upon arrival, the ED nurse asks you several questions about his condition. What should you do?
 
  A) You should not disclose the information because HIPAA laws only allow you to provide the information to the emergency department physician.
  B) You should disclose the information, as it is not protected by law.
  C) You should not disclose the information to the nurse because it is protected confidential information and the patient did not sign a release authorizing you to discuss his condition.
  D) You should answer her questions because you may legally share the patient's medical condition with other pertinent health care providers.

Question 2

A needle's gauge describes its:
 
  A) sharpness.
  B) length.
  C) volume.
  D) diameter.


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nixon_s

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


BrownTown3

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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