The spiral-shaped bacterium pictured here is classified as a ________.

You and your partner are first on the scene of a bleacher collapse at a local stadium. As you exit the ambulance, you note several patients seated around debris from the seats. In this situation, which one of the following actions would you perform FIRST?

A) Wait for a supervisor to arrive. B) Determine the number of patients. C) Determine the severity of injuries. D) Notify the local hospitals of a mass-casualty incident.

Which statement is true of an organization that sends and/or receives PHI electronically?

a. The organization is a covered entity under HIPAA b. The organization is exempt from HIPAA requirements c. The organization may choose whether or not to follow HIPAA d. The organization is required to follow only the HIPAA privacy rule