Which of the following best describes the legal violation if a medical assistant sends a patient's medical records to an insurance company without the patient's signature to release the information?

The major cause of preventable mortality in abdominal trauma is:

A) delayed diagnosis and treatment. B) the ITLS primary survey. C) quick field diagnosis and transport. D) the rapid trauma survey.

Which of the following statements regarding meningitis is TRUE?

A) Bacterial meningitis is more serious and can be fatal. B) Viral meningitis occurs more often during the winter months. C) The incidence of childhood meningitis has increased recently. D) Viral meningitis is spread through contact with nasal and oral secretions.