Under the revised HIPAA Privacy Rule, a health care entity may disclose a patient's PHI without the patient's prior consent or authorization in all of the following situations except:
What will be an ideal response?
in situations where the patient's employer requires the PHI for benefits.
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Which of the following is false about a simple heated humidifier (one that does not incorporate a servo-control mechanism)?
a. The controller regulates the heating ele-ment's electric power. b. The controller monitors the temperature of the heating element. c. The controller varies current to achieve a set airway temperature. d. The patient's airway does affect the con-troller.
During your assessment of a 43-year-old male with suicidal thoughts, he becomes agitated and appears uncomfortable. You should:
A. continue talking to him while your partner requests police backup. B. immediately assess his blood glucose level to rule out hypoglycemia. C. immediately restrain him to prevent him from injuring himself. D. call for a paramedic unit so they can administer a sedative to him.