Ethical guidelines have been established regarding patients with HIV and AIDS, which state that _____
A) Providers may release information regarding the diagnosis only after a patient's death
B) Providers' obligation of confidentiality does not cease with the death of the patient
C) Providers' obligation of confidentiality does not cease with the death of the patient
D) The diagnosis of HIV/AIDS must be shared with healthcare providers
B
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Which one of the following statements best indicates an understanding of the prehospital role in caring for the patient in shock?
A) "The job of the EMT is to recognize that a person is in shock and get him or her to the hospital so treatment can be started." B) "Because shock is a life-threatening condition, it is important that the EMT identify the exact cause so the proper care can be given." C) "If shock is in the compensatory or early stage, it is not yet life-threatening and the EMT can take his time in assessing and treating the patient." D) "Since shock is best treated in the hospital, the EMT should provide care to maintain perfusion to the vital organs and transport."
Which of the following typically would not be collected as part of the past surgical history?
A. name of operation B. name of surgeon C. name of the anesthesiologist D. approximate date of the operation