An authorization to disclose protected health information (PHI) is not required when:
A) A patient's new employer wishes to verify the employee's past medical history.
B) Dr. Jones releases records to Dr. Smith for continuity of patient care.
C) Happy Hospital identifies a patient as a cancer survivor in its newsletter.
D) ABC Insurance Company verifies that a patient was diagnosed with HIV.
B
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Which of the following occurs during positive-pressure ventilation?
A: Intrathoracic pressure increases B: The esophagus remains closed C: Oxygen is pulled into the lungs D: Blood is drawn back to the heart
A 70-year-old woman remains in asystole following 10 minutes of well-coordinated CPR, successful intubation, IV therapy, and three doses of epinephrine. There are no obvious underlying causes that would explain her cardiac arrest. At this point, it would be appropriate to:
A) attempt transcutaneous cardiac pacing. B) defibrillate one time in case she is in V-Fib. C) seriously consider ceasing resuscitative efforts. D) transport at once with CPR continuing en route.