Happy Hospital has treated a patient with a gunshot wound in its emergency department. According to HIPAA, protected health information can be disclosed to law enforcement officials

You and your partner are preparing to move a trauma patient down a flight of stairs using a portable stretcher. As you begin the move, a third EMT shows up and asks to help. Which one of the following instructions would be most appropriate to ensure a safe move for both the patient and crew?

A) "Please stand behind the EMT at the foot end and count steps for her." B) "You can help by grasping the right side of the stretcher to keep it balanced." C) "Come up and help me with the head end, since most of the weight is here." D) "Stand behind us at the top of the stairs and let us know if you see any obstacles."

Jaundice (yellow skin) is a condition that may indicate:

A) gall bladder dysfunction. B) pancreatitis. C) kidney failure. D) liver dysfunction.