The Privacy Act of 1974 Provides Protection to Individuals Regarding

question 16

Multiple Choice

The Privacy Act of 1974 provides protection to individuals regarding ________.

• A)records held by private companies
• B)records held by the U.S.government
• C)records held by banks and other financial institutions
• D)records held by non-government agencies

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Definitions:

Endotracheal Tube

A flexible tube inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea to establish an airway for the administration of anesthesia or mechanical ventilation.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

An emergency procedure combining chest compressions with artificial ventilation to manually preserve brain function until further measures to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

Do-not-resuscitate Order

A legal document signed by a patient or healthcare proxy indicating that no resuscitative efforts should be made in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest Team

A group of healthcare professionals skilled in the immediate response and treatment of individuals experiencing cardiac or respiratory failure.