You Have Responded to a Call at a Government Office

question 4

Multiple Choice

You have responded to a call at a government office building.One of the office workers became very upset during a fire drill and experienced an episode of difficulty breathing.As your partner is speaking with the patient,who is not sure she wants to be transported,an individual wearing civilian clothes approaches you and states she is a security guard in the building.She asks you for the "yellow copy" of your patient care report.Which of the following should you do?

• A) Get permission from medical control.
• B) Ask the patient if it is alright with her if you provide the individual with a copy of the patient care report.
• C) State that you are unable to comply with the request due to patient confidentiality.
• D) Provide the documentation if the individual shows proper identification.

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Definitions:

Genome

The complete instructions for making an organism, consisting of all the genetic material in that organism’s chromosomes.

Embryo

An early stage of development in multicellular organisms, in humans, it refers to the period from fertilization until about the eighth week of gestation.

Zygote

The earliest cellular stage in embryonic development, resulting from the fertilization of an egg by a sperm.

Mother's Voice

The sound of a mother's voice, which is often associated with comfort, security, and emotional bonding for children.