The nurse practitioner performs the physical exam on an esta…

The nurse practitioner performs the physical exam on an established 18-year-old patient and orders STI laboratory test per the patients request. When the nurse practitioner reviews the labs she calls the mother and gives her the results. This is an example of a HIPAA violation.

      A conscious and alert 8 y/o presents with dyspnea from…

      A conscious and alert 8 y/o presents with dyspnea from a suspected asthma attack. Respiratory effort is adequate at a rate of 30 with expiratory wheezes in all lung fields. There are no retractions or use of accessory muscles. SpO2 95%; EtCO2 38 with a shark fin waveform. HR 120.         EMS should administer: