Law and Ethics
Which populations are often considered vulnerable?
children, the elderly, the disabled, and the poor
What is the maximum amount of time a tourniquet should be left on a health patient?
1 minute
Describe Sim’s position.
The patient lies on the left side with the left leg straight and right hip and knee bent; the chest and abdomen relax forward to elevate the buttocks.
A ____ is a drug that is given as prevention for disease in both adults and children.
vaccine
One of the most common OSHA citations involves failing to provide proper PPE. What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws?
to provide legal protection to those who attempt to help someone who is injured
Where does a dermal puncture take blood from?
the capillaries
Which hormone is detected by most urine pregnancy tests?
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
What are nitroglycerin patches used to treat?
Angina
What are the only two pieces of information you should leave in a patient’s voicemail?
office name and call back number
How do laws differ from ethics?
Laws are legally enforceable regulations established by the government. Ethics are a person’s values, morals, and sense of right and wrong
What complications may result from a venous puncture?
hematoma, excessive bleeding, or nerve injury
The DASH diet includes which food groups?
fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean meats
A drug ends in the suffix “olol.” Which drug class does it belong to?
beta blockers
Would a patient’s payment history be considered protected health information (PHI)?
yes
What is the difference between assault and battery?
Assault is the threat of bodily harm. Battery is the physical contact after the threat of harm.
Which is thicker: a 21 gauge needle or a 23 gauge needle?
21 gauge
Name the body cavity where a CABG procedure is performed.
thoracic cavity
What does the abbreviation “PO” on a prescription mean?
by mouth
When a specific number of patients (typically four) are scheduled to come at the same time, typically at the beginning of the hour, it is referred to as ____ booking.
wave
What is the Hippocratic oath?
an oath stating obligations and proper conduct of medical practitioners
Green blood draw tubes contain which additive?
heparin
COPD is a disease state that refers to which two conditions?
SOB and chronic bronchitis
What is the preferred site for IM injection in a pediatric patient?
the vastus lateralis
What principle would allow a healthcare provider to treat a heroin overdose patient in an emergency situation in which the patient is unconscious?
emergency doctrine