Legality and Ethics
How many stages make up Erikson's Psychosocial Theory?
*Bonus points if you can name them!*
8- Erikson's theory includes Trust versus Mistrust, Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt, Initiative versus Guilt, Industry versus Inferiority, Identity versus Role Confusion, Intimacy versus Isolation, Generativity versus Stagnation, and Ego Integrity versus Despair.
Which of the following filing systems is best for protecting the confidentiality of the patient?
Numeric
The medical abbreviation ad lib means
As desired- Ad lib (ad libitum) means "as desired."
The maximum amount of medication that can be administered through the subcutaneous route is
1 mL- The amount of medication administered through the subcutaneous route should not exceed 1 cc.
This instrument has serrated blades, ring handles, and ratchets and is used to clamp off blood vessels.
Hemostatic forceps- Hemostats have serrated tips, ratchets, and box locks. They are available with straight or curved blades. Hemostats are used to clamp off blood vessels and establish hemostasis until the vessels can be closed with sutures.
The four "Ds" necessary to prove negligence in a malpractice case are
Duty, derelict, direct cause, damages- Negligence is the failure to act or refrain from acting as a reasonably prudent person in a similar circumstance. To prove professional negligence, four things must be proven: duty, derelict, direct cause, and damage.
The credit balance on a patient's account occurs when
The patient pays in advance- A credit balance is the balance on an account when payments exceed charges.
What is the word part for beside, near, or alongside of?
Para
The doctor orders 2 mg/kg of a medication for a patient who weighs 66 pounds. How many milligrams will the patient receive?
60- Divide 66 pounds by 2.2. The result is 30 which is multiplied by 2 mg. The patient will receive 60 mg of medication.
The usual capillary site for a blood "draw" is the
Middle or ring finger of the nondominant hand- Capillary puncture is usually performed on the middle or ring finger of the patient's nondominant hand. These fingers are not as used as much as other fingers and have fewer calluses.
Which of the following mandates identifies the need for patient privacy in medical facilities?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
What do CPT Category II codes consist of?
Four digits and one letter- The CPT Category II codes are "optional" performance measurement codes with alphanumeric code designations - four digits and one letter. These codes are used to track the performance of certain services or test results that contribute to quality patient care.
A combining form that means "joint" is
arthr/o
The effect of a drug on the cells and tissues is called
Action
Lead I of an ECG measures the activity of the heart from the
Right arm to the left arm- Lead I, a bipolar lead, records the heart's voltage difference between the right arm and the left arm.
What type of discrimination when hiring employees, does the GINA Act of 2008 prohibit?
Genetic
Calculating the percentage of outstanding debt is known as
Collection ratio- Calculating the percentage of outstanding debt is the collection ratio. The collection ratio must then take into account an adjustment for Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance payers who are still active and awaiting payment in the billing cycle.
Most medical terms originate from which of the following two languages?
Greek and Latin
Diagnostic tests, medications, and treatments ordered are documented in the SOAP format under
P-Plan
How does a radiopaque structure appear on a radiograph?
White- A structure that obstructs the passage of the x-ray and causes that image to show up on the film is radiopaque. This leaves the film unexposed and causes the image to appear white on the film. A bone is an example of this type of structure.
Giving the patient adequate information concerning the method, risks, and consequences before a procedure is performed is called:
Informed Consent
An insurance plan that will pay a percentage of the charge for each service is called a(n)
Indemnity plan- Indemnity or fee-for-service plans provide payment, to either the physician or patient, for each service provided.
The prefixes apo-, de-, and ab- mean
away from
The drug order "2 gtt AU q4h prn" is translated as:
Two drops in both ears every 4 hours as needed
Items which are heat sensitive and unable to withstand the moisture and temperature of an autoclave may be sterilized by using
Ethylene oxide gas sterilization- Ethylene oxide gas sterilization provides a sterilization method which does not utilize heat, high temperature or pressure, and is safe for sterilization of items that are delicate.