Safety
Needle stick injuries involving bodily fluids
What is an example of biological exposure in health science?
Women of the family
What is the 1700s?
Informing individuals or obtaining legal authorization before using them as research subjects
What is informed consent?
Study of how living organisms move
What is biomechanics?
Controlled tension during stretching
What can increase joint flexibility and range of motion?
Infections acquired by patients during treatment in a healthcare facility
What are healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs)?
B) Penicillin
What is discovery in the 1900s?
Keeping patient information private without authorization
What is the ethical responsibility of confidentiality in healthcare?
Decreased risk of injury
Which of the following can result from proper body alignment?
Moral principles guiding decisions in patient care and professional behavior
What are ethics in health science?
Fatigue and stress
What is a common cause of human error in health science?
Patient records transitioned to technology-based systems
What major healthcare change occurred in the 2000s related to patient information?
Legal action against the healthcare professional or facility
What could be a consequence of breaching patient confidentiality?
Position of feet, knees, back, shoulders, and arms
What is a squat?
To maintain proper patient care and ensure the safety of professionals
What is safety standards?
Following established protocols and maintaining equipment
What is a key factor in preventing accidents in healthcare settings?
Procedures not involving a medical emergency, scheduled in advance
Which of the following best describes elective surgeries?
Failure to provide proper care that results in injury to a patient
What is malpractice in healthcare?
Muscle or ligament strain
What is improper application of torque?
Medical schools were established
How did medical education improve in the late 1700s in the United States?
The presence of flammable chemicals and oxygen
What can increase the risk of fires in healthcare settings?
National or Federal
Which level of government is responsible for tracking the status of the nation's health and needs?
A healthcare professional's legal responsibility for negligence and malpractice
What is liability in healthcare?
It allows muscles and tendons to transfer force
What role does tension play in the body’s movement?
Legal action against the healthcare professional or facility
What is the consequence of breaching patient confidentiality?