Ethics
A healthcare worker who falsifies patient record is violating which ethical principle?
non-maitefience
What is the first link in the chain of infection?
Infectious agent
What does the transverse plane divide the body into?
It divides the body from top to bottom.
what is the primary goal of first aid in any emergency situation?
to improve outcomes
What does the suffix DNR stand for?
Do not resuscitate.
a patient refuses treatment, and the healthcare worker respect this decision. this demonstrates which ethical principle?
Autonomy
What is the best action to prevent the spread of infection in health care?
To kill the infectious agent
Which body plane divides the body into right and left halves?
sagittal plane
when communicating with a patient who has limited english proficiency, the best approach is?
To go get a person who translates and can understand the patient.
Confidentiality in health care refers to?
Any private documentation on the patient.
which ethical principle requires healthcare providers to treat all patient equally, regardless of their background ?
The ethical principle of justice
what is the portal of entry?
Anything you may consume
What is the name for the study of the heart?
cardiology
the systolic pressure reading represents ?
the pressure of your blood pushing against your artery walls when your heart beats
which of the best demonstrates teamwork in healthcare?
communication
how is Nonmaleficence best described in healthcare ?
to do no harm
What is the portal of exit
Anyway infection can release
which body cavity contains the heart, lung and major blood vessels ?
The thoracic cavity
If a healthcare worker forgets to document care for a patient that was provided, this could result in?
This could result in the worker being put on punishment and it could cause harm in a patient.
why is it important to for healthcare works to be respectful?
to insure the patient feels comfortable
What is the principal refers to focusing on doing good for the patient and promoting safety?
Beneficence
what is the reservoir?
which system is primarily responsible for production movement and maintaining posture?
Skeletal muscle
which pulse site is located on the wrist, on the thumb side?
Radial pulse
what is empathy in healthcare?
Awareness of other peoples emotions and understanding their feelings