Legal & Ethical
Open threat of bodily harm against another person
Assault
Extending arm for phlebotomy and removing clothing for medical procedure or exam
Implied consent
CPT
Current Procedural Terminology (5 digit code)
Insert needle at this angle for IM injection
90 degrees
Medication is to be given twice a day
BID
An action that causes bodily harm
Battery
Must have patient's signature to perform procedure
Written Consent
ICD
International Classification of Diseases
Insert needle at this angle for subcutaneous injections
45 degrees
Medication to be given at bedtime
HS (hours sleep)
Failure to do something that a reasonable prudent individual would do under similar circumstances
Negligence
Inform patient of risk, possible outcomes, alternative therapies
Informed consent
Ishihara Test
Test for color blindness (red & green)
Preferred IM injection site for infants
Vastus Lateralis
Give the medication immediately
STAT
Negligent delivery of professional services
Malpractice
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
HIPAA
The absence of bacteria, viruses, and other organisms
Asepsis
These account for over 7000 deaths in hospitals yearly
Medication Errors
Latin phrase meaning “as necessary”
PRN (“Pro Re Nata” )
Tort
The most important step in ensuring pt safety
Proper patient identification
PASS=sequence of operating fire extinguisher
PULL the pin, AIM at base fire, SQUEEZE handle, SWEEP back and forth base of fire
6 rights of medication administration
Right Person, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Route, Right Reason, and Right Documentation
Solu-Medrol 100 mg is ordered. When reconstituted, each 2 mL of the medication has 125 mg. How many mL will you administer to the patient if you have a 3 mL syringe?
1.6 mL