Law and Ethics
Which populations are often considered vulnerable?
children, the elderly, the disabled, and the poor
A provider who specializes in female health during pregnancy.
Obstetrician
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
Bradycardia
A person’s values, morals, and sense of right and wrong (respect for autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice)
Ethics
A provider who specializes in care of children ages 0-18 years.
Pediatrician
What does the abbreviation “PO” on a prescription mean?
by mouth
What are the only two pieces of information you should leave in a patient’s voicemail?
office name and call back number
Prefix (beginning of the word) meaning difficult or uncomfortable
dys-
Example: dyspnea, dysuria
Written instructions about healthcare decisions in case a person is unable to make them
Advanced Directives
A provider who specializes in male reproductive health and urinary health.
Urologist
What is an antihypertensive used for?
To reduce high blood pressure
Would a patient’s payment history be considered protected health information (PHI)?
yes
Prefix that means below, deficient, or under
Hypo-
Example: Hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia
When a patient does not receive adequate and appropriate care, which leads to suffering and harm
Negligence
A provider who specializes in the care of heart health.
Cardiologist
What is an adverse affect?
Unintended harmful affect of the medication.
What are some clinical duties of the CCMA?
vital signs, phlebotomy, history, chief complaint, CLIA-waived labs, etc.
Suffix (end of the word) that refers to the heart
Example: bradycardia; tachycardia
Mandated reporting situtations
medical errors, abuse
A provider who specializes in the care of skin health and disorders
Dermatologist
A CCMA accidently gives the wrong vaccine to the patient. What should the CCMA do?
Be honest and let the provider and the patient know of the mistake. Then document it in the incident reporting system.
What is the online video visit called?
Telehealth
Prefix that means "absence of" or "lacking"
an-
Example: anoxia (without oxygen); apnea (absence of breathing)