Ethics & Law
Rules about what is right and wrong that help people make good choices and treat others fairly
What are ethics?
A physician who specializes in heart diseases and conditions
What is a Cardiologist?
True/False: In health care, the term "sign" is used for something that can be seen or measured. It is a form of objective data.
True
True/False: It is expected that during the 21st century, life spans may increase to over 100 years.
True
Levels in a health field based on education and training
What is a career ladder?
The patient agrees after learning the risks and benefits.
What does informed consent mean?
A healthcare worker who draws blood for testing
What is a Phlebotomist?
True/False: Vomiting is an example of a symptom.
False
True/False: Specialization has lowered the cost of healthcare.
False
A core quality that can be demonstrated by being willing to adapt to changing situations
What is 'be flexible'?
The patient's right to make their own health decisions
What is autonomy in healthcare?
A type of nurse who is required to complete a 4- to 12-week training program
What is a CNA?
Subjective data reported to the health care provider by the patient.
What are symptoms?
The age group that use the most healthcare services
What are older adults?
A core quality that can be demonstrated by always being on time.
What is 'be dependable'?
A serious mistake that harms a patient
What is malpractice?
A healthcare professional who treats breathing disorders
What is a Respiratory Therapist?
Gathering info; a step in charting a health care worker's idea of what is wrong with the patient, based on the signs.
What is assessment?
The maximization of good health
What is wellness?
A core quality that can be demonstrated by always being honest.
What is 'have integrity'?
Documents that share wishes for care if you can't speak for yourself
What are advance directives?
A type of nurse who provides prenatal care and delivers babies?
What is a Nurse Midwife?
The tasks the professional can legally perform
What is 'scope of practice '?
The leading treatment option used in today's practice of medicine
What are pharmaceuticals?
A core quality that can be demonstrated by showing respect to a difficult patient
What is 'care about others'?