Legal & Ethics
the failure of a professional to use the degree of skill and learning commonly expected in that individual's profession, resulting in injury, loss, or damage to the patient receiving care.
What is malpractice
A nosebleed is a termed a __________. Use which PPE you see this _______.
Epistaxis, gloves
The esophagus is located in which body system?
Digestive System
What is a term for a vein that is hard, inflexible, and narrow?
Sclerotic
Define:
Incontinent _________
Ambulatory _________
Wetting the bed (uncontrolled bladder)
Can walk
How would you describe Assault & Battery?
assault is the attempt to injure, & battery includes unlawful touching of another without consent.
where is the proper procedure to start when giving a patient a bed bath?
Eyes and face
A patient with paralysis on his or her left side resulting form a CVA is suffering from
Hemiplegia
What is the medical term for vessel?
Angio-
An ulnar pulse is measure at the, _________.
wrist
When does a patient's chart or the release of medical records become legal?
After patient signs it
According to Abraham Maslow, the most important level—the foundation of all human motivation is _______________ ? Why?
Physiological Needs (food, water, shelter, sleep, warmth).
As the base of the hierarchy, these must be satisfied first, as they are essential for survival and dictate all other needs.
What is a traveling blood clot known as?
an Embolus
If your patient was having their gallbladder removed, how would the physician title this in the patient hx.
Cholecystectomy
How would a balance meal look for a patient?
Protein, whole grains, veggies, dairy
Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind after the procedure and all of the risks involved have been explained in terms the person can understand.
What is Informed Consent
What is a chronic disease verses an acute disease?
Long term -vs- Newly diagnosed
A patient with paralysis on his or her left side resulting form a CVA is suffering from
Hemiplegia
This med term is in relation to a patient having difficulty swallowing, ____________.
dysphagia
This organ is apart of the endocrine system and produce the hormone insulin
The pancreas
This legal act was put into place to safeguard patients PHI and has drastic consequences if broken.
HIPPA
Clostridioides difficile is? ______________
(C. diff) is a bacterium that causes severe diarrhea, colitis (inflammation of the colon), and dangerous intestinal conditions, often resulting from antibiotic use that destroys good gut bacteria. It is highly contagious and requires Hands to be washed with soap and water.
This organ is located in the upper left quadrant and assist in the digestion of foods in the body
Stomach
infestation with lice is what medical term?
Pediculosis
This disease process produces Jaundice and has no cure once the organ goes into failure
Cirrhosis