I'll define it for you...
role and name commonly applied to the surgical technologist or licensed nurse in the sterile scrub role during surgery
scrub
a deliberate attempt to discredit another person in writing
libel
an area where people dressed in street clothes may enter
unrestricted
What does "primum non nocere" mean?
first do no harm
What organ produces bile?
Liver
members of the surgical team who have performed a hand and arm hygiene procedure, don a sterile gown and gloves, and perform or assist the surgery
sterile team member
A deliberate attempt to discredit another person through speech
slander
economic use of time and energy to precent unnecessary expenditure of work, materials, and time
efficiency
What does "res ipsa loquitur" mean?
the thing speaks for itself
Where does the common bile duct and pancreatic duct empty?
duodenum
situation in which one must make a decision and none of the options are acceptable
ethical dilemma
legal wrongdoing that results in injury to a person or property
tort
a hierarchy or personnel positions that establishes both vertical and horizontal relationships between positions
chain of command
What does "Respondeat superior" mean?
let the master respond
The term for "inflammation of bursa"
bursitis
more formally called "professional development", education undertaken after one has achieved professional status
continuing education (CE)
a process or legal document that describes the patient's surgical procedure and the risks associated with the procedure
informed consent
an area in which surgical personnel or visitors prepare to enter the semi-restricted areas.
transitional area
Describe the "Doctrine of foreseeability".
healthcare professional should be able to predict specific risks associated with their duties that could injure a patient
the term for surgical repair of cartilage
chondroplasty
accountability and admission of errors for actions carried out by the surgical team
surgical conscience
crime of intentionally lying or falsifying information during court testimony after a person has sworn to tell the truth
perjury
accrediting organization for hospitals and other health care facilities in the US
TJC-the joint commission
Give an example of "Res ipsa loquitur"
leaving a sponge/supply in a patient
term for visual examination of the bronchi
bronchoscopy