Ch. 23 Physics

Question 1

What are the 4 major principles of medical ethics

Answer 1

respect for autonomy, non maleficence, beneficence, justice

Question 2

Means that the patient has the capacity to act intentionally, with understanding and free will

Answer 2

respect for autonomy

Question 3

Based on the principle respect for autonomy

Answer 3

informed consent

Question 4

We avoid harm or injury to the patient, whether by action or inaction

Answer 4

non maleficence

Question 5

Actions of health care providers should benefit the patient

Answer 5

beneficence

Question 6

fairness, equal treatment regardless of age, race, religion, education, background

Answer 6

justice

Question 7

Process of which patients are educated about the essentials of a medical procedure

Answer 7

informed consent

Question 8

A patient may withdraw previously granted consent at any time

Answer 8

revocation of consent

Question 9

Defined as the quality of being worthy, honored or esteemed

Answer 9

dignity

Question 10

Factors that make a patient vulnerable to a loss of dignity include

Answer 10

advanced age, infirmity, lack of privacy

Question 11

Studied interaction between the sonographer, patient and equipment in order to optimize the well being of the sonographer in their professional environment

Answer 11

ergonomics

Question 12

Greater than ____ of sonographers experience pain for work related musculoskeletal disorders

Answer 12

75%

Question 13

Set of guidelines to minimize the exposure and risk of health care workers when in contact with a patient

Answer 13

standard precautions