Final Exam

Question 0

Definition of Ethic of Care:

Answer 0

Requires us to focus more on basic moral skills. (Kindness, sensitivity, attentiveness, tact, patience, reliability.)

Question 1

Definition of ethics:

Answer 1

The science of rightness & wrongness of human contact by natural reason.

Question 2

Definition of fidelity:

Answer 2

Loyalty and faithfulness to others.

Question 4

Definition of consequentialism:

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Evaluates the rightness or wrongness of ethical decisions by assessing the consequences of these decisions on the patient.

Question 5

Definition of beneficence

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Active promotion of good, kindness and charity.

Question 6

Definition of autonomy

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Person’s self contained ability to decide

Question 7

Definition of veracity

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Obligation to tell the truth and avoid deception.

Question 8

Definition of Nonmaleficence

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Ethical principle that places high value on avoiding harm to others.

Question 9

Definition of Tort

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Wrong or injury for which court provides remedy in the form of an action for damages.

Question 10

Definition of assault

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Willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on person.

Question 11

Definition of battery

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Any unlawful touching of another that is without justification or excuse.

Question 12

Definition of false imprisonment

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Conscious restraint of the freedom of person without proper authorization.

Question 13

Definition of negligence

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Failure to do something that a reasonable person guided by ordinary consideration would do or the doing of something a reasonable person would not.

Question 14

Definition of Res Ipsa Loquitor

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“The thing speaks for itself.” A patient is injured through no fault of his or her own while in complete control of another.

Question 15

Respondeat superior

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“The master speaks for the servant.” The physician or facility is reasonable for the negligent acts of its employees.

Question 16

Standard of Care

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The degree of skill, knowledge and care ordinarily possessed and employed by members in good standing within the profession.

Question 17

DRG

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Diagnosed-Related Groups. System that categorizes patients into payment groups.

Question 18

PPS

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Prospective Payment System. System for patients where a predetermined level of reimbursement is established before the services are provided.

Question 19

RHIT

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Registered Health Information Technician. Professionals who are technical experts in health data collection, analysis, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting activities in accordance with established data-quality principles, legal and regulatory standards, and professional best practice guidelines.

Question 20

ICD

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International Classification of Diseases. Diagnoses are coded into a numbering system.

Question 21

CPT

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Current Procedural Terminology. Assigns a number to individual procedures.

Question 22

Quality Management.

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Monitors and evaluates quality of care and services provided to patient within health care facility.

Question 23

Informed consent

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Patient has been informed of procedure, operation, risks involved and possible consequences. Required when pt is subjected to any kind of invasive procedure.

Question 24

Implied consent

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Occurs (in emergency situation) when it is not possible to obtain informed consent from patient, their parents or a legal representative.

Question 25

Authorization for treatment

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Allowing procedures to be done. Only one who can authorize is a physician.

Question 26

Correct way to amend a record.

Answer 26

Draw a single line through error. Write "error." Record correct information. Date and initial entry. Patient has a right to amend a record.

Question 27

How drugs are classified:

Answer 27

Name, action, legal.

Question 28

Generic name:

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term used for a commercially available drug. (ibuprofen)

Question 29

Brand name:

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given to drug manufactured by specific company. (Advil)

Question 30

Chemical name:

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actual chemical structure of drug. (7-chloro-1, 3dihydro1-methyl)

Question 31

Classification by action:

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Classified according to the action or function they perform. (Drugs that relieve pain are called analgesics.)

Question 32

Legal classification:

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Drugs are classified legally as either prescription or non-prescription.

Question 33

Prescription drugs

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require an order by a legally authorized health practitioner. Dispensed by a pharmacist.

Question 34

Non-prescription drugs

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can be obtained legally without a prescription.

Question 35

Vial

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Small glass bottle with sealed rubber cap, manufactured in different sizes, may contain multiple does of drug.

Question 36

Ampule

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Sealed glass container designed to hold a single dose of a drug. Intended for one use only.

Question 37

Needle gauge

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thickness or diameter of needle.

Question 38

18 gauge needles

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drawing solutions from vials, bottles, etc.

Question 39

20-22 gauge needles

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injecting intravenously

Question 40

25 gauge needles

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subcutaneous injections (TB testing)

Question 41

The *larger* the gauge:

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the *smaller* the diameter. Usually colors will determine the various sizes.

Question 42

Bolus injection

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or IV push is a rapid injection of a quantity of solution. Used in contrast material.

Question 43

Analgesic

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drugs that relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness. (Morphine)

Question 44

Anesthetic

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Agents that reversibly depress neuronal function, producing loss of ability to perceive pain and/or other sensations. (Diprivan)

Question 45

Antibiotic

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drugs used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. (Ciprofloxacin)

Question 46

Heparin

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Patients undergoing interventional procedures in the radiology department are often receiving these anticoagulant drugs and should be monitored closely to prevent massive hemorrhage, which can occur with overdose.

Question 47

Antihistamines

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drugs used primarily to treat allergic disorders, both acute and chronic. Also used to treat symptoms of upper respiratory infections and the common cold which are viral infections.

Question 48

Parenteral

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administered by injection or by a route other than the GI tract. Three most common routes are intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous.

Question 49

Abbreviation for "immediately."

Answer 49

stat

Question 50

Abbreviation for "nothing by mouth."

Answer 50

NPO

Question 51

Abbreviation for "with."

Answer 51

c with a line over it.

Question 52

Abbreviation for "without."

Answer 52

s with a line over it.

Question 53

Abbreviation for "intravenous."

Answer 53

IV

Question 54

Emetics

Answer 54

Agent that induces vomiting. Example: ipecac. Sometimes taken with activated charcoal.