State an ethically based rationale for forbidding sexual relations between patients and health care providers


Health care providers have a special relationship with patients. The patient-provider relationship is harmed by the provider's exploitation. Inasmuch as practitioners have an obligation to treat the needs of clients first, their own personal gratification cannot become a consideration.

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________ is (are) inserted by the surgeon at the end of a procedure to hold tissues in alignment during the healing process

a. Needles b. Bandages c. Sutures d. Gauze

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You are instructing a first-aid class at a local chemical plant. The course includes instruction regarding an AED that is to be placed in the plant. What point would you emphasize about the most common cause of AED failure?

A) "The batteries must be checked regularly." B) "An extra set of electrodes should be kept in the AED." C) "The AED should be kept clean and undamaged." D) "Always check the electrode wires for cracks."

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For inpatient care at a military facility, TRICARE Senior Prime/TFL beneficiaries pay:

$0. $11 per day. $11 per admission. 20% of the charges.

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A new patient is seen by a physician for an E/M service in an office or other outpatient setting. Documentation supports an expanded problem focused history, expanded problem focused physical examination, and straightforward medical decision making. What is the overall level of service for this new patient E/M service?

A. Level 1 B. Level 2 C. Level 3 D. Level 4

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