A general principle for paramedics to follow regarding advance directives is that you should:
a. always follow the family's wishes.
b. accept verbal DNR orders from other health care providers.
c. when in doubt, resuscitate.
d. under no circumstances accept any DNR order in the prehospital setting.
c
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As the use of artificial insemination grew, the amount of controversy surrounding conception, ethical issues has decreased
a. True b. False
CPR stands for:
A) cardiopulmonary rescue B) cardiopulmonary resuscitation C) cardiopulmonary recovery D) cardiopulmonary return
Professional standards by which health information professionals conduct themselves are called:
A) ethics. B) contracts. C) obligations. D) standards. E) codes.
What type of violation forms the basis of medical malpractice lawsuits, certificate or license revocations, and, in extreme cases, criminal charges?
a. Respondeat superior b. Res ipsa loquitur c. Professional standard of care d. Civil rights