List 2 legal uses for the health record
To establish the applicable standard of care
As evidence in civil actions
As evidence involving the credentialing process
For disciplinary proceedings of health care professionals
To establish the cause of death
To determine blood alcohol content
To support insanity defense
As proof of a party's physical condition.
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What disease process is the most common cause of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in the United States?
a. Asbestosis b. Coal worker's pneumoconiosis c. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis d. Sarcoidosis
Patient is a 12-year-old female who was recently diagnosed with epilepsy. She was started on medication, and her physician has been having difficulty adjusting her medications. Her mother has been monitoring the patient's condition, and administering the medications. The mother thought she was giving the medication as prescribed, but it appears that she (the mother) did not thoroughly understand
a change that was made to the medication via a phone consult with the patient's physician. The mother realized her mistake when she called the doctor to tell him the patient was drowsy, complained of shakiness, slurred speech, and was vomiting. The patient was brought to the ED on her physician's advice; the physician told the patient's mother to tell us that she (the patient) had accidentally been given too much of the seizure medication (Dilantin) for more than a week. The patient vomited several times in the ED. She is being admitted for treatment. Dx: Accidental Dilantin overdose First-listed diagnosis: ________ Fill in the blank with correct word.
Paternalism:
a. means independence and self-reliance. b. is not interfering with a person's independence. c. works hand in hand with the concept of autonomy. d. is in conflict with the concept autonomy.
When using any type of power equipment, what must be checked before handing up any instrument?
a. Make sure the instrument is in "on" mode and ready to be used. b. The instrument must be in "off" mode. c. Check to make sure the instrument is in the "safety" mode. d. Make sure the instrument is unassembled and in the "on" mode.