What is the difference between the code of ethics and the standards of practice?
What will be an ideal response?
Code of Ethics
NATA document; guidance for professional conduct; indicates how ATs should act; defines what is right, just, or expected of our behavior
Standards of Practice
BOC document; guidance for professional knowledge and skill; indicates what an AT should know and be able to do; defines quality of performance
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A) It is mandatory after the 3rd character on all codes. B) It is only used when coding for burns. C) It is mandatory after the 2nd character on all codes. D) It is always placed after the first number in the code.
Which type of research can help determine whether a procedure, drug, treatment, or similar strategy actually improves patient outcomes?
A) Bench B) Outcomes-based C) Mixed D) Qualitative
A young girl is complaining of eye pain after having bleach thrown in her face. When assessing her eyes, you note redness and significant tearing in the right eye. You would treat this girl by:
a. stopping the tearing by applying gentle pressure to the eye. b. covering both eyes immediately. c. flushing the eye with sterile water. d. gently wiping the inner eye with pieces of sterile gauze.
DNA provides the cell's blueprint, or genetic makeup.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)