An incident in which a patient is restrained or confined for long periods of time without physician orders could be classified as:
false imprisonment
assault
tort
defamation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
false imprisonment
Rationale: False imprisonment can be defined as unlawful restraint of a patient long-term without physician orders. Temporary restraint in radiography may sometimes be required for acquisition of diagnostic images, but should be explained to the patient and/or guardian.
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A phlebotomist is going to collect a blood specimen for hemoglobin and hematocrit from a hospitalized patient. The patient has a full cast on both arms extending to the wrist. What should the phlebotomist do?
A. Collect the blood from the ankle B. Perform a fingerstick and document the collection site C. Come back later D. Page the doctor to double check the order
Enlarged lymph nodes are:
a. Indications for thermotherapy b. Local contraindications if no systemic conditions are present c. Best treated with friction d. Contagious
To determine insurance eligibility or coverage, providers send an eligibility inquiry using the:
A) ANSI 278. B) ANSI 835. C) ANSI 270. D) ANSI 837. E) ANSI 271.
Using the data provided by Memorial Hospital, calculate the nosocomial infection rate for newborns. Round to two decimal places. ? Memorial Hospital January Statistics Discharges Adults & Children Newborn 1,984 213 Deaths Adults & Children Newborn 24 2 Nosocomial Infections Adults & Children Newborn 20 2 Community Acquired Infections Adults & Children Newborn 65 0
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).