CH.4 EMR Quiz

Reportable crimes include what?

knife wounds, gunshot wounds, motor vehicle collisions, suspected child or elder abuse, domestic violence, dog bites, rape

What does "consent" mean in terms of medical treatment?

Consent simply means giving approval or permission for someone to do something

Why can't minors give consent for medical treatment?

Under the law, minors are considered incapable of speaking for themselves

Reportable crimes include what?

knife wounds, gunshot wounds, motor vehicle collisions, suspected child or elder abuse, domestic violence, dog bites, rape

What does "consent" mean in terms of medical treatment?

Consent simply means giving approval or permission for someone to do something

Why can't minors give consent for medical treatment?

Under the law, minors are considered incapable of speaking for themselves

What should a healthcare provider do if they cannot obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian?

If permission is unable to be quickly obtained, the healthcare provider should not hesitate to give APPROPRIATE medical care

What is the average percentage of patients that experience abandonment?

Studies show that up to 68% of patients have felt abandoned.

Are there any instances when a trained professional is able to leave their patient without another trained person in the room?

Professionals should NOT leave their patients alone but there are exceptions that depend on the patient's condition and policies.

What are some reasons that a professional may leave a patient?

They may leave a patient when the patient is non-compliant, they have financial issues, if they threaten anyone or get violent.

How many different kinds of advanced directives are there and what are they?

There are three and they are a living will, durable power of attorney for health care or medical power of attorney, and the last is a do not resuscitate (DNR) order.

What do you do if you cannot determine whether an advance directive is valid?

You would begin appropriate medical care and leave the questions about advance directives to physicians.

When dealing with a patient refusing treatment what should be explained?

The consequences should be explained, such as potential risks, why the treatment is needed, alternative treatments

What is implied consent?

Implied consent occurs when the patient does not explicitly refuse emergency care.

If a patient is in danger to themselves or others, get help and call_______.

911-

What is the acronym for HIPAA?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

What guidance does HIPAA provide?

Type of information that is protected, the responsibility of healthcare providers regarding protection and the penalties for breaching that protection.

What are some things you need to document after treating a patient?

Observations about the scene, the patient's condition, and the treatment provided.

What is a legal duty to act?

Required to respond while on duty

What is the legal age for teens to make decisions?

18

Which one is not a part of the four conditions to prove negligence?

Consent to treat

What is an advanced directive?

An advance directive is a document that specifies what a person would like to be done if the person becomes unable to make his or her own medical decisions

You cannot assume a person is dead unless what conditions exist?

decapitation, rigor mortis, tissue decomposition, or dependent lividity