Details Title: 1-Legal and Ethical Resp. Description: Patient Care and Education Total Flash Cards: 10 Created: 06/17/2007 15:05:12		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Other Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term lower GI Definition A cathartic is almost always required before performing which of the following examinations? 1. lower GI 2. upper GI 3. IVU Term B) HIPAA Definition The legislation that guarantees confidentiality of all patient information is: A) HSS B) HIPAA C) HIPPA D) MQSA Term NPO 8 hours before the examination Definition The usual preparation for an upper GI is: A) NPO 8 hours before the examination B) light breakfast only the morning of the examination C) 2 oz of castor oil and enemas until clear Term assault Definition The threat to do harm is referred to as: A) assault B) battery C) slander D) libel Term defamation Definition A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found liable for: A) assault B) battery C) intimidation D) defamation Term 1, 2, and 3 Definition Patients' rights include which of the following? 1. the right to refuse treatment 2. the right to confidentiality 3. the right to possess one's medical records A) 1 only B) 1 and 2 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2, and 3 Term 1 and 2 only Definition Which of the following examinations requires restriction of the patient(s) diet? 1. GI series 2. abdominal survey 3. urogram A) 1 only B) 1 and 2 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2, and 3 Term D) 2, 3, 1 Definition In what order should the following examinations be performed? 1. UGI 2. IVU 3. barium enema A) 3,1,2 B) 1,3,2 C) 2,1,3 D) 2,3,1 Term D) 1, 2, and 3 Definition Which of the following refers to the patient's right to privacy? 1. patient modesty must be preserved 2. patient dignity must be respected 3. patient confidentiality must be respected A) 1 only B) 2 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2, and 3 Term c) water-soluble iodinated medium Definition When a GI series has been requested on a patient with a suspected perforated ulcer, the type contrast medium that should be used is: a) thin barium sulfate suspension b) thick barium sulfate suspension c) water-soluble iodinated medium d) oil-base iodinated medium