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Title: 1-Legal and Ethical Resp.

Description: Patient Care and Education

Total Flash Cards: 10

Created: 06/17/2007 15:05:12

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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