ACS: First Aid & Law

Question 1

Emetics are NEVER to be given for…

Answer 1

Gasoline poisoning

Question 2

Most common emetic

Answer 2

Syrup of ipecac

Question 3

Mildest emetic

Answer 3

Salt water

Question 4

Safest substance to react alkaline or acid poisoning…

Answer 4

Water

Question 5

Universal antidote

Answer 5

Activated charcoal (adsorbent)

Question 6

Do NOT use activated charcoal for… (x4)

Answer 6

Alcohol
Iodine, boric acid & alkalis
Lithium (metal compounds)
Sulphur, DDT

Question 7

Universal sign for choking

Answer 7

Hands on throat

Question 8

Choking
Conscious with sound =
Conscious w/o sound =

Answer 8

Conscious with sound = do not help

Conscious w/o sound = heimlich

Question 9

Signs of early shock

Answer 9

Restless or irritable, cool, clammy skin and rapid pulse

Question 10

Signs of late shock

Answer 10

Th ready pulse, shallow rapid breathing, blue skin, dilated pupils

Question 11

s/s Carbon Monoxide poisoning

Answer 11

Cherry red lips or skin

Question 12

Stages of heat exposure (x3)

Answer 12

1. Heat cramps
2. Heat Exhaustion: inc temp, cool/wet skin
3. Heat Stroke: inc temp, hot/dry skin

Question 13

Degrees of Burns

Answer 13

1st: red skin
2nd: blistering
3rd: desquamation

Question 14

Malpractice suit must have (4 D’s)

Answer 14

Duty, Dereliction, Damage, Direct causatio

Question 15

Promising a cure (and not being able to cure the pt)
Abandonment
Exceeding consent
Breaking confidentiality
Actions by staff for which the doctor is vicariously responsible
Each of these are considered a…

Answer 15

Breech of Contract

Question 16

Causes for criminal charges

Answer 16

Adjusting without permission = assault and battery
Sexual misconduct
Theft

Question 17

Causes for a civil suit

Answer 17

Personal damages and duress (financial, emotional, etc)
Malpractice
Breech of Contract
Tort (some wronged someone else)

Question 18

Who gives consent for a minor?

For an Alzheimer’s, disabled, or impaired patient?

Answer 18

Minor = parent

Alzheimer’s, disabled, impaired = guardian

Question 19

What comes after the ROF and lists risks and available options?

Answer 19

Informed consent

Question 20

When is consent implied?

Answer 20

During/immediately following an accident

Question 21

Binding arbitration =

Answer 21

No appeal process

Question 22

“Wrong act”

Answer 22

Malfeasance

Question 23

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Answer 23

“The things seals for itself”

Question 24

Doctor is responsible for employee’s actions

Answer 24

Vicarious liability

Question 25

Questioning from the defense (doctors attorney)

Answer 25

Direct examination

Question 26

Questions from the plaintiff (patients attorney)

Answer 26

Cross examination

Question 27

Doctor and patient share damage responsibility

Answer 27

Comparative negligence

Question 28

Voir Dire

Answer 28

“To speak the truth”

For prospective juror impartiality

Question 29

Primum Non Nocere

Answer 29

“First do no harm”

Question 30

ABCs of First Aid

Answer 30

Assesment/Airway: evaluate consciousness and condition, check airway
Breathing: 2 puffs - reposition - 2 puffs - jaw thrust
Circulation: check pulse, CPR