ACS: First Aid & Law Flashcards
Emetics are NEVER to be given for…
Gasoline poisoning
Most common emetic
Syrup of ipecac
Mildest emetic
Salt water
Safest substance to react alkaline or acid poisoning…
Water
Universal antidote
Activated charcoal (adsorbent)
Do NOT use activated charcoal for… (x4)
Alcohol
Iodine, boric acid & alkalis
Lithium (metal compounds)
Sulphur, DDT
Universal sign for choking
Hands on throat
Choking
Conscious with sound =
Conscious w/o sound =
Conscious with sound = do not help
Conscious w/o sound = heimlich
Signs of early shock
Restless or irritable, cool, clammy skin and rapid pulse
Signs of late shock
Th ready pulse, shallow rapid breathing, blue skin, dilated pupils
s/s Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Cherry red lips or skin
Stages of heat exposure (x3)
- Heat cramps
- Heat Exhaustion: inc temp, cool/wet skin
- Heat Stroke: inc temp, hot/dry skin
Degrees of Burns
1st: red skin
2nd: blistering
3rd: desquamation
Malpractice suit must have (4 D’s)
Duty, Dereliction, Damage, Direct causatio
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…
Breech of Contract
Causes for criminal charges
Adjusting without permission = assault and battery
Sexual misconduct
Theft
Causes for a civil suit
Personal damages and duress (financial, emotional, etc)
Malpractice
Breech of Contract
Tort (some wronged someone else)
Who gives consent for a minor?
For an Alzheimer’s, disabled, or impaired patient?
Minor = parent
Alzheimer’s, disabled, impaired = guardian
What comes after the ROF and lists risks and available options?
Informed consent
When is consent implied?
During/immediately following an accident
Binding arbitration =
No appeal process
“Wrong act”
Malfeasance
Res Ipsa Loquitur
“The things seals for itself”
Doctor is responsible for employee’s actions
Vicarious liability
Questioning from the defense (doctors attorney)
Direct examination
Questions from the plaintiff (patients attorney)
Cross examination
Doctor and patient share damage responsibility
Comparative negligence
Voir Dire
“To speak the truth”
For prospective juror impartiality
Primum Non Nocere
“First do no harm”
ABCs of First Aid
Assesment/Airway: evaluate consciousness and condition, check airway
Breathing: 2 puffs - reposition - 2 puffs - jaw thrust
Circulation: check pulse, CPR
