Chapter 20

Question 1

Define Aggressive

Answer 1

Expressions of aggression involve anger or hostility

Question 2

Define Assertive

Answer 2

Calm, firm expression of feelings or opinions

Question 3

Define Assault

Answer 3

A threat of touching in an injurious way (Never use threats to gain a patients cooperation)

Question 4

Define Battery

Answer 4

An unlawful touching of a person without consent

Question 5

If a radiography is taken against the patients will or on the wrong patient could also be construed as

Answer 5

Battery

Question 6

Define False Imprisonment

Answer 6

The unjustifiable detention of a person against his or her will.

Question 7

If a patient wishes to leave and is not allowed to do so due to medical staff not letting them this is known as
(only proper authorities can detain a patient)

Answer 7

False imprisonment

Question 8

Physical restraints that tie down an adult patients hand or legs are applied only on the order of who

Answer 8

The physician

Question 9

When does Invasion of Privacy occur

Answer 9

When confidentiality of information has not been maintained or when the patients body has been improperly exposed or touched

Question 10

If information disclosed reflects negatively on the patients reputation, there may also be justification for a claim of

Answer 10

Defamation of character

Question 11

Define libel and slander

Answer 11

The malicious spreading of information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation

Question 12

___ usually refers to written information; ___ is more often applied to information spread verbally

Answer 12

Libel
Slander

Question 13

Define Charting

Answer 13

Any records you are expected to add to a document

Question 14

Define empathy

Answer 14

A sensitivity to the needs of others that allows you to meet those needs constructively

Question 15

Define Ethics

Answer 15

Rules that apply values and moral standards to our actions

Question 16

The standard of reasonable care is based on the doctrine of the ___

Answer 16

Reasonably prudent person

Question 17

Define Malpractice

Answer 17

An act of negligence in the context of such a relationship

Question 18

What does respondeat superior mean

Answer 18

Let the master respond

Question 19

What is necessary for any procedure that is considered experimental or that involves substantial risk

Answer 19

Informed consent

Question 20

Define morals

Answer 20

Right actions based on religious teachings

Question 21

Define values

Answer 21

They determine which concept prevails in a conflict

Question 22

What is the term that defines the following: Each person is liable for his or her own negligent conduct

Answer 22

Rule of personal responsibility

Question 23

Define Negligence

Answer 23

The neglect or omission of reasonable care or caution