Midterm Module 1.3 consent & diagnostics Flashcards
what are the 3 elements of a valid consent
1) Disclosure
2) Capacity
3) Voluntariness
what is informed consent
a process of commincation between a doctor& a nurse discloses all revelent information related to treatment, with the full opportunity for questions, concerns before they sign
what is implied consent
nonverbal behaviours that indicate consent
what is the role of sodium
- EC osmolarity
- transmembrane potential
- acid base alance
- numerous chemical reactions
what is the role of potassium
- Transmembrane potential
- intracellular osmolarity
- acid bas blanc
- intracellular enzyme reactions
what is the role of glucose
- From carbohydrate metabolism
- Stored as glycogen in the liver
- Main source of energy for the brain
What is AST
enzyme found in hepatic & myocardial cells. Released into blood when liver cells are damaged.
what is ALT
enzyme with highest concentration found in the liver. Released into blood when liver cells are damaged
what is albumin
most abundant blood plasma protein. Produced in the liver
what is an ultrasound good for
Abdominal contents, pelvis, muscles, pregnancies, vessels & heart or other soft tissue structures
what is a CT scan good for
- two dimensional image
- highlights tissues, organs, blood vessels