Midterm Module 1.3 consent & diagnostics Flashcards

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what are the 3 elements of a valid consent

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1) Disclosure
2) Capacity
3) Voluntariness

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what is informed consent

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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

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3
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what is implied consent

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nonverbal behaviours that indicate consent

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4
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what is the role of sodium

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  • EC osmolarity
  • transmembrane potential
  • acid base alance
  • numerous chemical reactions
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what is the role of potassium

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  • Transmembrane potential
  • intracellular osmolarity
  • acid bas blanc
  • intracellular enzyme reactions
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what is the role of glucose

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  • From carbohydrate metabolism
  • Stored as glycogen in the liver
  • Main source of energy for the brain
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What is AST

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enzyme found in hepatic & myocardial cells. Released into blood when liver cells are damaged.

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what is ALT

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enzyme with highest concentration found in the liver. Released into blood when liver cells are damaged

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what is albumin

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most abundant blood plasma protein. Produced in the liver

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10
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what is an ultrasound good for

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Abdominal contents, pelvis, muscles, pregnancies, vessels & heart or other soft tissue structures

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what is a CT scan good for

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  • two dimensional image

- highlights tissues, organs, blood vessels

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