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Page 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Which term refers to refraining from harming or not to inflict harm on a patient?

A

Nonmaleficence

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2
Q

Which of the following is a set of rules for good and bad behavior?

A

Code of Ethics

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3
Q

A(n) _____ exists when there are two or more courses of action that can be taken in deciding what is best in that circumstance.

A

Ethical issue

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4
Q

What document has written instructions about healthcare decisions should a person not be able to make them?

A

Advanced directive

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5
Q

Which of the following is the first step in becoming a potential donor at death?

A

Register in your state of residence.

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6
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CEJA defines laws and ethics regarding healthcare. What group is represented by the letters CEJA?

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Council of Ethical Judicial Affairs

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7
Q

Which of the following terms best describes the act of ‘sticking with something’?

A

Adherence

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8
Q

Which of the following best describes nonverbal communication?

A

Behaviors

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9
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Which of the following nonverbal behaviors describes arrogant?

A

The person has increased personal space; appears to bore easily and is a poor listener.

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10
Q

The facial expression of grimacing may be interpreted as the patient:

A

is in pain.

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11
Q

Which of the following spatial distance should be greater than 12 feet?

A

Public space

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12
Q

Which of the following best describes feedback in the communication cycle?

A

Perception of message

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13
Q

Which of the following best describes an aggressive communicator?

A

Try to dominate others.

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14
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Which of the following terms best describes Erikson’s work?

A

Stages of development

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15
Q

Which of the following terms best describes Maslow’s need for basic survival?

A

Physiologic

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16
Q

Which of the following descriptions belongs in Maslow’s ‘love and belongingness’ needs?

A

Friendship, intimacy, acceptance into a group

17
Q

Which number envelope is frequently used and is standard for mailing documents in a medical office?

A

10

18
Q

The postal abbreviation for Wisconsin is?

A

WI

19
Q

Which of the following is a typical point size for writing communication?

A

10 to 12 point size

20
Q

Which of the following types of mail is used when terminating a patient from the practice?

A

Certified

21
Q

What is the least expensive way to mail books, media, or computer-recorded items?

A

Media

22
Q

Which of the following is the correct way to write out numbers?

A

Spell out all numbers at the beginning of the sentence.

23
Q

When creating a memo, which format should be used when entering the date?

A

June 6, 2016

24
Q

Which of the following is an example of a common noun?

A

Desk

25
Q

Which of the following types of punctuation is used when recording the patient’s exact words?

A

Quotation marks (“”)

26
Q

Which of the following amounts of envelopes to be mailed is considered bulk mail?

A

200 or more

27
Q

Which of the following terms describes a small incision made in the tympanic membrane and a tube is inserted to drain the fluid and balance the pressure between the outer and middle ear?

A

Myringotomy

28
Q

Skeletal growth is complete when the _____ of long bones are completely fused.

A

Epiphyseal plate

29
Q

Which organization revises the growth chart as necessary for tracking children’s growth patterns?

A

CDC

30
Q

Which of the following psychologists developed the stage of trust versus mistrust?

A

Erikson

31
Q

Which of the following medical terms best describes inflammation of infection of the middle ear?

A

Otitis media

32
Q

Which of the following is the best treatment for diarrhea?

A

Sport drinks

33
Q

Which of the following amounts of bowel movements is defined as diarrhea?

A

More than six stools in the past 12 hours.

34
Q

Which of the following medical terms describes hives?

A

Urticaria

35
Q

Which of the following medical terms describes inflammation and irritation of the skin?

A

Excoriation

36
Q

When measuring a baby’s head circumference, the measurement deviates and is much larger than normal indicating a possibility of water on the brain. What term describes this?

A

Hydrocephalic

37
Q

What is the medical name for a bedsore that has developed over a bony prominence?

A

Decubitus ulcer

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