Patient Care Flashcards
Which of the following would allow a healthcare worker to refuse to perform a duty based on personal beliefs?
A. Conscience Clause
B. Conflict of Interest
C. Against Medical Advice
D. Consent
A
Which of the following translates as, “to stand by things decided” and is defined that previous decisions are considered precedent and binding on all lower courts?
A. Respondent superior
B. Res ipsa loquitur
C. Stare decisis
D. Writ of certiotari
C
What is translated as, “the thing speaks for itself” and provides clear evidence of negligence?
Res ispa loquitur
Scenario: A patient has an order for a CT of the abdomen with contrast. The technologist reviews the patient’s labs and notices the patient suffers from kidney disease. The technologist discusses the case with the radiologist and it is decided to perform the CT without contrast to spare the possible adverse effects.
Question: The technologist in the scenario provides an example of which of the following?
Nonmalfeasance
Autonomy
Beneficence
Justice
A
Scenario: A patient has an MRI of the head ordered. Once arriving to the imaging center the patient informs the technologist that he is extremely claustrophobic. The technologist starts to put the patient in the scanner at which time the patient becomes agitated and refuses the exam. The technologist takes the patient out of the room, calms them down and allows them to leave.
Question: Which of the following principles most accurately define this scenario?
Autonomy
Nonmalfeasance
Justice
Beneficence
Not D
What is defined as the capacity to think, decide, and act on one’s own free will and initiative?
Autonomy
Which of the following is not an ethical principle used in organ donation?
Confidentiality
Respect for the person
Justice
Utility
A
