Patient Care & Safety Flashcards
failure to act with prudence
negligence
professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage
malpractice
legal doctrines make an employer liable for the actions of an employee when the actions take placement within the scope of employment
respondeat superior
a rule of evidence, burden of proof in negligence cases
res ispa loquitur
written authorization allowing one person to act on behalf of another, research participation
proxy
When was HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) enacted?
A. 1996
B. 2000
C. 2005
D. 2010
A. 1996
What does HIPAA primarily focus on?
A. Ensuring that all patients receive the same level of care
B. Protecting the privacy and security of patient health information
C. Setting standards for medical billing practices
D. Regulating the cost of health insurance
B. Protecting the privacy and security of patient health information
Which of the following is a key provision of HIPAA?
A. Ensures patients’ health information is accessible to the public
B. Allows sharing of medical records without patient consent
C. Establishes standards for the privacy and security of patient data
D. Eliminates all paper-based health records
C. Establishes standards for the privacy and security of patient data
Who must comply with HIPAA regulations?
A. Only healthcare providers
B. All businesses in the healthcare industry
C. Only insurance companies
D. Anyone who has access to personal health information
D. Anyone who has access to personal health information
What is the consequence for violating HIPAA regulations?
A. Fines and potential criminal penalties
B. A warning with no further action
C. A written apology to the affected individuals
D. Temporary suspension from work
A. Fines and potential criminal penalties
What temperature does nitrogen liquify at?
77 Kelvin
What temperature does helium liquify at?
4 Kelvin / -452.47 F
What is the ideal temperature range for an MRI room?
A) 50°F to 60°F (10°C to 15°C)
B) 64°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C)
C) 80°F to 90°F (27°C to 32°C)
D) 100°F to 110°F (38°C to 43°C)
B) 64°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C)
Why is RF shielding important in an MRI room?
A) It prevents external radio frequency interference from affecting the MRI signal.
B) It protects the MRI machine from physical damage.
C) It ensures proper cooling of the MRI machine.
D) It increases the strength of the magnetic field.
A) It prevents external radio frequency interference from affecting the MRI signal.
What is the specific absorption rate (SAR) limit for the head in an MRI scan?
A) 1.0 W/kg
B) 3.2 W/kg
C) 4.0 W/kg
D) 10.0 W/kg
B) 3.2 W/kg
What is the SAR limit for the trunk during an MRI scan?
A) 1.0 W/kg
B) 2.0 W/kg
C) 4.0 W/kg
D) 8.0 W/kg
C) 4.0 W/kg
What are the possible effects of GMR (Gradient Magnetic Field)?
A) Magnetophosphenes
B) Bones healing faster
C) Cardiac Fibrilation
D) Both A and C
D) Both A and C
What is the normal body temperature for a healthy adult?
A) 98.6°F
B) 97.8°F
C) 100.4°F
D) 96.8°F
B) 97.8°F
What is the normal pulse rate for a healthy adult at rest?
A) 50-70 beats per minute
B) 60-100 beats per minute
C) 120-140 beats per minute
D) 40-60 beats per minute
B) 60-100 beats per minute
What is the normal respiratory rate at rest for a healthy adult?
A) 10-15 breaths per minute
B) 15-20 breaths per minute
C) 25-30 breaths per minute
D) 30-35 breaths per minute
B) 15-20 breaths per minute
What is the normal blood pressure for a healthy adult?
A) 120/80 mmHg or less
B) 140/90 mmHg
C) 160/100 mmHg
D) 110/70 mmHg
A) 120/80 mmHg or less
Which type of sepsis is typically caused by an infection originating in an organ or system of the body, often due to underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease?
A) Medical sepsis
B) Surgical sepsis
C) Septic shock
D) Postoperative sepsis
A) Medical sepsis
Which type of sepsis is commonly associated with infections that occur after a surgical procedure, often due to contamination or improper sterile techniques?
A) Medical sepsis
B) Postoperative sepsis
C) Meningococcal sepsis
D) Sepsis due to trauma
B) Postoperative sepsis
Which of the following is a key characteristic of surgical sepsis?
A) It is primarily caused by chronic medical conditions like diabetes.
B) It often results from an infection following a surgical incision or procedure.
C) It usually originates from a systemic viral infection.
D) It is typically a result of poor hygiene in hospitals.
B) It often results from an infection following a surgical incision or procedure.
