Practice Issues Part 1&2 Flashcards

1
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What is considered to be the single best predictor of one’s health status?

A

Health literacy

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2
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Medical info should be written at what grade level for pts?

A

Less than 8th grade

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3
Q

What does MRT stand for?

A

Multidisciplinary response teams

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4
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What does MU stand for?

A

Meaningful use

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5
Q

What is the most common screening tool for depression?

A

PHQ-9

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6
Q

What is the GAD-7?

A

A screening tool that indicates whether a complete assessment is indicated for anxiety

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7
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What is the CAGE-AID?

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Self report questionnaire designed to assess whether an alcohol/drug assessment is needed

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8
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What is the BPI?

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Brief Pain Inventory - assesses severity of pain and impact on daily functions

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9
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What is the CPOT?

A

Critical Care Pain Observation Tool

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10
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What are the four categories assessed on the CPOT?

A

Facial expression, body movements, muscle tension, compliance w/vent (intubated pts) or vocalization (extubated pts)

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11
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What does the CAM-ICU assess for?

A

Delirium in the ICU patient

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12
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What are the 4 features of the CAM-ICU?

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Acute onset of mental status change, inattention, disorganized thinking, ALOC

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13
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What does CAM stand for?

A

Complementary and alternative medicine

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14
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What is meant by “benchmarking”?

A

Comparison of a healthcare organization’s services against other healthcare organizations

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15
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What are the four core principles of benchmarking?

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Maintaining quality, improving customer satisfaction, improving patient safety, continuous improvement

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16
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What are the five components for establishing therapeutic relationships?

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Nonjudgmental approach, mutual trust, professional boundaries, confidentiality and cultural competency

17
Q

What is an advance directive?

A

Written statement of a pt’s intent regarding medical treatment

18
Q

What is a healthcare directive?

A

Type of advance directive that may or may not include a living will and/or durable POA

19
Q

What is a living will?

A

A document that specifies what life-prolonging measures a pt does or does not want done; usually include a POA

20
Q

What are three other terms for a durable POA?

A

Agent, proxy, or attorney-in-fact

21
Q

What is Title I of HIPAA?

A

Protects health insurance for workers when they change or lose their jobs

22
Q

What is Title II of HIPAA?

A

Protects patient privacy