RCP term 1 final Flashcards
primary duty of the first inhalation therapist
they provided oxygen therapy from large H cylinders and oxygen tents, masks, and nasal catheters
year designated for RTs
1974
degree needed for RT
associates
AARC
organization for rt advocating, supporting and promoting high standards
CoARC
commission on accreditation for resp care ; accrediting
NBRC
credentialing examinations for rts
TJC
the joint commission ; setting standards and accredits
PASS
pull
aim
squeeze
sweep
RACE
rescue
alarm
contain
evacuate
the practice of withholding or misinforming someone to protect them from hard
Benevolent deception
Patient’s right to choose treatment plan
Autonomy
Obligation to act in patient’s best interest
beneficence
accuracy or truhfulness
veracity
HIPAA
health insurance portability and accountability act
standards and safeguards to protect confidentiality