Unit 1 Professional Roles & Behaviors

Question 1

Empathetic Care

Answer 1

An empathetic response is one in which understanding and compassion are accompanied by an objective detachment that enables one to act appropriately

Question 2

Burnout

Answer 2

-Response to the chronic strain of dealing with the constant demands and problems of people under our care
-Typically causes exhaustion, dissatisfaction, anxiety, apathy, depersonalization, and withdrawal.
-Risk is reduced by self-care and stress-relief activities.

Question 3

Personal morality is based on

Answer 3

lessons of right and wrong that were taught to us at an early age

Question 4

Group morality refers to

Answer 4

moral principles that apply specifically to certain groups of people

Question 5

Ethics is a branch of

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philosophy that may be defined as a systematic reflection on morality

Question 6

Both moral principles and ethical theories provide

Answer 6

guidelines for determining whether actions are right or wrong.

Question 7

Nonconsequentialism vs. Consequentialism

Answer 7

-Consequentialist believes that an action is right if the outcome is good.
➢Example: Speeding is good if the outcome is that I arrive at work on time; it is bad if there is a negative outcome, such as an accident.

-Nonconsequentialist argues that speeding is always bad because it is against the law and because it places you and others at risk.

Question 8

Ethics of Care

Answer 8

Reflect a viewpoint that could be considered situational ethics
➢What is right for one patient may be wrong for another

A caring ethic demands moral judgments that reflect community values, i.e., respect, patience, tact, kindness.

Question 9

Ethics of care is related to

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virtue-based ethics: Places a value on virtues–caring, faithfulness, trustworthiness, compassion, and courage

Question 10

Rights-based Ethics

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Emphasizes the rights of individuals in a democratic society to be shielded from undue restriction or harm
➢The rights of some individuals place duties on others

Question 11

The 6 Principle-Based Ethics and their definitions

Answer 11

• Beneficence—goodness; actions that bring about good are considered right
•Nonmaleficence—no evil; an obligation not to inflict harm
•Veracity—truth; an obligation to tell the truth
•Fidelity—faithfulness; an obligation to be loyal or faithful
•Justice—fairness; an obligation to act with equity
•Autonomy—self-determination; respecting the independence of others, and acting with self- reliance

Question 12

Ethical Analysis

Answer 12

The process of evaluating situations in which the correct action is in question

Question 13

4 steps of Ethical Analysis

Answer 13

1.Identifying the problem
2.Developing alternate solutions
3.Selecting the best solution
4.Defending your selection

Question 14

Patient Rights

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•Considerate and Respectful Care
•Information
•Privacy and Confidentiality
•Informed Consent
•Right to Refuse Treatment or Examination
•Death with Dignity

Question 15

Felony

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A serious crime that may be punished by imprisonment

Question 16

Misdemeanor

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A less significant crime usually punished by a fine or by imprisonment for less than a year

Question 17

Torts

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A civil wrong committed by one individual against the person or property of another

Question 18

2 types of torts

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➢Intentional misconduct
➢Negligence

Question 19

6 Intentional Torts

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•Assault: the threat of touching in an injurious way
•Battery: unlawful touching of a person without his or her consent
•False imprisonment: unjustifiable detention of a person against his or her will
•Invasion of privacy: intrusion into a patient’s private affairs, disclosure of private information
•Libel: written malicious spreading for information that causes defamation of character or loss of reputation
•Slander: same as Libel but it is verbal

Question 20

4 Malpractice Claim Requirements

Answer 20

➢The defendant (person or institution being sued) had a duty to provide reasonable care to the patient.
➢The patient sustained some loss or injury.
➢The defendant is the party responsible for the loss.
➢The loss is attributable to negligence or improper practice.

Question 21

Hospital Computers

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•Used extensively for clerical functions, such as scheduling, billing, or entering charges
•Also used for generating orders and for entering, accessing and storing medical information
•Strategically located for staff convenience.
•Use of hospital computers for personal communications is inappropriate.
•Access to a hospital computer will be protected by a password or a barcode that must be scanned, i.e., employee badges.
•These systems maintain the security of all information stored on the computer network.
•Limited access for many employees
•Be sure to log-off after each use.
•Never share your password/access code

Question 22

RIMS or RIS—Radiology Information System

Answer 22

➢The imaging-specific documentation and recording system

•Allows RTs access to pertinent patient information, such as the room number, allergies and the reports of imaging studies and other diagnostic tests
•Also allows for ordering and billing of imaging exams
•No information about a patient’s health history or plan of care is available in the RIMS.
•Some facilities have an all-encompassing medical record that shows the same view for the radiographer, the physician and the nursing staff.
-All staff members have access to the same information, and any imaging examination performed is documented within this comprehensive system

Question 23

Chart refers to

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an extensive compilation of a patient’s medical care and information.
•Patient medical records are almost always in a digital format called an electronic medical record (EMR) or e-chart.

Question 24

Advantages of e-charts

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➢More legible than handwriting
➢Information is easily stored and accessible from multiple locations.
➢Quick access of information via tabs or menus

Question 25

Charting refers to the process of

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adding any information to a chart or to a document that will be incorporated into a chart.

•Rad Techs are responsible for documenting certain information about a patient’s care
-Example: Contrast media administration, changes in patient status, and reactions to contrast or medications, as well as any treatment received in the radiology department
-Must be accurate, objective, and pertinent
-Check for complete signatures, i.e., informed consent.
-All recorded information is permanent and confidential.

Question 26

Reasons for Record Keeping

Answer 26

-provide data about the patient’s progress and current status for other health team members
-Prevents repetitious diagnostic examinations by various professionals
-Encourages a systematic approach to therapeutic care, allowing for longitudinal comparisons that facilitate a more comprehensive approach to extended health care
-Well-kept records also serve as a resource for research investigations

Question 27

Normal retention period for Diagnostic Images

Answer 27

5–7 years.

Question 28

T or F: Patients must sign a release form to obtain images for another provider

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Seven Cs of Malpractice Prevention

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•Competence: Knowing and adhering to professional standards and maintaining professional competence reduce liability exposure
•Compliance: The compliance by health professionals with policies and procedures in the medical office and hospital avoids patient injuries and litigation
•Charting: Charting completely, consistently, and objectively can be the best defense against a malpractice claim
•Communication: Patient injuries and resulting malpractice cases can be avoided by improving communication among healthcare professionals
•Confidentiality: Protecting the confidentiality of medical information is a legal and ethical responsibility of health professionals
•Courtesy: A courteous attitude and demeanor can improve patient rapport and lessen the likelihood of lawsuits
•Caution: Personal injuries can occur unexpectedly on the premises and may lead to lawsuits