Deck 2: Legal Concepts, Risk Management, and Ethical Issues

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Which of the following terms describes a civil wrong that may be intentional or unintentional?

A) complaint
B) indictment
C) liability
D) tort
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Which of the following torts would be classified as unintentional?

A) battery
B) defamation
C) foreign bodies left in patient
D) invasion of patient privacy
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Which of the following terms best describes the process of keeping thorough, accurate, and legal records of a patient's medical care?

A) accountability
B) consent
C) documentation
D) liability
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What is the name of the type of report sent to risk management in an effort to decrease the chance of harm to patients or staff or damage to hospital property?

A) advance directive
B) informed consent
C) Safe Medical Device Act
D) sentinel event
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In 2004, which of the following agencies created the "Do Not Use" abbreviation list?

A) the Joint Commission (JC)
B) American Medical Association (AMA)
C) Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort pertaining to surgical patient care?

A) A patient suffers a burn due to hot instruments.
B) Restraints are used on a patient who threatens to leave.
C) A tissue specimen is misplaced by a transporter.
D) A retained surgical sponge is discovered in subsequent procedure.
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Which type of consent applies when emergency circumstances exist when reasonable providers believe that a patient would agree to treatment, even if no form was signed or verbal permission given?

A) direct
B) implied
C) informed
D) general
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Which member of the surgical team is ultimately responsible for obtaining a written, informed surgical consent from a patient?

A) anesthesia provider
B) circulating RN
C) surgeon
D) surgical technologist
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Which of the following pertains to a patient's wishes about medical treatment and self-determination in the event of incapacitation or inability to communicate?

A) advance directive
B) deposition
C) informed consent
D) sentinel event
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All of the following are components of the surgical patient's medical record EXCEPT:

A) anesthesia record
B) history and physical
C) interdepartmental communications
D) surgeon's preference card
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Which of the following surgical patients would be legally authorized to sign an informed surgical consent, based on medical practice acts and state law?

A) premedicated competent adult
B) adult in a persistent vegetative state
C) an emancipated 16-year-old minor
D) a foreign language speaker without an interpreter
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The most common types of patient-care errors committed by operating room personnel, including negligence and malpractice, are categorized as:

A) intentional torts
B) corporate liability
C) unintentional torts
D) standard of care
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All of the following carry the force of state or national legal enforcement EXCEPT:

A) implementation of the neutral zone
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C) Patient Self-Determination Act
D) scope of practice
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What is the term that describes a method of pretrial discovery in which a surgical team member might answer questions under oath?

A) allegation
B) deposition
C) indictment
D) precedent
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The broad objectives of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) eliminate medical errors
B) improve patient services
C) protect patient privacy
D) reduce health care fraud
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The American Hospital Association replaced its "Patient's Bill of Rights" with which of the following?

A) doctrine of personal liability
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C) Patient Self-Determination Act
D) Patient Care Partnership
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Which of the following legal terms is BEST described as "professional misconduct that results in harm to another"?

A) allegation
B) liability
C) malpractice
D) negligence
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The phrase "departure from the standard of care" BEST describes which of the following legal terms?

A) larceny
B) liability
C) malpractice
D) negligence
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Which of the following legal doctrines would MOST likely apply in the case of a wrong site surgery or retained foreign body?

A) aeger primo
B) caveat emptor
C) primum non nocere
D) res ipsa loquitur
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A special consent form would be required for which of the following situations during a hospital admission?

A) chest x-ray
B) phlebotomy
C) respiratory therapy
D) surgical procedure
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Which legal doctrine would be MOST applicable in a case involving injury to a patient as a result of a hospital employee's lack of proper training or credentialing?

A) captain of the ship doctrine
B) doctrine of borrowed servant
C) doctrine of corporate negligence
D) primum non nocere
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Which of the following forms of consent is defined by the Joint Commission as "agreement or permission accompanied by full notice about what is being consented to"?

A) general
B) implied
C) informed
D) special
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Specimen loss, mislabeling, and improper preparation are examples of which of the following?

A) battery
B) defamation
C) intentional tort
D) negligence
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The legal term that identifies the knowledge and skills required for a profession and describes a health care provider's core accountability, based on education, experience, and credentialing is:

A) professional liability
B) policies and procedures
C) recommended standards of practice
D) scope of practice
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Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of a potential ethical dilemma?

A) patient privacy
B) genetic engineering
C) elective abortion
D) right to die, termination of care
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Which part of the patient's medical record documentation would contain pre-op and post-op diagnoses, positioning, skin prep, start and stop times, counts, and dressings?

A) advance directive
B) anesthesia record
C) informed consent
D) intraoperative record
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Verification that educational programs meet minimum accreditation standards is done by:

A) AST
B) CAAHEP
C) HIPAA
D) NBSTSA
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Which of the following terms describes the principles such as benevolence, trustworthiness, and honesty for the care and well-being of others in society?

A) doctrines
B) ethics
C) morals
D) precedents
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Graduates of CAAHEP or ABHES programs are eligible to sit for the CST or CSFA examinations administered by:

A) ARC/STSA
B) AST
C) CSPS
D) NBSTSA
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Which of the following terms describes the system of principles that become standards of conduct for professionals?

A) doctrines
B) ethics
C) morals
D) precedents
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For which of the following processes are identification and reporting of unsafe conditions and hazards MOST critical?

A) advance directives
B) informed consent
C) risk management
D) unintentional torts
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In a common adage, what is the "best medicine" in health care?

A) conscience
B) documentation
C) judgment
D) prevention
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Which legal doctrine would be MOST applicable in a case involving failure by the RN and CST to do proper surgical counts resulting in retention of a foreign object and the surgeon being found not liable?

A) captain of the ship doctrine
B) doctrine of borrowed servant
C) doctrine of corporate negligence
D) primum non nocere
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Which type of legal action is MOST likely in cases involving tort law and operating room personnel?

A) civil
B) criminal
C) federal
D) statutory
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If a patient suffered a burn as a result of improper application of the ESU dispersive (grounding) pad, the individual team member responsible may be found guilty in a lawsuit of which of the following?

A) assault
B) battery
C) intentional tort
D) negligence
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Surgical team members who fail to monitor and protect a medicated patient from falling could be charged with:

A) abandonment
B) assault
C) battery
D) larceny
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Which of the following terms meets the following definition: a voluntary and informed act in which one party gives permission to another party to "touch"?

A) advance directive
B) battery
C) consent
D) time-out
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The best assurance of safe and individual professional behavior by the CST or CSFA is a well-developed, unyielding:

A) core curriculum
B) liability insurance
C) scope of practice
D) surgical conscience
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According to the Joint Commission's definition regarding consent to surgical intervention, which party has "autonomy"?

A) anesthesia provider
B) circulating RN
C) the patient
D) the surgeon
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Which of the following is NOT a form of individual professional credentialing that protects the public from unqualified health care providers?

A) accreditation
B) certification
C) licensure
D) registration
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Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Iatrogenic injury
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Criminal negligence
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Larceny
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Allegation
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Primum non nocere
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Intentional tort
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Defamation
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Assault
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Time-out
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Guardian
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Federal law
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Plaintiff
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Precedent
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Patient
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Medical record
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Malpractice insurance
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Code of conduct
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Credential
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Accreditation
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Aeger primo
"Above all, do no harm."
Iatrogenic injury
"Above all, do no harm."
Criminal negligence
"Above all, do no harm."
Larceny
"Above all, do no harm."
Allegation
"Above all, do no harm."
Primum non nocere
"Above all, do no harm."
Intentional tort
"Above all, do no harm."
Defamation
"Above all, do no harm."
Assault
"Above all, do no harm."
Time-out
"Above all, do no harm."
Guardian
"Above all, do no harm."
Federal law
"Above all, do no harm."
Plaintiff
"Above all, do no harm."
Precedent
"Above all, do no harm."
Patient
"Above all, do no harm."
Medical record
"Above all, do no harm."
Malpractice insurance
"Above all, do no harm."
Code of conduct
"Above all, do no harm."
Credential
"Above all, do no harm."
Accreditation
"Above all, do no harm."
Aeger primo
Taking another's property without consent
Iatrogenic injury
Taking another's property without consent
Criminal negligence
Taking another's property without consent
Larceny
Taking another's property without consent
Allegation
Taking another's property without consent
Primum non nocere
Taking another's property without consent
Intentional tort
Taking another's property without consent
Defamation
Taking another's property without consent
Assault
Taking another's property without consent
Time-out
Taking another's property without consent
Guardian
Taking another's property without consent
Federal law
Taking another's property without consent
Plaintiff
Taking another's property without consent
Precedent
Taking another's property without consent
Patient
Taking another's property without consent
Medical record
Taking another's property without consent
Malpractice insurance
Taking another's property without consent
Code of conduct
Taking another's property without consent
Credential
Taking another's property without consent
Accreditation
Taking another's property without consent
Aeger primo
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Iatrogenic injury
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Criminal negligence
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Larceny
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Allegation
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Primum non nocere
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Intentional tort
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Defamation
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Assault
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Time-out
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Guardian
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Federal law
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Plaintiff
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Precedent
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Patient
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Medical record
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Malpractice insurance
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Code of conduct
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Credential
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Accreditation
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Aeger primo
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Iatrogenic injury
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Criminal negligence
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Larceny
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Allegation
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Primum non nocere
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Intentional tort
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Defamation
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Assault
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Time-out
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Guardian
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Federal law
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Plaintiff
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Precedent
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Patient
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Medical record
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Malpractice insurance
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Code of conduct
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Credential
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Accreditation
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Aeger primo
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Iatrogenic injury
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Criminal negligence
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Larceny
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Allegation
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Primum non nocere
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Intentional tort
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Defamation
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Assault
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Time-out
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Guardian
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Federal law
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Plaintiff
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Precedent
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Patient
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Medical record
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Malpractice insurance
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Code of conduct
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Credential
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Accreditation
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Aeger primo
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Iatrogenic injury
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Criminal negligence
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Larceny
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Allegation
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Primum non nocere
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Intentional tort
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Defamation
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Assault
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Time-out
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Guardian
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Federal law
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Plaintiff
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Precedent
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Patient
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Medical record
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Malpractice insurance
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Code of conduct
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Credential
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Accreditation
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Aeger primo
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Iatrogenic injury
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Criminal negligence
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Larceny
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Allegation
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Primum non nocere
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Intentional tort
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Defamation
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Assault
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Time-out
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Guardian
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Federal law
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Plaintiff
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Precedent
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Patient
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Medical record
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Malpractice insurance
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Code of conduct
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Credential
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Accreditation
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Aeger primo
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Iatrogenic injury
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Criminal negligence
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Larceny
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Allegation
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Primum non nocere
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Intentional tort
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Defamation
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Assault
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Time-out
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Guardian
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Federal law
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Plaintiff
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Precedent
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Patient
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Medical record
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Malpractice insurance
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Code of conduct
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Credential
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Accreditation
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Aeger primo
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Iatrogenic injury
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Criminal negligence
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Larceny
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Allegation
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Primum non nocere
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Intentional tort
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Defamation
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Assault
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Time-out
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Guardian
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Federal law
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Plaintiff
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Precedent
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Patient
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Medical record
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Malpractice insurance
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Code of conduct
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Credential
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Accreditation
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Aeger primo
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Iatrogenic injury
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Criminal negligence
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Larceny
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Allegation
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Primum non nocere
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Intentional tort
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Defamation
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Assault
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Time-out
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Guardian
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Federal law
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Plaintiff
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Precedent
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Patient
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Medical record
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Malpractice insurance
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Code of conduct
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Credential
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Accreditation
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Aeger primo
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Iatrogenic injury
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Criminal negligence
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Larceny
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Allegation
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Primum non nocere
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Intentional tort
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Defamation
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Assault
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Time-out
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Guardian
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Federal law
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Plaintiff
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Precedent
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Patient
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Medical record
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Malpractice insurance
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Code of conduct
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Credential
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Accreditation
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Aeger primo
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Iatrogenic injury
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Criminal negligence
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Larceny
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Allegation
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Primum non nocere
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Intentional tort
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Defamation
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Assault
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Time-out
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Guardian
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Federal law
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Plaintiff
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Precedent
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Patient
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Medical record
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Malpractice insurance
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Code of conduct
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Credential
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Accreditation
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Aeger primo
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Iatrogenic injury
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Criminal negligence
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Larceny
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Allegation
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Primum non nocere
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Intentional tort
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Defamation
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Assault
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Time-out
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Guardian
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Federal law
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Plaintiff
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Precedent
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Patient
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Medical record
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Malpractice insurance
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Code of conduct
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Credential
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Accreditation
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Aeger primo
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Iatrogenic injury
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Criminal negligence
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Larceny
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Allegation
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Primum non nocere
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Intentional tort
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Defamation
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Assault
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Time-out
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Guardian
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Federal law
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Plaintiff
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Precedent
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Patient
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Medical record
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Malpractice insurance
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Code of conduct
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Credential
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Accreditation
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Aeger primo
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Iatrogenic injury
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Criminal negligence
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Larceny
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Allegation
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Primum non nocere
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Intentional tort
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Defamation
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Assault
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Time-out
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Guardian
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Federal law
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Plaintiff
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Precedent
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Patient
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Medical record
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Malpractice insurance
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Code of conduct
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Credential
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Accreditation
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Aeger primo
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Iatrogenic injury
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Criminal negligence
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Larceny
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Allegation
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Primum non nocere
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Intentional tort
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Defamation
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Assault
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Time-out
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Guardian
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Federal law
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Plaintiff
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Precedent
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Patient
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Medical record
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Malpractice insurance
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Code of conduct
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Credential
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Accreditation
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Aeger primo
A statement one expects to prove true
Iatrogenic injury
A statement one expects to prove true
Criminal negligence
A statement one expects to prove true
Larceny
A statement one expects to prove true
Allegation
A statement one expects to prove true
Primum non nocere
A statement one expects to prove true
Intentional tort
A statement one expects to prove true
Defamation
A statement one expects to prove true
Assault
A statement one expects to prove true
Time-out
A statement one expects to prove true
Guardian
A statement one expects to prove true
Federal law
A statement one expects to prove true
Plaintiff
A statement one expects to prove true
Precedent
A statement one expects to prove true
Patient
A statement one expects to prove true
Medical record
A statement one expects to prove true
Malpractice insurance
A statement one expects to prove true
Code of conduct
A statement one expects to prove true
Credential
A statement one expects to prove true
Accreditation
A statement one expects to prove true
Aeger primo
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Iatrogenic injury
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Criminal negligence
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Larceny
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Allegation
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Primum non nocere
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Intentional tort
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Defamation
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Assault
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Time-out
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Guardian
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Federal law
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Plaintiff
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Precedent
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Patient
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Medical record
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Malpractice insurance
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Code of conduct
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Credential
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Accreditation
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Aeger primo
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Iatrogenic injury
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Criminal negligence
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Larceny
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Allegation
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Primum non nocere
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Intentional tort
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Defamation
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Assault
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Time-out
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Guardian
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Federal law
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Plaintiff
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Precedent
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Patient
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Medical record
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Malpractice insurance
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Code of conduct
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Credential
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Accreditation
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Aeger primo
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A surgical technology student who photographs a patient and posts the image on the Internet could be sued for invasion of privacy and HIPAA violation.
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Living will and durable power of attorney are examples of advance directives in health care.
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The first scrub surgical technologist performs intraoperative tasks under the broad delegatory authority of the:

A) anesthesiologist
B) circulating RN
C) OR supervisor
D) surgeon
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General consent is obtained by patients admitted to the hospital and covers all routine services and medical treatment in broad terms but not invasive procedures such as surgery.
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"Captain of the ship" doctrine holds the surgeon accountable for all actions of the operating room team in lawsuits.
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Errors in chart documentation should be erased to prevent confusion by subsequent caregivers.
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What is establishing a neutral zone designed to do?

A) diffuse potential violence in high-stress situations
B) prevent sharps injuries during surgical procedures
C) reduce cross-contamination in the OR suite
D) quarantine patients with airborne diseases
Question
Which of the following was identified in the late 1990's as causing more deaths in the United States than car accidents, AIDS, and breast cancer combined?

A) equipment manufacturing flaws
B) H1N1 influenza
C) medical errors
D) terrorist attacks
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What is the name of the organization whose focus is on patient and worker safety and is a unique coalition of surgeons (ACS), anesthesiologists (ASA), operating room (AORN) and perianesthesia (ASPAN) nurses, CRNAs (AANA), surgical physician assistants (AASPA), and surgical technologists (AST)?

A) American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
B) Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety (CSPS)
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D) the Joint Commission (TJC)
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Which governmental agency has authority as outlined in the Safe Medical Device Act?

A) EPA
B) FDA
C) HIPAA
D) OSHA
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Deck 2: Legal Concepts, Risk Management, and Ethical Issues
1
Which of the following terms describes a civil wrong that may be intentional or unintentional?

A) complaint
B) indictment
C) liability
D) tort
D
2
Which of the following torts would be classified as unintentional?

A) battery
B) defamation
C) foreign bodies left in patient
D) invasion of patient privacy
C
3
Which of the following terms best describes the process of keeping thorough, accurate, and legal records of a patient's medical care?

A) accountability
B) consent
C) documentation
D) liability
C
4
What is the name of the type of report sent to risk management in an effort to decrease the chance of harm to patients or staff or damage to hospital property?

A) advance directive
B) informed consent
C) Safe Medical Device Act
D) sentinel event
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In 2004, which of the following agencies created the "Do Not Use" abbreviation list?

A) the Joint Commission (JC)
B) American Medical Association (AMA)
C) Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort pertaining to surgical patient care?

A) A patient suffers a burn due to hot instruments.
B) Restraints are used on a patient who threatens to leave.
C) A tissue specimen is misplaced by a transporter.
D) A retained surgical sponge is discovered in subsequent procedure.
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Which type of consent applies when emergency circumstances exist when reasonable providers believe that a patient would agree to treatment, even if no form was signed or verbal permission given?

A) direct
B) implied
C) informed
D) general
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Which member of the surgical team is ultimately responsible for obtaining a written, informed surgical consent from a patient?

A) anesthesia provider
B) circulating RN
C) surgeon
D) surgical technologist
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Which of the following pertains to a patient's wishes about medical treatment and self-determination in the event of incapacitation or inability to communicate?

A) advance directive
B) deposition
C) informed consent
D) sentinel event
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All of the following are components of the surgical patient's medical record EXCEPT:

A) anesthesia record
B) history and physical
C) interdepartmental communications
D) surgeon's preference card
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Which of the following surgical patients would be legally authorized to sign an informed surgical consent, based on medical practice acts and state law?

A) premedicated competent adult
B) adult in a persistent vegetative state
C) an emancipated 16-year-old minor
D) a foreign language speaker without an interpreter
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The most common types of patient-care errors committed by operating room personnel, including negligence and malpractice, are categorized as:

A) intentional torts
B) corporate liability
C) unintentional torts
D) standard of care
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All of the following carry the force of state or national legal enforcement EXCEPT:

A) implementation of the neutral zone
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C) Patient Self-Determination Act
D) scope of practice
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What is the term that describes a method of pretrial discovery in which a surgical team member might answer questions under oath?

A) allegation
B) deposition
C) indictment
D) precedent
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The broad objectives of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) eliminate medical errors
B) improve patient services
C) protect patient privacy
D) reduce health care fraud
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The American Hospital Association replaced its "Patient's Bill of Rights" with which of the following?

A) doctrine of personal liability
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C) Patient Self-Determination Act
D) Patient Care Partnership
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Which of the following legal terms is BEST described as "professional misconduct that results in harm to another"?

A) allegation
B) liability
C) malpractice
D) negligence
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The phrase "departure from the standard of care" BEST describes which of the following legal terms?

A) larceny
B) liability
C) malpractice
D) negligence
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Which of the following legal doctrines would MOST likely apply in the case of a wrong site surgery or retained foreign body?

A) aeger primo
B) caveat emptor
C) primum non nocere
D) res ipsa loquitur
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A special consent form would be required for which of the following situations during a hospital admission?

A) chest x-ray
B) phlebotomy
C) respiratory therapy
D) surgical procedure
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21
Which legal doctrine would be MOST applicable in a case involving injury to a patient as a result of a hospital employee's lack of proper training or credentialing?

A) captain of the ship doctrine
B) doctrine of borrowed servant
C) doctrine of corporate negligence
D) primum non nocere
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Which of the following forms of consent is defined by the Joint Commission as "agreement or permission accompanied by full notice about what is being consented to"?

A) general
B) implied
C) informed
D) special
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Specimen loss, mislabeling, and improper preparation are examples of which of the following?

A) battery
B) defamation
C) intentional tort
D) negligence
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The legal term that identifies the knowledge and skills required for a profession and describes a health care provider's core accountability, based on education, experience, and credentialing is:

A) professional liability
B) policies and procedures
C) recommended standards of practice
D) scope of practice
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Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of a potential ethical dilemma?

A) patient privacy
B) genetic engineering
C) elective abortion
D) right to die, termination of care
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26
Which part of the patient's medical record documentation would contain pre-op and post-op diagnoses, positioning, skin prep, start and stop times, counts, and dressings?

A) advance directive
B) anesthesia record
C) informed consent
D) intraoperative record
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27
Verification that educational programs meet minimum accreditation standards is done by:

A) AST
B) CAAHEP
C) HIPAA
D) NBSTSA
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Which of the following terms describes the principles such as benevolence, trustworthiness, and honesty for the care and well-being of others in society?

A) doctrines
B) ethics
C) morals
D) precedents
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Graduates of CAAHEP or ABHES programs are eligible to sit for the CST or CSFA examinations administered by:

A) ARC/STSA
B) AST
C) CSPS
D) NBSTSA
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Which of the following terms describes the system of principles that become standards of conduct for professionals?

A) doctrines
B) ethics
C) morals
D) precedents
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31
For which of the following processes are identification and reporting of unsafe conditions and hazards MOST critical?

A) advance directives
B) informed consent
C) risk management
D) unintentional torts
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In a common adage, what is the "best medicine" in health care?

A) conscience
B) documentation
C) judgment
D) prevention
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33
Which legal doctrine would be MOST applicable in a case involving failure by the RN and CST to do proper surgical counts resulting in retention of a foreign object and the surgeon being found not liable?

A) captain of the ship doctrine
B) doctrine of borrowed servant
C) doctrine of corporate negligence
D) primum non nocere
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Which type of legal action is MOST likely in cases involving tort law and operating room personnel?

A) civil
B) criminal
C) federal
D) statutory
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35
If a patient suffered a burn as a result of improper application of the ESU dispersive (grounding) pad, the individual team member responsible may be found guilty in a lawsuit of which of the following?

A) assault
B) battery
C) intentional tort
D) negligence
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36
Surgical team members who fail to monitor and protect a medicated patient from falling could be charged with:

A) abandonment
B) assault
C) battery
D) larceny
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Which of the following terms meets the following definition: a voluntary and informed act in which one party gives permission to another party to "touch"?

A) advance directive
B) battery
C) consent
D) time-out
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The best assurance of safe and individual professional behavior by the CST or CSFA is a well-developed, unyielding:

A) core curriculum
B) liability insurance
C) scope of practice
D) surgical conscience
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39
According to the Joint Commission's definition regarding consent to surgical intervention, which party has "autonomy"?

A) anesthesia provider
B) circulating RN
C) the patient
D) the surgeon
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40
Which of the following is NOT a form of individual professional credentialing that protects the public from unqualified health care providers?

A) accreditation
B) certification
C) licensure
D) registration
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Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Iatrogenic injury
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Criminal negligence
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Larceny
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Allegation
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Primum non nocere
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Intentional tort
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Defamation
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Assault
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Time-out
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Guardian
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Federal law
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Plaintiff
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Precedent
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Patient
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Medical record
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Malpractice insurance
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Code of conduct
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Credential
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Accreditation
Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
Aeger primo
"Above all, do no harm."
Iatrogenic injury
"Above all, do no harm."
Criminal negligence
"Above all, do no harm."
Larceny
"Above all, do no harm."
Allegation
"Above all, do no harm."
Primum non nocere
"Above all, do no harm."
Intentional tort
"Above all, do no harm."
Defamation
"Above all, do no harm."
Assault
"Above all, do no harm."
Time-out
"Above all, do no harm."
Guardian
"Above all, do no harm."
Federal law
"Above all, do no harm."
Plaintiff
"Above all, do no harm."
Precedent
"Above all, do no harm."
Patient
"Above all, do no harm."
Medical record
"Above all, do no harm."
Malpractice insurance
"Above all, do no harm."
Code of conduct
"Above all, do no harm."
Credential
"Above all, do no harm."
Accreditation
"Above all, do no harm."
Aeger primo
Taking another's property without consent
Iatrogenic injury
Taking another's property without consent
Criminal negligence
Taking another's property without consent
Larceny
Taking another's property without consent
Allegation
Taking another's property without consent
Primum non nocere
Taking another's property without consent
Intentional tort
Taking another's property without consent
Defamation
Taking another's property without consent
Assault
Taking another's property without consent
Time-out
Taking another's property without consent
Guardian
Taking another's property without consent
Federal law
Taking another's property without consent
Plaintiff
Taking another's property without consent
Precedent
Taking another's property without consent
Patient
Taking another's property without consent
Medical record
Taking another's property without consent
Malpractice insurance
Taking another's property without consent
Code of conduct
Taking another's property without consent
Credential
Taking another's property without consent
Accreditation
Taking another's property without consent
Aeger primo
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Iatrogenic injury
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Criminal negligence
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Larceny
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Allegation
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Primum non nocere
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Intentional tort
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Defamation
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Assault
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Time-out
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Guardian
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Federal law
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Plaintiff
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Precedent
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Patient
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Medical record
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Malpractice insurance
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Code of conduct
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Credential
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Accreditation
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Aeger primo
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Iatrogenic injury
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Criminal negligence
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Larceny
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Allegation
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Primum non nocere
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Intentional tort
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Defamation
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Assault
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Time-out
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Guardian
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Federal law
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Plaintiff
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Precedent
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Patient
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Medical record
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Malpractice insurance
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Code of conduct
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Credential
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Accreditation
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Aeger primo
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Iatrogenic injury
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Criminal negligence
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Larceny
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Allegation
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Primum non nocere
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Intentional tort
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Defamation
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Assault
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Time-out
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Guardian
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Federal law
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Plaintiff
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Precedent
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Patient
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Medical record
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Malpractice insurance
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Code of conduct
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Credential
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Accreditation
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Aeger primo
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Iatrogenic injury
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Criminal negligence
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Larceny
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Allegation
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Primum non nocere
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Intentional tort
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Defamation
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Assault
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Time-out
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Guardian
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Federal law
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Plaintiff
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Precedent
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Patient
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Medical record
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Malpractice insurance
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Code of conduct
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Credential
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Accreditation
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
Aeger primo
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Iatrogenic injury
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Criminal negligence
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Larceny
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Allegation
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Primum non nocere
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Intentional tort
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Defamation
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Assault
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Time-out
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Guardian
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Federal law
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Plaintiff
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Precedent
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Patient
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Medical record
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Malpractice insurance
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Code of conduct
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Credential
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Accreditation
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Aeger primo
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Iatrogenic injury
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Criminal negligence
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Larceny
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Allegation
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Primum non nocere
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Intentional tort
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Defamation
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Assault
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Time-out
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Guardian
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Federal law
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Plaintiff
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Precedent
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Patient
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Medical record
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Malpractice insurance
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Code of conduct
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Credential
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Accreditation
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
Aeger primo
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Iatrogenic injury
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Criminal negligence
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Larceny
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Allegation
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Primum non nocere
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Intentional tort
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Defamation
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Assault
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Time-out
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Guardian
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Federal law
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Plaintiff
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Precedent
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Patient
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Medical record
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Malpractice insurance
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Code of conduct
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Credential
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Accreditation
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Aeger primo
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Iatrogenic injury
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Criminal negligence
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Larceny
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Allegation
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Primum non nocere
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Intentional tort
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Defamation
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Assault
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Time-out
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Guardian
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Federal law
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Plaintiff
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Precedent
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Patient
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Medical record
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Malpractice insurance
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Code of conduct
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Credential
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Accreditation
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
Aeger primo
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Iatrogenic injury
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Criminal negligence
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Larceny
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Allegation
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Primum non nocere
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Intentional tort
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Defamation
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Assault
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Time-out
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Guardian
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Federal law
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Plaintiff
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Precedent
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Patient
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Medical record
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Malpractice insurance
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Code of conduct
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Credential
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Accreditation
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
Aeger primo
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Iatrogenic injury
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Criminal negligence
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Larceny
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Allegation
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Primum non nocere
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Intentional tort
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Defamation
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Assault
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Time-out
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Guardian
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Federal law
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Plaintiff
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Precedent
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Patient
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Medical record
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Malpractice insurance
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Code of conduct
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Credential
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Accreditation
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Aeger primo
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Iatrogenic injury
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Criminal negligence
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Larceny
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Allegation
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Primum non nocere
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Intentional tort
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Defamation
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Assault
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Time-out
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Guardian
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Federal law
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Plaintiff
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Precedent
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Patient
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Medical record
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Malpractice insurance
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Code of conduct
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Credential
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Accreditation
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
Aeger primo
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Iatrogenic injury
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Criminal negligence
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Larceny
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Allegation
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Primum non nocere
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Intentional tort
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Defamation
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Assault
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Time-out
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Guardian
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Federal law
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Plaintiff
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Precedent
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Patient
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Medical record
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Malpractice insurance
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Code of conduct
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Credential
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Accreditation
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
Aeger primo
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Iatrogenic injury
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Criminal negligence
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Larceny
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Allegation
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Primum non nocere
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Intentional tort
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Defamation
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Assault
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Time-out
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Guardian
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Federal law
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Plaintiff
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Precedent
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Patient
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Medical record
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Malpractice insurance
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Code of conduct
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Credential
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Accreditation
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Aeger primo
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Iatrogenic injury
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Criminal negligence
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Larceny
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Allegation
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Primum non nocere
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Intentional tort
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Defamation
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Assault
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Time-out
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Guardian
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Federal law
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Plaintiff
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Precedent
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Patient
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Medical record
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Malpractice insurance
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Code of conduct
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Credential
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Accreditation
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
Aeger primo
A statement one expects to prove true
Iatrogenic injury
A statement one expects to prove true
Criminal negligence
A statement one expects to prove true
Larceny
A statement one expects to prove true
Allegation
A statement one expects to prove true
Primum non nocere
A statement one expects to prove true
Intentional tort
A statement one expects to prove true
Defamation
A statement one expects to prove true
Assault
A statement one expects to prove true
Time-out
A statement one expects to prove true
Guardian
A statement one expects to prove true
Federal law
A statement one expects to prove true
Plaintiff
A statement one expects to prove true
Precedent
A statement one expects to prove true
Patient
A statement one expects to prove true
Medical record
A statement one expects to prove true
Malpractice insurance
A statement one expects to prove true
Code of conduct
A statement one expects to prove true
Credential
A statement one expects to prove true
Accreditation
A statement one expects to prove true
Aeger primo
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Iatrogenic injury
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Criminal negligence
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Larceny
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Allegation
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Primum non nocere
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Intentional tort
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Defamation
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Assault
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Time-out
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Guardian
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Federal law
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Plaintiff
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Precedent
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Patient
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Medical record
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Malpractice insurance
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Code of conduct
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Credential
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Accreditation
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Aeger primo
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Iatrogenic injury
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Criminal negligence
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Larceny
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Allegation
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Primum non nocere
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Intentional tort
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Defamation
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Assault
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Time-out
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Guardian
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure
Federal law
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42
A surgical technology student who photographs a patient and posts the image on the Internet could be sued for invasion of privacy and HIPAA violation.
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43
Living will and durable power of attorney are examples of advance directives in health care.
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44
The first scrub surgical technologist performs intraoperative tasks under the broad delegatory authority of the:

A) anesthesiologist
B) circulating RN
C) OR supervisor
D) surgeon
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45
General consent is obtained by patients admitted to the hospital and covers all routine services and medical treatment in broad terms but not invasive procedures such as surgery.
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46
"Captain of the ship" doctrine holds the surgeon accountable for all actions of the operating room team in lawsuits.
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47
Errors in chart documentation should be erased to prevent confusion by subsequent caregivers.
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48
What is establishing a neutral zone designed to do?

A) diffuse potential violence in high-stress situations
B) prevent sharps injuries during surgical procedures
C) reduce cross-contamination in the OR suite
D) quarantine patients with airborne diseases
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49
Which of the following was identified in the late 1990's as causing more deaths in the United States than car accidents, AIDS, and breast cancer combined?

A) equipment manufacturing flaws
B) H1N1 influenza
C) medical errors
D) terrorist attacks
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50
What is the name of the organization whose focus is on patient and worker safety and is a unique coalition of surgeons (ACS), anesthesiologists (ASA), operating room (AORN) and perianesthesia (ASPAN) nurses, CRNAs (AANA), surgical physician assistants (AASPA), and surgical technologists (AST)?

A) American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
B) Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety (CSPS)
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D) the Joint Commission (TJC)
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51
Which governmental agency has authority as outlined in the Safe Medical Device Act?

A) EPA
B) FDA
C) HIPAA
D) OSHA
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