Legal Responsibilities

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Taking narcotics from the pharmacy by a pharmacy technician is considered

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Theft

Front

A medication is ordered to be mixed in 1000 cc of IV fluid for administration. If a nurse injects the medication directly into a patient’s vein in error, he/she could be guilty of:

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Malpractice

Front

An EMT is charged with battery. What did the EMT do?

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Treated a victim, even though the victim refused treatment.

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Mr. Jones goes to a medical office with chest pain. The physician orders an antacid and does not do an EKG. That night, Mr. Jones dies from a heart attack. The doctor could be charged with: Slander, Defamation, Negligence, Battery

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Negligence

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What protects Nurse Taylor from being sued by the family after she helps at a 3 car accident? Options: Living Will, Good Samaritan Laws, Advanced Directives, Implied Contract

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Good Samaritan Laws

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You own a dental clinic. When a patient calls and makes an appointment and shows up for treatment what type agreement is that?

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Implied Contract

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Susan goes to a plastic surgeon to find out more about getting a breast lift done. At her appointment she decides that she does want to proceed w/ the procedure and signs a contract doing so. What type agreement is this?

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Express contract

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Dr. Delightful is in the middle of performing an AKA when he realized that they've cut the wrong limb. What might Dr. Delightful be sued for?

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Malpractice

Front

A patient who is under 18 or has a cognitive disability cannot:

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Enter into a legally binding contract.

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Prior to having heart surgery, the cardiologist ensures that the pt. is thoroughly informed of the procedure, why she is having it, alternatives and risks. What is this called?

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Informed consent