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What should you say to your mother when she asks why you didn't tell her about your aunt's surgery?
What should you say to your mother when she asks why you didn't tell her about your aunt's surgery?
- I thought you knew already.
- I was respecting my uncle's confidence. (correct)
- I didn't think it was my place to share the information.
- I didn't want to worry you.
What must a care provider possess and exercise to fulfill their duty?
What must a care provider possess and exercise to fulfill their duty?
- A special permission from the hospital administration
- A high-grade certification in phlebotomy
- A special talent for phlebotomy
- A degree of learning and skill ordinarily possessed by care providers in good standing (correct)
Why did you tell the patient you didn't want to 'poke her again' during the blood draw?
Why did you tell the patient you didn't want to 'poke her again' during the blood draw?
- To reassure her the procedure would be quick. (correct)
- To explain the need for multiple needle attempts.
- To distract her from the discomfort.
- To apologize for the pain caused.
What are the four elements of a cause of action in medical negligence?
What are the four elements of a cause of action in medical negligence?
What is a risk in the situation where the patient complains of burning pain during a blood draw?
What is a risk in the situation where the patient complains of burning pain during a blood draw?
Why is it important to consider the patient's car accident when evaluating the nerve injury claim?
Why is it important to consider the patient's car accident when evaluating the nerve injury claim?
What is malpractice in medical context?
What is malpractice in medical context?
What is required for a plaintiff to establish medical negligence?
What is required for a plaintiff to establish medical negligence?
What is essential when drawing blood from a pediatric patient?
What is essential when drawing blood from a pediatric patient?
Why is it important for healthcare professionals to maintain confidentiality?
Why is it important for healthcare professionals to maintain confidentiality?
What is the Standard of Care in Phlebotomy?
What is the Standard of Care in Phlebotomy?
What is a breach of duty in medical negligence?
What is a breach of duty in medical negligence?
What is the primary focus of a phlebotomist's standard of care during blood collection?
What is the primary focus of a phlebotomist's standard of care during blood collection?
What is the legal requirement for proving causation in a medical malpractice lawsuit?
What is the legal requirement for proving causation in a medical malpractice lawsuit?
What is the primary consideration in determining whether a breach of duty has occurred?
What is the primary consideration in determining whether a breach of duty has occurred?
What is the typical requirement for a successful medical malpractice lawsuit?
What is the typical requirement for a successful medical malpractice lawsuit?
What is the role of ethical considerations in medical practice?
What is the role of ethical considerations in medical practice?
What is the primary concern of a phlebotomist when collecting a blood specimen?
What is the primary concern of a phlebotomist when collecting a blood specimen?
What could be a potential reason for the mother's fall in the scenario?
What could be a potential reason for the mother's fall in the scenario?
What should you do with the information about the mother's frequent fainting?
What should you do with the information about the mother's frequent fainting?
Why did the patient in Scenario 6 collapse after the blood draw?
Why did the patient in Scenario 6 collapse after the blood draw?
What would have been beneficial for the patient in Scenario 6 to share with the phlebotomist?
What would have been beneficial for the patient in Scenario 6 to share with the phlebotomist?
Why might the mother's occupation as a physician be relevant in this scenario?
Why might the mother's occupation as a physician be relevant in this scenario?
What could be a potential risk in Scenario 6?
What could be a potential risk in Scenario 6?
What is the primary reason for the near-death of a diabetic patient in Scenario 7?
What is the primary reason for the near-death of a diabetic patient in Scenario 7?
What is the main issue with the colleague's actions in Scenario 8?
What is the main issue with the colleague's actions in Scenario 8?
What was the phlebotomist's mistake in Scenario 9?
What was the phlebotomist's mistake in Scenario 9?
What should the phlebotomist have done differently in Scenario 9?
What should the phlebotomist have done differently in Scenario 9?
What is a potential consequence of the phlebotomist's actions in Scenario 9?
What is a potential consequence of the phlebotomist's actions in Scenario 9?
What is a general lesson that can be learned from Scenario 7?
What is a general lesson that can be learned from Scenario 7?
