25 Questions
What right does every person have regarding health care treatment?
To refuse or consent to treatment
What is a fundamental right of a person in a healthcare setting?
To refuse or consent to treatment
What does informed consent imply?
The patient has a say in their treatment
What does a patient's right to refuse health care treatment imply?
The patient has autonomy in their care
What is essential for informed consent?
The patient's understanding of their treatment options
What is a key obligation when caring for individuals in a research process?
To protect the patient's right to make decisions
In a research setting, what takes precedence over the researcher's interests?
The patient's right to make decisions
When does a researcher's obligation to protect a patient's autonomy arise?
When caring for individuals in a research process
What is a key consideration when balancing the interests of the patient and the researcher?
The patient's right to make decisions
In research involving human subjects, what is the researcher's primary responsibility?
To protect the patient's right to make decisions
Who is responsible for initiating resuscitation if an arrest occurs in the absence of a written order?
Other care providers
What is required before initiating resuscitation?
Written order from a physician
What happens if an arrest occurs without a written order?
Other care providers initiate resuscitation
Whose written order is required for resuscitation?
Physician's
Why are other care providers obligated to initiate resuscitation?
Because of an arrest in the absence of a written order
How many preventable adverse drug events occur in healthcare each year, according to the Institution of Medicine?
1.5 million
What are medication errors a common cause of in hospitalized patients?
Adverse outcomes
What is an example of a source of adverse drug events?
Inappropriate medication for the condition being treated
Which institution has estimated the number of preventable adverse drug events in healthcare each year?
The Institution of Medicine
What type of events are medication errors a common cause of?
Adverse outcomes
What is the primary goal of treating wounds in POLST?
To promote healing
What is an example of care that may be appropriate in POLST?
Treatment of wounds to promote healing
What is another physical problem that may be resolved in POLST?
Nausea
What medication may be administered in POLST?
Antibiotics
What is used to ease breathing in POLST?
Oxygen
This quiz assesses your understanding of informed consent, a patient's right to accept or refuse healthcare treatment. Test your knowledge of this fundamental principle in medical ethics.
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