ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100%
(GRADE A+)
Informed consent may be _________, ________, or _________.
Ans>> written, verbal or implied.
List 5 Basic Principles of informed consent
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1. PT has the right to information
2. Questions regarding diagnosis or treatment should be referred to physician
3. Risks and discomforts to patients should be listed.
4. Participation in all procedures is voluntary.
5. Consent may be signed by a responsible family member for minors or incompetent adults.
Name he U.S. government act that protects patient privacy and identifiable health information
Ans>> HIPAA
(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.)
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,The act requires that patient's medical records remains ___________.
Ans>> Confidential
Who is permitted to access PT medical records?
Ans>> Only those who need to know the information for procedures/diagnoses, including
polysomnography procedures and reports
List the 4 additional rights in the Patient's Bill of Rights that must be provided when caring for a
patient.
Ans>> 1. Privacy
2. Advanced Directives (DNR, Power of Attorney, Living will)
3. Access to information
4. Autonomy- right to refuse medical treatment including a PSG
Describe the "7 C's" of Malpractice Prevention
Ans>> 1. Competence- Know/adhere to pro standard
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,2. Compliance- with procedures and policies.
3. Charting- Completely, consistently
4. Communication-
5. Confidentiality-
6. Courtesy- Attitude and rapport
7.Carefulness-
Explain what "Respondeat Superior" means
Ans>> "Let the master answer"
Employers are held liable for their employee
Explain what "Res ipsa loquiter" means
Ans>> "The thing speaks for itself"
Requires the defendant to prove their innocence.
Describe he purpose of the BRPT Code of Ethics
Ans>> 1. Standards for RPSGT
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, 2. Serve as a guide wherein RPSGT may evaluate conduct as it pertains to patients, health care
consumers, and members of health care teams.
3. Define the use of RPSGT credential
Where can you find the complete BRPT Code of Ethics?
Ans>> www.BRPT.org
Describe the purpose of the National Board for Respiratory Care. (NBRC) Judicial and Ethics
policy
Ans>> Protect public from misrepresentation of non credentialed practitioners.
What types of claims does this committee investigate?
Ans>> 1. Falsified credentials
2. Altered examination scores
3. Forged educational documents
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