Patient Care, Safety & Medical Ethics Flashcards
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Which of the following actions ensures patient confidentiality during a CVT procedure?
Answer: Only accessing patient records when involved in their care
Keeping patient information private and only accessible to authorized personnel maintains confidentiality as part of HIPAA regulations.
What is the appropriate initial step when a patient faints during a procedure?
Answer: Check responsiveness and call for assistance
Ensuring patient safety starts with checking responsiveness and calling for help.
Which ethical principle involves telling the patient the truth about their condition?
Answer: Veracity
Veracity is the ethical duty to be honest with patients and provide accurate information about their care.
Why is hand hygiene critical before and after patient contact?
Answer: To reduce the spread of pathogens
Hand hygiene is a primary measure in preventing healthcare-associated infections and protecting both patient and provider.
A technologist begins a procedure without the patient’s informed consent. What ethical principle is violated?
Answer: Autonomy
Autonomy is violated when patients are not allowed to make informed decisions about their own care.
Which of the following is a responsibility of a cardiovascular technologist regarding safety?
Answer: Inspecting and maintaining equipment
Inspecting and maintaining equipment ensures safe operation and minimizes risk to the patient.