Ethics/Biostatistics — Flashcards

The strongest predictors of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture are large aneurysm diameter, rapid rate of expansion, and _____

Hint: behavioral

Brain death is a legally acceptable definition of _____

What type of intervention is recommended for adults who engage in risky or hazardous drinking: _____

Do you have to keep someone who is brain dead on life support? _____

What is the order of priority of surrogates? _____

Once someone is your patient, can you abandon them? _____

Exception to patient confidentiality = "_____"

In an adolescent suspected of substance use, what should the physician prioritize before ordering a toxicology screen?

Non-emergency situation where a parent refuses life-saving treatment for a child is managed by _____

Hint: next step

Most significant parental risk factor for child abuse? _____