Medical Ethics — Flashcards

If someone comes in with an acute onset of wheezing and dyspnea, what is the first step? _____

How should physicians respond to patients leaving against medical advice (3)? _____

USPSTF recommends clinicians screen for _____ in women of reproductive age

Medical errors often occur due to _____ failure during hand-off, which can be remedied by using _____

Can MRI be performed on a patient with cochlear implants? _____

_____ is Deviation (neglect) from Duty that was the Direct cause of Damage

Atelectasis is usually managed/prevented with _____

What type of catheterization is recommended for patients with neurogenic bladder to reduce the risk of catheter-associated UTI? _____

What steps are most likely to reduce the risk of long-term prescription opioid misuse? (3) _____

Should addiction history affect pain management? _____