Notes in 46 Professional Issues

To Subscribe, use this Key

Subdecks

Name
CRNA School

Status	Last Update	Fields
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Practice guidelines}} are designed to help practitioners in clinical decision making
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Practice standards}} are authoritative statements that describe the minimum rules and responsibilities for which nurse anesthetists are accounta…
Published	12/13/2023	The AANA {{c1::code of ethics}} dictates the principles of conduct and professional integrity.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Position statements}} express the AANA's official positions or beliefs on practice-related topics.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Position statements}} define the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be a CRNA.
Published	12/13/2023	What ethical principle is violated by unnecessary preoperative testing?{{c1::Nonmaleficence}}
Published	12/13/2023	In informed consent, what information must be disclosed regarding anesthesia (4)?{{c1::nature and purpose of anesthesiarisk, benefits, and side effect…
Published	12/13/2023	Talking a patient into a preferred anesthetic plan may be considered {{c1::coercion}}.
Published	12/13/2023	What element of informed consent refers to the patient's legal authority to consent?{{c1::Competence}}
Published	12/13/2023	What element of informed consent refers to the patient's ability to decide on anesthesia care?{{c1::Decision-making capacity}}
Published	12/13/2023	What element of informed consent refers to informing patients of risks and benefits of anesthesia?{{c1::Disclosure of information}}
Published	12/13/2023	What element of informed consent refers to patients demonstrating understanding?{{c1::understanding of disclosed information}}
Published	12/13/2023	What element of informed consent refers to patients consenting in the absence of coercion or duress?{{c1::Voluntary consent}}
Published	12/13/2023	What element of informed consent refers to documentation of informed consent?{{c1::Documentation}}
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Assent}} is the inclusion of minor children in an informed consent discussion.
Published	12/13/2023	What doctrine permits health care providers to provide care in an emergency for an unconscious patient?{{c1::Implied consent}}
Published	12/13/2023	A Jehovah's Witness may refuse blood under the doctrine of {{c1::informed refusal}}.
Published	12/13/2023	What exam assesses for cognitive impairment when considering decision-making ability?{{c1::Mini-mental state exam (MMSE)}}
Published	12/13/2023	Family members can translate for a patient only in {{c1::emergencies}}.
Published	12/13/2023	In obstetric patients, informed consent discussions should occur {{c1::before labor}}.
Published	12/13/2023	In obstetric patients, patients should be reassured that {{c1::alternative pain management}} is available if regional analgesia is delayed.
Published	12/13/2023	In the case of maternal-fetal conflict, the principle of maternal {{c1::autonomy}} may oppose the principle of fetal/maternal {{c2::beneficence}}.
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::I}} - {{c2::Patient's Rights}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::2}} - {{c2::Preanesthesia patient assessment and evaluation}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::3}} - {{c2::Plan for anesthesia care}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::4}} - {{c2::Informed consent for anesthesia care and related services}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::5}} - {{c2::Documentation}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::6}} - {{c2::Equipment}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::7}} - {{c2::Anesthesia plan implementation and management}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::8}} - {{c2::Patient positioning}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::9}} - {{c2::Monitoring (alarms)}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::10}} - {{c2::Infection control and prevention}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::11}} - {{c2::Transfer of care}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::12}} - {{c2::Quality improvement process}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::13}} - {{c2::Wellness}}
Published	12/13/2023	AANA Standard {{c1::14}} - {{c2::A culture of safety}}
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Advanced directives}} may need to be {{c2::suspended}} or {{c2::modified}} before anesthesia care.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Criminal}} charges seek punishment.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Civil}} charges seek redress of wrongs by compensation or restitution.
Published	12/13/2023	The two subsets of civil law are {{c1::contract}} law and {{c1::tort}} law.
Published	12/13/2023	Assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress are {{c1::intentional}} torts.
Published	12/13/2023	Defective products that lead to harm are {{c1::strict liability}} torts.
Published	12/13/2023	Unreasonably unsafe actions that cause harm are {{c1::strict liability}} torts.
Published	12/13/2023	The doctrine of {{c1::res ipsa loquitur}} falls under negligence torts.
Published	12/13/2023	The most common cases of res ipsa loquitur occur with {{c1::retained forgein bodies}} and {{c2::nerve injuries}}.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Slander}} is defamation in {{c2::verbal}} form.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Libel}} is defamation in {{c2::written}} form.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Battery}} is the physical act of touching another person without expressed or implied consent.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Assault}} is making a person fefel or perceive imminent battery.
Published	12/13/2023	Can assault occcur with unconscious patients?{{c1::No}}
Published	12/13/2023	For minors, the statute of limitations begins when the minor turns {{c1::18}}.
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c1::statue of limitations}} is the deadline before which a patient must file a lawsuit.
Published	12/13/2023	A failure to provide continuity of care (e.g. handoff report) constitutes {{c1::abandonment}}.
Published	12/13/2023	In {{c1::wrongful death}}, a death occurs earlier than it otherwise would.
Published	12/13/2023	The doctrine of {{c1::vicarious liability}} (also called respondeat superior) holds one person/entity responsible for the actions of another.&nbs…
Published	12/13/2023	Pain, suffering, and emotional distress are examples of {{c1::general}} damages awarded in a lawsuit.
Published	12/13/2023	Medical expenses, lost incnome, and property damage are examples of {{c1::special}} damages awarded in a lawsuit.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Punitive}} damages may be awarded for reckless or malicious behavior.
Published	12/13/2023	Under ACA (Obamacare) rules, what is the lifetime limit for insurance?{{c1::None}}
Published	12/13/2023	Under ACA (Obamacare) rules, there is no co-pay for {{c1::preventive}} services.
Published	12/13/2023	What law ensures public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay?{{c1::Emergency in Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)}}
Published	12/13/2023	{{c2::HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)::law}} prevents disclosure of {{c1::personal health information (PHI)}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Under HITECH, willful neglect is defined as storage/exposure of {{c1::unencrypted}} PHI.
Published	12/13/2023	What law mandates reporting of data breaches?{{c1::HITECH}}
Published	12/13/2023	What law sets minimum standards for health care beneftis offered? {{c1::ERISA}}
Published	12/13/2023	Schedule {{c1::I}} drugs have no currently accepted medical use with a high potential for abuse.
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drug is Robitussin AC? {{c1::V}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drug are hallucinogens (e.g. LSD)? {{c1::I}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drug are heroin and etorphine? {{c1::I}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drug is marijuana? {{c1::I}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drugs are MDMA and ectasy?{{c1::I}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drugs are most opioids (e.g. methadone, morphine)?{{c1::II}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drugs are cocaine and methamphetamine?{{c1::II}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drugs is pentobarbital?{{c1::II}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drug is PCD?{{c1::II}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drug is tylenol with codeine?{{c1::III}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drug is buprenorphine?{{c1::III}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drug is ketamine?{{c1::III}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drugs are anabolic steroids and testosterone?{{c1::III}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drugs are benzodiazepines (e.g. alprazolam, valium, lorazepam)?{{c1::IV}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drugs are tramadol and other weak opioids?{{c1::IV}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drug is chloral hydrate?{{c1::IV}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drug is phenobarbital?{{c1::IV}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drug is pregabalin?{{c1::V}}
Published	12/13/2023	What schedule drug is diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)?{{c1::V}}
Published	12/13/2023	Critical incident reports are best documented in {{c1::narrative}} form.
Published	12/13/2023	Apology laws protect {{c1::sympathetic}} apologies ("I am sorry that this happened.")
Published	12/13/2023	Are private conversations with peers admissible as evidence?{{c1::Yes}}
Published	12/13/2023	In a juried malpractice case, what is the standard to prove negligence?{{c1::More likely than not negligence occured}}
Published	12/13/2023	According to the closed claims analysis, the most common injury leading to malpractice lawsuits is {{c1::death}}.
Published	12/13/2023	According to the closed claims analysis, the second most common injury leading to malpractice lawsuits is {{c1::nerve damage}}.
Published	12/13/2023	The biggest risk factor associated with increased mortality within seven days of anesthesia is {{c1::ASA 3+}}.
Published	12/13/2023	The second biggest risk factor associated with increased mortality within seven days of anesthesia is {{c1::emegency surgery}}.
Published	12/13/2023	According to the closed claims analysis, most claims regarding death or permanent brain damage are due to issues with {{c1::airway management}}.
Published	12/13/2023	The principle of {{c1::paren patriae}} allows the government to serve as the legal protector of a child in the event of parental negligence.
Published	12/13/2023	For children of Jehovah's Witnesses, transfusions can be given in an emergency after obtaining a {{c1::court order}}.
Published	12/13/2023	In a culture of safety, the hierarchy is {{c1::flat}}.
Published	12/13/2023	In a culture of safety, {{c1::explicit}} comunication is frequent.
Published	12/13/2023	In a culture of safety, staff are rewarded for erring on the side of {{c1::caution}}.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Quality assurance}} programs (e.g. M&M conferences, peer review) analyze systems when performance is subpar.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Quality improvement}} programs identify opportunities for improvement.
Published	12/13/2023	The most important component of crisis resource management is {{c1::communication}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Sleep debt is accumulates in a {{c1::additive}} manner.
Published	12/13/2023	Fatigue and sleep deprivation may be characterized by periods of {{c1::microsleep}}.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::70}}% of all anesthesia mishaps are due to human error.
Published	12/13/2023	What period of daytime is associated with the most sleepiness?{{c1::1-3 PM }}
Published	12/13/2023	The best way to treat fatigue is {{c1::sleep}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Good sleep hygiene includes avoiding {{c1::caffeine}} 6 hours before bedtime.
Published	12/13/2023	Exercise within {{c1::3}} hours of sleep can interfere with sleep quality.
Published	12/13/2023	What profession is associated with a higher risk of latex sensitivity?{{c1::Healthcare providers}}
Published	12/13/2023	The OSHA limit for noise over an 8 hour span is {{c1::90}} dB.
Published	12/13/2023	The OSHA limit for single noise levels is {{c1::115}} dB.
Published	12/13/2023	The maximum radiation exposure in a lifetime is {{c1::5 rem x (N-18)}}.
Published	12/13/2023	After a perioperative catastrophe, the second victim is the {{c1::anesthesia provider}}.
Published	12/13/2023	After a perioperative catastrophe, the third victim is the {{c1::provider's subsequent patients}}.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Impairment}} is the inability to safely participate in activities (usually due to substance use).
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Withdrawal}} is a syndrome that involve physical and emotional responses to low drug levels.
Published	12/13/2023	Substance abuse in anesthesia providers may be characterized by a {{c1::labile}} mood.
Published	12/13/2023	Substance abuse in anesthesia providers may be characterized by frequent {{c1::absences/tardiness}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Substance abuse in anesthesia providers may be characterized by mental {{c1::clouding (confusion, memory loss, concentration difficulties). }}
Published	12/13/2023	Anesthesia providers with substance abuse should undergo treatment for {{c1::1}} year(s) before re-entry to practice.
Published	12/13/2023	Anesthesia providers with substance abuse should participate in a monitoring program with {{c1::random drug testing}} for at least 5 years.
Published	12/13/2023	The Triple Aim approach to healthcare improvement:1. {{c3::Improve patient experience}}2. {{c2::Improve population health}}3. {{c1::Reduce per capita …
Published	12/13/2023	What strategy involves shared decision-making?{{c1::Patient engagement}}
Published	12/13/2023	What strategy reduces health care disparities and improves equity?{{c1::Cultural competence}}
Published	12/13/2023	What strategy provides individualized care and creates personal-professional relationships?{{c1::Patient-centered care}}
Status	Last Update	Fields