Extra For Chapter 7

Question 1

Only suspicion of what kind of abuse should be reported?

Answer 1

-child abuse
-adult (old people) abuse
-adults who cannot speak for themselves (have TBI)

Question 2

What causes malpractice?

Answer 2

Negligence

Question 3

Universal precautions recommendations

Answer 3

• use of PPE
• dispose waste in proper containers
• dispose of sharp instruments and needles in proper containers
• keep work area snd patient are clean
• wash hands immediately after removing gloves
• immediately report any exposure to needle sticks of blood splashes or illness

Question 4

Negligence, to be proven, by the patient as the plaintiff requires all of the following….

Answer 4

• healthcare owed a legal duty of care to plaintiff
• defendant breached, violated or failed to comply with legal duty of care owed to plaintiff
• defendant breach of duty care caused harm
• plaintiff sustained damages