Midterm Module 1.3 consent & diagnostics

Question 1

what are the 3 elements of a valid consent

Answer 1

1) Disclosure
2) Capacity
3) Voluntariness

Question 2

what is informed consent

Answer 2

a process of commincation between a doctor& a nurse discloses all revelent information related to treatment, with the full opportunity for questions, concerns before they sign

Question 3

what is implied consent

Answer 3

nonverbal behaviours that indicate consent

Question 4

what is the role of sodium

Answer 4

• EC osmolarity
• transmembrane potential
• acid base alance
• numerous chemical reactions

Question 5

what is the role of potassium

Answer 5

• Transmembrane potential
• intracellular osmolarity
• acid bas blanc
• intracellular enzyme reactions

Question 6

what is the role of glucose

Answer 6

• From carbohydrate metabolism
• Stored as glycogen in the liver
• Main source of energy for the brain

Question 7

What is AST

Answer 7

enzyme found in hepatic & myocardial cells. Released into blood when liver cells are damaged.

Question 8

what is ALT

Answer 8

enzyme with highest concentration found in the liver. Released into blood when liver cells are damaged

Question 9

what is albumin

Answer 9

most abundant blood plasma protein. Produced in the liver

Question 10

what is an ultrasound good for

Answer 10

Abdominal contents, pelvis, muscles, pregnancies, vessels & heart or other soft tissue structures

Question 11

what is a CT scan good for

Answer 11

• two dimensional image

- highlights tissues, organs, blood vessels