Medical Ethics — Flashcards

Leakage of CSF after epidural placement may result in postural headaches, which are worse with _____ and better with _____

_____ is practicing below the standard of care

Nasogastric tube feeding is associated with _____ risk for aspiration pneumonia

Treatment for compression ulcers? _____

If a malpractice case is successful, the patient can receive _____ and _____

Hint: reimbursement for medical expenses, lost salary, or physical suffering

What are the recommendations to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia for intubated patients? (3) _____

What are the true contraindications to vaccinations? _____

Hint: 2

Staph food poisoning (e.g. potato salad) is usually caused by inadequate _____

What is the good samaritan law? _____

Only nonmonetary gifts that are of minimal value and that directly benefit the _____ should be accepted