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

Prophylaxis for **pressure (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 (VAP) for intubated patients? _____

What are the true **contraindications** to vaccinations? 1. _____ 2. Pregnancy or Immunodeficiency (for live vaccines)

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