AMCA physical therapy aide prep guide

What is the specialty of medical rehabilitation concerned with? - Answer- restoration what is the major focus of the rehab team? - Answer- rendering care professional negligence is also called - Answer- unreasonable care name the most important thing for assistive personnel to keep in mind during the daily routine in medical setting - Answer- confidentiality which rehabilitation team is responsible for the patients emotional needs? - Answer- social worker what word pertains to any attack on a persons reputation - Answer- defamation failing to meet a specific standard of care would be defined as - Answer- negligence this allows medical personnel to render care especially in an emergency situation without fear of a malpractice suit - Answer- good samaritan law this must be obtained before any procedure or medication can be given to a patient - Answer- patient consent or informed consent anything that poses risk to the human body or a living organism is called- - Answer- biohazard treating all human blood as if it were infectious is known as - Answer- standard precautions OSHA standards require clearing only when needed - Answer- true failing to meet a specific standard of care could be defined as malpractice - Answer- negligence a HIPPA form, not a consent form, must be given before any procedure or medication can be given to the patient - Answer- false the principle message that you give a patient if you avoid eye contact while communicating with you is that you are in a hurry and not really listening to them -