Intro: Ch. 7-9

Which is responsible for accrediting educational programs for sonography?

The study of duty, moral obligation, and taking the right action is

Professional sonographers are required to consistently exercise judgement and discretion

Some official ADDITIONAL duties of a sonographer may include (select all that apply)

Some official ADDITIONAL duties of a sonographer may include (select all that apply)

If a sonographer was acting out of the scope of employment, the employer is still held liable for negligence

Having initiative, independent judgement, respecting boundaries of professional closeness to patients is

Which ethical principle would weight the possible negative consequences to others 1st?

Confidentiality of HIPAA is considered to be

When are hard copies of images NOT provided to a patient

What is the legal responsibility for the consequences of one's actions?

What is the most important aspect for sonographers in the commercial world?

What are the ethical principles associated with medical profession? (Select all that apply)

Most places use ______ interview questions

An incidental report is used in an even that a patient

What is the difference b/t mobile setting and a traditional hospital-based setting?

What do civil laws affect?

During a job interview, a first impression is made within the first

Which resume is best for those with a fait amount of experience?

Performance below the expected standard of care

When applying restraints, an order must be in place and documented on the patients medical record by who?

An example of res ipsa loquitur would be a medical instrument left inside the patient after surgery

Maintains that regardless of what the problem is, patients should continually be beneficiaries

What is used to understand your cost of living?

A sonographer's employer can be held liable for the sonographer's negligence

What are most professionals serious about striving for?

Who enforces laws?

SOME good qualities of a good sonographer include?

What was the first organization devoted to diagnostic ultrasound?

What is defined as the acquired or natural ability for learning & proficiency in a specific area or discipline?

This occurs when a negligent act or omission by a medical professional results in harm to the patient

Responsibilities of an Ultrasound Manager include

When a healthcare facility is held liable for negligence even when the sonographer is a contractor or independent agent

What are the primary concepts for managing complex interactions that occur within society?

The following elements must be proven by the injured patient to prevail in a medical malpractice action

Detailed documentation is essential in all situations

As the sonographer, you may act as a liaison between the patient and the physician

Successful sonographers possess

The most important aspect of professional communication for sonographers in the commercial world is to listen closely

Protects the insured incidents that occur during the policy period and those that may not have been reported until after

Being able to separate pt exams into individual parts & to determine the relationship of the pt symptoms & history

If asked to be a witness to a consent form, the sonographer needs to be there at time of consent to observe what below?

The study of evidence of the design and purpose of nature is

Once you have started a new job, close the loop by contacting everyone involved in your success. This includes

Thinking three dimensionally when looking at a two-dimensional image is an example of

Select all that apply to the duties and qualifications of research sonographers

When should a sonographer render a diagnosis to the patient?

The underpinnings of law include which of the following?

"If you don't stop moving during the exam, I will have to restrain you" is an example of what?

What law is enacted and enforced by federal or state legislators?

Intentional torts include (select all that apply)

What is the right to privacy, with respect to one’s personal life?

Consent forms are NOT useful tools to help inform patients about procedures

This requires testing to ensure the US equipment functions correctly & does not become a factor in any litigation

Select from the credible references below

Respondeat Superior is also known as what?

All law is based on good & evil (natural law)

The burden of proof usually falls on the ________

What is the percentage of sonographers that work in hospitals?

"The thing speaks for itself" is when evidence proves res ipsa loquitur

The illegal detention of a person without his or her consent

Negligence is based on which doctrines of liability?

Failing to do something that a reasonably prudent person would do under similar circumstances

Typically, which is the most common pathway into the field of commercial ultrasound?

What is an example of a federal agency that involves the practice of sonography?

It is NOT permissible to say "I do not remember" if called as a witness in court

What is a specific behavior that an individual demonstrates to others?

What is the intentional touching of another person directly or with and object that is harmful called?

What is the PRIME interest of employers is a candidate's

It is okay to move on with the procedure before the consent form is signed by person doing procedure, pt, and witness

Which resume is best for entering the work force?

Student sono. have limited opportunities to est. & maintain effective working relationships with pts, drs & employees

The sonographer should check that the consent form is _______ before assisting with the procedure

A cardinal rule of writing a successful cover letter is to

"As needed" is also known as

What is the magic "E" word?

If you come across a position that may not exactly match your experience, you should not contract the employer anyway

Nonmaleficence is the belief that regardless of what the problem is, the pt should continually be beneficiaries

Beneficence is also known as “above all, do no harm”

Which involves the tasks or duties one is obligated to perform in performing a role?

Informed consent is ...

In what year was the new occupation of diagnostic medial sonography created?

The threat of legal consequences highlights the need for professional

Where does the burden fall in regards to the theory of Res ipsa loquitur?

What law is a court-made law based on custom and usage?

What law is made by agencies appointed by the president or governer?

What law deals with a particular sphere of human activity, namely patient care?