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What is the type of consent that is given when a patient is unconscious?
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∙ 11y ago
Implied consent.
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When a dentist sits down and the patient opens his or her mouthwhat type of consent does this indicate?
This would be called implied consent. It is contrasted with the legally required informed consent.
Which type of directive becomes effective when a patient is terminally ill and or unable to express his or her wishes regarding healthcare or is permanently unconscious?
A living will
What type of form should be completed if the patient no longer allows there medical records to be released?
consent release form.
What should be done first before commencing treatment on a conscious adult?
If the patient is conscious and in a stable mental state in which they can knowledgable answer a serious question without conflict then you must ask them for their consent before begining any type of treatment, the only exception is emergency treatment for a patient who is unconscious or does not have the mental capacity to answer a question like that at that time, in which case a relative is contacted, if there is reasonable time available
What type of patient would you not give Methergine to and why?
Methergine should not be given to a patient who is breast feeding or a patient who has impaired hepatic or renal function.
What type of immunity occurs when the patient is given direct antibodies?
artificial passive
Who gives the right drugs and dosage to a patient?
The Doctor is the one licensed to give out what type of drugs should be given to the patient and in what dosage depending on the condition of the patient or the age and weight of the patient.
Why is blood typed and crossmatched before being given to patient?
to make sure that they are compatible with that type .
What life threatening complication occurs when the wrong type of blood is given to the surgical patient?
Agglutination
Which type of PMS is designed to turn most unconscious persons face up which type of PFD is designed to turn most unconscious persons face up?
Type 1 and type 2 PFDs are designed to turn an unconscious person face up.
What is providing individualised care?
Providing individualized care is when the type of care that is provided to the patient is customized to their needs and preferences. This is designed to ensure that patient is given power and a choice in the type of care they receive.
What would happen if type B blood were given to a type AB patient?
Nothing is wrong because blood AB has antigen A and B.
