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ARLKQ

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An informed consent was to be obtained from the patient for his scheduled open cholecystectomy. Which circumstance could prevent the patient from signing his informed consent?
 
  a. Pain radiating to the scapula
  b. An injection of Demerol, 75 mg IM, 1 hour ago
  c. The presence of jaundice and scleral icterus
  d. His concern over his insurance company not covering the procedure

Question 2

The Patient's Bill of Rights states that a patient must give his or her permission for any specific test or procedure to be performed. What is the legal term for this permission?
 
  a. Verbal consent
  b. Medical documentation
  c. Informed consent
  d. Informed decision


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johnpizzaz

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Informed consent should not be obtained if the patient is disoriented and under the influence of sedatives.

Answer to Question 2

C
The Patient's Bill of Rights affirms that the patients must give informed consent (permission obtained from the patient to perform a specific test or procedure) before the beginning of any procedure.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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