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vicotolentino

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on: Jul 17, 2018
Which of the following describes placing a patient in Trendelenburg position?
 
 the patient's feet are positioned lower than the head
  the patient is placed upright
  the patient's head is positioned lower than the feet
  the patient is placed on their left lateral side

Question 2

An incident in which medical and/or personal information about a patient is unlawfully given to others is classified as:
 
 breach of confidentiality
  negligence
  assault
  invasion of privacy


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Jayson

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

the patient's head is positioned lower than the feet

Rationale: Trendelenburg position lowers the patient's head compared to their feet.

Answer to Question 2

breach of confidentiality

Rationale: It is the healthcare worker's duty to maintain confidentiality of a patient's private information that is personal and medical.


vicotolentino

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Gracias!

upturnedfurball

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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