HM3 ADVANCEMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What is meant by professional ethics? - Answer- Refers to the adherence to moral principles of a profession in the practice of that profession What are the three areas of responsibilities of a hospital corpsman concerning ethical behavior? - Answer- To the patient, the team, and the Hospital Corps. What is the first responsibility as a hospital corpsman? - Answer- To give the best care that you are capable of giving to every patient committed to your charge. What is of vital importance to the success of the team dedicated to healing a patient? - Answer- Mutual respect and understanding of the role and person by each member of the team. what trait is a "must" for the Hospital Corps because of the "privileged communication" concerning patients? - Answer- Integrity. What is the basis of Naval leadership? - Answer- Personal example, good management, and moral responsibility. When did an act of Congress provide for the care of the sick and injured in the Navy? - Answer- In 1799 What provision was made by Navy Regulations in 1814 to serve the surgeon and surgeon's mate? - Answer- a "lobolly boy" was appointed to serve the surgeon. When was the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery established? - Answer- In 1842 When was the Hospital Corps established as an organized unit of the Medical Department? - Answer- Under the provisions of an act of Congress approved 17 June 1898. When was the Hospital Corps reorganized by an act of Congress? - Answer- 29 August 1916 When were women first brought into the Hospital Corps? - Answer- During World War II. When were those Hospital Corpsmen classified as dental technicians changed to that rating? - Answer- In 1948. What is the study of the body structures and the relation to one part to another? -