NDAEB STUDY NOTES; Questions & Answers (A+)
Abandonment Answer-Withdrawing a patient from treatment without giving reasonable
notice or providing a competent replacement.
Implied consent Answer-Type of consent in which the patient's action indicates consent
for treatment.
Informed consent An...
NDAEB STUDY NOTES; Questions & Answers (A+)
Abandonment Answer-Withdrawing a patient from treatment without giving reasonable
notice or providing a competent replacement.
Implied consent Answer-Type of consent in which the patient's action indicates consent
for treatment.
Informed consent Answer-Permission granted by a patient after he or she is informed
about the details of a procedure.
Licensure Answer-License to practice in a specific state.
Malpractice Answer-Professional negligence.
Reciprocity (re-si-PROS-i-tee) Answer-System that allows individuals in one state to
obtain a license in another state without retesting.
Res gestae Answer-Latin for "things done." Statements made by a person present at the
time of an alleged negligent act that are admissible as evidence in a court of law.
Res ipsa loquitur Answer-Latin phrase for "the thing speaks for itself."
Respondeat superior Answer-Latin for "Let the master answer." Legal doctrine that holds
an employer liable for acts of the employee.
, NDAEB STUDY NOTES; Questions & Answers (A+)
Tort law Answer-Involving an act that brings harm to a person or damage to property.
HIPAA Answer-The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 specifies
federal regulations that ensure privacy regarding a patient's healthcare information.
Code of ethics Answer-Voluntary standards of behavior established by a profession.
Confidentiality Answer-Never revealing any personal information about the patient.
Ethics Answer-Moral standards of conduct; rules or principles that govern proper
conduct.
Veracity Answer-Truthfulness; not lying to the patient.
Nonmaleficence Answer-Of no harm to the patient.
Anatomy (uh-NAT-uh-mee) Answer-Study of the shape and structure of the human body.
, NDAEB STUDY NOTES; Questions & Answers (A+)
Appendicular (ap-en-DIK-yoo-ler) Answer-Pertaining to the body region that consists of
the arms and legs.
Axial (AK-see-ul) Answer-Referring to the body region that comprises the head, neck, and
trunk.
Cytoplasm (SI-toe-plaz-em) Answer-Gel-like fluid inside the cell.
Dorsal cavity Answer-Cavity located in the back of the body.
Epithelial (ep-i-THEE-lee-ul) tissue Answer-Type of tissue that forms the covering of all
body surfaces.
Frontal plane Answer-Vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and
posterior (back) portions.
Horizontal plane Answer-Plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior
(lower) portions.
Midsagittal plane Answer-Imaginary line that divides the patient's [face] into equal right
and left sides.
Parietal (puh-RYE-e-tul) Answer-Pertaining to the walls of a body cavity.
, NDAEB STUDY NOTES; Questions & Answers (A+)
Sagittal (SADJ-ih-tal) plane Answer-Any vertical plane parallel to the midline that divides
the body into unequal left and right portions.
Ventral cavity Answer-Cavity located at the front of the body.
Four main tissue types have been identified in the human body: Answer-(1) epithelial, (2)
connective, (3) muscle, and (4) nerve tissue
Epithelial tissue Answer-Epithelial tissue forms a covering for the external and internal
body surfaces (e.g., the skin on the outside of the body, the lining of the oral cavity and
intestines). The purposes of epithelial cells are to (1) provide protection, (2) produce secretions,
and (3) regulate the passage of materials across them. Some epithelial cells are specialized,
meaning that they have special functions associated with skin color, hair, nails, mucous
production, and sweat regulation.
Connective tissue Answer-is the major support material of the body. It provides support
for the body and connects its organs and tissues. Fat, tendons, ligaments, bone, cartilage, blood,
and lymph are all types of connective tissue. Specific types of connective tissue can store fat,
destroy bacteria, produce blood cells, and develop antibodies against infection and disease.
Muscle tissue Answer-Muscle tissue has the ability to lengthen and shorten and thus
move body parts. Skeletal muscles are either voluntary or involuntary. For example, when you
decide when to move your arms or legs, the muscle movement is voluntary. However, the
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GOLDTUTORS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £12.25. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
