____ is an integrated system developed by hospitals for the prevention and control of areas of potential liability. risk management The right to perform certain activities within an institution is a _____. privilege When unexpected events occur that have, or could have, compromised patient safety, a systematic investigatory process takes place. Significant information is gained through this meticulous exploration. The primary motive for carrying out a root cause analysis is to: find out what needs to take place to prevent a recurrence of the event. As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the surgical assistant may provide aid in all of the following functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient, EXCEPT _____. postoperative evaluations ____ is a term that refers to permission being given for an action. consent Criminal negligence is _____. reckless disregard for the safety of another. Who is responsible for checking diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and CT scans, to confirm the proper area or side before an incision is made? surgeon Credentialing of AHPs (allied health professionals) is influenced by? Select all that apply. a. state regulations b. scope of practice c. institutional policy d. medical bylaws e. regulatory compliance Which of the following reflects the basic values for health care practice? all of these Ethics is an attempt to define right and wrong based upon ____. beliefs Credentialing and granting of practice privileges is a _____ process Legal Morbidity and mortality may be greater with penetrating trauma because identification of injuries may be more difficult when injuries are less obvious. In the case of an adult victim with a lowvelocity, low-caliber gunshot wound, at far range, of the anterior left quadrant of the lower abdomen, what is the MOI and description of the possible injuries? Penetrating; small entrance wound, puncture of the anterior wall of the sigmoid colon, no disruption of vessels, and bullet not found in pelvis The occurrence of perioperative mortality in geriatric surgical patients is influenced by several evidence-based factors. Select the patient most at risk for perioperative mortality. Janice, age 70, scheduled for an emergency bowel resection with an ASA class IV Fluid and electrolytes play a key role in _____; I:maintaining homeostasis II:transporting oxygen III:blood clotting IV:maintaining temperature i, ii, iii, iv Age-related skin changes include a thinning epidermis and decreased subcutaneous fat and elasticity. What specia