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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT ETHICS/END LIFE CARE
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Question 1: true
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t/f: for patients with chronic terminal illnesses, g tubes and j tubes do not reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia and they do not prolong life beyond expected limits
Question 2: ASHA code of ethics
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this states that interventions must be described to patients with sufficient clarity to enable a full understanding of potential costs as well as potential benefits of any intervention consideration
Question 3: GJ tube
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this tube uses a DOBOFF which helps with insertion because it has a weight
Question 4: gastrojejunostomy tube
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this is inserted into the stomach and then threaded down into the jejunum
Question 5: beneficence
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this medical principle refers to clinical professional's duties to take positive action to do good for others and act to prevent or remove harm
Question 6: waivers
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these are sometimes attempted to 'protect' a facility from consequences of the 'noncompliant' patient's decisions and is considered coercive.
Question 7: DOBHOFF
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this is a form of an NG tube and it has a weight at the tip of it to help with insertion
Question 8: waivers
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these will not hold up in court of law in the absence of clear documentation
Question 9: autonomy
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this medical principle describes the importance of respecting the individual's right to decide what is done to his or hers body
Question 10: noncompliant
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what term should never be used to describe a patient as it has a negative connotation of subservience and should not be used because it conveys a lack of respect for the individuals we are here to serve.they are exercising their right to informed consent
Question 11: ethical dilemmas
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this results when balance is not achieved between medical professionals, nonmedical professionals, patients, and caregivers
Question 12: albumin
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a protein level in the blood that is a fairly good indicator of nutritional status
Question 13: total parental nutrition (TPN)
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this is a specialized formula that is most commonly delivered into a central vein (into the bloodstream)
Question 14: true
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t/f: Nasogastric tubes are considered enternal nutrition
Question 15: TPN
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this is used when there are structural abnormalities or even paresis of the GI tract
Question 16: true
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t/f: dysphagia does not always mean aspiration
Question 17: maleficence
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placing a patient on a modified diet or thickened liquids without due evidence can be considered an act of ____
Question 18: true
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t/f: PEG tube insertion in patients with dementia did not improve albumin
Question 19: advanced directives
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this generally has 2 parts. the living will and the durable power of attorney
Question 20: advanced directive
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patients with a terminal illness should be encouraged to make this while they are still able to make these decisions for themselves rather than waiting for a crisis to happen
Question 21: patient self determination act
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this allows the understanding that patients do have the right to direct their own care and should compel the SLP to consider the opinion, values, and wishes of the patient when preparing any treatment for any patient at any stage of life
Question 22: justice
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this medical principle dictates that we provide what patient's need in a fair and equitable manner
Question 23: true
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t/f: TPN is very hard on the body
Question 24: waivers
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these are considered coercive signifying that we know what is best for the patient and if they decide not to do what we say then they must sign the paper
Question 25: enteral tube feeding
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the use of the gastrointestinal tract to deliver part or all of a person's caloric requirements.
Question 26: physician
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who can recommend a tube feeding to the patient
Question 27: j-tube
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this tube is inserted the lowest into the intestiant as opposed to other types of tubes
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