A Patient Being Cared for in the Emergency Department (ED)

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient being cared for in the emergency department (ED) will require endoscopy to remove a foreign object from the esophagus. Whose responsibility is it to obtain informed consent for this procedure?

• A) The admittance clerk
• B) The nurse who admitted the patient to the ED
• C) The nurse who will assist in the procedure room
• D) The health care provider performing the procedure.

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Definitions:

Forearm

The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.

Supination

The rotational movement of the forearm or foot that results in the palm or sole facing upwards or forwards.

Pronation

The rotation of the hand or forearm so that the palm faces downwards or backwards, or the inward roll of the foot during normal motion.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.