There Are Ethical and Societal Limits to the Interactions Between

question 17

Multiple Choice

There are ethical and societal limits to the interactions between paramedics or other health care personnel and the patients they serve. These are called:

• A) employment laws.
• B) professional boundaries.
• C) scope of practice.
• D) standard of care.

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Definitions:

Steady Night Shift

Continuous employment during nighttime hours, often associated with various health and social implications due to circadian rhythm disruptions.

Overtime

Working time that extends beyond the normal or scheduled working hours, often compensated at a higher pay rate.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that modulates sleep patterns.