Institutional Standards of Care _____

question 8

Multiple Choice

Institutional standards of care _____.

• A) Are enforceable by federal and state law
• B) Can be lower than state and federal regulations
• C) Do not carry the force of law
• D) Have no bearing on establishing negligence

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Definitions:

Neurological Damage

Harm or dysfunction in the nervous system, often resulting from injury, illness, or trauma.

Radial Pulse

The pulse felt at the wrist where the radial artery runs, used to measure heart rate and rhythm.

Apical Pulse

The heart rate as measured at the apex of the heart, typically through auscultation with a stethoscope, reflective of the actual heartbeat.

Pulse Deficit

The difference between the heart rate measured at the apex of the heart and the rate measured at the wrist or other peripheral site, indicating a discrepancy in the heart's efficiency.