The Advanced Practitioner (AP) Is Attending a Training Session for Ultrasound

question 8

Multiple Choice

The advanced practitioner (AP) is attending a training session for ultrasound certification using live patients. Which of the following should the AP expect prior to initiating any ultrasound on the live patient? Select all that apply.

• A) The patients are chosen from a group consisting of patients in the first trimester of pregnancy.
• B) The patient has been screened to prevent unexpected findings during the training.
• C) The patient's primary obstetrician has been notified of the patient's participation.
• D) The trainer has determined the minimum number of ultrasounds to demonstrate competency.
• E) The training organization has predetermined actions that will be taken for incidental findings

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Definitions:

Individual Competence

Individual competence refers to a person's ability to perform a specific task or role effectively, based on their skills, knowledge, and experience.

High-Performance Team

A high-performance team is a group of individuals who are highly focused on their goals and achieve superior results through cooperation, clear communication, and mutual respect.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Pressure to Conform

The influence or expectation to behave in ways that are consistent with group norms.