1. Describe the difference of the two methods of discovery, interrogatory and deposition. 2. Which method would be best in a legal action in a malpractice case and why? 3. What events occur in a Pretrial conference? What

2. Develop a nursing care plan for a client who has had a spontaneous abortion.

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Scenario: You are a recently graduated sonographer working with a physician and supervisor who do not want to take the time to adequately inform your patient about the risks, benefits, and expected outcome of amniocentesis. Discuss the potential legal risks to yourself, your supervisor, and the physician (include the difference between an intentional tort and unintentional tort). What are your responsibilities as a sonographer ethically?

1. A medical laboratory science student, who successfully passed the board exams, immediately wanted to work due to financial problems. However, he has still not taken his professional oath. Is he allowed to work or not? Explain your answer. (Not more than 10 sentences)

8. What are the different situations that requires home care services for clients?

When you return from lunch, the nurse tells you that Mrs. Berk has died. She asks you to assist her with the postmortem care. 1  What personal beliefs about death could affect your ability to give postmortem care?2.  How would giving postmortem care to a person you knew will be easier? More difficult? 3.  What coping mechanisms would you use to give the postmortem care, even if it made you uncomfortable?

5. Define the term competency as it relates to the role of the surgical technologist. 6. In addition to the traditional role of the surgical technologist in the surgical setting, list at least two other related employment options.

10. Prepare a question for your employer to determine whether his or her malpractice insurance covers a medical assistant working in the office.

3. A 52-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the left abdomen. He is received in the OR directly from radiology, where his computed tomography scan was completed. His Trauma Score is now a 3. Analyze the situation and describe the priorities of care.