Patient Safety & Risk Management Flashcards
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A patient discloses suicidal ideation during an intake interview. The acupuncturist's MOST appropriate response is to:
Answer: Assess immediacy of risk and facilitate referral to mental health crisis services
Active suicidal ideation requires immediate risk assessment and referral to appropriate mental health or crisis services, which takes precedence over scheduled treatment.
What does the HIPAA Minimum Necessary Standard require of acupuncture practitioners?
Answer: Disclose only the minimum amount of patient information necessary for the intended purpose
The Minimum Necessary Standard requires practitioners to limit disclosure of protected health information to what is reasonably necessary to accomplish the intended purpose.
Which needle technique significantly increases the risk of pneumothorax?
Answer: Deep perpendicular needling at points overlying the lung apex such as LU-1 or GB-21
Deep perpendicular needling at thoracic points overlying the lung, such as LU-1 (Zhongfu) and GB-21 (Jianjing), risks pleural puncture and pneumothorax.
An acupuncturist discovers a previous treating colleague has been reusing single-use needles. The appropriate action is to:
Answer: Report the behavior to the state licensing board and practice owner
Reusing single-use needles violates infection control standards and patient safety regulations, requiring mandatory reporting to the licensing board.
A patient presents with hemophilia A. Which statement best describes the appropriate acupuncture approach?
Answer: Acupuncture may be performed with physician coordination using fewer needles and avoiding deep insertion
With physician coordination and modified technique (fewer needles, superficial insertion, avoidance of vascular areas), acupuncture can be performed safely in hemophilia patients.
What is the correct response when a bent or deformed acupuncture needle is discovered during treatment?
Answer: Remove the needle slowly without forcing it and do not attempt to straighten it during removal
A bent needle should be removed slowly and carefully in the direction of the bend without forcing or straightening, to prevent needle breakage.
Which of the following BEST describes informed consent in acupuncture practice?
Answer: A process where the patient is informed of treatment nature, risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing to treatment
Informed consent is an ongoing process requiring disclosure of material risks, benefits, and alternatives so the patient can make a voluntary, educated decision.