Interdisciplinary Care Flashcards
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A patient reports chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw with sweating during the session. What is the immediate priority?
Answer: Remove needles and activate emergency medical services
These symptoms suggest acute coronary syndrome, which requires immediate emergency response.
Which statement best describes informed consent when an acupuncturist is part of a multidisciplinary team?
Answer: Each provider must get consent for the procedures they perform
Each provider is responsible for informed consent for their own interventions.
A patient taking ginkgo biloba is scheduled for surgery next week. What should the acupuncturist recommend?
Answer: Inform the surgical team about ginkgo use because of bleeding risk
Ginkgo may increase bleeding risk, so the surgical team must know about it, and it is often stopped before surgery.
A patient presents with sudden facial droop, slurred speech, and arm weakness that began 30 minutes ago. What is the correct action?
Answer: Call 911 because this may be an acute stroke
Acute stroke symptoms require immediate emergency care because time-sensitive treatments like thrombolysis may be indicated.
Which documentation practice best supports continuity of care with other providers?
Answer: Using clear, legible SOAP notes with objective findings and treatment response
Structured, objective SOAP notes let other providers understand the care given and how the patient responded.
A patient undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) wants acupuncture. What is the best interdisciplinary practice?
Answer: Coordinate treatment timing with the IVF schedule and inform the fertility team
Timing acupuncture around transfer and keeping the fertility team informed supports safe, coordinated care.
An acupuncturist suspects a patient is a victim of elder abuse. What is generally required?
Answer: Follow state mandatory reporting laws and report to the appropriate agency
Many states make healthcare providers mandated reporters of suspected elder abuse.