Chapter 12 - Response to Patients' Personal and Physical Needs

Question 1

What is an anastomosis?

Answer 1

a surgical connection between two tubular anatomic structures

Question 2

What is battered child syndrome?

Answer 2

characteristics of physical abuse

Question 3

What is a catheter?

Answer 3

tube that is inserted through the urethra and into the bladder to drain urine into a bag continuously (most common is Foley type with balloon at tip to secure in bladder)

Question 4

What is a colostomy?

Answer 4

surgically created passage from the large intestine to the outside of the body

Question 5

What does it mean to be debilitated?

Answer 5

feeble or incapacitated in some way

Question 6

What is a decubitus ulcer?

Answer 6

bedsore - caused by pressure exerted when lying on bony structures for a period of time

Question 7

What is elder abuse?

Answer 7

any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or other person that causes harm to a vulnerable adult

Question 8

What is emesis?

Answer 8

contents of stomach that have been vomitted up

Question 9

What is Fowler position?

Answer 9

patient is supine with their upper body elevated

Question 10

What is an ileostomy?

Answer 10

surgically created passage from the small intestine to the outside of the body

Question 11

What is immobilization?

Answer 11

methods to prevent undesired motions during imaging procedures

Question 12

What is incontinence?

Answer 12

the involuntary loss of bowel or bladder control

Question 13

What is kyphosis?

Answer 13

A convex curvature of the upper back

Question 14

What is lordosis?

Answer 14

concave curve in the lumbar spine

Question 15

What does NAT mean?

Answer 15

nonaccidental trauma - refers to signs of child abuse

Question 16

What does NPO mean?

Answer 16

Nil Per Os - nothing by mouth - no food, liquid, or even ice chips

Question 17

What is orthopnea?

Answer 17

difficulty breathing while lying down

Question 18

What is a prone position?

Answer 18

the patient is lying face down

Question 19

What is a recumbent position?

Answer 19

any position where the patient is lying down

Question 20

What are restraints?

Answer 20

devices that restrict patient movement to ensure safety
* REQUIRES A PHYSICIANS ORDER or may be considered false imprisonment *

Question 21

What is Sims position?

Answer 21

patient is in a lateral recumbent position with their top leg crossed over in front of them (best position for enema administration)

Question 22

What is a stoma?

Answer 22

the external opening in an ostomy

Question 23

What is supine position?

Answer 23

the patient is laying down on their back

Question 24

What is Trendelenburg position?

Answer 24

supine with head lower than feet (usually 15 degree bed tilt)

Question 25

What is shaken baby syndrome?

Answer 25

bleeding over the brain caused by shaking that can cause permanent brain damage or death

Question 26

It is important to check the patient chart for I&O orders when patients:
A. arrive in the imaging department
B. are ready to leave the imaging department
C. request a drink of water
D. are receiving intravenous fluids

Answer 26

C. request a drink of water

Question 27

When emptying a urinary collection bag, it is important to:
A. wear protective gloves
B. measure the quantity emptied
C. record the quantity in the chart
D. all of the above

Answer 27

D. all of the above

Question 28

Which of the following positions is considered safe for a patient who is nauseated and may vomit?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Trendelenburg
D. Lateral recumbent

Answer 28

D. Lateral recumbent

Question 29

The definition of decubitus ulcers is tissue death due to:
A. bacteria on the skin
B. failure to keep warm
C. lack of adequate circulation
D. improper use of restraints

Answer 29

C. lack of adequate circulation

Question 30

What is the name of the position in which the patient is lying supine with the head lower than the feet?
A. Sims
B. Trendelenburg
C. Fowler
D. recumbent

Answer 30

B. Trendelenburg

Question 31

The term for loss of bladder or bowel control is:
A. debilitation
B. lordosis
C. incontinence
D. orthopnea

Answer 31

C. incontinence

Question 32

It is most comfortable for a patient with abdominal pain to be positioned:
A. in the semi-Fowler position
B. with a bolster under the knees
C. prone
D. both A and B

Answer 32

D. both A and B

Question 33

A physician’s order is legally required order to:
A. raise the side rails on a bed or stretcher
B. immobilize a child for chest radiography
C. use a compression band to prevent a fall from the x-ray table
D. use wrist and ankle straps to secure a patient to the bed

Answer 33

D. use wrist and ankle straps to secure a patient to the bed

Question 34

Periosteal reaction from repeated bruising of the bone is visible radiographically and should lead to suspicion of:
A. nonaccidental trauma
B. lordosis
C. incontinence
D. orthopnea

Answer 34

A. nonaccidental trauma

Question 35

Which of the following signs should raise concern about the possibility of elder abuse?
A. Incontinence
B. Bruises, abrasions, or burns
C. Forgetfulness
D. Confusion

Answer 35

B. Bruises, abrasions, or burns