Chapter 12 - Response to Patients' Personal and Physical Needs Flashcards
What is an anastomosis?
a surgical connection between two tubular anatomic structures
What is battered child syndrome?
characteristics of physical abuse
What is a catheter?
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)
What is a colostomy?
surgically created passage from the large intestine to the outside of the body
What does it mean to be debilitated?
feeble or incapacitated in some way
What is a decubitus ulcer?
bedsore - caused by pressure exerted when lying on bony structures for a period of time
What is elder abuse?
any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or other person that causes harm to a vulnerable adult
What is emesis?
contents of stomach that have been vomitted up
What is Fowler position?
patient is supine with their upper body elevated
What is an ileostomy?
surgically created passage from the small intestine to the outside of the body
What is immobilization?
methods to prevent undesired motions during imaging procedures
What is incontinence?
the involuntary loss of bowel or bladder control
What is kyphosis?
A convex curvature of the upper back
What is lordosis?
concave curve in the lumbar spine
What does NAT mean?
nonaccidental trauma - refers to signs of child abuse
What does NPO mean?
Nil Per Os - nothing by mouth - no food, liquid, or even ice chips
What is orthopnea?
difficulty breathing while lying down
What is a prone position?
the patient is lying face down
What is a recumbent position?
any position where the patient is lying down
What are restraints?
devices that restrict patient movement to ensure safety
* REQUIRES A PHYSICIANS ORDER or may be considered false imprisonment *
What is Sims position?
patient is in a lateral recumbent position with their top leg crossed over in front of them (best position for enema administration)
What is a stoma?
the external opening in an ostomy
What is supine position?
the patient is laying down on their back
What is Trendelenburg position?
supine with head lower than feet (usually 15 degree bed tilt)
What is shaken baby syndrome?
bleeding over the brain caused by shaking that can cause permanent brain damage or death
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
C. request a drink of water
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
D. all of the above
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
D. Lateral recumbent
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
C. lack of adequate circulation
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
B. Trendelenburg
The term for loss of bladder or bowel control is:
A. debilitation
B. lordosis
C. incontinence
D. orthopnea
C. incontinence
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
D. both A and B
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
D. use wrist and ankle straps to secure a patient to the bed
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
A. nonaccidental trauma
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
B. Bruises, abrasions, or burns
