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chp 11&12 Flashcards

1
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what is the sonographers first step in an emergency situation in a hospital setting

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notify the emergency response team

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2
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is breathing on the ACDU scale ?

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No.

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3
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The “D” in the ACDU scales stands for

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drowsy

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4
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what is the second stage in the shock continuum

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compensatory

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5
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in what stage of the shock continuum is blood shunted away from the lungs, skin and other organs to the brain and heart

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progressive

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6
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what type of shock would result from trauma and internal bleeding?

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hypovolemic

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7
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early signs of hypovolemic shock include all of the following except

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itchiness

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8
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what type of shock results from inability of the heart to perfuse the body

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cardiogenic

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9
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what type of shock could result from an allergy from intravenous contrast

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anaphylactic

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10
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which of the following would be considered a severe anaphylactic clinical symptom or sign?

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dysphasia

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11
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after completing a sonogram on an elderly patient, the patient sits up too quickly and becomes dizzy. this is referred to as

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orthostatic hypotension

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12
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while performing an obstetric sonogram, your patient begins to become light headed this is referred to as

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supine hypotensive syndrome

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13
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what should you do if a pregnant patient begins to complain of dizziness and weakness while you are performing an obstetric sonogram?

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roll the patient onto her side

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14
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what disorder is commonly associated with epilepsy?

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seizures

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15
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you are preparing for an invasive procedure and your patient begins to complain of anxiety, dizziness and nausea. What is this patient suffering from?

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vasovagal reaction

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16
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typically, a pulmonary embolism originates within the

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legs

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17
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the “F” in FAST stroke acronym stands for

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face drooping

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18
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the “A” in the FAST stroke acronym stand for

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arm weakness

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19
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which of the following is not a typical clinical symptom of diabetes mellitus

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polyhydraminos

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20
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mini stroke is referred to as

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TIA

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21
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which of the following would not be an appropriate action to take if a patient is having a seizure

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place a tongue depressor in the patients mouth

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22
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which of the following is not a typical clinical symptom of syncope

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dysphasia

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23
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which of the following would be most likely to increases the likelihood for a patient to suffer from syncope

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fasting

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24
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in response to shock, the patient should be placed in what position

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semi flowers

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25
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during an anaphylactic reaction, the vessels in the peripheral circulation

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dilate

26
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hypovolemic shock may lead to the discoloration of the skin, a condition known as

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cyanosis

27
Q

what type of diabetes is most often diagnosed before age 30?

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type 1

28
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what type of diabetes is induced by and accompanies pregnancy

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type 3

29
Q

which of the following is an example of a bacterium

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streptococci

30
Q

which of the following is an example of a fungus

A

ringworm

31
Q

which of the following is an example of virus

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measles

32
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which of the following is an example of a parasite?

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echinococcus granulosusi

33
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which of the following is the smallest organism known to cause disease in humans

A

virus

34
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which of the following includes both yeast and molds?

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fungus

35
Q

which of the following is the second link in the cycle of infection

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reservoir

36
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what is the name for a person whose body cannot fight off of an organism that has entered his or her body

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susceptible host

37
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contamination by intermediate object or person is known as

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indirect transmission

38
Q

which of the following would not be an example of a vector

A

sneezing

39
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which of the following is a portal of entry

A

nose

40
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stage 2 of the stage of infection is

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prodromal

41
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in what stage of infection does the infection become highly infectious

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prodromal

42
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at what stage of infection do symptoms temporarily dissipate

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convalescent

43
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what is the most common type of healthcare-associated infection reported

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urinary tract infection

44
Q

which of the following would be most likely clinical sign of MRSA

A

oozing mass

45
Q

enterococcus is a normal flora found in the

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nose

46
Q

a patient who presents with watery diarrhea for several days is exhibiting signs of

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clostridium difficule

47
Q

clinically silent means

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no signs no symptoms

48
Q

no N95 respirator is a device used to prevent the wearer from

A

TB

49
Q

the mantoux test is used for

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TB

50
Q

during HIV, the t cells are targeted. as a result, the lymphatic system becomes reactive causing enlargement of the

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spleen

51
Q

if hepatitis is not treated aggressively, the patient may experience jaundice and

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hepatomegaly

52
Q

what lymphatic cells are targeted by HIV

A

T cells

53
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what lymphatic cells are targeted by HIV

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T cells

54
Q

hiv is transmitted via

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blood

55
Q

when would the CDC recommend that a healthcare worker wash his or her hands instead of a alcohol-based hand rub

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when they are visibly soiled

56
Q

which of the following would not require the use of airborne precautions

A

hepatitis b

57
Q

enteric precaution, a specific form of contact precaution may also be used for patients with infectious waste such as

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c. diff and e. coli

58
Q

which question would you most likely as the patient before performing an endovaginal exam

A

are you allergic to latex

59
Q

which of the following exams may require the use of a probe cover except

A

carotid

60
Q

before placing the probe cover on the transducer, US gel should be placed within the probe cover to

A

prevent any artifacts caused by air

61
Q

why should a transducer be disinfected following an endocavity exam

A

probe covers have been known to fail

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