CORE- Patient Care Flashcards
The omission of reasonable care or caution is defined as
negligence
A continuous, abnormal blood flow is called
hemorrhage
Which of the following are classified as microorganisms? 1. bacteria, 2. viruses, 3. protozoa
1,2 , and 3
Which of the following are types of intentional misconduct? 1. assault, 2. battery, 3. invasion of privacy
1, 2, and 3
What is anaphalaxis?
a severe allergic reaction
Which of the following are correct statements of proper body mechanics? 1. use a broad stance, 2. turn and lift using your back muscles, 3. carry heavy objects
- use a broad stance and 3. carry heavy objects q
Which of the following would be a violation of patient confidentiality?
a limited operator talks to his friend during lunch about a patient’s imaging procedure
Which term refers to any medium that transports microorganisms?
vehicle
When communication has been “validated”, this means that the speaker has done what?
received a response from the listener that demonstrates comprehension
Which of the following common diseases are spread via droplet contamination? 1. streptococcal pneumonia, 2., tuberculosis, 3. meningitis
1 and 3
Which of the following are potential fomites in the radiology department? 1. IR, 2. x-ray tube, 3. positioning sponges
1, 2, and 3
The normal rate of respiration for an adult is __ breaths per minute
12-20
The normal pulse rate for an adult is __ beats per minute
60-100
A limited operator innocently commits an error as the result of following the orders of his or her employer, a physician. The employer may be held responsible according to which of the following?
doctrine of respondeat superior
The term “ethics” is defined
rules that apply values and moral standards for our actions
Standard precautions involve the use of barriers whenever contact is anticipated with which of the following? 1. blood, 2. bodily fluids, 3. mucous membranes
1, 2, and 3
Which of the following are true regarding informed consent? 1. informed consent may be revoked at any time, 2. patient must be legally competent to sign, 3. patient may sign an incomplete form and the blanks may be filled out later by a physician
1 and 2
What is the legal retention time for radiographs?
5-7 years
Written information that reflects negatively on a person’s character is called
libel
Which of the following are responsible of a limited operator? 1. providing the patient with considerate and respectful care, 2. providing patients with complete, accurate information regarding diagnosis, 3. keeping patient information confidential
1 and 3
What is normal range of temperature when measured orally?
96.8F-99.6F
When a qualified interpreter is used for non-English speaking patient’s, the interpreter will
translate only what is said by and to the patient
When oxygen is administered in response to an emergency situation, an appropriate flow rate is __ liters per minute
3-5L per minute
Which of the following are general good cleaning principles? 1. always start cleaning in the least contaminated area and clean toward the most contaminated area, 2. always clean from the bottom to the top, 3. always clean from the most contaminated area to the least contaminated area
1 and 2
A document that sets forth standards of correct behavior within a profession is called
a code of ethics
