Exam #1 Flashcards
Society has many cultures, what a is culture?
Established behavior
What has increased human diversity?
Globalization
What are traits within a society?
Age, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, mental/physical ability, religion
People are affected by changing ______ ______
World society
True or False: Everyone has bias without conscience thought
True
What increases globalization?
Social networking
What are human diversity characteristics?
Geographic location, lifestyle, physical features, economic conditions, politics, religion, first language, disability
How should we embrace culture?
Have knowledge, show respect, have empathy, know your bias
List generations in order from largest population to smallest.
Millennials: 25%
Baby Boom: 21%
Gen Z & Gen X: both 20%
Silent Gen: 7%
Greatest Gen: 1%
Name year and describe “Greatest Gen”
1916-1928
Patriotic, driven, motivated, modest, committed, loyal
Name year and describe “Silent Gen”
1929-1946
WW2, Great Depression, traditionalists, radio babies
Name year and describe “Baby Boomers”
1947-1964
High work ethic, independent, competitive, self assure
Name year and describe “Gen X”
1965-1980
Skepticism, fun, informality, self reliant, freedom
Name year and describe “Millennials”
1981-1999
Technology natives, work-life balance, collaboration, keep learning, loyalty is fickle
Name year and describe “Gen Z”
2000-2020
Money driven, ambitious, travel, anxious, set boundaries, nostalgic
True or False: Biculturalism is 2 or more cultures for 2 or more individuals
False
True or False: assimilation is giving up one for another
True
How are patients feeling when coming to you?
Usually emotional, fear of unknown, can have an altered state of awareness
What do Rad Techs need to do for a productive work environment?
Help others, work with people, think critically, demonstrate activities, achieve results, understand emotional intelligence, communicate
List Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs from first step to last
Physiologic (food/shelter), safety, love, esteem, need to know/understand, aesthetics, self-actualization
Describe inpatients
In hospital, admitted, there for over 24 hours
Describe outpatients
Outside schedules, made appointment, pre-conceived expectations
What can be different types of patients?
Seriously ill, traumatized, visually/speech/hearing/mentally impaired, non-English speaking, substance abuser
True or False: you always assume things based off age
False
What should we do for pediatric patients to make them comfortable?
Get on their eye level, sit on your knees
How do Rad Techs handle family and friends?
Professionally introduce yourself, explain why they cannot come with patient, do not tell them results
With mobile/surgical images, what should Rad Techs do?
Introduce yourself, explain procedure, be prepared to get creative with taking that image
What are essential communication techniques?
Be accurate and timely, remind them you are helping, and keep them focused
True or False: spoken/written words with slang & humor is Non-Verbal communication
False
Describe non verbal communication
Paralanguage, body language, touch, appearance, hygiene, visual contact
How many grieving stages are there and what are they?
- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
- Acceptance
What is the sacred seven?
Localization, chronology, onset, aggravating, associated manifestations, quality, severity
What is the difference between objective and subjective?
Objective: proof
Subjective: feelings
Do you empathize or sympathize?
Empathize
How can Rad Techs be good history takers when listening to patients?
Attentive, acknowledge anger and give reason why something is happening, never disregard, use open ended questions, don’t be leading, repeat patient answer to clarify, use sacred seven
How can Rad Techs take good history notes on the patient?
Be descriptive, summarize to verify accuracy of notes to patient, use appropriate medical terms, make sure to have chief complaint
