Exam 2 111 Flashcards
When working with an elderly patient,
speak slowly and clearly and ask for understanding and feedback
You have received a request to perform a radiographic study on a patient who is clearly intoxicated but coherent. In preparing to perform this procedure, you should
ensure your safety by checking to see that the hospital security officer will stay with the patient during the procedure.
A common emotion of most patients entering the hospital is
fear of the unknown and about their condition.
A dying patient who wants to stay alive long enough to see his son graduate from college would be in what stage of the dying process?
Bargaining
When radiographing a toddler,
use simple one-word instructions that are familiar to the child.
Clearly understanding your emotions when handling patients and their families is referred to as
emotional intelligence.
An important piece of information regarding a patient’s need for medical care is sought by physicians and medical professionals. Many times, patients are vague about their pain or reason for seeing the doctor. It is important to discover the patient’s _____ for seeking medical care.
chief complaint
Good history taking involves the collection of objective and subjective data. All of the following are examples of subjective data except the patient’s
respiratory rate.
Most radiologists have one key question they want answered when it relates to any medical imaging examination. That question most likely would be
Why is the patient having this examination?
Which of the following is not one of the sacred seven of medical histories?
Family history
A sudden drop in a patient’s blood pressure caused by standing or sitting upright is called
orthostatic hypotension.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, one of the most common work-related injuries resulting in lost work time and disability is
strains, sprains, and musculoskeletal injuries.
All of the following are true of good lifting mechanics except
extend your reach beyond the center of gravity to broaden your arm coverage.
For efficient and safe patient transfers and handling, the imaging professional should
use red postural muscles for support.
Mobility muscles differ from stability muscles in that
mobility muscles are located in the arms and legs.
The human body’s center of gravity
should be over the base of support for safe lifting.
The purpose of a patient transfer is to
safely move a patient from one area to another.
When lifting patients, it is important to
keep your back stationary and lift with your legs.
When moving a patient to or from a stretcher,
lock the stretcher securely against the examination table.
When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a radiographic table,
allow the patient to help with the transfer if it is safe based upon their capabilities.
A native-born Latino individual who has moved to the United States and successfully blended into local community activities, such as work, church, school, and volunteering, without losing his native culture demonstrates
biculturalism
A person’s hair color and texture as well as his or her skin condition would be an example of what area of human diversity?
Biologic variations
A social organization that seeks to understand and accept peoples from diverse backgrounds through policies and procedures, communication media, activities, and so on, in an effort to achieve a positive cross-cultural environment, is seeking to achieve
cultural competency.
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, more than 40% of the population was 60 years old and older. This age class of citizens represents a very large population that will have a significant impact on the country with regard to economics, politics, health care, employment, and so on. This group is collectively referred to as _____, and the country will undoubtedly change in many ways to accommodate these valued members of society.
Baby boomers