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Radt 2042 Patient Care > Exam 5 Section 5 > Flashcards

Exam 5 Section 5 Flashcards

1
Q

a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism, the body has an insulin issue

A

diabetes

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2
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The most common shock in our department is ________ because we use contrast

A

anaphylaxis

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3
Q

can you leave a patient unattended after giving the, contrast?

A

no

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4
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what is passing out/fainting called?

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syncope

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5
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Abnormally high glucose in blood =

A

hyperglycemia

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6
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Abnormally low glucose in blood =

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hypoglycemia

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7
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profuse sweating and heavy perspiration
result of allergic reaction, diabetic episode

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diaphoresis

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8
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what is the first thing you should do if pt is in life threatening situation?

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call hospital emergency team

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9
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Addresses three areas of neurologic functioning and gives an overview of the patient’s responsiveness.
* Eyes open
* Motor response
* Verbal response

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Glasgow comma scale

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10
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If pt goes into shock it is a reaction of:

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either illness, trauma, stress, emotional stress (all the above)

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11
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Is shock life threatening?

A

yes

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12
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Pulmonary embolism is typically caused by

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deep vein thrombosis

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13
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Can be caused by prolonged immobility
Results in approx 120,000 deaths per year
50% of those that develop this result in death

A

pulmonary embolism

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14
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usually occurs in people under 30 with sudden onset that requires insulin injections

A

type 1 diabetes

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15
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most common, gradual onset, usually occurs in people over 40, controlled by medication diet exercise and weight loss, if not controlled can turn into type 1

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type 2 diabetes

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16
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occurs in pregnant females, has to do with placenta, can also be a precursor to type 2 diabetes later in life, treated by medication and diet

A

gestational diabetes

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17
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Every radiography needs to know where the ________ is for medical emergencies

A

crash cart

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18
Q

Can be caused by embolus, thrombus, hemorrhage
A rupture of cerebral artery that causes hemorrhage in brain would be called:

A

Cerebral vascular accident (CVA; stroke)

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19
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What is the best modality for demonstrating CVA?

A

CT

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20
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Trauma is the leading cause of death among persons under the age of ___

A

44

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21
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Before beginning radiographer procedure on trauma pt?

A

maintain standard precautions

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22
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We reevaluate pt with anaphylaxis ever ___ minutes

A

5

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23
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When we do long bone radiography what do we include?

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both joints

24
Q

what are the two main fractures?

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open (protruding through skin) & closed (badly broken but does not break through skin)

25
Q

Pt who have head injuries should be considered to have accompanying:

A

cervical spine injuries

26
Q

the cervical and lumbar spine are the most ______ and most ____ _____

A

articulating, easily injured

27
Q

Two most common trauma radiographs?

A

Cross-table lateral cervical spine & chest

28
Q

Which of the following catheters is monitoring

A

hickman

29
Q

Which of the following catheters is placed to evacuate fluid and air?

A

chest tube

30
Q

After pt has been in motor vehicle accident the leading cause of death is:

A

fracture or injury to the pelvis

31
Q

Most common fracture in elderly patient when they fall is:

A

the hip and femur

32
Q

Pt who has a fractured extremity the joint should be supported ________ fracture, and inform pt when ________

A

above and below fracture, we are moving it

33
Q

the progression from onset that may not be detectable to dangerous stage from lack of oxygen

A

shock comtinuum

34
Q

due to loss of blood or tissue fluid

A

hypovolemic shock

35
Q

due to cardiac disorders (MI)

A

cardiogenic shock

36
Q

due to the blood vessels’ inability to constrict and assist in the return of blood to the heart

A

distributive shock

37
Q

due to pathologic conditions that interfere with the normal pumping action of the heart

A

obstructive shock

38
Q

what are the 3 types of distributive shock?

A

neurogenic, septic, anaphylactic

39
Q

Loss of sympathetic tone causing vasodilation of
peripheral vessels

A

neurogenic shock

40
Q

Least likely seen in the department; caused by a
gram-negative bacteria

A

septic shock

41
Q

More commonly seen in the department due to iodinated contrast media. Result of hypersensitivity reaction to an exposure to an antigen that was previously encountered by the body’s immune system.

A

anaphylactic shock

42
Q

not enough insulin in body tissue

A

Diabetic ketoacidosis

43
Q

Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome:

A

the result of dehydration

44
Q

The human brain can survive without oxygen for only _____ minutes

A

4 to 5

45
Q

When the heart fails to beat effectively, the blood
cannot circulate through the body, and the person
no longer has an effective pulse
Manifestation:
– Loss of consciousness, pulse, and BP
– Dilation of pupils
– Possibility of seizures

A

cardiac failure

46
Q

Manifestations
– Labored, noisy breathing
– Wheezing
– Neck vein distention
– Diaphoresis
– Anxiety
– Cyanosis of lips and nail beds

A

respiratory failure

47
Q

What does CAB stand for in regards to CPR?

A

C: compressions - 30 compressions at least 2” deep
A: airway - open the airway by head tilt, chin lift
B: breaths - give two breaths through the use of a disposable mask with one-way valve

48
Q

is used to restart the heart or to determine the presence of ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation

A

defibrillation

49
Q

Caused by a foreign object that blocks the main bronchi

A

airway obstruction

50
Q

An unsystematic discharge of neurons of the cerebrum
that results in an abrupt alteration in the brain function.
A syndrome or symptom of a disease, not a
disease in themselves

A

seizure

51
Q

two types of seizures:

A

generalized
partial (complex, simple)

52
Q

Abnormally low blood pressure occurring when a
person stands up before the blood in the extremities
has time to circulate to the upper body

A

Orthostatic hypotension

53
Q

the skull or meninges are vulnerable to
damage and infection because its protective casing
has been broken

A

open head injury

54
Q

The brain tissue swells resulting in pressure
and may cause brain damage

A

closed head injury

55
Q

things to consider for a cross-table lateral cervical spine:

A
  • C1 to C7: needs to be visible
  • T1: Swimmer’s projection
  • Swelling, alignment, fractures, or subluxation
  • Sphenoid air-fluid levels
56
Q

Chest images are ordered for a number of reasons:

A

– Pathology findings
– To view the bony thorax, lung field, cardiac
silhouette, or soft tissue
– Air and fluid levels
– Tube or line placement

Radt 2042 Patient Care (6 decks)

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