Intro To Sono

Question 1

An easy and effective way to measure heart rate; recorded as beats per minute (bpm)

Answer 1

Pulse

Question 2

Convenient, noninvasive method of monitoring oxygen levels in the blood

Answer 2

Oximetry

Question 3

Refers to observable and measurable signs of life

Answer 3

Vital signs

Question 4

Device for delivering oxygen by way of two small tubes inserted into the nostrils

Answer 4

Nasal cannula

Question 5

Shortness of breath or the feeling of not getting enough air, which may leave a person gasping

Answer 5

Dyspnea

Question 6

Difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressures

Answer 6

Pulse pressure

Question 7

Spontaneous breathing that stops for any reason; it may be temporary, starting and stopping at intervals, or prolonged

Answer 7

Apnea

Question 8

Exists when systolic pressure is above 140 mmHg, while diastolic pressure remains below 90 mmHg

Answer 8

Isolated systolic hypertension

Question 9

Represents a national movement to recapture the respect and good will of the American public

Answer 9

PFC patient-focused care

Question 10

Heart rate of less than 60 bpm arising from disease in the heart’s electrical conduction system

Answer 10

Bradycardia

Question 11

Process of inhaling and exhaling air

Answer 11

Respiration

Question 12

Surgical procedure to create an opening to allow passage of contents of the urinary bladder or bowel through the abdominal wall

Answer 12

Ostomy

Question 13

The practice of giving liquid substances directly into a vein

Answer 13

Intravenous therapy (IV)

Question 14

Basic infection control guidelines used to reduce the risks of infection spread through these transmission modes; airborne infection, droplet infection, and contact infection.

Answer 14

Standard precautions

Question 15

Refers to using the correct muscles to complete a task safely, efficiently, and without undue strain on any joints or muscles

Answer 15

Body mechanics

Question 16

Hospital acquired infection

Answer 16

Nosocomial infection

Question 17

What is the most important facet of being a sonographer?

Answer 17

Knowing the patient is the most important thing

Question 18

Despite your personal or philosophical concerns, you must be considerate of the patients _____________, ____________, __________, ____________.

Answer 18

Culture, personal values, lifestyle, and age

Question 19

Examples of vital signs include ______,_______,_________.

Answer 19

Pulse, respiratory rate and temp.

Question 20

Strenuous exercise, coronary artery disease, and electrolyte imbalances in the blood can cause

Answer 20

Arrhythmias

Question 21

When a pulse is taken, which artery is usually palpated?

Answer 21

Radial

Question 22

A normal pulse oximetry reading for a person breathing room air is

Answer 22

95% or higher

Question 23

Normal respiration occurs at a rate of 15 to ______ breaths per minute.

Answer 23

20

Question 24

As blood travels away from the heart, the pressure of the circulating blood _______, spreading through arteries and capillaries and back toward the heart through the veins

Answer 24

Decreases

Question 25

The primary function of respiration is to obtain oxygen for use by the body’s cells and to eliminate the cells’ production of what?

Answer 25

CO2

Question 26

In measuring blood pressure, the higher number is the __________ pressure, which occurs when the ventricles contract to pump blood to the body; the lower number is the ___________ pressure, which occurs near the end of the cardiac cycle when the ventricles are filling with blood.

Answer 26

Systolic, diastolic

Question 27

Describe the findings when a patient has an infiltrated IV tubing

Answer 27

Pain and maybe edema around the site. Clamp the flow and contact nurse.

Question 28

What is the purpose of an NG tube

Answer 28

Put down esophagus to drain stomach contents. Through mouth (nasogastric)

Question 29

Catheter patients in a wheelchair should keep bag where?

Answer 29

Low, below bladder level

Question 30

4 basic principles of body mechanics

Answer 30

Stable center of gravity, strong base feet apart, objects close to body, bend with knees and hips, proper body alignment, butt in, head up, back straight

Question 31

Lifting should be done using the ________ muscles, by lifting straight upward in a smooth motion.

Answer 31

Leg

Question 32

The most important weapon against the spread of infection is proper______________

Answer 32

Handwashing

Question 33

You should wash our hands when you come in contact with these 5 substances.

Answer 33

Blood, all body fluids, broken skin, mucous membranes, dried blood

Question 34

Is it acceptable to not wash your hands if gloves were used?

Answer 34

No

Question 35

When should a mask be worn?

Answer 35

When performing a procedure where there might be splashes, sprays of blood, excretions, secretions, or coughing

Question 36

What is used to clean the transducer

Answer 36

Steriseptic cleaner

Question 37

Name 4 airborne diseases

Answer 37

Chicken pox, tuberculosis, measles, shingles

Question 38

Six droplet diseases

Answer 38

Mumps, measles, whooping cough, pneumonia, meningitis, strep throat

Question 39

Name one of the most serious of contact diseases

Answer 39

MRSA

Question 40

List 3 rights that patients have in the medical setting

Answer 40

Treated with respect, refuse treatment, make treatment choice

Question 41

List three responsibilities that the patient has

Answer 41

Respectful to providers, be honest, comply with treatment plans

Question 42

Health portability and accountability act ( privacy, security, administrative simplification)

Answer 42

HIPPA