Medical Emergencies in Radiology Dept

Question 1

is a situation in which the condition of a patient or a sudden change in medical status requires immediate action

Answer 1

emergency

Question 2

___________ _______ on the part of the radiologic technologist generally have the objectives of preserving life, avoiding further harm to the patient, and obtaining appropriate medical assistance as quickly as possible

Answer 2

EMERGENCY ACTIONS on the part of the radiologic technologist generally have the objectives of preserving life, avoiding further harm to the patient, and obtaining appropriate medical assistance as quickly as possible

Question 3

is the state of insufficient blood flow to the tissues of the body as a result of problems with the circulatory system

Answer 3

shock

Question 4

5 types of shock

Answer 4

hypovolemic shock
septic shock
cardiogenic shock
neurogenic shock
anaphylactic shock

Question 5

type of shock caused by abnormally low volume of circulating blood in the body

Answer 5

hypovolemic shock

Question 6

type of shock where its maybe due to internal or external hemorrhage, loss of plasma because of burns, fluid loss from prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, heat prostration, or insufficient release of anti diuretic hormone

Answer 6

hypovolemic shock

Question 7

type of shock caused by severe systemic infections and bacteria (bacterial endotoxins released in the bloodstream)

Answer 7

septic shock

Question 8

_______ shock is a severe condition and more than 50% of cases will result in death

Answer 8

SEPTIC shock is a severe condition and more than 50% of cases will result in death

Question 9

type of shock in which the heart suddenly cant pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs

Answer 9

cardiogenic shock

Question 10

__________ shock is rare but it is often fatal if not treated immediately

Answer 10

CARDIOGENIC shock is rare but it is often fatal if not treated immediately

Question 11

type of shock where it is a distributive type of shock resulting in low bp, occassionally with a slowed heart rate that is attributed to the disruption of the autonomic pathways within the spinal cord

Answer 11

neurogenic shock

Question 12

type of shock that is often classified with neurogenic shock of the physiologic similarities

Answer 12

anaphylactic shock

Question 13

___________ shock is the result of exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction to an antigen that was previously encountered by body’s immune system

Answer 13

ANAPHYLACTIC shock is the result of exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction to an antigen that was previously encountered by body’s immune system

Question 14

chronic disease involving a disorder of carbohydrate, protein and fats metabolism,
which affects the structure and function of the blood vessels

Answer 14

diabetes mellitus

Question 15

type of diabetes that usually starts before 15 yrs of age but can occur in adults

Answer 15

type 1 insulin - IDDM

Question 16

type of diabetes that produces less insulin that is necessary or insulin does not have the desired effect on the body, most persons with this are overweight and middle-aged

Answer 16

type II insulin - NIDDM

Question 17

is a condition in which the blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than normal

Answer 17

hypoglycemia

Question 18

is the body’s main energy source

Answer 18

glucose

Question 19

is the medical term for a stroke

Answer 19

cerebral vascular accident (CVA)

Question 20

a _______ is when blood flow to a part of your brain is stopped either by a blockage or the rupture of a blood vessel

Answer 20

a STROKE is when blood flow to a part of your brain is stopped either by a blockage or the rupture of a blood vessel

Question 21

_________ and ________ are medical emergencies that can occur in the radiology department. Both require immediate action in order to prevent injury to the patient

Answer 21

FAINTING and SEIZURES are medical emergencies that can occur in the radiology department. Both require immediate action in order to prevent injury to the patient

Question 22

is caused by insufficiency in the supply of
the blood to the brain. Heart disease, hunger, poor ventilation, fatigue and emotional shock are all causes

Answer 22

fainting

Question 23

it may be associated with many physical disorders, including uremia, eclampsia, tetanus, infections characterized by high body temperature, positioning and increased intracranial pressure caused by brain tumor

Answer 23

seizures

Question 24

it is the most common cause of seizure

Answer 24

epilepsy