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mi 116 unit 1 Flashcards

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1
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what is healthcare

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prevention, treatment and management of illness and the prevention of mental and physical well being through the services offered by the medical and allied health profession s

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what are the responsibilities of the radiographers during examination?

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technique of setting appropriate dose, kvp, etc and positioning

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what are the responsibilities of the radiographers during patient care and assessment?

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observation, meeting needs and communication

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4
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responsibilities of radiographers adhering to radiation protection and guidelines

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ALARA and credential rules

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patient is laying horizontally on their back

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supine

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patient is lying horizontally on their stomach (blood flow to head)

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prone

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supine on table or bed, head tilted downward 30-40 degrees w/feet higher then head

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trendelenburg

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patients head is raised 18-20 inches above the flat position with knees bent

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fowlers

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general laying down position

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recumbent

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patient incline at an angle of 30-45 degrees supine with knees flexed (if theres respiratory issues)

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semi-fowler

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used for hysterosalpirogram into fluro and in operating room (pap smear position)

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modified lithotomy

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12
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used for enema tip insertion and rectal temps (always on their left side oblique)

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sims

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13
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laying down w/ a horizontal x-ray beam

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decubitus

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what are the radiographer practice standards?

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clinical performance standard 3 &
quality performance standard 3

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what is abraham maslows heirarchy

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self actualization- aesthetics-need to know and understand- esteem- belongingness- safety and physiologic

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16
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makes sure your relationship is good with your patient and words of comfort

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therapeutic communication

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17
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what is the standards act #6

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rad tech as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment for the patient

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18
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best if face to face, vocab, clarity in voice, organization of sentences and humor

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verbal method

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paralanguage, body language, touch, palpation, personal appearance, personal hygeine, physical presence and visual contact

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non verbal method

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20
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music of language, pitch, stress, tone and rate

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paralanguage method

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21
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use of posture, gestures, facial expressions, etc

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body language method

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what are the three types of touch?

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emotional support, emphasis and palpation

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23
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application of light pressure w/the fingers to the body; locate landmark and to determine exact pain

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palpation

24
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makes patients feels comfy and confident in techs ability

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professional appearance

25
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qualities of professional appearance

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short nails, well groomed hair with normal colors and clean body odor with little or no perfume

26
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what ensures questions, instructions and other understandings

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visual contact

27
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what are some challenges with verbal communication

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population is diverse, understanding patients and the use of common sense, empathy and classroom knowledge

28
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gain patients confidence, give clear instructions, inform patients through exam and reassurance

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visually impaired

29
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how to handle speech issues

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use handwriting if they can ready, pantomine and demonstrate and deaf services

30
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diarranged

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kelter

31
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a minute

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chust

32
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move over

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rootsh

33
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what is SBAR

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situation, background, assessment and recommendation

34
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another way to improve communication

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team steps

35
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how to comfort infants

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hold in comfy position, wrap child in a blanket, use steady soothing voice

36
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how to comfort toddlers

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use terms they know, allow patients in room, get down to eye level and keep thinks moving

37
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how to comfort preschoolers

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help them understand, use kid terms, and motivate with a reward

38
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how to communication with school aged kids

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help them understand, respect modesty and communicate at their level

39
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how to communicate with obese patients

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dont offend, never reference their weight or obstruct their modesty and gain their trust

40
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what are the five steps to cultural competency

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awareness and acceptance of differences
self awareness
dynamics of difference
knowledge of the clients culture
adaptation of skills

41
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what are the physical aspects of death

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confusion, decrease in need for food, drowsiness, loss of bowel, cool skin, rattling or gurgling sounds and involuntary sounds

42
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whats considered a neonate

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less than 28 days

43
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baby boomers

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1946-1964

44
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gen x

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1965-1980

45
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gen y

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1981-1999

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gen z

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2000 on

47
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what is human diversity

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the variety of people or different cultures in a society and their interactions, including race, age, ethnicity, religions, gender, etc

48
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what is culture

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all the socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thoughts by the particular classes, communities or populations (ex good vs bad )

49
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where does culture come from

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childhood and as an adult as you learn

50
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what is ethnicity

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person’s distinctive racial, national, religious, linguistic or cultural heritage (race = ethnicity)

51
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what are disparities in American healthcare

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access in healthcare, quality of care, patient perceptions, communication between staff and patients and utilization of cultural resources

52
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what are advance directives

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use of cpr
use of intubations
tube feeeding
administration of blood products
surgery
dialysis
organ donation
chemotherapy

53
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resuscitation status

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when not in cardiac arrest, perform either medical interventions, antibiotics, tube feeding or other limitations

54
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dnr status

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surgery, iV contract, invasive procedures

55
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questioning skills

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open ended questions
facilitation
silence
probing questions
repetition
summarize
avoid leading questions

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