mi 116 unit 1 Flashcards
what is healthcare
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
what are the responsibilities of the radiographers during examination?
technique of setting appropriate dose, kvp, etc and positioning
what are the responsibilities of the radiographers during patient care and assessment?
observation, meeting needs and communication
responsibilities of radiographers adhering to radiation protection and guidelines
ALARA and credential rules
patient is laying horizontally on their back
supine
patient is lying horizontally on their stomach (blood flow to head)
prone
supine on table or bed, head tilted downward 30-40 degrees w/feet higher then head
trendelenburg
patients head is raised 18-20 inches above the flat position with knees bent
fowlers
general laying down position
recumbent
patient incline at an angle of 30-45 degrees supine with knees flexed (if theres respiratory issues)
semi-fowler
used for hysterosalpirogram into fluro and in operating room (pap smear position)
modified lithotomy
used for enema tip insertion and rectal temps (always on their left side oblique)
sims
laying down w/ a horizontal x-ray beam
decubitus
what are the radiographer practice standards?
clinical performance standard 3 &
quality performance standard 3
what is abraham maslows heirarchy
self actualization- aesthetics-need to know and understand- esteem- belongingness- safety and physiologic
makes sure your relationship is good with your patient and words of comfort
therapeutic communication
what is the standards act #6
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
best if face to face, vocab, clarity in voice, organization of sentences and humor
verbal method
paralanguage, body language, touch, palpation, personal appearance, personal hygeine, physical presence and visual contact
non verbal method
music of language, pitch, stress, tone and rate
paralanguage method
use of posture, gestures, facial expressions, etc
body language method
what are the three types of touch?
emotional support, emphasis and palpation
application of light pressure w/the fingers to the body; locate landmark and to determine exact pain
palpation
makes patients feels comfy and confident in techs ability
professional appearance
qualities of professional appearance
short nails, well groomed hair with normal colors and clean body odor with little or no perfume
what ensures questions, instructions and other understandings
visual contact
what are some challenges with verbal communication
population is diverse, understanding patients and the use of common sense, empathy and classroom knowledge
gain patients confidence, give clear instructions, inform patients through exam and reassurance
visually impaired
how to handle speech issues
use handwriting if they can ready, pantomine and demonstrate and deaf services
diarranged
kelter
a minute
chust
move over
rootsh
what is SBAR
situation, background, assessment and recommendation
another way to improve communication
team steps
how to comfort infants
hold in comfy position, wrap child in a blanket, use steady soothing voice
how to comfort toddlers
use terms they know, allow patients in room, get down to eye level and keep thinks moving
how to comfort preschoolers
help them understand, use kid terms, and motivate with a reward
how to communication with school aged kids
help them understand, respect modesty and communicate at their level
how to communicate with obese patients
dont offend, never reference their weight or obstruct their modesty and gain their trust
what are the five steps to cultural competency
awareness and acceptance of differences
self awareness
dynamics of difference
knowledge of the clients culture
adaptation of skills
what are the physical aspects of death
confusion, decrease in need for food, drowsiness, loss of bowel, cool skin, rattling or gurgling sounds and involuntary sounds
whats considered a neonate
less than 28 days
baby boomers
1946-1964
gen x
1965-1980
gen y
1981-1999
gen z
2000 on
what is human diversity
the variety of people or different cultures in a society and their interactions, including race, age, ethnicity, religions, gender, etc
what is culture
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 )
where does culture come from
childhood and as an adult as you learn
what is ethnicity
person’s distinctive racial, national, religious, linguistic or cultural heritage (race = ethnicity)
what are disparities in American healthcare
access in healthcare, quality of care, patient perceptions, communication between staff and patients and utilization of cultural resources
what are advance directives
use of cpr
use of intubations
tube feeeding
administration of blood products
surgery
dialysis
organ donation
chemotherapy
resuscitation status
when not in cardiac arrest, perform either medical interventions, antibiotics, tube feeding or other limitations
dnr status
surgery, iV contract, invasive procedures
questioning skills
open ended questions
facilitation
silence
probing questions
repetition
summarize
avoid leading questions
