Orientation Quiz Flashcards
Rad Program accredited by
JRCERT (Joint review committee on Edu in rad tech)
a JRCERT accredited program in rad sci’s has ______ standards
6
HIPAA?
Health Ins Portability & Accountability Act
what does HIPAA mean to you in a clinical facility?
we’re always required to protect all pt info and keep it strictly confidential
in clinical setting, all grades below ___% are failing
85%
according to _______ directive, students must perform what 5 kind of XRs under DIRECT supervision?
JRCERT; port, repeats, OR, ER, and peds
students not permitted in clinical area without a __________. (against Fl’s what?)
rad monitor; Federal Regulations
cardinal rule?
T,D,S
atelectasis
collapse of part, or all, of a lung
transmission method of disease by an insect carrying pathogen like malaria is known as
Vector-bourne
UTI is a common ________ infection that pt’s catch in hospitals
nosocomial infection (hosp acquired)
how many mins should you wash your hands to remove contaminants as well as resident microorganisms?
(according to intro to health care text) 1 min per arm/hand
body temp varies w the meter type ranging from _____ to _______
96.6ºF - 100.6ºF
bradypnea
decrease in resp. rate
tachypnea
increase in resp. rate
rate of adult resp?
12-20 breaths
rate of child resp?
under 10: 20-30, newborns: 30-60; must count resp for a minimum of 1 min for accurate results
what is practiced by cleaning the procedure room and wiping the equipment w disinfectant?
standards of practice (implemented policies/procedures)
what should be used when pt has wounds secreting body fluids?
contact precautions (sterile gloves etc)
bp is measured/recorded w ______ measurements over ______ measurement
systolic over diastolic
persistent elevation of bp above ______ over _____ is hypertension
140/90
difficulty breathing
dyspnea
body (or body part) deprived of adequate O2
hypoxia (hypoxemia)
diff types of shock? (8)
- respiratory, 2. neurogenic, 3. cardiogenic, 4. hemorrhagic, 5. anaphylactic, 6. metabolic, 7. psychogenic, 8. septic
loss of consciousness (fainting)
syncope
nosebleed
epistaxis
what’s battery?
Unlawful touching of pt
what’s false imprisonment?
intentional unjustified, nonconsensual detention/confinement of a person w/in fixed boundaries for any length of time. (restraint may be physical, chemical or emotional)
defamation?
any comm (written/spoken) that is untrue and that injures the good name/rep of another
assault?
unlawful act that places another person, without their consent, in fear of immediate bodily harm or battery
what does parenteral mean?
not through the alimentary canal (injection or other route) (subcutaneous, intramuscular etc)
usual vital signs measured? (5)
height (standing), weight, resting heart rate, resting bp & temp
single greatest measure to prevent the spread of infection
hand washing
NPSG?
national pt safety goals
NPSG’s guidelines for IDing pt’s correctly?
full name & DOB (at LEAST 2 identifiers)
res ipsa loquitur?
“the thing itself speaks”, you are responsible if there is evidence of negligence
respondeat superior?
“let the master answer”, employer is liable for the actions of an employee when the actions take place w/in the scope of employment
at a professional meeting of radiographers, an attendee stands up at a business meeting and states that the chairperson uses excessive rad and violates ALARA daily. the person making these statements would be committing an act of
defamation (if untrue), and/or violation of chain of command
bluish discoloration of skin/mucous membranes resulting from inadequate oxygenation of blood
cyanosis
systolic relates to?
rhythmic heart contractions (esp ventricles) by which blood is drive through aorta/pulmonary artery after ea dilation/relaxation of heart
diastolic relates to?
normal rhythmic relaxation/dilation of heart chambers (esp ventricles) during which they fill w blood
JRCERT has how many standards?
6
what are JRCERT’s 6 standards?
integrity, resources, curriculum & academic practices, health & safety, assessment, and institutional/programmatic data
