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Patient Care Flashcards

1
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What is immobilization?

A

Act of rendering immovable

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2
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What is rapport?

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Relation of harmony and accord between two persons (patient and physician)

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3
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What does ambulatory mean?

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Able to walk

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4
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What is the key component to an effective communication?

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the establishment of rapport

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5
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What is the purpose of the stability bar?

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To move the patient’s arms above their head and out of the area of interest as well as providing stability and steadiness

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6
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The stability bar is adjustable and can be used while the patient is…..

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standing or sitting as well as for standing lateral lumbar examinations

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7
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What is the most common method/tool to reduce patient motion?

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Positioning sponges

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8
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True or False

Velcro Straps can serve as a safety precaution

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True. Velcro straps can server as a safety precaution when performing a procedure on a patient who is not completely cognizant, such as those who are heavily medicated or intoxicated or who have diminished mental capacities

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9
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Are sponges radiolucent or radiopaque?

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Radiolucent

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10
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Are sandbags radiolucent or radiopaque?

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Radiopaque

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11
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The adult human skeleton is composed of how many primary bones?

A

206

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12
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What is an inpatient?

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someone who has been admitted to the hospital for diagnostic studies or treatment

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13
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What is an outpatient?

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Patient who comes to a health care facility for diagnosis or treatment but does not usually occupy a bed overnight

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14
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What is palpation?

A

application of light pressure with the fingers

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15
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What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

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Is a fast and easy way to assess a patient’s emotional state. Starting at the base of
the triangle and progressing up to a point is the goal. Self-Actualization - is defined as someone characterized
by confidence or showmen that knows what their goals in life are. An individual must meet all the needs of one
level before progressing to the next.

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16
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_________ needs are classified as the base foundation in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

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Physiological

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17
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What are the 7 levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

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(1st level) Physiologic; food, shelter, clothing, sexual gratification.
(2nd level) Safety
(3rd level) Belongingness and love
(4th level) Esteem
(5th level) Need to know and understand
(6th level) Aesthetics
(7th level) Self-actualization
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18
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When meeting with a patient, all healthcare professionals should…

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Introduce themselves to the pt, explain the procedure, and obtain a brief history from the pt

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19
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The radiologic technologist commonly uses 3 types of touch, what are they?

A

(1) touching for emotional support
(2) touching for emphasis (to highlight or specify instructions or locations)
(3) touching for palpation

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20
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A pt’s homeostasis is defined as….

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the normal, healthy, or balanced state of the body

21
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Homeostasis is maintained by…..

A

the heartbeat, blood pressure, body temperature, respiratory rate, and electrolyte balance

22
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Vital signs are a quick way and simple way to measure a pt’s…..

A

Physiologic condition objectively

23
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Vital signs are reflective on the pt’s ________ condition

A

immediate

24
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Vital signs are reflective of a pt’s response to ____________ conditions

A

changing

25
Q

What is a normal/average temperature?

A

97.7 (F) to 99.5 (F)

26
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What is a normal/average respiration rate for an adult?

A

12 to 20 breaths per minute

27
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What is a normal/average respiration rate for a child?

A

20 to 30 breaths per minute

28
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What is a normal/average pulse rate for an adult?

A

60 to 100 BPM

29
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What is a normal/average pulse rate for a child?

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70 to 120 BPM

30
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What is the blood pressure rate for systolic?

A

<120 mm Hg

31
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What is the blood pressure rate for diastolic?

A

<80 mm Hg

32
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What are the different types of temperature measurements methods?

A

Temporal,
Axillary,
Tympanic,
and Rectal

33
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What is a Temporal temperature measurement?

A
  • Sweep across forehead
  • Measurement closely matches rectal measurement and core body temperature
  • Nearly instant readout
  • 1 degree higher than oral temp
  • The preferred route for temperature measurement
  • Oral
  • Under tongue: 20sec to 3mins - 97.7 to 99.5 (normal range)
34
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What is a Axillary temperature measurement?

A

Between the upper arm and torso

  • not very accurate and unpopular
  • 5 to 10 min
35
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What is a Tympanic temperature measurement?

A

The electronic thermometer in the ear

  • 3 sec
  • 95.9 to 99.5 (normal range)
36
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What is a Rectal temperature measurement?

A

The rectal thermometer in the rectum

  • 2.5 to 5 min
  • 1 degree higher than oral temp
37
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What is hypothermia? How do you know if they are hypothermic?

A

Low body temperature. They possess a temperature below the normal 97.7

38
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What is hyperthermia? How do you know if they are hyperthermic?

A

Abnormally high body temperature, especially that induced for therapeutic purposes. They possess an oral temperature higher than 99.5, generally speaking, this pt state is referred to as a “fever”

39
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What are the most common sites (arteries) allowing assessment of pulse measurement?

A

(1) radial artery
(2) brachial artery
(3) carotid artery

40
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Count rate for the pulse is ___ minute(s)

A

1 minute

41
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What is tachycardia?

A

Fast heart rate

42
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What is bradycardiac?

A

Low/slow heart rate

43
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During CPR, typically pulse is measured at what artery?

A

carotid artery

44
Q

What is a pulse oximeter?

A

A mechanical monitoring device that provides two different measurements: pulse rate and oxygen saturation

45
Q

When breathing, what enters the body, and what exits the body?

A

Oxygen enters the body, and carbon dioxide exits the body

46
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During inspiration the diaphragmatic muscles:

A

Move downward, push abdominal contents outward, expand chest cavity

47
Q

Expiration occurs when lung pressure is _______ than outside atmospheric pressure, and the air is _______ out of the lungs

A

Higher, forced

48
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Respiration assessment is not just measuring the number of breaths taken per minute but also 3 other things:

A

(1) Depth of respiration
(2) Pattern of respiration
(3) Effort of respiration

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