Patient care Flashcards
What term refers to any medium that transports microorganisms?
Vehicle
What is a fomite?
An object that has been in contact with pathogenic organisms (X-ray table, upright Bucky, IR, calipers, positioning sponges)
What is a vector?
Arthropod (insect, spider) that carries the infectious organism. EX) mosquitos that transmit malaria, flea that carry bubonic plague, ticks that spread Lyme disease
What is airborne contamination?
Spread by dust containing endosperm’s or droplet nuclei.
What are examples of airborne particles?
TB, Rubeola, varicella
What is droplet contamination?
Occurs when an infectious individual coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings in the vicinity of a susceptible host
What are examples of illnesses spread by droplet contamination?
Influenza, meningitis, diphtheria, pertussis, and streptococcal pneumonia
A continuous, abnormal blood flow is called
Hemorrhage
Which of the following are potential of items in the radiology department?
IR, X-ray table, Positioning sponges
When communication has been “validated”, this means that the speaker has done what?
Received a response from the listener that demonstrates comprehension
A limited operated innocently commits an error as the result of following the orders of his or her employer. The employer may be held responsible according to which of the following?
Doctrine of respondeat superior
Which of the following are classified as microorganisms?
Bacteria, viruses, Protozoa
Which of the following common diseases are spread via droplet contamination
Streptococcal pneumonia and meningitis
The normal rate of respiration for an adult is ____ breaths per minute
12-20
Standard precautions involves the use of barriers whenever contact is anticipated with which of the following?
Blood, body fluids, and mucous membranes
Which of the following are good cleaning principles?
Always start cleaning in the least contaminated area and clean toward the most contaminated, always clean from the bottom to the top
When oxygen is administered in response to an emergency situation, an appropriate flow rate is ___ liters per minute
3-5
The normal pulse rate for an adult is _____ beats per minute
60-100
What is the usual legal retention time for radiographs?
5-7 years
A document that sets forth standards of correct behavior within a profession is called
A code of ethics
Which of the following are correct statements of proper body mechanics?
Use a broad stance and carry heavy objects close to your body
The omission of reasonable care or caution defines
Negligence
Which of the following are types of intentional misconduct?
Assault, battery, invasion of privacy
The term “ethics” is defined as
Rules that apply values and moral standards to our actions
Written information that reflects negatively on a persons character is called
Libel
What is the normal range of temperature when measured orally?
96.8-99.6
What is anaphylaxis?
A severe allergic reaction
Which of the following are responsibilities of a limited operator?
Providing the patient with considerate and respectful care & keeping patient information confidential
