Patient Care Flashcards
What term is applied to the level of medical asepsis that involves the destruction of pathogens by using chemical materials?
disinfection
What is the term associated with an object that once contaminated acts as the vehicle for an infection
fomite
The common contrast media agent term “Barium” is actually made up of what compound?
Barium sulfate
Barium would not be the contrast media of choice to use on a patient with what problem?
bowel perforation
Why is limiting the maxiumum kilovoltage of the useful x-ray beam important when performing exams employing an iodinated contrast media?
excessive kilovoltage reduces the ability of the iodinated contrast media to attenuate the useful x-ray beam
What is the sequence for doing diagnostic studies?
All radiographic exams not requiring contrast Lab studies for iodine uptake Radiographic of the urinary tract Radiographic of the biliary tract Lower gastrointestinal series Upper gastrointestinal series
How do you prioritize waiting time?
Fasting patients
Emergency patients
Peds and geriatric patients that are npo
Diabetic patients
What is assault?
The threat of touching in an injurious manner
What is battery?
An unlawful touching of a person without consent
What does respondeat superior mean?
Let the master answer
What does res ipsa loquititur mean?
The thing speaks for itself
What are the five steps of grieving?
Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
What is medical asepsis?
Reducing the probability of infectious organisms being transmitted to an individual
What is surgical asepsis?
The complete removal of all organisms and their spores from equipment used
To disinfect you use what material?
Chemical
