Patient Care in Radiography Final Flashcards
A device used to indicate the location of the radiation field and to control its size is called a:
collimator
In digital radiographic systems, electronic collimation, commonly referred to as masking, may be used as a substitute for beam restriction?
False
What is the emergency cart commonly referred to as?
Crash cart, code cart
What is on the crash cart?
airways, artificial ventilation equipment, medications, boards, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, defibrillator
What are the transmission based precautions?
Contact, droplet, and airborne precautions
What is the standard measurement for effectiveness of radiation shield?
Gray, Gy
When is the magnet active?
The magnet is always on.
Why should you review patient chart before patient transfer?
Note any restrictions, and limitations
For a two patient lift, the stronger person should lift from where?
Stronger person should lift from torso, not from the feet
When should side rails of stretchers be put up?
Whenever patient is in bed, at all time
Ideally, how many people should perform a slide?
At least 2 people
How should you stand when sliding patient?
Shoulder width apart, knees bent
What terms describes infections that people acquire in hospital setting?
nosocomial (hospital acquired)
Why is the human body a good reservoir for infection?
has moisture, nutrients, suitable temperature
What factors can increase patient risk of getting a nosocomial infection?
patients that have reduced immune system, open wounds, contamination
The padding used during radiographic examination should be?
washable, radioluscent
Personal hygiene practices used to control infection in the hospital setting
short nails, scrubs, hand washing, gloves, masks
Which stage of infection is where incubation is complete?
Incubation period is when exposed until symptoms start. Once symptoms start, it is now prodromal.
What is it called when symptoms begin to manifest?
prodromal
Which infection control guideline is based on the principle of all blood, body fluid, secretions, except sweat, may contain transmittable infections?
standard precautions
Can a single syringe be used to access multi dose vial if using a different needle for each patient?
No, false
When rinsing after surgical hand scrubbing, always rinse from fingertips down to the…?
elbows
Patient who have anaphylactic reactions during procedures involving barium are most likely reacting to?
Additives in the barium
What are the symptoms of extravasation?
injection site being cool, swollen, and boggy
What is the goal of radiation protection?
to provide an appropriate level of protection, while still being able to beneficially take xrays
What is the reason for wrong side, wrong patient, wrong reason event? Common causes for mistakes?
poor communication
When is it acceptable to use alcohol-based hand rubs?
Unless hands are visibly soiled, you may use alcohol-based handrubs
At a minimum, it is necessary to mark the procedure site when…
before pt is under anistesia, when they could accidentally use wrong part.
If a patient is having more than one procedure and is being performed by more than one individual, a new timeout should be performed before each procedure…
True
Which modality uses gas contrast agents?
ultrasound
What reliable device is used to measure oxygen saturation levels?
Pulse oximeter
Which of the following are pillars of radiation protection?
time, distance, shielding
Where should primary dosimeter be worn when wearing a lead apron?
over the apron, collarbone, neck, chest area
What are common contributing factors to wrong side, wrong patient medication error?
common sense, communication
Has a fall occurred if an individual assists the patient to a safe landing?
No, it’s an assisted fall
What type of fall has occurred from a seizure, fainting, joint weakness, etc.?
physiological (unanticipated fall)
What are nonverbal communication methods?
body language
What are subjective patient data?
Personal experience, opinions, perceptions
Maslow Hierarchy of Needs
Self-Actualization
Recognition, Esteem
Activity, Recreation
Love, acceptance
Safety, Security
Oxygen, nutrition, elimination, sleep
Collection of vital signs data are quick and noninvasive, the usual vital signs measure include:
blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate
Adequate breathing consists of how many BPM?
Average bpm is 60 to 100
What modalities do not use radiation?
MRI, US
The level of blood pressure measured on a sphygmomanometer?
True
What is asepsis technique?
a set of practices that protects patients from healthcare-associated infections and protects healthcare workers from contact with blood, body fluid and body tissue.
Common bacterial infections
meningitis, tb, pneumonia, strep throat, etc.
What type of shock is the result of severe blood lost?
hypovolemic shock
An NG tube goes from..
nose, stomach (Nasal gastric tube)
What is the medical term for suspension of consciousness?
Syncope
What is an example of highly radiosensitive structure?
bone marrow (eyes, ears, fingers, ) Bone marrow is most though
