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Patient Care in Radiography Final Flashcards

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1
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A device used to indicate the location of the radiation field and to control its size is called a:

A

collimator

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2
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In digital radiographic systems, electronic collimation, commonly referred to as masking, may be used as a substitute for beam restriction?

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False

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3
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What is the emergency cart commonly referred to as?

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Crash cart, code cart

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4
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What is on the crash cart?

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airways, artificial ventilation equipment, medications, boards, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, defibrillator

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5
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What are the transmission based precautions?

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Contact, droplet, and airborne precautions

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6
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What is the standard measurement for effectiveness of radiation shield?

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Gray, Gy

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7
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When is the magnet active?

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The magnet is always on.

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8
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Why should you review patient chart before patient transfer?

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Note any restrictions, and limitations

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9
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For a two patient lift, the stronger person should lift from where?

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Stronger person should lift from torso, not from the feet

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10
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When should side rails of stretchers be put up?

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Whenever patient is in bed, at all time

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11
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Ideally, how many people should perform a slide?

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At least 2 people

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12
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How should you stand when sliding patient?

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Shoulder width apart, knees bent

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13
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What terms describes infections that people acquire in hospital setting?

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nosocomial (hospital acquired)

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14
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Why is the human body a good reservoir for infection?

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has moisture, nutrients, suitable temperature

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What factors can increase patient risk of getting a nosocomial infection?

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patients that have reduced immune system, open wounds, contamination

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16
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The padding used during radiographic examination should be?

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washable, radioluscent

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17
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Personal hygiene practices used to control infection in the hospital setting

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short nails, scrubs, hand washing, gloves, masks

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18
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Which stage of infection is where incubation is complete?

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Incubation period is when exposed until symptoms start. Once symptoms start, it is now prodromal.

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19
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What is it called when symptoms begin to manifest?

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prodromal

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20
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Which infection control guideline is based on the principle of all blood, body fluid, secretions, except sweat, may contain transmittable infections?

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standard precautions

21
Q

Can a single syringe be used to access multi dose vial if using a different needle for each patient?

A

No, false

22
Q

When rinsing after surgical hand scrubbing, always rinse from fingertips down to the…?

A

elbows

23
Q

Patient who have anaphylactic reactions during procedures involving barium are most likely reacting to?

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Additives in the barium

24
Q

What are the symptoms of extravasation?

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injection site being cool, swollen, and boggy

25
Q

What is the goal of radiation protection?

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to provide an appropriate level of protection, while still being able to beneficially take xrays

26
Q

What is the reason for wrong side, wrong patient, wrong reason event? Common causes for mistakes?

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poor communication

27
Q

When is it acceptable to use alcohol-based hand rubs?

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Unless hands are visibly soiled, you may use alcohol-based handrubs

28
Q

At a minimum, it is necessary to mark the procedure site when…

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before pt is under anistesia, when they could accidentally use wrong part.

29
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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…

A

True

30
Q

Which modality uses gas contrast agents?

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ultrasound

31
Q

What reliable device is used to measure oxygen saturation levels?

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Pulse oximeter

32
Q

Which of the following are pillars of radiation protection?

A

time, distance, shielding

33
Q

Where should primary dosimeter be worn when wearing a lead apron?

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over the apron, collarbone, neck, chest area

34
Q

What are common contributing factors to wrong side, wrong patient medication error?

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common sense, communication

35
Q

Has a fall occurred if an individual assists the patient to a safe landing?

A

No, it’s an assisted fall

36
Q

What type of fall has occurred from a seizure, fainting, joint weakness, etc.?

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physiological (unanticipated fall)

37
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What are nonverbal communication methods?

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body language

38
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What are subjective patient data?

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Personal experience, opinions, perceptions

39
Q

Maslow Hierarchy of Needs

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Self-Actualization
Recognition, Esteem
Activity, Recreation
Love, acceptance
Safety, Security
Oxygen, nutrition, elimination, sleep

40
Q

Collection of vital signs data are quick and noninvasive, the usual vital signs measure include:

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blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate

41
Q

Adequate breathing consists of how many BPM?

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Average bpm is 60 to 100

42
Q

What modalities do not use radiation?

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MRI, US

43
Q

The level of blood pressure measured on a sphygmomanometer?

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True

44
Q

What is asepsis technique?

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a set of practices that protects patients from healthcare-associated infections and protects healthcare workers from contact with blood, body fluid and body tissue.

45
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Common bacterial infections

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meningitis, tb, pneumonia, strep throat, etc.

46
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What type of shock is the result of severe blood lost?

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hypovolemic shock

47
Q

An NG tube goes from..

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nose, stomach (Nasal gastric tube)

48
Q

What is the medical term for suspension of consciousness?

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Syncope

49
Q

What is an example of highly radiosensitive structure?

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bone marrow (eyes, ears, fingers, ) Bone marrow is most though

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