Patient Care & MRI Safety Flashcards
What is the percentage of reaction from a gadolinium contrast injection?
Less than 1%
What are the methods in which we measure the absorption of radio frequency waves in a patient?
Specific absorption rate
SAR
Amount of RF waves absorbed in W/Kg
What is the medical term referred to as the act of fainting?
Syncope
Influenza and strep throat are considered what type of precaution?
Droplet
What types of patients may require additional monitoring during an MRI procedure?
1- Patients who are hearing impaired.
2- Unresponsive and uncommunicative patients under anesthesia.
3- Sedated psychiatric or pediatric patients.
What combination of metal will produce a larger metal artifact and T2-weighted imaging?
Cobalt and steel
The following is not part of the patients bill of rights
Right to affordable care act 2013
Medical a sepsis refers to the ability to inhibit the growth of ___________ instead of environment.
Microorganisms
Ferromagnetic objects or jewelry are allowed in all of the MRI zones besides
Zone 4
The proper containment of a patient who is airborne precaution is ________ ventilation.
Negative
True or false
The chances of a patient being claustrophobic and canceling the MRI test are extremely rare.
False
The patient has a transdermal Dilaudid patch for pain on her lower back and doesn’t want to remove it. What do you say to them?
You must remove it to negate any chance of burning in that area.
What items are considered to be contraindication for MRI examination?
- Ferrous cerebral aneurysm clip
- Pacemaker
______________ provides all patients under the United States healthcare system the confirmation of personal health information to remain confidential by law.
Health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA)
Proper practice in regards to patient monitoring is to __________ Monitor and communicate with all patients.
Visually and verbally
