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HPCA

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Health Practitioners Competence Assurance

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CPD

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Continuing Professional Development

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APC

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Annual Practicing Certificate

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Whats the purpose of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act (2000)?

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Overseas DHBs liability and misconduct inquiries

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Whats the purpose of The Radiation Safety Act (2016)?

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Regulates access to and use of irradiation apparatus and radioactive materials

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Whats the purpose of the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act (2003)?

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Ensures health professionals are fit and capable to practice and determines disciplinary breaches of practice

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Whats the purpose of the The Privacy Act (2020)?

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Ensures the protection of personal information and limits it’s distribution

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Whats the purpose of The Children’s Act (2014)?

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Sets policies for the care of and treatment for children

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What act matches the MRTB codes and policies?

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The Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act (2003)

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What act matches the Code of health and disability services consumers’ rights?

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NZ Public health and disability act (2000)

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What act matches the Code of practice for diagnostic and interventional radiology (ORS C1)?

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The Radiation Safety Act (2016)

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What are the 10 HDC (Health & Disability Commissioner) Patient rights?

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  1. To be treated with Respect
  2. To freedom from discrimination, coercion, harassment, and exploitation
  3. To dignity and independence
  4. To services of an appropriate standard
  5. To effective communication
  6. To be fully informed
  7. To make an informed choice and give informed consent
  8. To support
  9. In respect of teaching or research
  10. To complain
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How often will you be audited for CPD as an MIT?

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Every 3 years

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Hypertension

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High blood pressure

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Tachypnea

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Increased respiratory rate

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Dyspnea

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Difficulty breathing

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Hypothermic

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Low body temperature

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Hypotension

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Low blood pressure

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Hypoxia

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Low oxygen saturation in tissues

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Bradypnea

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Decreased respiratory rate

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Tachycardia

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Increased heart rate

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Bradycardia

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Decreased heart rate

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Hyperthermic

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High body temperature

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GCS 3-8

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Severe brain injury - patient unconscious

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GCS 13-15
Normal
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GCS 9-12
Moderate brain injury - patient impared
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List 4 things you could do to assist in a clinical emergency
1. Getting the crash trolley 2. Connecting the oxygen mask and tubing 3. Getting suction tubing 4. Vomit pottle handy
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Your patient is feeling faint, what steps could you take to improve the situation?
If standing sit the patient down ◦Support them to place their head between their knees If sitting lie the patient down ◦Elevate the feet Reassure patient Do not leave the patient – call for help and ask a colleague to get the patient some water
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Name 3 steps you can take to ensure patient safety if your patient falls
1. Do not attempt to catch a falling patient 2. Call for help 3. Move the patient as little as possible
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What does the abbreviation DHB stand for?
District Health Board
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What does the term nosocomial mean?
A hospital acquired infection
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In terms of cross infection risk, where should xray cassettes/detectors never be placed while setting up equipment?
The floor
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What is the full name for the unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to each person using health and disability support services in NZ?
National Health Index
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What is the average resting blood pressure for an adult?
120/80
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What does the abbreviation PACS stand for?
Picture archiving and communication system
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On a CXR request, what does the abbreviation SOB stand for?
Shortness of breath
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Hemoptysis
Coughing up blood
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Anaphylaxis
Severe allergic reaction
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An electronic archive of medical images and reports
PACS
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A sub-network of Hospital information system that is critical to the efficient workflow in Radiology and includes patient scheduling, history tracking and reporting e.g. Comrad
RIS
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An integrated, computerised information system that allows access to patient and hospital information such as medical histories, diagnostic reports, and hospital financial information
HIS
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What is the name of the MIT in charge of a certain part of Radiology such as ED X-ray or Fluroroscopy?
Grade MIT
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Write the FULL NAME of the organisation that is responsible for Radiographer registration and annual practicing certificates?
Medical Radiation Technologist Board
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What do the letters ACC stand for?
Accident Compensation Corporation
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MRSA pathogen
Bacteria
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ESBL pathogen
Bacteria
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Measles pathogen
Virus
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Candidiasis pathogen
Fungal
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TB pathogen
Bacteria
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During a mass casualty incident where a large number of patients are expected to arrive,your first action should be....?
Clear urgent cases in the department
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The ethical principle which relates to the expectation that we will tell the patient the truth is called..... (one word).
Veracity
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L in LITE principles to reduce risk of moving and handling injury
Load
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I in LITE principles to reduce risk of moving and handling injury
Individual
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T in LITE principles to reduce risk of moving and handling injury
Task
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E in LITE principles to reduce risk of moving and handling injury
Environment

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