PP Flashcards
HPCA
Health Practitioners Competence Assurance
CPD
Continuing Professional Development
APC
Annual Practicing Certificate
Whats the purpose of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act (2000)?
Overseas DHBs liability and misconduct inquiries
Whats the purpose of The Radiation Safety Act (2016)?
Regulates access to and use of irradiation apparatus and radioactive materials
Whats the purpose of the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act (2003)?
Ensures health professionals are fit and capable to practice and determines disciplinary breaches of practice
Whats the purpose of the The Privacy Act (2020)?
Ensures the protection of personal information and limits it’s distribution
Whats the purpose of The Children’s Act (2014)?
Sets policies for the care of and treatment for children
What act matches the MRTB codes and policies?
The Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act (2003)
What act matches the Code of health and disability services consumers’ rights?
NZ Public health and disability act (2000)
What act matches the Code of practice for diagnostic and interventional radiology (ORS C1)?
The Radiation Safety Act (2016)
What are the 10 HDC (Health & Disability Commissioner) Patient rights?
- To be treated with Respect
- To freedom from discrimination, coercion, harassment, and exploitation
- To dignity and independence
- To services of an appropriate standard
- To effective communication
- To be fully informed
- To make an informed choice and give informed consent
- To support
- In respect of teaching or research
- To complain
How often will you be audited for CPD as an MIT?
Every 3 years
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Tachypnea
Increased respiratory rate
Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing
Hypothermic
Low body temperature
Hypotension
Low blood pressure
Hypoxia
Low oxygen saturation in tissues
Bradypnea
Decreased respiratory rate
Tachycardia
Increased heart rate
Bradycardia
Decreased heart rate
Hyperthermic
High body temperature
GCS 3-8
Severe brain injury - patient unconscious
GCS 13-15
Normal
GCS 9-12
Moderate brain injury - patient impared
List 4 things you could do to assist in a clinical emergency
- Getting the crash trolley
- Connecting the oxygen mask and tubing
- Getting suction tubing
- Vomit pottle handy
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
Name 3 steps you can take to ensure patient safety if your patient falls
- Do not attempt to catch a falling patient
- Call for help
- Move the patient as little as possible
What does the abbreviation DHB stand for?
District Health Board
What does the term nosocomial mean?
A hospital acquired infection
In terms of cross infection risk, where should xray cassettes/detectors never be placed while setting up equipment?
The floor
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
What is the average resting blood pressure for an adult?
120/80
What does the abbreviation PACS stand for?
Picture archiving and communication system
On a CXR request, what does the abbreviation SOB stand for?
Shortness of breath
Hemoptysis
Coughing up blood
Anaphylaxis
Severe allergic reaction
An electronic archive of medical images and reports
PACS
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
An integrated, computerised information system that allows access to patient and hospital information such as medical histories, diagnostic reports, and hospital financial information
HIS
What is the name of the MIT in charge of a certain part of Radiology such as ED X-ray or Fluroroscopy?
Grade MIT
Write the FULL NAME of the organisation that is responsible for Radiographer registration and annual practicing certificates?
Medical Radiation Technologist Board
What do the letters ACC stand for?
Accident Compensation Corporation
MRSA pathogen
Bacteria
ESBL pathogen
Bacteria
Measles pathogen
Virus
Candidiasis pathogen
Fungal
TB pathogen
Bacteria
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
The ethical principle which relates to the expectation that we will tell the patient the truth is called….. (one word).
Veracity
L in LITE principles to reduce risk of moving and handling injury
Load
I in LITE principles to reduce risk of moving and handling injury
Individual
T in LITE principles to reduce risk of moving and handling injury
Task
E in LITE principles to reduce risk of moving and handling injury
Environment
