PP Quiz Flashcards
What does the term nosocomial mean?
Answer: Hospital acquired infection
In terms of cross infection risk, where should ray cassettes/detectors never be placed while setting up equipment?
Answer: on 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
Answer: National Health Index
What does the abbreviation PACS stand for?
Answer: Picture archiving and communication system
On a CXR request, what does the abbreviation SOB stand for?
shortness of breath
Answer: shortness of breath
Match the following definitions to the medical terms - low blood pressure
Answer: Hypotension
Match the following definitions to the medical terms - elevated heart rate
Answer: Tachycardia
Match the following definitions to the medical terms - difficulty breathing
Answer: Dyspnea
Match the following definitions to the medical terms - coughing up blood
Answer: Hemoptysis
Match the following definitions to the medical terms - severe allergic reaction
Severe allergic reaction
Answer: Anaphylaxis
What does PACS stand for?
Picture Archiving and Communication System
PACS is an electronic archive of medical images and reports
What does RIS stand for?
Radiology Information System
RIS is a sub-network of Hospital information system critical to the efficient workflow in Radiology, including patient scheduling, history tracking, and reporting
What does HIS stand for?
Hospital Information System
HIS is an integrated, computerised information system that allows access to patient and hospital information such as medical histories, diagnostic reports, and hospital financial information
What is the name of the MIT in charge of a certain part of Radiology such as ED X-ray or Fluoroscopy?
Grade MIT
Answer: Grade MIT
Write the FULL NAME of the organisation that is responsible for Radiographer registration and annual practicing certificates?
medical radiation technologists board
Answer: medical radiation technologists board
Which of the following Radiology modalities do NOT use x-rays for producing images?
a. CT
b. MRI
c. DSA
d. Fluoroscopy
b. MRI
Answer: MRI
What is the name of the person who reports X-rays and US scans?
Radiologist
What do the letters ACC stand for?
Accident Compensation Corporation
Health information should not be collected by means that intrude upon the personal affairs of the individual.
Health Information Privacy Code
The Health Information Privacy Code governs the collection of health information.
Every consumer has the right to be fully informed before making a choice or giving consent.
HDC Code of Patient Rights
The HDC Code of Patient Rights ensures consumers are fully informed.
Optimisation- each individual exposure shall be kept as low as reasonably achievable, whilst still gaining a diagnostic image.
ORS C1
ORS C1 focuses on keeping exposure levels low in diagnostic imaging.
Protection of Mãori tikanga, culture, language and values.
Tiriti o Waitangi; Treaty of Waitangi -
Tiriti o Waitangi protects Mãori culture and values.
MITs will be respectful of fellow workers and work in a professional and co-operative manner with other health care workers.
MRTB Code of Ethics
The MRTB Code of Ethics guides health workers’ behavior.
Match the diseases with their human pathogens: MRSA
Bacteria
Match the diseases with their human pathogens: ESBL
Bacteria
Match the diseases with their human pathogens: TB
Bacteria
Match the diseases with their human pathogens: Measles
Virus
Match the diseases with their human pathogens: Candidiasis
Fungal
Match the diseases with their human pathogens: Malaria
Parasite
Written on a patient’s referral form is GCS 9. What does the letters GCS stand for?
Glasgow Coma Scale
• Normal blood pressure around
120/80
• Hypertension or high BP
140/90
• Hypotension or low BP
90/60
LITE principle - means patient characteristics that can affect the handling risk such as age gender diagnosis dependency neurological status size weight ability to co-operate and fall risk.
Load
LITE principle - mean the capabilities of carers such as language education training physical limitations stress and fatigue which can affect their ability to do the job safely.
Individual
LITE principle - means the nature of the task what has to be done how and when. Different tasks have different requirements each needing assessment and a unique approach.
Task
LITE principle- means the working environment and covers factors such as facilities staffing levels culture and resources which all impact on how the task is done.
Environment
The ethical principle which relates to the expectation that we will tell the patient the truth is called…… (one word).
Veracity
RACE - R
Remove any patients/personnel in area.
RACE - A
Activate the alarm. Dial emergency number. State “Fire” give location & type of fire. Speak clearly & calmly.
RACE - C
Contain the fire by closing doors.
RACE - E
Extinguish if safe or Evacuate if in doubt.
How many hours must you wait before returning to the hospital after the symptoms of a GI bug have subsided?
48 hours
APC meaning?
Annual practicing certificate
CPD meaning?
Continuing professional development
HPCA meaning?
Health practitioners competence assurance
This document sets out the MRTB’s expectations of all registered medical imaging and radiation therapy practitioners in respect of cultural competence
MRTB Code of Cultural Competency.
Provides the rules in New Zealand for protecting personal information and puts responsibilities on agencies and organizations about how they must do that
Privacy Act 2020.
Standards set out by the MRTB to describe the conduct or behaviour expected of registered medical imaging and radiation therapy practitioners. The Code provides a framework against which a practitioner’s behaviour may be measured. It serves as an educational source for those entering the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession as well as a guide for the public as to the conduct expected of this class of health
MRTB Code of Ethical conduct.
The principal purpose of this Act is to protect the health and safety of members of the public by providing for mechanisms to ensure that health practitioners are competent and fit to practise their professions
HPCA Act 2003.
Promoting and protecting the rights of health and disability services consumers and facilitating the fair simple speedy and efficient resolution of complaints
HDC Code of Patient Rights.
Establishes the rights of people using health and disability services and the obligations and duties of providers to comply with the Code
HDC Act 1994.
This code applies to all activities associated with radiological equipment used for diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology. Activities can include manufacturing possessing controlling managing using transporting storing importing exporting selling supplying and disposing of radiological equipment
Code of Practice diagnostic and interventional radiology (ORS C1).
A description of the ability of a medical imaging/radiation therapy practitioner to practise safely and effectively in a variety of contexts and environments. This code identifies the minimum knowledge skills and professional attributes necessary for practice
MRTB Code of Competence Standards.
Legal framework to protect the health and safety of people and protect the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation while allowing for the safe and beneficial use of ionising radiation
Radiation Safety Act 2016.
Comprehensive measures brought in to protect and improve the wellbeing of vulnerable children. The Act prohibits people with specific serious convictions from being employed as a children’s worker
The Children’s Act 2014.
High body temperature
Hyperthermic
Low oxygen saturation in tissues
Hypoxia
Increased respiratory rate
Tachypnea
Low body temperature
Hypothermic
Low blood pressure
Hypotension
High blood pressure
Hypertension
Difficulty breathing
Dyspnea
Increased heart rate
Tachycardia
Decreased respiratory rate
Bradypnea
Decreased heart rate
Bradycardia
Heart rhythm is regulated by what system in the body?
Central nervous System
What is the average number of breaths per minute for an average adult and child?
Adult: 14 - 18
Child: 20 - 30
What are the 4 vital signs (bodies most basic functions)?
Respiration rate
Pulse rate
Blood pressure
Body temperature
When heart contracts this is…
Peak systolic pressure
When the heart relaxes this is called…
Diastolic pressure
What is “sats”?
Oxygen saturation in blood. Healthy sats are 95-100%
What is a normal resting heart rate?
Adult: 60 - 100 bpm
Child 10 years: 70 - 120 bpm
What arm position offers the most strength when moving weight?
Shoulder and elbow in the same vertical plane Elbow flexed 90deg at sides forearm and wrist at elbow height
What is the ideal minimum number of staff required when transferring a patient from their bed to the x-ray table?
The correct answer is: 4
What is the minimum number of staff required to operate a hoist?
Answer: 2
Contact precautions →
MIT wears gloves and disposable apron.
Droplet precautions →
MIT wears mask gloves and disposable apron. Patient may wear a mask.
Standard precautions →
MIT follows good hand hygiene and wears gloves if there is body fluid exposure.
Airborne precautions →
MIT wears N95 mask disposable gown and eye goggles. Patient wears a mask
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult
14-18 breaths per minute
What is the normal respiratory rate for a child
20-30 breaths per minute
What is the normal body temperature
36-37 degrees Celsius
What is DSA
Digital subtraction angiography
NZIMRT
Nz institute of medical radiation technologists
PET meaning
Positron emission tomography
How often will you be audited for CPD?
Every 3 years
10 patient rights
Treated with respect
Freedom from discrimination, coercion, harassment, and exploitation
Dignity and independence
Service of appropriate standard
Effective communication
Fully informed
Make informed choice and give consent
Support
Respect of teaching or research
Complain
HDC meaning?
Health and disability commission
ORS meaning
Office of radiation safety
4 Ps?
Plan, prepare, position, perform
What should be initiated in mass casualty event?
Contact tree
HAI meaning?
Hospital acquired infection
