PRELIMS PCM

Question 1

group of professionals who contribute to your care and treatment as a patient

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healthcare team

Question 2

group of people who share common health goals and common objectives determines by the community

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healthcare team

Question 3

healthcare is a ___

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team effort

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responsibilities of the healthcare facility

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1. caring for all patients regardless of condition
2. promoting health and preventing illness
3. educate patients
4. research

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who is in the healthcare team

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1. doctors
2. nurses
3. dentists
4. pharmacists
5. technologists and technicians
6. therapists and rehabilitation specialists
7. emotional, social and spiritual support providers
8. administrative and support staff
9. community health workers and patient navigators

Question 6

often specialize in a specific area of practice and following license; can prescribe and supervise the medical care of patient

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physicians

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provide patient care, administer medications and treatment as ordered by physicians

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registered nurses

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work with patients under the supervision of a registered nurse

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vocational nurses

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work in the rehabilitative area of health care

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occupational and physical therapists

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prepares and dispenses medications and oversees the patient’s drug therapy

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pharmacists

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maintains or improves the patient’s respiratory status

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respiratory therapists

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analyzes laboratory specimens for pathologic conditions

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laboratory technologists

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counsel patients and refer them to appropriate agencies

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social workers

Question 14

according to them, _____ is the most important member of healthcare team (2 answers)

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gordon and betty moore foundation, patient

Question 15

top 3 skills needed to be a radiologic technologist

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communication skills, medical and anatomical skills, mechanical aptitude

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interacting with a variety of people to complete your responsibilities as a radiologic technologist

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communication skills

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they provide details on what part of the body needs to be scanned

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physicians

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they interpret imaging and might ask questions on how we did the examinations

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diagnostic radiologist

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specialize in cancer treatment and provide treatment plans for radiation therapy

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radiation oncologist

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they use imaging technology to perform procedures such as angioplasty or embolization

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interventional radiologist

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you will have to work with them and needs teamwork

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colleagues

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it requires compassion, a calm demeanor and the ability to explain what’s happening during the procedure

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patients

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you may have to communicate with them depending on the patient’s age, circumstances or ability, to explain a procedure, patient status or after-care for certain procedures

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patient’s family members

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you will have to be comfortable with the human body and hands-on contact with patients

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medical and anatomical skills

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it requires a willingness to properly position patients for optimal medical treatment and safety

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diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy

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safety measures must be followed diligently and you must be willing to follow safety protocol for each procedure

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medical and anatomical skills

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crucial and important part of the process in becoming an effective radiologic technologist

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medical and anatomical skills

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develop the following expertise in mechanical aptitude

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operate equipment become proficient at imaging adjust radiation exposure time and intensity deliver radiation therapy as prescribed learn new technology and techniques

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responsibilities of a radiologic technologists

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perform radiographic examination, provide patient care and assessment, adhere to radiation protection guidelines, following practice standards, assisting the radiologist

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sensitivity to the needs of others that allow you to meet those needs in a constructive manner

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empathy

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a calm expression of feelings and opinions, most productive when working with a reluctant patient

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assertiveness

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privacy is rooted in ___, confidentiality is rooted in _____

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law, ethics

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ability to understand and share the feeling of another

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empathy

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feeling of compassion, sorrow or pity of another person

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sympathy

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verification of patient identification

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radiographer maintains the responsibility for proper patient identification, wrist band, other method of cross checking

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patients that may act differently because of pain, stress or anixety

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seriously ill and traumatized patients

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patients who are deaf and impaired hearing

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speech and hearing-impaired patients

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patients who are blind, decreased vision or optically injured

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visually impaired patients

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effective interaction with non-english-speaking patients are greatly enhanced by

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touch, facial expressions, pantomime

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requires thorough knowledge of equipment and immobilization techniques as well as interaction skills

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mentally impaired patients

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patients who may not be totally aware of what they are doing and may need to be restrained from leaving the rooms

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substance abusers

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a patient that is admitted in the hospital

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inpatient

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patient who comes to the hospital for diagnosis but do not occupy a bed

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outpatient

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emergency patients are considered as

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outpatient

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it is simply the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another

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communication

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it is the foundation of our way of lfie

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communication

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qualities of a good communicator

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listening, clarity, organized, sincerity

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this category of communication is done throught face to face which includes telephone, radio, television and other media

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spoken communication

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covers body language, gestures, how we dress or act and where we stand

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non-verbal communication

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includes letters, e-mails, social media, books, magazines, internet and other media

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written communciation

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includes graphs, charts, maps, logos and other visualization

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visualization

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ways to build rapport with patients

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1. maintain eye to eye contact 2. show empathy 3. make it personal 4. open communication 5. active listening 6. practice mirroring 7. keep your words

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a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well

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rapport

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it communicates care and compassion, it can also show empathy and interest in your patient's situation. it connects you to your patients and communicates understanding

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maintain eye to eye contact

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it allows you deliver more personalized patient care

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show empathy

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this communicates your desired to understand them as a person not only as a patient

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make it personal

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it is an easy wat to learn how to build rapport with your patients

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make it personal

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encouraging you patient's communication preferences and state of mind will help build rapport; informing your patient of new orders or changes in their condition one way to do this

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open communication

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one of the most essential healthcare worker communication skills needed for success

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open communication

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an essential holistic healthcare tool; it is a non-intrusive way of sharing a patient's thoughts and feelings

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active listening

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steps to practice active listening

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listen to what the patient is saying, repeat what you heard, check with the patient to ensure your reflection is correct

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you should listen to ___, not to ___

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understand, respond

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matching the patient's demeanor, disposition, and rhythm quickly established rapport

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practice mirroring

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use this to become attuned to the patient during difficult conversations

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practice mirroring

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one of the most effective ways to build rapport; if you tell them you will do it, do it

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keep your words

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keeping your word with patients not only build rapport but it also builds ___

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trust

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final component and one of the important factors in the process of communication

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feedback

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it can be negative or positive; it is defined as the response given by the receiver to the sender

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feedback

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ability to perceive our own cultural beliefs, values, and customs, and to understand how they shape our decisions and behaviors

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cultural awareness

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it requires us to step back and look at ourselves as if through a stranger's eyes and to open our minds to different way of doing things

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cultural awareness

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cultural awareness checklist

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1. establish clear communication 2. be aware of non-verbal cues without jumping to conclusions 3. ask openly about potentially relevant traditions and customs 4. use normalizing statements 5. examine your own biases