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Question 1

What is the Chief Complaint?

Answer 1

Primary medical problem.

Question 2

What does Chronology refer to in clinical history?

Answer 2

Time element of history (duration, frequency, etc.).

Question 3

What is Clinical History?

Answer 3

Information about the patient’s condition.

Question 4

What are Leading Questions?

Answer 4

Questions that provide direct answers for symptoms.

Question 5

What is Localization?

Answer 5

Determining the precise area of pain through gentle palpation.

Question 6

What is Objective data?

Answer 6

Perceptible to external senses; signs.

Question 7

What is Subjective data?

Answer 7

Felt by the patient; not visible; symptoms.

Question 8

What does Quality refer to in clinical terms?

Answer 8

Description of the character of senses.

Question 9

What is Autonomy in ethics?

Answer 9

A person’s right to make their own decisions.

Question 10

What is Beneficence?

Answer 10

Duty to act in the best interest; prevent harm; help people achieve full potential.

Question 11

What is Non-Maleficence?

Answer 11

Duty to avoid causing harm; do no more harm.

Question 12

What is Justice in ethics?

Answer 12

Duty to treat people fairly and equally.

Question 13

What are the reasons for repeated exposure?

Answer 13

Motion, Position, Technical Factors.

Question 14

What is the role of Radtechs in patient interviews?

Answer 14

To acquire clinical information and give special attention to the area of pain.

Question 15

What are the qualities of a good interviewer?

Answer 15

Respect, Genuineness, Empathy.

Question 16

What is Objective Data?

Answer 16

Signs; can be seen, heard, or felt (includes lab reports).

Question 17

What is Subjective Data?

Answer 17

Symptoms; felt by the patient.

Question 18

What are Open-ended questions?

Answer 18

Non-direct/leading questions.

Question 19

What is the purpose of Facilitation in questioning?

Answer 19

Encourages elaboration (e.g., nodding).

Question 20

What is the role of Silence in communication?

Answer 20

Promotes accuracy and elaboration.

Question 21

What are Probing questions?

Answer 21

Questions that provide more detail (Localization & Chronology).

Question 22

What is the purpose of Repetition in questioning?

Answer 22

To clarify information.

Question 23

What is Summarization in communication?

Answer 23

To verify accuracy.

Question 24

What are the Sacred 7 elements of clinical history?

Answer 24

1) Localization, 2) Chronology, 3) Quality, 4) Severity, 5) Onset, 6) Aggravating/Alleviating factors, 7) Associated Manifestations.

Question 25

What is the first rule for successful complete patient history?

Answer 25

Private atmosphere.

Question 26

What is the importance of establishing rapport?

Answer 26

Using nice manners to build trust.

Question 27

Why is it important to inform patients about the information's importance?

Answer 27

To ensure they understand the relevance of their input.

Question 28

What does Privacy refer to?

Answer 28

The right to control how personal information is used.

Question 29

What does Confidentiality mean?

Answer 29

Sensitive information is not shared with unauthorized people.

Question 30

What is an Inpatient?

Answer 30

A patient admitted to the hospital for diagnostic studies/treatment (24 hrs).

Question 31

What is an Outpatient?

Answer 31

A patient who receives care without being admitted to the hospital.

Question 32

What is Paralanguage?

Answer 32

Non-verbal elements of speech: vocal features (tone, pitch, rate).

Question 33

What are Verbal Skills in communication?

Answer 33

Speech & Grammar, Humor.

Question 34

What are Non-Verbal Skills in communication?

Answer 34

Paralanguage, Body Language, Touch, Professional Appearance, Personal Hygiene, Physical Presence, Visual Contact.

Question 35

How should one communicate with seriously ill & traumatized patients?

Answer 35

Work efficiently & quickly to determine coherent level.

Question 38

What is the application of light pressure with fingers called?

Answer 38

PALPATION

Question 39

What are the non-verbal elements of speech?

Answer 39

Vocal features such as tone, pitch, rate, volume, body language, etc.

Question 40

What does patient autonomy refer to?

Answer 40

Ability of patient to make their own decisions in medical care

Question 41

Name the type of patient who may act differently due to stress, pain, or anxiety.

Answer 41

Seriously ill & traumatized patient

Question 42

How should one communicate with visually impaired patients?

Answer 42

Verbal communication and gentle touch

Question 43

What is the primary communication method for speech-impaired and hearing-impaired patients?

Answer 43

Writing for patients that can read

Question 44

What is an effective interaction method for communication with speech and hearing impaired patients?

Answer 44

Touch, facial expression, & pantomime

Question 45

How should one communicate with mentally impaired patients?

Answer 45

Use gentle tones & smile

Question 46

What should handlers of mentally impaired patients be knowledgeable about?

Answer 46

Use of immobilization devices

Question 47

What are some examples of mental impairments?

Answer 47

* Alzheimer's disease * Intellectual disabilities * Traumatic brain injury * Developmental disorders

Question 48

What are some characteristics of substance abusers in a medical setting?

Answer 48

* Unaware of surroundings * May need to be immobilized * Hyperactive & loud * Calm & quiet may react without warning

Question 49

What is required when using restraints on patients?

Answer 49

Must be prescribed or with consent only

Question 50

What should a radiographer adhere to while interacting with patients?

Answer 50

Patient's Bill of Rights & The Patient Care Partnership

Question 51

What is the right to respectful care?

Answer 51

Right to considerate & respectful care

Question 52

What information are patients entitled to regarding their diagnosis and treatment?

Answer 52

Clear & relevant info about their diagnosis, treatment, etc.

Question 53

What is the patient's right concerning research participation?

Answer 53

Right to consent or decline participation in research studies

Question 54

What does continuity of care entail for patients?

Answer 54

Entitled to ongoing care options & info if hospital care is no longer needed

Question 55

What are patients entitled to know about hospital policies?

Answer 55

Including dispute resolution, costs, etc.