Pt Care Flashcards
1
Q
Why should a pt be shielded above and below
A
•because of the nature of the tube rotation pt receives exposure from all sides
2
Q
Normal range for oxygen ai a pulse ox
A
•95-100%
3
Q
Normal Creatine levels
A
•0.5-1.5 mg/dL
4
Q
Normal range for BUN
A
•7-25 mg/dL
5
Q
The embryo or fetus is most sensitive during
A
•the first trimester
6
Q
What type of technique should be utilized during intravenous injection
A
•surgical asepsis
7
Q
How to minimize edge gradient effect artifact
A
- increase filtration
* increase kVp
8
Q
Normal systolic bp
A
•less than 120 mm Hg
9
Q
Normal diastolic bp
A
•less than 80 mm Hg
10
Q
Aseptic technique
A
•the practice to reduce the risk of infection during iv administration of CM
11
Q
Normal platelet count range
A
•140,000-440,000
12
Q
Atropine
A
- increases heart rate acts as a vasoconstrictor
* good for bradycardia
13
Q
IV should be angled
A
•15 degrees
