Radiographer Role and Medical Emergency Priority Flashcards
What are the 3 main roles of the radiographer?
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How does a radiologist ensure patient dignity?
By focusing on their needs and treating them with respect
What other ways can a radiographer maintain patient dignity?
- gain patient’s confidence
- offer support
- position with sensitivity
- treat with empathy
- address patient with respect
What is empathy?
The ability to recognize and to some extent share the emotions/state of mind of another
Who else should a radiographer extend respect and care to?
Patient’s family or friends in attendance with them
What are the first steps of patient interaction?
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What should be done during patient interactions?
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What should always be checked before x-raying or assisting patients?
Contraindications
What are 3 types of acceptable patient touch?
Touching for emotional support, emphasis and palpation
What are a radiographer’s responsibilities during a medical emergency?
Know the location of the emergency cart.
Be familiar with the contents of the emergency cart.
Be able to assist nurses, doctors and other members of the healthcare team.
Know how to call a code. (protocol will vary by institution).
What are the medical emergency priorities in order of priority?
Ensure an open airway
Control bleeding
Prevent or treat shock
Attend to wounds and/or fractures
Provide emotional support
Re-evaluate and follow up as appropriate
How should patients be assisted when undressing?
Always remove clothing from the uninjured side first
How should patients be assisted when re-dressing?
Put clothing on th injured side first
How should hospital gowns be changed with patients with IVs?
Slip the gown off the unaffected side first.
Place the IV bag and tubing through the arm hole of the gown.
Only lower the bag if necessary to change the gown. Do not discontinue IV flow.
