Safety and Patient Transfer Flashcards
A Class A fire extinguisher should be used on fires fueled by:
Wood
The source of fire of greatest concern in imaging departments is:
Electrical equipment
Which of the following items in the imaging department would be regulated by the EPA?
Disposal of biohazardous waste
When working with a patient who has been injected with a radionuclide, the radiographer should be sure to:
Wear a lead apron while positioning the patient
Which of the following should be addressed first when a fire is reported?
Evacuate the patients
Which of the following are required for a fire to burn?
(1) Oxygen
(2) A fuel
(3) Heat
1, 2 and 3
T/F: The most effective way to use a fire extinguisher is to point at a steady target.
False; use a sweeping motion
The proper way to carry a heavy object is to hold the object as close to the ___ as possible
Center of gravity
Which of the following is a method to reduce strain and injury for a CT technologist who works at a computer console most of the day?
(1) Curve the spine and bend the head forward to relieve pressure on the lower limbs.
(2) Maintain proper body alignment and posture while sitting.
(3) Take frequent breaks from sitting.
2 and 3
Which of the following imaging professionals has an increased risk of repetitive stress injury to the hand, wrist, or elbow?
Sonographers
The scientific study of humans and their work, including the anatomic, physiologic, psychologic, and mechanical principles affecting the efficient use of human energy, defines:
Ergonomics
Which type of transfer requires a primary, stronger person to lift the patient’s torso while another person lifts the patient’s lower limbs?
Two-person lift
Which of the following is an important consideration when transporting patients who have a urinary catheter?
Keep the collection bag below the level of the urinary bladder.
Which of the following medications might increase the risk of falls?
Antihistamines
Mrs. Edie Brown, age 33, was thrown from her horse yesterday and underwent surgery last night to repair her fractured ankle. Today she is brought to radiology on a stretcher for an abdominal CT to investigate a cause for her LUQ pain. Which of the following would be the safest transfer method to move her from her stretcher onto the CT table?
Slide board
Which of the following should be assessed prior to patient transfer and movement?
(1) Overall mobility
(2) Current medications
(3) Mental status
1, 2 and 3
A drop in blood pressure that occurs with changes in body position from recumbent to upright is termed:
Orthostatic hypotension
Which of the following will increase comfort when the patient is positioned supine?
(1) Elevating the knees on a radiolucent support
(2) Placing a radiolucent pad on the table
(3) Providing a pillow to support the head, when possible
1, 2 and 3
A patient is lying on his right side with the shoulders and knees superimposed. Which term describes this position?
Recumbent lateral
Which of the following immobilization devices would be used for a chest x-ray of a 2-year-old patient?
Pigg-O-Stat
Which of the following immobilization techniques might cause ill-effects if applied or used improperly with certain patient populations?
(1) Adhesive tape
(2) Sponges
(3) Sandbags
1 and 3
Which of the following tasks puts workers at risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders?
1. routinely lifting heavy objects
2. daily exposure to whole-body vibration
3. routinely reaching overhead
1, 2 and 3
Which anatomical area is the leading cause of disability and results in an average of 7 workdays lost?
Low back
A 2018 study specific to radiographers found that men most commonly reported __________ pain, whereas women more often reported ________ pain.
Neck; low back
Repetitive movements performed regularly by technologists that might cause injury include:
1. bending
2. twisting
3. pushing
1, 2 and 3
What percent of radiographers surveyed in 2018 reported lifting, transferring, or moving heavy objects 5 to 10 time per 8-hour shift?
85
Sixty-eight percent of _______ report that they hold awkward positions more than 2 hours a day.
Sonographers
Technologists sitting in 1 position for long periods can lead to all of the following EXCEPT
ankle swelling
______ are a low cost, safe, comfortable tool for a patient transfer; however, they should not be used for patients who cannot bear any weight.
transfer belts
What type of exercise frequently is prescribed for workers with low back pain?
Aquatic
Technologists with tension neck syndrome might experience all of the following symptoms EXCEPT
Bony injury
