Sem. 1 Final Review Flashcards

1
Q

When were x-rays discovered and by whom?

A

Dr. Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen- Nov. 8, 1895

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2
Q

__1__ discovered the Fluoroscope. His assistant __2__ was the first radiation fatality.

A

1) Thomas Edison

2) Clarence Dally

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3
Q

____ is the most important meal of the day.

A

Breakfast

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4
Q

What are the 3 Learning Styles?

A

1) Tactile or Kinesthetic (Hands On)
2) Auditory (Hearing)
3) Visual (Seeing)

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5
Q

____ ensures stress so be organized!

A

Procrastination

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6
Q

Patient has the ____to refuse at any time.

A

Right (Ex of Patient’s Bill of Rights)

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7
Q

Patient can leave ____ (AMA)

A

“Against Medical Advice” (Ex of Patient’s Responsibility)

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8
Q

A ____ is an example of Criminal Law.

A

Felony

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9
Q

__1__ involves personal injury or damage resulting in Civil action. It can be __2__ or __3__.

A

1) Tort Law
2) Intentional
3) Unintentional

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10
Q

____- threat of touching a person without their consent.

A

Assault

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11
Q

____- touching a person without their consent.

A

Battery

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12
Q

__1__- restraining a patient against their will and unnecessarily. You must have a __2__ to restrain a patient. They must be checked every __3__.

A

1) False Imprisonment
2) Doctor’s Order
3) 2 hours

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13
Q

Most suits filed against RTs are due to patient ____.

A

Falls

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14
Q

____- written defamation of character.

A

Libel

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15
Q

____- spoken defamation of character.

A

Slander

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16
Q

____- “the thing speaks for itself.”

A

Res Ipsa Locquitor

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17
Q

__1__/__2__/__3__- use for documentation on personnel and patients at all times.

A

1) Unusual Occurrence
2) Variance
3) Incident Report

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18
Q

____- protect people who give medical aid in emergency situations.

A

Good Samaritan Laws

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19
Q

__1__- must be signed by the patient/legal guardian after procedure has been explained. Must be signed on __2__. A student may __3__ sign as a witness. Patient must be…4, 5, 6.

A

1) Informed Consent
2) Day of Procedure
3) NOT
4) at least 18 yrs old
5) not under the influence of drugs or alcohol
6) Mentally stable to sign a document

20
Q

If it is not documented on the chart, it did __1__ happen. You cannot use __2__ to correct errors.

A

1) NOT

2) White-Out

21
Q

HIPAA- __1__= protects patient confidentiality and PHI (__2__)

A

1) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

2) Protected Health Information

22
Q

Masow’s Hierarchy of Needs- one __1__ when one’s needs are threatened. What are the 5 Needs?

A
1)Regresses
A) Physiologic/ Basic Needs
B) Safety and Security
C) Love and Belongingness
D) Self Esteem/ Esteem of Others
E) Self-Actualization
23
Q

Critical Thinking- “Common Sense”
A) Lower Levels= __1__
B) Upper Levels= __2__

A

1) Habit and Recall

2) Inquiry and Creativity

24
Q

____- based on patient’s opinion/ perception; we cannot see it.

A

Subjective Data

Ex: Nausea, pain, headache, etc.

25
Q

____- data that can be assessed/seen.

A

Objective Data

Ex: Bleeding, BP, visible laceration, etc.

26
Q

A Successful Communicator has skills in…..

A

1) Listening
2) Observing
3) Speaking
4) Writing

27
Q

____- people who influence our beliefs.

A

“Significant Others”

Ex: Parents, friends, relatives, etc.

28
Q
\_\_A\_\_= 4'-12' 
\_\_B\_\_= 18"-4' (Ex: taking history)
\_\_C\_\_= 0"-18" ( Ex: portables, positioning patient)
A

A) Social Distance
B) Personal Distance
C) Intimate Distance

29
Q

____- volume, fluency, and vocal patterns.

A

Paralanguage

30
Q

If patient is hard of hearing they will hear ____ voices best.

A

Low-pitched

31
Q

Always use a __1__, check the __2__, check the __3__, introduce yourself, ask __4__ in exam room, question about __5__, use __6__.

A

1) DOUBLE Identifier
2) Wristband
3) Order
4) History
5) Pregnancy
6) Lead

32
Q

Constant abuse of the ____ is the leading cause of healthcare personnel injuries.

A

Spine

33
Q

Center of gravity when standing is in the center of the ____.

A

Pelvis

34
Q

Never move a patient without adequate ____.

A

assistance

35
Q

Use ____ technique to roll patient as one unit.

A

Log Roll

36
Q

____- patient in this position for insertion of BE Tip.

A

Sim’s Position

37
Q

____- head is lower than the feet.

A

Trendenburg

38
Q

Patient with COPD should not be ____if possible.

A

Recumbent

39
Q

____- ability to breathe best when sitting or standing erect.

A

Orthopnea

40
Q

Remove a patient’s clothing from the ____ side first.

A

Unaffected

41
Q

Skin breakdown/Decubitus Ulcer can form in __1__.

What are the 4 susceptible areas?

A
1) 2 hours
A) Scapulae
B) Heels
C) Ankles
D) Hips
42
Q

____- patient on a cart not allowed to use the restroom unless they have confirmation from the nurse.

A

Bathroom Privileges (BRP)

43
Q

PASS stands for….

A

POINT
AIM
SQUEEZE
SWEEP

44
Q

RACE stands for….

A

RESCUE
ALARM
CONTAIN
EXTINGUISH/ EVACUATE

45
Q

____ (MSDS)- Info sheet that can be faxed for every substance in department listing uses, dangers, what to do if ingested, spilled, etc.

A

Material Safely Data Sheet

46
Q

Use ____ when handling fresh casts.

A

“Open Hands Technique”