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Work ethic

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set of values based on moral virtues of hard work and diligence, involving a range of activities, from individual acts to the philosophy of the entire facility

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Work ethic vs Ethnical standards

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work ethics –> moral virtues based on your standards

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characteristics of professionalism

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loyalty
courtesy
initiative
flexibility
credibility
confidentiality

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What does loyalty mean in professionalism

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stay loyal to placing effort into the reason why the company has hired you

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building blocks of attitude

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cognitive
affective
behavioral

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perception of professionalism

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teamwork
time management
hygiene
interpersonal skills

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emotional intelligence components

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self awareness
self regulation
self motivation
empathy
relationship management

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self awareness

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be aware of your emotions as they arise

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self regulation

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manage your impulses, soothe yourself and respond appropriately

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self motivation

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delay gratification, stay motivated and persistent in face of setbacks

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empathy

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understand others feelings, needs, wants and concerns

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relationship management

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manage others’ emotions, organize groups and negotiate solutions

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empathy vs sympathy

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empathy = building connection, feeling with them
Sympathy = building disconnection, feeling bad for them

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Connotative meaning

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emotional and imaginative association about a word (+ or -)
-open to interpretation
- can be influenced by culture

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denotative meaning

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strict dictionary meaning to a word
- cannot assume patient knows it

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assertive

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confidently and comfortably express thoughts and feelings while respecting the rights of the patient (4.1)

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aggressive

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overpowering and forceful manner to meet their needs at the expense of others

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electronic health record

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can exchange information in facility and others

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electronic medical record

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exchanges information at single facility

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diversity

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it is an incorporate emotional states, beliefs, and individual characteristics not ethnic or minority group in a social system

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Cultural competence

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the ability to provide quality care, which includes social, cultural, and communication needs, to diverse patient populations

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elements of cultural competence

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knowledge
empathy and compassion
cultural humility

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culture

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a set of learned values, beliefs/religion, customs, and practices shared by a group and passed from one generation to another.

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subculture

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sharing many cultural characteristics but has behaviors and ideas that make them different

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Communication
when the patient does not understand they may say yes or nod giving the impression of consent
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stereotypes
ending point no attempt to learn if the individual fits the statement often incorrect can have negative results
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generalizations
beginning point determine if appropriate to the individual applied broadly, may indicate common behaviors and shared beliefs
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Cultural humility
a humble and respectful attitude toward individuals of other cultures that pushes on to challenge their own cultural biases, realize they cannot possibly know everything about other cultural, and approach learning about other cultures as a lifelong goal and process
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aspects of cultural humility
insight into oneself openness to others willingness to see their perspective transcendence
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transcendence
going beyond the existing level of an individual’s knowledge of the world as more complex and dynamic than originally thought
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health literacy
the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information
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radiology concerns
MRI screening forms consent forms discharge instructions
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communication pitfalls
transferring personal expectations to patients making generalizations based on personal views assuming patients can understand what is being said treating each person the same
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Electrocardiography
electro heart photo
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what does an electrocardiography do?
amplifies the electrical impulses of the heart to be recorded
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what is a sinoatrial node?
the hearts pacemaker by stimulating atrial systole
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what is a atrioventricular node?
transmits the bundle of HIS (heart) to stimulates ventricular systole
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how does the AV node pulses travel
bifurcates into right and left and centers Purkinje fibers
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polarization
resting phase, no electricity activity
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Depolarization
electrical stimulation of myocardial cells stimulates contractions (systole)
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repolarization
just after depolarization where polarization occurs
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P wave
atrial depolarization
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what does the P wave mean
SA nodes are contracting
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PR segment
return to baseline after atrial contraction
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QRS complex
ventricular contraction completion of cardiac depolarization
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ST segment
time between ventricular contraction and recovery
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T wave
ventricular depolarization
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PR interval
atrial contraction to ventricular contraction SA to AV node
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if heart rate increases PR interval ________
decreases
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QT interval
time between QRS complex through T wave
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what occurs during QT interval
ventricular depolarization and repolarization
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how many electrodes and lead ECG
10 electrodes 12 lead
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what does a lead mean
view of the heart
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precordial lead placement
V1-V6 chest
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arrhythmias
abnormal cardiac rhythms
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sinus in arrhythmias
electrical charge is normal but change in rate or rhythm
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atrial in arrhythmias
problems with electrical discharge of the atria (P wave)
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ventricular in arrhythmias
problems with discharge of ventricles (QRS complex and T wave)
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types of work hazards in healthcare workers
sharps injuries harmful exposures to chemicals and hazardous drugs back injuries latex allergy violence stress
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what does CDC stand for
centers for disease control and prevention
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what is the CDC? what do they do?
federal organization that investigates, identifies, prevents and control diseases vaccination recommendations
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what does NIOSH stand for
national institute for occupational safety and health
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what does NIOSH do?
focuses on safety and issues related to health
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what does OSHA stand for?
Occupational safety and health administration
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what does OSHA do?
federal organization that provides guidelines to held reduce safety hazards in the workplace
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types of blood-borne diseases transmitted through needles
Hep B and C HIV/AIDS Herpes
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when was fire safety introduced?
May 15, 1929
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what caused fire safety to be reexamined?
the cleveland clinic fire steam + xray film = fire + poisonous gas
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what is the facility’s fire plan?
know the telephone number or procedure for reporting a fire know the location of the nearest alarms and firefighting equipment know your role in the evacuation plan
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what is accidental poisoning
any substance that is harmful to your body when ingested, injected, or absorbed through the skin
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what is considered a poison
cleaning solutions disinfectants
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examples of disaster planning
earthquakes hurricane flood tornados bombings arson riots shootings hostage-taking
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code silver
active shooter
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code brown
severe weather
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code pink/purple
missing child
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code black
bomb threat
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code blue
cardiac arrest or medical emergency
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code red
fire
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code green
emergency operations plan activation
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code white
hospital evacuation
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code orange
assistance needed or hazardous spill
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bioterrorism
the use of biologic agents to create fear and threat
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terrorism
violent or dangerous act used to intimidate or coerce a person or government to further a political or social agenda
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terrorism by nuclear exposure
an attack on a domestic nuclear weapon facility use of a dirty bomb (radiation dispersal device)
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what is considered a dirty bomb
radioactive dispersal device --> radioactive source + conventional explosives
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decontamination
removal of contaminated clothing and immersion in shower
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how to tell how much patient needs help with transportation
identify patient collect patient's chart and pertinent information request information on patient's ambulatory chart
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methods of moving patients
sheet transfer log roll sliding board transfer wheelchair transfer
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is IV contrast considered a medication?
yes
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6 rights of medication administration
right: medication dose time route patient documentation
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qd
every day
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bid
two times a day
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tid
three times a day
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qid
four times a day
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ac
before meals
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pc
after meals
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qhs
every bedtime (night)
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prn
as needed
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enteral
medication inserted and absorbed within the GI track
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PO
by mouth
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enema
by rectum
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suppository
by rectum, vagina or urethra
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tubal
by NG, gastrostomy or jejunostomy
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percutaneous
absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes
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topical
applied to skin
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instillation
applied to mucous membranes ex. mouth, ear, eyes, noses and vagina
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inhalation
aerosolized liquids and gases
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sublingual
under the tongue
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buccal
in the cheek
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parenteral
routes other than GI
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intradermal (ID)
within the dermis
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intramuscular
within the muscle
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intravenous
within the vein
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subcutaneous
under dermis in fatty tissue
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oxygen therapy regulations (2)
must be ordered by physician oxygen is a drug
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nasal canula
2 prongs in nostril, loops over ears, and tighten under chin
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types of oxygen delivery methods
nasal canula face mask
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spirometry
lung expansion exercise typically post surgery
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transtracheal catheter
catheter placed in trachea
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tracheostomy tube
surgical placement of tube air/fluid exits tracheostomy patient may not be able to talk
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endotracheal tube
mouth to trachea
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patient faints during needling
remove needle lay patient down call for help loosen tight clothing apply cold compress/washcloth to forehead stay with patient document
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extravasation
blown vein
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what to do during extravasation
stop injection remove needle try to get venous access in another spot document
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patient feeling for extravasation
burning feeling
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Who's responsibility to prevent infection
YOURS
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medical asepsis
inhibits growth and transmission of microorganisms
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how do we maintain medical asepsis
cleaning
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surgical asepsis
destroys microorganisms
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how do we maintain surgical asepsis
sterilizing
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chain of infection
transmission entry susceptible host infectious agent reservoir exit
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how to stop chain of infection
if any of the portion of the chain is taken out
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vehicle
means by which microorganism are carried
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vector
person or animal that harbors and spreads organisms
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fomite
inanimate vehicle (chest bucky, xray table)
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contamination
condition of being exposed to harmful agent
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healthcare associated infection
nosocomial infection
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airborne precautions
standard + N95 patient transport with mask
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droplet precautions
standard + patient transport with mask
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contact precautions
standard + isolation gown
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standard precautions
washing hands limit body substance entry
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autoclave
Sterilization equipment pressurized steam 250-255 for 20-40 minutes

RAD 117 (2 decks)

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