unit 5 exam Flashcards
who can order treatments and medications?
physicians
___ can interpret and make a generalized DIAGNOSIS of radiographic images
radiologist
___ work on the restoration and rehabilitation of UPPER BODY mobilization.
occupational therapist
an expert in plaster and synthetic cast application and removal traction techniques.
orthopedic technologist
nursing assistance and EKG technicians are considered…?
paraprofessionals
does performing venipuncture as prescribed by physician fall within the radiographer scope of practice (T/F)
TRUE
does administering medication as prescribed by a physician fall within radiographer scope of practice? (T/F)
TRUE
what does MRI use to produce 3-D images?
magnetism
A healthcare may be owned or closely aligned with an insurance product(T/F).
TRUE
what are not for profit hospitals?
operated by religious affiliation or voluntary ownership, community associations
A program providing palliative care, medical relief of pain and symptom management/support services to terminally ill assistance to their families in adjusting patients, illness, and death
hospice
medicare programs reward medical facilities that are efficient and give incentives to those that are not. (T/F)
FALSE
what do trustees do?
mission
attorney, bankers, architects, and contractors can be members of board trustees. (T/F)
TRUE
___ are developed to legitimize the organization.
Governing Board consists of:
physician
bankers
attorneys
architects
contractors
business executives
All of the above
in comparison, a resident has more clinical experience than a fellow. (T/F)
FALSE
RIS manages the acquisition, interpretation and storage of digital medical images. (T/F)
FALSE
THE CORRECT SYSTEM MANAGER:
PACs (picture archiving & communications system)
PACS manages messages, mail, utilities, calendar, reports, and financial accounts of radiology department. (T/F)
FALSE;
RIS manages messages, mail, utilities, calendar reports, etc.
___ moral principles of values referred to principles of morally correct conduct.
ethics
A language barrier without having full patient comprehension is acceptable for proceeding with an exam (T/F)
FALSE
___ law is based on the principle of how decisions have historically been made or handled.
common law
A ___ violation occurrence when another person’s legal rights have been offended.
civil violation
performing a radiographic procedure after the patient refused can be grounds for ___.
Battery
restraining devices can be used ____.
once a licensed physician provides an order.
improper use of restraining devices can be false imprisonment. (T/F)
TRUE
defamation through verbal communication is ___.
slander
what is negligence?
unintentional tort
how many conditions exist to prove malpractice?
4
the employer responsible for the employees negligent actions during the course of their work. (T/F)
TRUE
___ protects persons who give medical aid to persons in emergency situation from civil or criminal liability for their actions or missions under the circumstances.
Good Samaritan Law
what type of consent is used during a crisis or an emergency situation?
implied consent
how long should a film records be kept for pediatric patients?
until the child reaches maturity
FOR ADULTS: 7 years
___ should be completed. Anytime an event occurs that could, or does result in injury to patient or visitor.
Incident report
Order of the needs of man, from top to bottom:
Physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
COMMUNICATION: sender receives a response which he then interprets.
feedback
words convey more than tone of voice.(T/F)
FALSE
body language 50%
tone of voice 40%
words 10%
____ is a set of beliefs that a person holds toward issues or persons that caused him or her to respond in a predetermined manner.
attitudes
three components of parallel language
- voice
- tone
- volume
watching patients react to messages shows you are understood. (T/F)
TRUE
facial expressions can convey techs emotion during conversation. (T/F)
TRUE
physical appearance is not an important factor in gaining trust. (T/F)
FALSE
touching the patient is OK as long as consent is signed. (T/F)
FALSE
provide three examples of metacommunication…
facial expression, posture, physical appearance
___ is face-to-face communication that is 18” - 4ft.
personal distance
I contact us all as a sign of respect in every culture. (T/F)
FALSE
___ doesn’t help non-English speakers to understand messages better.
speaking slower
simple, clear instruction like you give children, but use adult form of addressing as the best way to communicate with patients who have down syndrome. (T/F)
TRUE
TEP stands for?
Transesophageal puncture
colloquialism and medical jargons are important factors that help the patient understand the message. (T/F)
FALSE
five examples of common feeling of loss.
Health, privacy, body image, sleep, sexual dysfunction
five phases of grieving in order.
- denial
- anger
- bargaining
- depression
- acceptance
cutting a deal to spare them is common response by a person going through what phase of grieving?
bargaining
____ are instructions on patient’s chart that direct healthcare worker not to resuscitate patient if their heart stops beating.
DNR (do not resuscitate)
what is durable power of attorney?
designates person who will make healthcare decisions for the patient if he is unable to do so
does hospice help family members deal with bereavement after a patient’s death?
YES
three elements for fire to burn.
fuel, oxygen, heat
what is the best type of fire extinguisher for liquid and electrical fire?
powder, carbon dioxide
least priority to be moved out of an area during a fire, our persons in immediate danger. (T/F)
FALSE
what should you do if faced with malfunctioning or inoperable equipment?
tag equipment and take it out of service
how should you carry heavy objects?
CLOSE to you
Squat to lift
how many inches should your feet be apart for proper support?
4-8 inches
it’s better to ___ or ___ rather than ___ a heavy object.
Roll; Pull; Push
when picking up objects off the floor, you should bend forward at the hip reach for the object, Titan, core and back muscles then straighten upwards. (T/F)
FALSE
which is the Trendelenburg position?
Head is lower than the rest of the body
if the patient is comfortable, they will be more cooperative. (T/F)
TRUE
what is the device called that holds a child up during an x-ray at the head?
Pigg-O-Stat
