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RadT 465
Patient Care
Question | Answer |
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What is the normal beats/min for infants? | 100-160 (pg 23.) |
Medical term for difficulty breathing? | Dyspnea (pg. 49) |
A patient who is "cyanotic" presents with these types of symptoms? | bluish lips, mucous membranes, and nail beds (pg. 49) |
This infection is from intervention performed by physician. | Iatrogenic (pg. 38) |
The ___________ the gauge the smaller bore diameter. | Larger (pg. 52) |
The most common nosocomial infection is? | Urinary tract infections (pg. 55) |
Give 3 examples of a type of port of entry. | breaks in skin, GI tract, mucous membranes of eyes, nose, mouth, respiratory tract, and urinary tract (pg. 36) |
"Respondeat superior" means what? | Let the master answer (pg. 8) |
When transferring a patient from wheelchair to x-ray table patients weaker side should approach x-ray table first? True/False | False- Always allow patients STRONGER side to x-ray table first. (pg 25.) |
Using alcohol- based hand sanitizers will kill C. difficile. True/False | False- Using alcohol-based sanitizers will not kill C. difficile. (pg. 34) |
What is the purpose of a Port-A-Cath? | Long-term use for chemotherapy and blood transfusion. (pg 55). |
Which contrast agent produces less side effects Ionic or non ionic iodinated contrast? | Nonionic iodinated contrast (pg. 63) |
What is the medical term for a nosebleed? | Epistaxis (pg. 65) |
What types of seizures are subtle and go unnoticed by patient or observer. | Petit mal (pg. 66) |
Define the term assault. | To threaten harm (pg. 7) |
Define the term battery. | To carry out a threat. Example being performing an examination on the wrong patient. (pg. 7) |
Surgical asepsis is also referred to as what? | Sterilization (pg. 34) |
Parental routes of administration of medication is through the digestive tract. True/False | False (pg. 59) |
Reactions to contrast media occur how soon after administration? | Within 2-10 minutes (pg. 61) |
How much angulation of a needle is needed on the average patient when breaking skin surface for IV injection? | 15 degrees (pg. 71) |
Define tort. | A private/ civil injustice, injury, or misconduct (pg. 7) |
Performing an exam on someone without their consult is an act of what? | Battery (pg. 12-14) |
List the 6 steps of the Cycle of Infection | 1. Infectious Organism/Pathogen 2. Reservoir of Infection 3. Portal of exit from reservoir 4. Way of transmission 5. Susceptible Host 6. Portal of entry into new susceptible host (pg. 35) |
A vector is someone who carries an infections organism? True/False | False A vector is an insect or animal not a human (pg. 36) |
The ____________ sound heard is systolic pressure when taking blood pressure. | First (pg. 50) |
Explain what an anticoagulant does and an example of it. | Prevents blood clotting; Warfarin, heparin (pg. 62) |
When log rolling it a patient a physician must be present whenever the patient's position is changed. True/False | True (pg. 65) |
Medical term for diminished oxygen supply. | Hypoxia (pg. 50) |
Practicing good body mechanics includes lifting and pulling heavy objects. True/False | False Always push or roll heavy objects (pg. 25) |
_______________________________, indicates the patients' dignity and modesty are respected. | Right to privacy (pg.6 ) |
List 3 examples of nonverbal communication | touch, eye contact, professional appearance, body language, facial expressions, preparation and efficiency of radiographer (pg. 20) |
Antiseptics _______________ down the growth of bacteria. | Slow (pg. 37) |
What type of drug can be given to stimulate urine? | Diuretic: Flurosemide (Lasix) (pg. 62) |