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RADR 1309
Unit 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Identify who discovered x-radiation. When? | Wilhem Conrad Roengten. November 8, 1895 |
| Identify 3 cardinal principles of radiation protection. | Time, Distance and Shielding |
| Describe different sources of radiation | NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL (cosmic, terrestrial, internal) MAN MADE (medical radiation, industrial rad. research application, consumer produts) |
| Define the ALARA concept. | As Low As Reasonable Achievable. Intend to keep rad. at lowest practical level. Burden of ethic responsibility on us. |
| Describe various methods of persal monitoring devices | FILM BADGE: Piece of film in the badge, chemically precess the film and judge by density how much exposure- light= low exp. dark = high exposure |
| CONT. OPTICALLY STIMULATED LUMENSCENCE: OSL | Crystals respond to exposure and hold on to energy levels, differeniate high & low doses -> cost |
| CONT. THEMOLUMINESCENT DOSIMETER: TLD | Med. cost range, detect various energy levels, holds on to energy levels longer |
| Cont. POCKET DOSIMETER | Allows for single expposure reading, looks like a pen, very $ sensitive device |
| Define the term Mission Statement. | The guiding force that outlines the organizations reason for existence and defines what should be done and how. |
| Identify the radiation certifying organizations. | ASRT-American Assoc. of Radiological Technicians. ISRRT-International Society fo Radiographers & Radiological Technologiest. ACERT-Assoc. of Collegiate Educators in Raiologic Technology. AEIRS-Assoc. of Educators in imagaing & Radiological Science |
| Identify the Health Care Regulatory Agencies. | JCAHCO-**The Joint Commision on Accrediation of Health Care Organizations. OSHA-Occupational Safety & Health Administration. FDA-Food & Drug Admin |
| 9.Identify various members of the health care team & their rolls. | Technologist: general term for individual who is skilled in a practical art. |
| Technician: an individual who performs procedures that require attention to technical detail. | |
| MD=Medical Doctor: requires BA/BS & 4 yrs of meical school for general practice, Residency is required to specialize 3-4 yrs Sub specialize addt'l 2-4 years. | |
| DO=Doctor of Osteopathy: education same as MD. trained to do manipultation of muscles and bones as part of healing process | |
| Nursing: Asst., LVN, RN=Registered Nurse2,3,4 yrs ofstudy, advanced educ 2-4 yrs. Nurse practitioner, nurse, midwife.LVN: licensed voc. nurse. 1 yr ed. Asst. Nurse limit training | |
| Diagnostic Professions: Electrocardiograpic Tech. records | |
| MT: Med Tech 4 yrs lab, perform test and anaylze results | |
| Therapeutic Services:provide services designed to help patients overcome some sort of physical or psyhological. | |
| OT: Occupational Therapist | |
| Define Scope of Practice. | The terminology used by licensing boards for various medical related fields that define the procedures that are permitted for a license individual. |
| Define Profesionalism. | The manner of conducting ones self, created therough a combination of behaviors, including courtey and politeness when dealing with patients, peers and other health care professionals |
| Define morality. | Shared beliefs with our community about values & duties; Influence the governing laws |
| Define Ethics. | Reflection on morality, the application of moral principles |
| Define confidentiality (HIPPA). | entrusted, secret, private. CARDINAL CONCEPT OF ALL CODES OF ETHICS. HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act. US Dept of Heal Serv to protect the privaccy rights of each patient (electronically) |
| Define Patient Bill of Rights. | The right to privacy implies that the patients modesty wil be respected & every effort will be made to maintain the patients sense of personal dignity. The right to privacy also includes the expectation of confidentiality. pat. rt to refuse treatment |
| Describe informed consent. | a person's agreeement to allow something to happen (ie. surgery)that is based on full disclosure of facts needed to make the decision intelligently--inc knowledge of risks involved and alternatives. Pt. has rt. to explaination in lang and terms understand |
| Define Criminal Law. | Laws for the purpose of preventing harm to society. |
| Define Civil Law. | Laws concerened with civil or private rights and remedies. (Plaintiffs in civil law suits seek money damages.) |
| Describe informed consent. | Necessary for any procedure considered experimental or involves substantial risk. ex: myelograms & arteriograms require patient receive full explaination of the procedure & its potential risks & benefits |
| Define Criminal Law. | Laws for the purpose of preventing harm to society. |
| Define Civil Law. | Laws concerened with civil or private rights and remedies. (Plaintiffs in civil law suits seek money damages.) |
| Describe informed consent. | Necessary for any procedure considered experimental or involves substantial risk. ex: myelograms & arteriograms require patient receive full explaination of the procedure & its potential risks & benefits |
| Define Criminal Law. | Laws for the purpose of preventing harm to society. |
| Define Civil Law. | Laws concerened with civil or private rights and remedies. (Plaintiffs in civil law suits seek money damages.) |
| Define Tort. | A civil wrong, such as negligence, false imprisonment, assault, and battery. |
| Define Reasonable Care. | the patient has the right to expect that you will deliver care comparable to any other health care professional w/ similar credentials and experience. |
| Define Res Ipsa Loquitur-. | The "thing speaks for itself". When the loss or negligence is so apparent that would be obvious to anyone. |
| Define Assault. | Any will ful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person. Any intentional display of force giving the victim reason to fear or expect bodily injury. |
| Define Battery. | Any unlawful touching of another that is without justification or excuse. ex: unwanted contact, an act that offends a reasonable sense of personal dignity. Casual contacts of daily life |
| Define Defamation. | Holding upa person to ridicule, scorn, or contempt in a respectable and considerable part of the community. Breach of patient confidentiality. |
| Define Slander. | The utterrance of a defamatory statements injurious to the reputation or well being of a person. A malicous statement or report. |
| Define Libel. | A written, printed or pictorial statement that damages a person by defaming his character or reputation, damaging him in his occupation, or exposing him to public ridicule. |
| Define False imprisonment. | Unwanted confinement, conscious restraint of the freedom of another w/out proper authorization, privilege, or consent. |
| Define Negligence. | The omission or neglect of reasonale precaution, care or action resulting in accident, injury or loss. Medical negligence=malpractice. |
| Define Respondeat Superior. | The master speaks for the servant."; requires that an employer also pays the victim for the torts against the employee. Since the med. facility employs the technologist, the facility is automatically held jointly responsible. |
| Give ex. of Verbal/Writen Communication. | Talking, handouts |
| Give ex. of Non-Verbal Communication. | Body language, personal appear. posture gait & gestures facial expression eye contact |
| LEVELS of Communication.Defuine INTRAPERSONAL. | That form of commnication which occurrs within oneself. Self talk, inner thought |
| Level of Comm. Define INTERPERSONAL. | One to one communication. Patient to professional, or doctor to patient. |
| Level of comm. Define SMALL GROUP. | The interaction between a small goup of people. Commitees or staff meetings. |
| Level of Comm. Define PUBLIC. | That form of communication which takes place with an audience. Seminars or classroom presentations. |
| FORMS of Communication. Define VERBAL/WRITTEN. | The use of spoken/written words to convey a meaning. Establish a rapport. obtain/relay info use proper vocab, pacing intonation |
| Forms of Comm. Define NON-VERBAL. | Transmitting messages through body language, rather than words consider the cultural bk ground & situation Maintain Prof. behavior |
| Forms of Comm. Define SYMBOLIC. | Involves using self-expression to deliver & convey message. ex: childs play, pictures, demonstration/simulation |
| Describe influences cultural diversity has on communication. | They influence interactions between patients, healthcare members, they are adopted by one's society, that reflect the setting & beliefs in which a person lives ex: man doesn't want a female to treat them |
| Understand special circumatance in communication as related to Children: | Different according age level, comprehension. DONT LIE TO THEM. use simple terms, talk to the 5 yr old, not mom. |
| " " " related to Non-English speaking /aphasic patients. | Non-English, go with an interperter. Aphasic, may be capable of artifical using special devices or esophageal speech |
| " " " related to Hearing impared or deaf patients. | Many diff. levels, hearing, etc. have room well lit, slow down pace |
| " " " related Mentally impaire patients. | Different levels. can use word/methods that work with children, but maintain respect and dignity approriate for adults. |
| Identify effective strategies for dealing with Pt. families. | Try to limit yiour info to practical infomation.ex: length of procedure, location of pt. location of nearest waiting room, restroom, cafeteria or phone. WE DONT DIAGNOSIS, DIRECT THOSE QUESTIONS TO PHYSICIAN |
| Understand the need for effective patient care. | Pat. satisfaction, pat. feel their health care meets their expectation, pt.who is - will not lead to recovery, phy. and emot. comfort, good for pt, he will trust u faster recovry, good for u happy pt. easy to wk w/- facility standards are being met |
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