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Radiography
Patient Care
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Shock | is indicated by extremely low blood pressure, that is, a systolic blood pressure reading lower than 60 mmHg (below 90 mmHg is considered low blood pressure). |
| Normal blood pressure is | 110 to 140 mmHg systolic and 60 to 80 mmHg diastolic. |
| High blood pressure is indicated by | systolic pressure higher than 140 mmHg and diastolic pressure higher than 90 mmHg. |
| A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found guilty of | invasion of privacy |
| Defamation is | disclosure is in some way detrimental or otherwise harmful to the patient, the radiographer |
| Spoken Defamation is | Slander. |
| Written defamation is | Libel. |
| COPD is the abbreviation for | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; it refers to a group of disorders, including bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, and bronchiectasis. |
| Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators (AICDs) | are fairly new devices that are implanted in the body and which deliver a small shock to the heart if a life-threatening dysrhythmia occurs. |
| Neurogenic Shock | The type of shock associated with the pooling of blood in the peripheral vessels***This occurs in cases of trauma to the central nervous system that results in decreased arterial resistance and pooling of blood in peripheral vessels*** |
| Cardiogenic shock is | related to cardiac failure and results from interference with heart function. It can occur in cases of cardiac tamponade, pulmonary embolus, or myocardial infarction. |
| Hypovolemic Shock | is related to loss of large amounts of blood, either from internal bleeding or from hemorrhage associated with trauma. |
| Septic Shock | along with anaphylactic shock, is generally classified as vasogenic shock |
| Gross negligence occurs when | there is willful or deliberate neglect of the patient. |
| Beneficence | is related to the idea of doing good and being kind. (to only bring about good) |
| Fidelity | is faithfulness and loyalty. |
| veracity | is not only telling the truth, but also not practicing deception |
| Angina Pectoris | An individual whose coronary arteries are not carrying enough blood to the heart muscle (myocardium), as a result of partial or complete blockage of a cardiac vessel, experiences crushing pain in the chest, frequently radiating to the left jaw and arm. |
| Battery is | refers to the unlawful laying of hands on a patient. The radiographer could also be charged with battery if a patient were moved about roughly or touched in a manner that is inappropriate or without the patient's consent. |
| Assault is | the threat of touching or laying hands on someone. If a pt feels threatened by a practitioner, either because of the tone or pitch of the practitioner's voice or because the practitioner uses words that are threatening, the tech can be accused of assault. |
| False imprisonment | may be considered if a patient is ignored after stating that she no longer wishes to continue with the procedure, or if restraining devices are improperly used or used without a physician's order. |
| Vasodiolators | permit increased blood flow by relaxing the walls of the blood vessels. |
| Lidocaine | is an antiarrhythmic used to prevent or treat cardiac arrhythmias (dysrhythmia). |
| Epinephrine (Adrenalin) is | the vasopressor used to treat an anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest. Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator. |
| Hydrocortisone is | a steroid that may be used to treat bronchial asthma, allergic reactions, and inflammatory reactions. |
| Digitoxin | is used to treat cardiac fibrillation. |
| Epinephrine (Adrenalin) is | is a bronchodilator. Bronchodilators may be administered in a spray mister, such as for asthma, or by injection to relieve severe bronchospasm. |
| Germicides and disinfectants | are used to kill pathogenic microorganisms. |
| Antiseptics (like Alcohol) | are used to stop the growth/spread of pathogenic microorganisms. |
| Fowler's position | is a semierect position |
| Objective data | include signs and symptoms that can be observed, such as a cough, a lump, or elevated blood pressure. |
| Subjective Data | relate 2 what the pt feels, & 2 what extent. A pt may experience pain, but is it mild or severe? Is it localized or general? Does the pain incr or decr under diff circum? A tech should explore this w/a pt & document the info on the requisition for the dr. |
| Diseases that are transmitted through the air | include pulmonary TB, rubeola (measles), mumps, and influenza. |
| Airborne precautions require | the patient to wear a mask to avoid the spread of acid-fast bacilli (in the bronchial secretions of TB patients) or other pathogens during coughing. |
| Rubella ("German measles"), mumps, and influenza are among the diseases spread by | droplet contact. |
| The moral principle that describes the radiographer's aspiration to do no harm or to allow no act that might cause harm to the patient is termed | nonmaleficence. |
| Autonomy | patient has the right to decide what will and what will not be done to them. refers to the right of every individual to act with personal self-reliance. |
| Malpractice refers to | an action taken by a health care professional that results in patient injury and that fails to meet reasonable standard of care guidelines. |
| The Standard of Ethics consist of two parts: | the Code of Ethics (aspirational) and the Rules of Ethics (mandatory). |
| Category specific isolations have been replaced by | by transmission-based precautions: airborne, droplet, and contact. |
| Any diseases spread by direct or close contact, such as MRSA, conjunctivitis, and hepatitis A | require Contact Precautions |
| Contact precautions require a | private patient room and the use of gloves, mask, and gown for anyone coming in direct contact with the infected individual or his or her environment. |
| Anaphylaxis is | an acute reaction characterized by the sudden onset of urticaria, respiratory distress, vascular collapse, or systemic shock, sometimes leading to death. |
| Bradycardia (abnormally slow heartbeat) and cardiac arrest are treated with | vasoconstrictors such as dopamine or epinephrine to increase blood pressure. |
| A fomite is | an inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism. |
| Nitroglycerin is used | to dilate blood vessels (vasodilation) and decrease blood pressure in the treatment of pain from angina pectoris. |
| Ventricular septal defect | is a congenital heart condition characterized by a hole in the interventricular septum, which allows oxygenated and unoxygenated blood to mix. |
| Hydrocortisone is | a steroid that may be used to treat bronchial asthma, allergic reactions, and inflammatory reactions. |
| In the Fowler's position | the head is higher than the feet. |
| Orthopnea is | a respiratory condition in which the patient has difficulty breathing (dyspnea) in any position other than erect. |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) is indicated by | a systolic pressure higher than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure higher than 90 mmHg. |
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