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RADT 465 PT. CARE
ARRT registry review covering patient care content area.
Question | Answer |
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What would cause a radiography student from meeting the ARRT certification requirements? | Being suspended from a radiography program and being dismissed/expelled from a radiography program. pg. 12 |
When one discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found liable of? | Defamation pg.12 |
To threaten a patient with harm | Assault Pg. 7 |
Normal Adult Body Temperature (Oral) | 98.6 Pg. 22 |
Normal Adult Pulse Rates | Men- 68-75 Women- 72-80 Pg. 23 |
Diaphoretic patient will exhibit: | Pale, cool & clammy skin Pg.30 |
Removal of all microorganisms. Example: Surgical Suite | Surgical Asepsis (Sterilization) Pg. 34 |
5 different types of transmission. | Droplet, Airborne, Contact, Vector & Vehicle Pg. 36 |
Examples of airborne infections | TB, Varicella & Rubeola Pg. 39 |
Examples of droplet infections | Rubella, Mumps & Influenza Pg. 39 |
Blood pressure is measured using what two things? | Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. Pg. 50 |
This identifies the diameter of the needle bore/lumen. | Gauge Pg.52 |
Examples of positive (radiopaque) contrast media | Barium Sulfate & Iodinated Pg.59 |
Patient preparation for an UGI | NPO after midnight Pg. 60 |
Most commonly used site for an intravenous injection of contrast media | Antecubital vein Pg. 71 |
Angle that should be formed between the needle & skin surface for intravenous injections? | 15 degrees Pg. 71 |
What is the term for the illegal restriction of a persons freedom? | False Imprisonment Pg. 7 |
Spoken defamation of a patient | Slander Pg. 7 |
Meaning of res ipsa loquitur | "The thing speaks for itself" Pg. 8 |
Examples of nonverbal communication | Facial expressions, Touch & Eye contact Pg.17 |
This type of communication involves the tone & rate of speech. | Verbal Communication Pg.20 |
A patient that exhibits hot & dry skin? | Febrile Pg. 21 |
What are objectives signs? | Patient's appearance & condition. Pg. 21 |
What are subjective signs? | Those perceived by the patient. Pg. 22 |
Most common palpated pulse points | Radial, Carotid, Temporal, Femoral & Popliteal pg. 22 |
Blood pressure varies in individuals because of: | Age, Sex, Fatigue, Metal/physical stress, Disease & Trauma Pg. 23 |
Normal adult respiration rate | 10 to 20 breaths per minute Pg. 30 |
What is the term for contraction of the heart chambers? | Systole Pg. 30 |
Common bloodborne pathogens | Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B & HIV Pg. 35 |
This contact involves touching | Direct Contact Pg. 37 |
Insect or animal carrier of infectious organisms | Vector Pg. 36 |
To keep a susceptible patient whose immune system is compromised from becoming infected. Examples: Burns, Transplants, Chemo, & Leukemia | Protective/Reverse Isolation Pg. 41 |
Term for when a patient has an abnormally fast heart beat | Tachycardia Pg. 49 |