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patient care
radt 465: patient care
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are examples of pathogenic microorganisms that require contact precautions | MRSA, C. Diff, and hep A |
| a ___________ infection is the one caused by physician intervention | iatrogenic |
| what are examples of unintentional misconduct | negligence and malpractice |
| what is an inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganisms | fomite |
| characteristics of a partially obstructed airway | noisy, labored breathing and nail bed and lip cyanosis |
| what are forms of intentional misconduct | slander and invasion of privacy |
| blood flows into the left ventricle via the | bicuspid valve during the atrial systole |
| what is the most effective method of sterilization | moist heat |
| respiratory reactions to contrast media include: | sneezing, hoarseness, wheezing |
| when is blood pressure within vessels the highest | ventricular systole |
| a circumstance in which the actions of both the health care provider and the patient are responsible for an injurious outcome | contributory negligence |
| what is the first step if extravasation occurs | remove the needle and apply pressure to the vein until bleeding stops |
| to reduce back strain when moving heavy objects (c-arm) | push the object |
| pulmonary alveoli lose their elasticity and become permanently inflated, causing the patient to exhale | emphysema |
| neonate | newborn |
| a patient taking metformin with type 2 diabetes and no indication of acute kidney disease or severe chronic kidney disease should receive the following instructions | do not discontinue metformin, renal function reassessment not required following the exam |
| pain experienced by an individual whose coronary arteries are not conveying sufficient blood to the heart | angina pectoris |
| advantages of nonionic, water soluble contrast media | low toxicity and fewer reactions |
| examples in a patients medical record or chart | diagnostic and therapeutic orders, medical history, informed consent, |
| for what conditions is a double contrasted BE advised | polyps and colitis |
| sincerity and truthfulness | veracity |
| congenital clubfoot | talipes |
| if the patient is experiencing syncope | place the patient dorsal recumbent with feet elevated (trendelenberg) |
| what is nitroglycerin used | to relieve pain from angina pectoris, dilate blood vessels (vasodilation), and decrease blood pressure |
| normal respiration rate for adults | 12-20 breaths/min |
| what is the medical abbreviation for "after meals" | pc |
| diseases with airborne transmission | TB, severe acute respiratory syndrome, and rubeola |
| disclosing confidential information to an unauthorized individual | invasion of privacy |
| the standard of ethics include | code of ethics and rules of ethics |
| if a diabetic patient takes insulin prior to a fasting exam, what could occur | hypoglycemic reaction |
| who can make decisions on behalf of the patient | designated proxy and designated surrogate |
| how should a 3 year old child be transported | in a crib with the side rails up |
| what are methods of sterilization | steam under pressure and ethylene oxide (used for objects that cannot handle steam) |
| what is the most used intravenous injection site | median cubital vein |
| what are examples of therapeutic communication techniques | making observations, restating the main idea, establishing guidelines |
| what is the Rule of Ethics | accepted professional conduct for technologists certified by the ARRT |
| when is suction required | pt with excessive or viscous secretions, pt is unconscious, pt experiences ineffective coughing |
| what are examples of central venous catheters (CVCs) | port-a-cath, raaf, PICC, hickman |
| what are pacemakers used to treat | bradycardia |
| when should technologists wear goggles | angiogram and biopsy/aspiration procedures |
| what medication is used to reduce fever | antipyretic |
| references | Saia, D.A. (2022). Patient Care. In S. Barnes, C. M. Thomas (Eds.), Lange Q & A: Radiography Examination (12th ed., pp. 1-36).Chicago, IL: McGraw-Hill Education. |
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