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PATIENT CARE
Patient Care Worksheet Questions. May add more terms/definitions.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which is the highest level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs? | Self-Actualization |
| Which of the following is the correct order of Elizabeth Kubler Ross’ stages of death and dying from beginning to end: I. Anger II. Bargaining III. Acceptance IV. Preparatory depression V. Depression VI. Denial and isolation | VI- Denial and isolation I- Anger II- Bargaining V- Depression IV- Preparatory Depression III- Acceptance |
| Symptoms that are perceptible to the senses of the technologist when taking a history is: | Objective Data |
| The hypothetical point at which all the mass is concentrated is the___________ at the level of ____________. | Center of gravity, S2 |
| A sudden drop in blood pressure from a lying to standing position too quickly is termed: | Orthostatic Hypotension |
| The constancy in the internal environment of the body, naturally maintained by adaptive responses that promote healthy survival is known as: | Homeostatsis |
| Which of the following is used as a form of immobilization or as a positioning aid: a. Pigg-O-Stat b. Sandbags c. Tape d. All of the above | d. All of the above |
| True OR False: A patients between the ages of 3-5 are considered to be in the toddler age group. | FALSE Ages 3-5 is the preschooler age group. |
| When compared to oral, rectal temperature is usually ____________ and axillary is usually _____________ by about ________ degrees Fahrenheit. | Higher, Lower, 1 |
| A reaction to a medication that is unintended, but is expected and not harmful is called: | Side effect |
| The average pulse rate for a child is: | 80-120 beats per minute |
| The average systolic blood pressure range is: | 95-140 mmHg |
| Which of the following is a common pulse location? a. Brachial b. Carotid c. Radial artery d. All of the above | d. All of the above |
| When monitoring a pulse, which digital should not be used? | Thumb |
| Which of the following is the most common method of administering oxygen to an adult patient? | Nasal cannula |
| Which term is used to administer a large volume or amount of contrast? | Bolus |
| Which parenteral route goes into the injection site at 90 degrees for an average size patient? | IM (Intramuscular) |
| A Foley catheter connected to the urinary bladder should be kept: | Below the level of the urinary bladder |
| Which term indicates the written form of injury to a person’s reputation? | Libel |
| When extravasation occurs, the following should be done: | Apply a warm, moist compression. |
| Which of the following lab tests would be necessary prior to an IVU examination? | BUN and Creatinine |
| What is BUN? | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
| When opening a sterile package, the LAST side you open is: | Towards you |
| When opening a sterile package, the FIRST side you open is: | Away from you |
| The purpose of an NG tube is: a. Remove fluids b. Administer contrast c. Administer medication d. Remove flatus e. All of the above | e. All of the above |
| Which area is of interest during a myelogram? | Spinal canal |
| The best method for sterilization of medical instruments is: | Autoclave |
| Which of the following aids in maintaining an airway? | Endo Tracheal Tube |
| A water-soluble contrast would be recommended for which for the following pathologies? | Perforated ulcer |
| The legal term which indicates the threat to harm someone is: | Assault |
| The body position which is described as the feet below the head is: | Fowler’s |
| Which actions are appropriate for a patient experiencing a seizure? | Lie the patient supine and do not restrain |
| What is true about a positive type contrast media? | They absorb great amounts of radiation |
| Vomiting of blood | Hematemesis |
| The complete removal of microorganisms is known as: | Surgical asepsis |
| Which type of shock is more commonly seen in the radiology department? | Anaphylactic |
| Which term describes the gentle touching utilized to determine the point of centering for a radiograph? | Palpation |
| Putting a patient in leather restrains without permission of a physician can lead to charges of: | False imprisonment |
| The sensation, sometimes felt before a patient experiences a seizure, is known as: | Aura |
| A cyanotic patient generally has a problem with: | Respiration and Circulation |
| The type of isolation designed to protect the patient from health care workers or visitors is known as: | reverse isolation |
| A patient experiencing shock may have all of the following signs and symptoms except: | hypertension |
| A pulse oximeter measures: | Arterial Oxygen Saturation |
| When radiographing a patient for an acute abdomen series, the first thing that should be done is to: | Check the patient's wrist identification band |
| An object, such as a Foley catheter, contaminated with pathogens is known as: | Fomite |
| Which medico-legal term is used to denote “the thing speaks for itself.” | res ipsa loquitor |
| What is the term that describes a twisting of the bowel upon itself? | Volvulus |
| Micro-organisms that can cause infectious diseases can be classified as | Pathogens |
| Pneumothorax refers to air in the ______________. | Pleural Cavity |
| A small container holding several doses of medication is termed: | Vial |
| What do the following laboratory tests evaluate: Creatinine, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and GFR levels? | Renal function |
| Which term refers to fainting? | Syncope |
| The normal respiratory rate for an adult patient is: | 10-20 breaths per minute |
| Early signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock reaction are: | Itching, Sneezing, and Apprehension |
| The most common site for evaluating an adult patient's pulse rate is the | Radial Artery |
| What is the term that is defined as an assessment of injury in order to differentiate between types of injuries | Triage |
| Which of the following drug routes of administration is considered non-parenteral? | Oral |
| The normal range for diastolic blood pressure is about | 60-90 mmHg |
| Which type of shock is indicative of a massive amount of blood lost? | Hypovolemic |
| Which of the following is the appropriate angle for needle placement for an intravenous injection on an average size patient? | 15 degrees |
| The simplest and the single most important precaution in the practice of aseptic technique is to: | WASH. YOUR. HANDS. |
| The foundation upon which the body rests is known as the | Base of Support |
| A nose bleed is known as: | Epistaxis |
| Standard precautions state that: | Every patient and body specimen could be infectious |
| A patient experiencing anorexia would probably exhibit this type of body habitus: | Asthenic Asthenic = Anorexia |
| The first AND lowest stage in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is: | Physiologic needs |
| A cyanotic patient may appear: | Blue |
| Identify the name of the position in which the patient is placed when an enema tip is being inserted. | Modified Sims |
| Droplet precautions are required when: | Disease is spread by large droplets expelled during coughing, sneezing, and talking |
| If a radiographer is charged with writing defamatory information, it is called: | Libel |
| Identify the most common type of contrast media used to image the GI system. | Barium Sulfate |
| Which of the following terms is indicative of difficulty while breathing? | Dyspnea |
| A patient who has a RECTAL temperature of 100.5° F is: | Normal |
| The term bradypnea is used to describe: | A decrease in respiratory rate |
| TWO symptoms of a head injury include: | Respiratory distress and change in state of consciousness. |
| In preparation for any emergent situation, the professional technologist should become familiar with what THREE things: | Location of and access to the crash cart, Automatic external defibrillator (AED) operation, and institutional numbers for emergency code announcements |
| When caring for a patient with epistaxis, the patient: | Should lean forward and pinch his/her nostrils against the midline septum for 10-15 minutes. |
| At the conclusion of an interventional radiographic examination, the examination room is cleaned and major components are wiped down with chemical disinfectants. By performing this important task the radiographer is practicing: | Medical Asepsis |
| The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as: | Infection |
| A nosocomial infection is an: | Infection acquired IN A hospital. |
| All of the following situations would require aseptic techniques EXCEPT: a. barium enema examination. b. insertion of central venous line. c. insertion of an indwelling Foley catheter. d. insertion of an angiographic catheter. | a. barium enema examination. |
| When opening a sterile tray, your fingers: | Must NEVER touch the inside of the tray. |
| Two people in sterile attire should pass each other in which of the following ways? | Back to back |
| When using a portable fluoroscopy C-arm in surgery: | the image receptor and C-arm are draped with a snap cover for sterility. |
| What THREE things should take place when transporting a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube to medical imaging? | 1. Confirm the suction pressure before disconnecting the tube 2. Make sure the NG tube is secured to the patient's nose 3. Confirm the allowable time for suction interruption |
| In order to allow tissue healing from a partial colon resection: | An external stoma is created to allow for defecation |
| A drug agent that promotes bowel evacuation is a(n): | Laxative |
| Heart attack patients often take a small tablet of nitroglycerine and put it in their mouth, under their tongue, for quick action. This route of administration is: | Sublingual |
| During an intravenous drug administration, a small area around the needle site is growing and swelling. The patient states that the area is starting to burn slightly. In this situation, what THREE things should occur? | 1. Extravasation has occurred. 2. The needle needs to be removed immediately. 3. A warm, moist compress needs to be applied. |
| If a patient is suffering from an asthma attack, they should be given a/an: | Bronchodilator |
| The abbreviation "tid" stands for: | Three times a day |
| Define professional ethics | Controls within the profession, regulated by governing boards and laws. |
| Define federal constitutional laws | Individual rights (?) |
| What is a chief complaint? | The primary medical problem as defined by the patient. |
| When questioning patients to obtain an accurate patient history: | start with open-ended questions and then follow up with more direct inquiries. |
| All of the following are nonverbal communication characteristics EXCEPT your: a. Humor b. Body language c. Amount of eye contact d. Professional etiquette | a. Humor |
| The dying patient who wants to stay alive long enough to see his son graduate from college would be in what stage of the dying process? | Bargaining |
| When working with an elderly patient: | speak slowly and clearly and ask for understanding and feedback. |
| The cadence and rhythm of your speech, often referred to as the “music of speech,” is known as: | Paralanguage |
| Which of the following would not reflect a human diversity characteristic? a. Handicap b. Gender c. Occupation d. Race | c. Occupation |
| For a medical imaging department manager, reasonable efforts to improve human diversity in the department would include all of the following EXCEPT: | requiring all department employees to speak a second language. |
| An animal or plant that harbors or nourishes another organism is a: | Host |
| Someone who is admitted to the hospital for diagnostic studies or treatment is classified as a: | In-patient |
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