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ARRT,ASRT,ETHICS: Who developed the standard of ethics ASRT and ARRT
ARRT,ASRT,ETHICS: What are the two parts of the standard of ethics Code of ethics and rule of ethics
ARRT,ASRT,ETHICS: What does the code of ethics do Guides RTs to act ethically and protect patients
ARRT,ASRT,ETHICS: What are the rules of ethics Mandatory rules of professional conduct
ARRT,ASRT,ETHICS: What organization has its own code of ethics for nuclear medicine technologists NMTCB (NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION BOARD)
HIPPA: What year was HIPPA enacted? 1996
HIPPA: What does HIPPA protect Patient privacy and health information
hippa: What does PHI stand for Protected Health INFORMATION
HIPPA :can patient info be shared without written consent No
Body mechanics: where is the bodys center of gravity Mid pelvis
Body mechanics: when lifting, bend at the _____ not the _____ Knees not the waist
Body mechanics: When moving a patient should you push or pull Pull first then push if needed
Body mechanics: should you twist your spine when lifting No move your feet instead
Patient mobility assessment: what do you check before moving a patient Alignment, motion limits, balance, strength , understanding, cooperation and medications
Patient mobility assessment: Move patients towards which side Their stronger side
Patient mobility assessment:Always lock what before moving Wheels on beds and chairs
Body position: Fowlers position angle? 40-90 (helps breathing and cardiac issues)
Body position: Semi fowlers angle? 15-45 (commonly 30)
Body position:Lateral positioning means Lying on right or left side
Body position: Supine means Lying flat on the back
Body position:Prone means Lying face down
Body position: Trendelenburg position Head down feet up
Body position:Reverse trendelenburg Head down feet down
Body position:Lithotomy position On back, legs up in stirrups
Body position: Sims position On side, upper leg bent toward chest (used for enemas)
Patient transfer method: moving from stretcher to table uses what Sheet or sliding board transfer
Patient transfer method: For spinal injury use what method Log roll
Immobilization vs restraints: what’s the difference between immobilization and restraints Immobilization =for safety with consent Restraints=need doctors orders
Vital signs: Normal adult respiration rate? 15–20 breaths/min.
Vital signs: Normal adult pulse? 60–90 bpm.
Vital signs: Normal adult BP? 120/80 mmHg.
Vital signs: Tachycardia = ? Heart rate over 100 bpm.
Vital signs: Bradycardia = ? Heart rate below 60 bpm.
Fire Safety: What does RACE stand for? Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate.
Fire Safety: What does PASS stand for (fire extinguisher)? Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
Pharmacology Basics: Pharmacology means? Study of drugs.
Pharmacology Basics: Contrast media are classified as what? Drugs
Pharmacology Basics: Positive contrast = ? Radiopaque (ex: barium, iodine).
Pharmacology Basics: Negative contrast = ? Radiolucent (air/gas).
Pharmacology Basics: What is the First-Pass Effect? Oral drugs partly broken down by the liver before circulation.
Pharmacology Basics: Main organ for drug excretion? Kidneys
Pharmacology Basics The 6 Rights of Drug Administration (PDART)? Patient, Dose, Administration route, Right drug, Time, Documentation.
Drug Names Example of a chemical name? Acetylsalicylic acid
Drug Names Example of a generic name? Aspirin
Drug Names Example of a trade name? Bayer aspirin.
Common Drug Classes Analgesics relieve what? Pain
Common Drug Classes Anticoagulants prevent what? Blood clots.
Common Drug Classes Diuretics do what? Increase urine output.
Common Drug Classes Laxatives do what? Help bowel movement.
Common Drug Classes Bronchodilators do what? Open airways.
Common Drug Classes Vasoconstrictors do what? Raise blood pressure.
Common Drug Classes Vasodilators do what? Lower blood pressure.
Drug Administration Routes Oral route means? Swallowed
Drug Administration Routes Sublingual route means? Under the tongue.
Drug Administration Routes Buccal route means? Against the cheek.
Drug Administration Routes Rectal route means? Inserted in rectum.
Drug Administration Routes IV stands for? Intravenous
Drug Administration Routes What routes bypass the first-pass effect? Sublingual and buccal.
Supplies Parts of a syringe? Plunger, barrel, tip.
Supplies Parts of a needle? Hub, shaft (cannula), bevel.
Supplies Do you recap used needles? No—dispose in sharps container.
Supplies Ampule vs. Vial? Ampule = single dose; Vial = multi-dose.
Infection Control What is a nosocomial infection? Infection acquired in a hospital.
Infection Control What is a pathogen? Germ that causes disease.
Infection Control types of microorganisms? Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa.
Infection Control What is a fomite? Object that carries infection (like X-ray table).
Infection Control What is vector transmission? Spread by animals/insects.
Infection Control Steps of infection cycle? Infectious organism → mode of transmission → reservoir → host.
Infection Control PPE removal order? Gloves → Gown → Face shield/goggles → Mask.
HIPPA what does HIPPA stand for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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