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RAD110 exam 1

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Define Standard Precautions The minimum required infection control practices for everyone
What is Medical asepsis? Techniques used within standard precautions
Medical asepsis- Reduces the number and spread of microorganisms
Surgical asepsis is? Higher level of infection control used for invasive procedures
Surgical asepsis- Eliminates all microorganisms
How do you explain the procedure to the patient? One step at a time, ask for help if necessary
How do you keep Patients safe? Evaluate true limits of the patient's abilities, get help if necessary, and always have eyes on the patient.
How do you Minimize the patients time spent, and maximize Paitent comfort? Set everything up beforehand, and be honest with the patient about any potential discomfort they may experience.
What special considerations should be made for trauma patients? Move the patient as little as possible, A doctor should move the patients spine if necessary. When moving a patients limb, the joint on each end must be supported.
What special considerations should be made for trauma patients? Transfer patient using at least a sheet, however, a transfer board is ideal, a minimum of 4 people (3 if not trauma) should participate in moving the paitent.
Who can give results to the patient? The doctor ONLY!!
Why is getting patient history important? helps the technologist check for contraindications and make adjustments for abnormalities not seen in the radiograph (scars, jaundice, diaphoresis, etc.)
Why is getting patient history important? Verifies that the ordered procedure is consistent with the reason for the patients examination.
Define the 2 Types of Motion Involuntary, patients can not control . examples include: Peristalsis, tremors, spasms
Define the 2 Types of Motion Voluntary, patient can control, examples include: breathing, talking, fidgeting
3 Types of Muscular Tissue? Smooth (involuntary): peristalsis
3 Types of Muscular Tissue? Cardiac (involuntary): heart contractions
3 Types of Muscular Tissue? Striated (voluntary): skeletal muscles
The ASRT Radiography Practice Standards Outlines how to perform your job, teaches proper Positioning, technique, patient care practices, etc.
The ARRT: Standards of Ethics Outlines how to behave ethically and legally. Is divided into 2 sections: o Code of Ethics – Aspirational (11 Codes) o Rules of Ethics – Enforceable (22 Rules)
Explain some ways to reduce motion during imaging Giving clear instructions to the patient, Provide the patient as much comfort as possible, Adjust support devices as needed, and apply immobilization when necessary.
Explain some ways to reduce motion during imaging Shorten exposure time •Decrease time and increase mA to maintain the same mAs • Reciprocity
Explain preexposure Instructions Require patients to suspend respirations at full inspiration or expiration. Radiographers should instruct patients on the required breathing before making the exposure. Each projection requires specific breathing instructions given to the patient.
Suspended Inspiration: Breathe in and hold, Diaphragm moves down
Suspended Expiration: Breathe out and hold, Diaphragm moves up
Suspended Respiration: Hold your breath
IR Sizes 8 × 10-inch (20 × 24-cm) 10 × 12-inch (24 × 30-cm) 14 × 17-inch (35 × 43-cm) 17 × 17-inch (43 × 43-cm)
Protocol Book Required for every radiography department • Should cover every examination performed in the department • List of all department-approved projections and positions for each examination
How is fluoroscopy different from general radiography? Capture active motion
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