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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| atomic number for iodine | 53 |
| when do you use iodine contrast | kvp below 80 |
| atomic number for barium | 56 |
| when do you use barium | kvp above 90 |
| how many inches above the vein should the contrast bag be | 18-24 inches |
| how many cm is 1 in | 2.54 |
| osmosis | movement of water |
| osmolarity | concentration of osmotically active particles in solution |
| what does a high osmotic agent attract | water |
| ionic contrast agent | the salt disassociates from the iodine high osmolarity higher risk of complications |
| nonionic contrast agent | no salt low osmolarity lower risk of complications |
| does contrast normally penetrate the blood brain barrier | no |
| how soon after injection does a reaction typically occur | 20 minutes |
| what type of contrast would you use for a perforated bowel | water soluble |
| normal creatinine | 0.6-1.5 |
| normal BUN | 8-25 |
| phlebitis | inflammation of the vein |
| how long after a procedure should a patient hold metformin | 48hrs post |
| normal temp for an adult | 97.8-99 |
| normal temp for an child (5-13) | 97.8-98.6 |
| normal temp for an infant (3mon-3years) | 99-99.7 |
| normal pulse for an adult | 60-90 bpm |
| normal pulse for a child | 90-100 bpm |
| normal pulse for an infant | 120 bpm |
| what area gives the most accurate temperature | rectal |
| normal respiration for adults | 15-20 |
| normal respiration for an infant | 30-60 |
| normal systolic | 90-120 |
| normal diastolic | 50-70 |
| hypERtensive systolic | above 140 |
| hypERtensive diastolic | above 90 |
| hypOtensive systolic | below 95 |
| hypOtensive diastolic | below 60 |
| systolic number is the number on the | top |
| diastolic number is the number on the | bottom |
| underweight BMI | less than 18.5 |
| normal BMI | 18.5-24.9 |
| overweight BMI | 25-29.9 |
| obese BMI | 30-34.9 |
| extremely obese BMI | 35+ |
| threatening the pateint | assault |
| unlawful touching of the patient | battery |
| ignoring or neglecting the patient/needs | negligence |
| defamation by written or printed words | libel |
| defamation by spoken words | slander |
| intentional or unintentional act resulting in injury | tort |
| 7 C's of malpractice prevention | competence, compliance, charting, communication, confidentiality, courtesy, carefulness |
| the exposure indicator has a ___ relationship with exposure | direct |
| the S-number has a ___ relationship with exposure | indirect |