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RAD 105 Exam 1

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What is emotional intelligence? It is the ability to understand, identify, manage, and use emotions of both your own and others', to guide behavior, thinking, and relationships effectively
What is self awareness? It is the ability to recognize and understand your own triggers, emotions, and behaviors
What is self regulation? It is the capacity to modify, manage, and control these reactions in different situations
What are the 4 primary communication types? Verbal (speaking to share information), Non-verbal (cues to contradict spoken words such as body language, posture, and eye contact), written (sending information through emails, reports, text), and visual (using charts, graphs, and imagery)
What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs? It is a psychological theory that human motivation is driven by a five-tier pyramid of needs. It ranges from basic survival to self-actualization
What are the five levels of Maslow' hierarchy? Physiological needs, safety needs, love and beloningness needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs
How would you preserve patient dignity? I would be confidential and sensitive to their patient information, ask and not assume, avoid patronization, keep eye contact, explain everything, leave room for any questions, etc.
What are some patient identifiers? Patient's first and last name, DOB, MRN
What is inpatient vs outpatient? Inpatient is someone who has been admitted to the hospital for diagnostic treatment or studies and outpatient is someone who has come to an outpatient center or hospital but does not occupy a bed overnight
What are examples of verbal communication? Spoken words, written words, voice intonation, slang, humor, organization of sentences
What are examples of nonverbal communication? paralanguage, body language, touch, physical presence, professional appearance, visual contact, body art, personal hygiene
What are the three common forms of touch that are used by radiologic technologists? Emotional support, emphasis, and palpation
What are common patient types? Seriously ill and traumatized patients, visually impaired patients, speech and hearing impaired patients, non-english speaking patients, mentally impaired patients, and substance abusers
Is age a communication factor? Yes because of age-related challenges and needs to be factored into communication techniques
What are the different age groups? Infant, Toddler, Preschoolers, School-aged children, Adolescents, Young adults, Middle-aged adults, and Mature adults
Examples of dealing with pediatric patients? Come down to their eye level, talk softly, avoid loud movements, use gentle touch, shielding, etc.
Examples of dealing with geriatric patients? Maintain eye contact, speak clearly and slowly, speak to them, keep warm if needed, ask permission to touch, show compassion, make them comfortable, explain thoroughly, treat with respect and have patience.
Physical changes of functional aging includes? Changes in respiratory, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, integumentary, and gastrointestinal systems
What is an advanced directive? A legal document outlining medical treatment preferences if the patient becomes unable to communicate or make decisions
What are the five stages of the grieving process? Denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
Why is obtaining patient history important? Pertinent medical history is important for proper diagnosis by the Radiologist so that the patient may obtain continuity of care and treatment.
What are some qualities of the interviewer? Acknowledge the patient's anger, respect the patient, be genuine, empathize with the patient's condition, don't intimidate, be attentive to detail, accurate note-taking, good questioning skills, multitasking, polite and professional demeanor
Explain the data collection process? The information needed by the Radiologist is specific to the patient's reason for the examination, never disregard the patient's reason for the examination, data collected needs to be documented precisely and clearly using medical language
What are examples of objective data? Perceptible to senses, able to be measured, physiologic, signs that can be felt, heard, seen, etc.
What are examples of subjective data? Patient feelings, pain level, attitude, opinion of observer, subject to interpretation
What are some questioning skills? Using open ended questions, avoid leading questions, facilitate a response from the patient, remain quiet to get a response, use probing questions to focus in on detail, repeat patient responses to clarify and confirm, summarize for accuracy
What do Radiologists want to know about the patient history? The patient's chief complaint
If you have to ask just one basic question when taking a history, what should you ask? Why is this examination being done? or Do you know why your doctor ordered this procedure?
What are the sacred seven of medical histories? Localization, Chronology, Quality, Severity, Onset, Aggravating or alleviating factors, and Associated manifestations
How can the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare and the "Pause a Moment" tool by Stanford Medicine impact your performance as a healthcare professional? By reducing emotional exhaustion and moral distress, while increasing the ability to focus, show compassion, set boundaries, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and appreciation and teamwork with other healthcare professionals.
What is the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare? It is a nonprofit organization based in Boston that focuses on compassionate patient-centered care and strengthens the relationship between patients and their caregivers.
What is the Stanford Medicine’s “Pause a Moment” tool? It is a free mental health educational platform that helps healthcare workers especially manage anxiety, stress, and burnout
What is stress? It is the mind and body's automatic and natural respond to a threat, pressure, or demand
What is anxiety? It is a feeling of uneasiness with symptoms such as muscle tension, restlessness, and rapid heart rate
What are some effects of stress? They are colds, ulcers, muscle stiffness, excessive sleeping, irritability, headaches, and elevated cholesterol
What are some effective stress interventions? This includes physical activity, meditation, yoga, social support, cognitive restructuring, nutrition, etc.
What is worry? A cognitive process dealing with anxious thoughts, uncertainties, problems, or potential dangers
How do you deal with worry? I focus on being present, staying optimistic despite some feelings of stress and anxiety, and do not procrastinate
How do you manage family life and being a full-time student? I have a planner and do things ahead of time so that I can spend time with my family without worrying/thinking about all the things that I still need to do. I can be present in the moment with my kids and have fun doing activities with them.
What is your self-care routine? I make sure to do my bedtime facial routine which helps me relax at the end of the day and wake up feeling refreshed and book a massage once every couple of months to feel more relaxed and pampered
What are buffering stressors? It includes social support and internal coping resources to help reduce negative responses to stressful situations. Examples are exercise, nutrition, visualization, and meditation.
What are some study skills and test taking? Remove the material/notes soon after it's introduced, write down keywords, information recall, plan a regular schedule of study, study in a group, and keep a positive attitude.
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