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Review Patient Care

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show Nonmalficence.  
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When medications are given any way other than orally, what is it called?   show
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show Enterally  
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What is a lesion with a stalk projecting inward from the intestinal mucosal wall?   show
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show Diverticulum  
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What is an abnormal tubelike passageway between organs, or between the organ & the surface?   show
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What type of shock results from a sever allergic reaction to foreign proteins after an injection?   show
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What type of shock results from a loss of a lot of blood or plasma?   show
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What type of shock results when toxins produced during a massive infection cause a dramatic drop in blood pressure?   show
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What type of shock occurs 2ndry to cardiac failure or other interference with heart function?   show
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What type of shock occurs from the pooling of blood in the peripheral vessels?   show
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show Cardiovascular reaction  
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Between which vertebrae is the most likely space for a lumbar puncture?   show
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Which portion of the femur is the intertrochanteric crest located?   show
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show A minor reaction  
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show Decreased hemogolobin & circulating red blood cells.  
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show Yes.  
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show Duty (what should have been done), Breach (Deviation from duty), Injury sustained & Cause (as a result from breach).  
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Where are the heels of the hands positioned for sternal compression for CPR?   show
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Are fluids & medications administered intravenously for a local effect?   show
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What reasons are medications administered intravenously for?   show
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What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia?   show
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What are Maslow's heirarchy of needs, from bottom to top?   show
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show Orthostatic hypotension  
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show Beneficience  
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show Fidelity  
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show Veracity  
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show Droplet precautions. The droplet precautions patient's are in a private isolation room. A regular string mask (an N95 mask for influenza), sometimes with gown & gloves.  
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What type of transmission based precaution are patients with Tubercle Bacillus (TB), Varicella (Chickenpox) & Rubeola (Measels)? What is required to avoid spread for patients on these precautions? How would the RT prepare? What type of room?   show
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show Contact precautions. Patients have a private room. Gloves & gown for anyone coming into contact with the patient.  
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show Paleness frequently indicates weakness. Pale, cool skin for the diaphoretic patient. Hot dry skin for fever patient. Sweaty palms for the anxiety patient. bluish lips, mucous membranes & nail beds for the cyanotic patient needs oxygen & medical attention.  
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A radiographer who discloses confidential patient information to an unauthorized party can be found guilty of what? If the disclosure is in someway harmful, or detrimental to the patient, what else may the RT be guilty of? What are the 2 types?   show
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Which of the following drugs is used to treat disrhytmias...Epinephrine, Lidocaine (Xilocaine), Nitroglycerin, Verapamil?   show
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Which of the following is a bronchodilator? A Vasodlator?...Epinephrine, Nitroglycerin, Verapamil. What does a bronchodalitor do? A vasodilator?   show
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Which of the following are examples of COPD, Bronchitis, Asthma, Pulmonary Emphysema?   show
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show An IV infusion. A bolus. A push.  
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What are some of the minor adverse reactions to IV contrast? Anaphylactic shock manifests early symptoms that include what?   show
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show 5 compression's/breath = 100 compression's/minute.  
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show Slander & invasion of privacy.  
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What would it be considered if an RT left a weak patient standing & the patient fell & hurt themselves?   show
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What is the recommended needle angle for intramuscular injections? For subcutaneous injections? For intravenous injections?   show
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show Whenever possible, push (or roll) an object.  
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What type of transmission based precautions for MRSA patients? Are masks indicated for patients on MRSA precautions? Do they require a negative pressure room?   show
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show Both of them. A sterile technique should be used if I touch the tracheostomy for any reason. The patient should be well aerated prior to suctioning a tracheostomy. I should never suction longer than 15 seconds, permitting the patient to rest in between.  
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show Normal BUN range is 8-25 mg/100 mL.  
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show Normal creatinine range is 0.6-1.5 mg/100 mL.  
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show Paralytic (adynamic) ileus is an obstruction caused by loss of peristaltic movement. Volvulus, intussusception & meconium ileus are mechanical obstructions. meconium ileus is obstruction of the intestines by the meconium (1st feces) of a newborn.  
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show gums, area around the mouth, nailbeds & earlobes.  
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What ethical principle is related to the theory that patients have the right to decide what will, or will not be done to them?   show
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show Talipes.  
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show Muscular dystrophy  
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show Osgood-Schlatter disease (Osteochondritis).  
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What is the medical abbreviation for "after meal"? What is the medical abbreviation meaning "4 times a day"? 3 times a day? What is the medical abbreviation meaning "every hour"?   show
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show Dyspnea, cyanosis, diaphoresis, retraction of intercostal spaces, dilated nostrils, distention of the veins.  
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show Double contrast studies are useful for demonstration of the bowel wall (colitis) & anything projecting into it (polyps). Single contrast demonstrate outpouchings (diverticulitis).  
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show Antisepsis.  
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What is the term that refers to the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms through the process of disinfection? What are some examples of disinfectants?   show
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When assisting the patient to undress, which side (strong/weak) of the patient should be started with?   show
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show Assist the patient with redressing by starting with the weak side.  
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When is it okay to restart suctioning post contrast insertion through an NG tube? Why is this the only time?   show
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show 25 mm Hg  
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Why is an x-ray taken post NG tube insertion?   show
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What is the normal adult BP range? What is the pre-hypertension range? What is the hypertension range? What is the hypotension range?   show
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show Measurement of body temp, pulse rate, respiratory rate & arterial blood pressure.  
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What is the normal respiratory rate for adults? For young children? For infants?   show
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show 60-90 beats/minute for adults. 90-100 breaths/minute for children. 120 beats/minute for infants.  
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What is normal adult body temperature orally? Rectally? Axillary?   show
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show 97.8-98.6F for children aged 5-13. 97.9-100.4F for infants to 4 years.  
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show Radial, Carotid, Temporal, Femoral & POpliteal. The radial pulse is most frequently used.  
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show Nasal cannula, simple face masl, partial rebreathing & non rebreathing mask are low flow. The nasal cannula. The simple face mask. Mechanical ventilators are high flow.  
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show The gauge. As the gauge increases, the needle bore becomes smaller.  
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Wher should the IV bottle, or bag be hung?   show
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show Extravasation refers to medication/contrast leaked to the tissue outside the vein.  
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In regards to BP, what happens with a loss of blood? What happens with anything clogging tubes?   show
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What are the signs vs. symptoms? Which is subjective vs. objective?   show
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What is the difference between Type I Diabetes Myelitis & Type II?   show
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show A process to be sure that patients & their healthcare workers have the most current medication list possible. A physical list that travels with the patient.  
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show They suppress the allergic response. combo of corticosterioids (prednisone) & antihistamines (benadryl).  
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show AKA: Glucophag; a drug used for non insulin dependent dianetes. A patient using Glucophage/Metformin needs to withhold use for 48 hours prior to recieving contrast. The patient must withhold use of Metformin/Glucophage for 48 hours after the exam.  
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What are the 4 H's?   show
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show Air that is entered into the venous system causing a blockage with cardiopulmonary arrest. 3-8 ml of air. Call code, administration of 100% O2 (hyperbaric recommended) with the patient in a LLD position.  
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What are Ethics? What are Biomedical Ethics?   show
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What are the 5 R's (Right's) of drug administration?   show
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What is Pharmacokinetics? What are the processes of pharmacokinetics?   show
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show The study of how the effects of a drug are administered. The response of tissues to chemical agents at various sites on the body.  
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show The time required for the drug to decline by 50%.  
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What is a Side Effect? What is an Adverse effect?   show
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What is the Lethal Dose? What is the Effective Dose? What is the Therapeutic Index? How's the Therapeutic Index calculated?   show
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show The degree to which something is poisonous. Yes, the greater the dose, the greater the toxic effects.  
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show Creatinine is formed when food is changed into energy. It is excreted via the kidneys in the urine. Blood Urea Nitrogen. The amount of nitrogen in the blood. It comes from the liver & is excreted via the kidney. BUN levels decrease with liver damage.  
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show A drug induced relaxation. So the patient is able to tolerate an unpleasant procedure. The only difference is the dose, with general anesthesia having a larger dose of the same medication. Thiopental, Methohexital, Penobarbital.  
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show Epinephrine  
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What are the 3 common opiate analgesics?   show
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What is an allergy? What are the types of different reactions to latex?   show
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show To increase subject contrast in body tissues & areas where there is little natural subject contrast.  
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Why may active Hepatitis B patients not receive contrast?   show
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show On a scale of I-V, schedule I has the high potential for dependence & Schedule V is minimally controlled.  
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show A previous allergic response, Liver disease, Renal disease, Diabetes, Sickle Cell anemia, Pheochromocytoma & Multiple Myeloma.  
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What is positive contrast media & negative contrast media? Which one has a higher atomic #? What does this result in?   show
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For a double contrast study, what is the purpose of the negative contrast? The positive contrast?   show
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show Non Ionic contrast media  
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What may make an iodinated contrast media more viscous? What does this result in regarding the injection? What should be done with iodinated contrast media prior to using?   show
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If there is a contrast media reaction, when do they generally occur?   show
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When the patient who is feeling dizzy, or faint cannot be assisted to chair (with head between knees) which position should they be helped to?   show
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show A sudden change in the patients condition requiring immediate medical intervention.  
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show The areas proximal & distal to the fracture site need to be adequately supported. Muscle spasm can cause additional pain & interfere with proper reduction of the fracture.  
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show Through broken skin & perinatal exposure are considered high risk. Through accidental needle stick is considered low risk entry method.  
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Which of the following is there a lack of normal bone calcification......Rickets, Osteoarthritis, Osteomalacia?   show
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Characteristics of a patient with pulmonary emphysema include which....shoulder girdle elevation, increased AP diameter of the chest, hyperventilation?   show
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In which stage of infection do the infective microbes begin to multiply?   show
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show The # of compression's remains the same at 100 compressions/minute.  
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show Fluid in the posterior chest  
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show They have difficulty speaking & gurgling rattling sounds may indicate the need of suction. The tube should not be rotated so it will not become dislodged & possibly cause an airway obstruction.  
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show Fomite  
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show Extravasation of the contrast agent  
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show That the patient must understand ALL aspects of the procedure  
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The airborne route of microorganism transmission is by which....fomite, sneeze or cough of infected person, suspension of particles in the air? Which is by droplet?   show
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show Yes & Yes  
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