Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Patient Care > Chapters 1,2,3,4,10,11 > Flashcards

Chapters 1,2,3,4,10,11 Flashcards

(84 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

bone densitometry

A

measurement of bone density using dual energy x-ray absorption to detect osteoporosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

cardiac interventional radiography

A

procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

computed tomography

A

recording of a predetermined plane of the body using x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer for display

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

diagnostic medical sonography

A

visualization of deep structures of the body using pulses of ultrasonic waves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

echocardiography

A

ultrasound of the heart and associated vasculture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

energy

A

capacity to operate or work

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

ionization

A

any process where a neutral atom gains or loses an electron

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

MRI

A

process of using magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

mammography

A

radiography of the breast

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

nuclear medicine technology

A

radiology that uses radioactive substance for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

PET

A

creation sectional images of the body that demonstrate physiologic function of various organs and systems

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

radiation

A

energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

radiation therapy

A

treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

radiography

A

making records of internal structures by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to a film or imaging plate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

radiologic technologist

A

one who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

radiologist

A

Physician who specializes in x-ray or ionizing or non ionizing form of radiation
- diagnosis and treatment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

radiologist assistant

A

advanced level of radiographer
- enhances patient care

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

radiology

A

branch of health science that deals with radioactive substances and radiant energy and with the treatment and diagnosis of disease with ionizing and nonionizing radiation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

roentgen ray

A

x-ray

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

vascular interventional radiography

A

procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the vascular system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

x-ray

A

electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

accrediation

A

voluntary peer review process where the agency grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

certification

A

agency grants recognition to an individual recognition to a person on demonstration ( usually an exam) of specialized skill

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

essentials and guidelines

A

specifies the minimum quality standards for the accreditation of an educational program as approved by the JRC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Joint Review Committee
group of persons appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process
26
licensure
process by which a government agency grants permission to individuals to practice their profession
27
registry
list of individuals holding certification in a particular profession
28
sponsoring organization
professional organization that appoints members to the a joint review committee board
29
standards
document specifying the minimum requirements for accreditation for an educational program by a joint review committee
30
buffers
activities that decrease negative effects of stress - do not change stressors
31
fight or flight response
physiologic response resulting from anger and fear and triggered by real or imaged threats
32
hassles
unexpected negative changes or events
33
in-control language
statements that reflect and attitude of choice and evoke positive feelings
34
out of control language
words or phrases that express a lack of controls
35
stress
demand of time, energy, and resources with an element of threat
36
stressors
event (both real and fake) that increase the feelings of anxiety
37
time management
practice of self management related to how time is used
38
uplifts
planned positive activities to balance hassles
39
worry
time and energy spent concentrated on things over which we have little or no control
40
analysis
careful examination of the components of a complex situation or problem
41
case study
real life patient situations that are studied and assessed for learning purposes
42
critical thinking
creative action base on profession knowledge and experience involving sound judgment applied with high ethical standards and integrity
43
critique
feedback on the quality of a work or creation in the form of an opinion or review
44
evaluation
judgement or determination of the quality of work
45
lab experiments
exercises or activites used to reinforce cognitive concepts through the performance of planned steps, involves analysis and answering questions
46
portfolio
collection and self assessment of student work and accomplishments
47
practice standards
defining statements of the professional role and performance criteria for a practitioner
48
problem solving
answering questions in a method manner to resolve a question
49
reflection
use of recording in a journal and personal review of current and past practices to improve future decision making process
50
role playing
acting out a situation in a realistic manner
51
synthesis
combining multiple areas of knowledge to create new work or understanding
52
teamwork
collaboration with others on a healthcare team to provide quality patient care
53
advanced directive
legal document that provides guidance to the health care team if the person is not able to make decisions regarding their medical care
54
communication
exchange of information, thoughts, messages - includes the accurate conveyance of information, clear self expression, and transmission of info and ideas to others
55
emotional intelligence
ability to evaluate, perceive, and control emotions
56
gerontology
study of older adults
57
inpatient
someone who has been admitted to the hospital
58
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
model of human needs - 5 levels- physiological, safety, belongingness and love, esteem
59
non-verbal communication
exchange of info, thoughts, and messages using methods other than words of speech
60
outpatient
patient who comes into a health care facility for diagnosis or treatment, does not stay overnight
61
palpation
application of light pressure with the fingers
62
paralanguage
music of language, cadence and rhythm of speech
63
patient assessment
objective evaluation and determination of the patient's status
64
patient autonomy
ability and right of patients to make independent decisions regarding medical care
65
verbal communication
messages sent using spoken work - can be dramatically shaped by vocab, clarity, tone, pitch of voice, and organization of sentences
66
assimilation
process when one person gives up their original cultural language and identity and melts into another, larger group
67
bias
prejudice, thinking negatively of others without justifications
68
biculturalism
ability to negotiate 2 or more cultures competently
69
cultural
relating to one's culture
70
culture
all socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work - by particular classes, communities, populations
71
discrimination
actions involved in the unequal or prejudiced treatment of people because they belong to a certain category, group, or race
72
diverse
differing from one another - distinct characters, qualities, or elements
73
diversity
fact or quality of being diverse, different
74
ethnic
designating any groups or division of humankind - distinguished by customs, characteristics, language, and common history
75
ethnicity
ethnic affiliation or classification
76
ethnocentrism
viewing norms and values of one's culture as absolute and using them as a standard against others
77
gender
chromosomal designation of female and male
78
homophobia
irrational fear of and hostility towards homosexuals
79
LGBTQ +
used to describe anyone who identifies as homosexual - lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer
80
mental and physicals abilities
capacity to perform cognitive and psychomotor tasks
81
race
population that differs from others in the relative frequency of some gene or genes
82
racism
belief in superiority - leads to discrimination and prejudice toward races considered
83
religion
belief in a divine or superhuman power or powers - to be obeyed and worshipped as the creator and rulers of the universe
84

Patient Care (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions