Patient Care Flashcards by Leeana Kanemitsu

What is the normal adult temperature?

98.6 F

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Normal adult pulse rate?

60-100 bpm

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Normal way to read blood pressue?

systolic/diastolic

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what does systolic blood pressure measure?

measurement of the pumping action of heart

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What does diastolic blood pressure measure?

measurement of the heart at rest

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Normal systolic measurement?

100-120

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normal diastolic measurement

60-80

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normal respiratory rate

12-20 breaths per min

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normal oxygen saturation

90-100%

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What is an infectious agent

pathogen

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what is a reservoir in infection control

environment of growth

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mode of transportation types?

direct and indirect

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what is a formite?

an indirect mode of transportation (object)

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what is a vector

indirect mode of transportation (organism)

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the transportation of an infection through blood/water/food is called

a vehicle

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Shock: loss of large amount of blood

hypovelimic

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Shock: toxins caused by massive infection results in a dramatic decrease in blood pressure

septic

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shock: causes blood to pool in peripheral vessels

neurogenic

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shock: result of cardiac failure

cardiogenic

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shock: allergic reaction results in low blood pressure

anaphylaxis

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abnormal systolic measurement indicating shock

90 or less

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abnormal diastolic measurement indicating shock

50 or less

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Testing for blood clotting specifically lumbar puncture procedures?

PT, PTT, INR, PLATELET COUNT

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acceptable PT measurement

11 - 13.5 s

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acceptable PTT measurement

25 - 35 s

acceptable INR

0.8 -1.2

acceptable platelet count

150k-400k

Tests for kidney function

GFR, CREATININE, BUN

normal GFR

90-120

normal creatinine

0.7 - 1.5

normal BUN

7-21

what is a violation of civil law aka personal injury law?

Torts

define assault

misconduct of radiographer that causes fear in patient

define battery

unlawful touching or touching without consent

Harm resulting from physical contact with radiographer is considered

battery

imaging the wrong patient, wrong body part, and/or imaging without consent is considered?

battery

define false imprisonment

unjustified restraint of person

define libel

written information that results in the defamation of character or loss of reputation

orally spreading false information that results in defamation of character or reputation is what?

slander

the manipulation of electronic data that is ethically wrong

fraud

neglect or omission of reasonable care

negligence

acts that show reckless disregard for a life or limb

gross negligence

instance in which the injured person is a contributing party to the injury

contributory negligence

what are the four conditions needed to establish malpractice?

1. establishment of standard of care 2. demonstration that standard of care was violated by the radiographer 3. demonstration that loss or injury was caused by the radiographer that is being sued 4. demonstration that loss or injury actually occurred and is a result of the negligence

What legal doctrine stating the employer is held liable for an employees negligence "let the master answer"

RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR

define res ipsa loquitur

"the thing speaks for itself" *legal doctrine stating that the cause of the negligence is obvious

What must be included on a radiographic image?

1. patient identification 2. anatomic markings (L or R) 3. date of exposure

What does HIPAA stand for?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

What is an advance directive?

patient provides directives regarding medical care before becoming incapacitated

Durable Power of Attorney

patient designates another person to make decisions regarding medical care if the patient is unable to communicate

ARRT stands for what?

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

A pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minute is termed?

tachycardia

A pulse rate of less than 60 beats per minute is termed?

bradycardia

What is the number one cause of health care acquired infections?

urinary tract infections by catheters

2 examples of positive contrast agents?

iodine (53) barium (56)

What is an ionic contrast agent?

composed of positively and negatively charged ions

what is a nonionic contrast agent?

Do not separate into positive and negatives (fewer side effects)

What is the process of removing as many but not all infectious organisms as possible?

disinfection

Does restraining or immobilization utilize devices?

Both can utilize devices

term for use of physical force to keep a patient still without consent

Restrain

Term for keeping a patient still with consent

immobilization

Major categories of microorganisms

viruses, fungi, protozoa, bacteria

OSHA's blood-borne pathogen regulations apply to what fluid types?

blood, saliva, wound drainage, cerebrospinal fluid, semen and vaginal fluid.

Define diaphoresis

profuse or heavy sweating often accompanied by pallor, cold and clammy

Nitroglycerine is a medication most commonly given to?

Patients experiencing angina pectoris (chest pain)

A severely burned patient may experience what two types of shock?

disruptive and hypovolemic

What is a vasodilator?

is a type of medication that works to relax the smooth muscles of arteries and veins. (best used for angina pectoris)

Define Orthostatic hypotension?

medical condition where a person's blood pressure falls when standing or sitting

At what point can cerebral hypoxia cause irreversible brain damage and tissue death?

4-6 minutes

What is hypotension?

low blood pressure

what is hypertension?

high blood pressure

What is epistaxis

nosebleeds

Define Dyspnea

difficulty breathing

define urticaria

hives

define erythema

reddening of the skin

Medical term for itchy

pruritus

An injection of medication under the skin and dermis is what?

Subcutaneous

What does MRSA stand for?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

What structure regulates a persons core body temp?

hypothalamus

What is MSDS?

Material safety data sheets: provide direction for handling precautions, safe use of product, clean up and disposal of hazardous materials

what is aqueous iodine compound?

water-soluble sterile contrast agent

iodinated ionic contrast agents

salts or organic iodine compounds, composed of positively and negatively charged ions

medical asepsis

microorganisms have been eliminated as much as possible

What does a sphygmomanometer do?

measures blood pressure

Patient Care Flashcards

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