Patient Care FINAL

Question 1

Verbal communication -

Answer 1

vocabulary, clarity of voice, organization of sentence

Question 2

Nonverbal communication-

Answer 2

paralanguage (pitch, tone) and body language(position of arms/torso, facial expressions)

Question 3

Objective data-

Answer 3

what you see, hear, feel

Question 4

Subjective data-

Answer 4

what patient perceives

Question 5

When doing patient assessment-

Answer 5

show respect, empathy, and genuine interest

Question 6

Head injury symptoms-

Answer 6

irritability, lethargy, slow pulse, slow respiration

Question 7

Comatose-

Answer 7

no response

Question 8

Glasgow coma scale-

Answer 8

used to diagnose head injury

Question 9

Shock-

Answer 9

physiologic reaction to illness trauma, or severe emotional disturbance; interruption of blood flow to vital organs

Question 10

Septic shock-

Answer 10

viral or bacterial infections in blood stream

Question 11

Hypovolemic-

Answer 11

low volume of blood or tissue fluid due to hemorrhage, burns, or fluid loss like diarrhea and vomiting

Question 12

Cardiogenic-

Answer 12

Heart not pumping on adequate supply of blood to vital organs

Question 13

Neurogenic shock-

Answer 13

trauma to brain or spinal cord or adverse reaction to anesthesia

Question 14

Anaphylactic shock-

Answer 14

reaction to foods, insect bites, or drugs

Question 15

Anaphylactic contrast reactions-

Answer 15

itching, hives(urticaria), coughing, tightness in chest, dyspnea, nausea, vomiting

Question 16

Hypoglycemia-

Answer 16

not enough glucose in blood or too much insulin( didnt eat breakfast)

Question 17

hyperglycemia-

Answer 17

too much glucose in blood or insufficient insulin( want water, drowsy, restroom alot, smell sweet)

Question 18

Diabetic Ketoacidosis-

Answer 18

diabetic coma caused by uncontrollable diabetes

Question 19

CVA-

Answer 19

Cerebro Vascular Accident; lack of blood supply to brain or hemorrhage in brain;nausea and vomitng

Question 20

Epistaxis-

Answer 20

nose bleed

Question 21

Vertigo-

Answer 21

dizzy

Question 22

Syncope-

Answer 22

fainting

Question 23

Heartache-

Answer 23

cardiac arrest

Question 24

Myocardial Infarction

Answer 24

heart ceases to beat; heart attack

Question 25

Types of seizures-(2)

Answer 25

-Mild(LOC or staring off) -Severe(uncontrolled muscle contractions

Question 26

Position/Projections for a Cervical spine radiograph-

Answer 26

AP AXIAL, AP OPEN MOUTH, OBL, LAT

Question 27

Position-Projections for a thoracic spine radiograph-

Answer 27

AP, LAT,

Question 28

Position/projections for a lumbar spine radiograph-

Answer 28

AP, OBL, LAT

Question 29

Position/projections for a Sacrum radiograph

Answer 29

AP AXIAL, LAT

Question 30

Position/projections for a coccyx radiograph-

Answer 30

AP, LAT

Question 31

We make hollow organs visible by-

Answer 31

contrast; filling with barium, iodine, or air

Question 32

Negative Media-

Answer 32

Radiolucent, low atomic number, doesn't absorb radiation and shows up dark on radiograph; ex-gases, air, CO2.

Question 33

Positive Media-

Answer 33

Radiopaque, high atomic number absorbs radiation and shows up light on radiograph (hard to penetrate) ex- barium or iodine.

Question 34

Single Contrast-

Answer 34

just barium (positive media)

Question 35

double contrast-

Answer 35

both positive and negative media

Question 36

Barium Sulfate- element name- warnings?

Answer 36

-Positive Media -BaSo4 #56 atomic num -through GI tract - do not give if suspected perforation, drink many fluid after, contact physician if no bowel movement within 24 hours

Question 37

Iodine can be injected through- used in-

Answer 37

-IV, GI Tract -Diagnostic, CT, Special procedures

Question 38

Difference between nonionic vs. ionic iodine-

Answer 38

nonionic has a lower osmolality (less particles floating that body can react to) which gives a less chance of reactions

Question 39

contraindictations for iodine-

Answer 39

-allergy to iodine beta-adrenic bp meds -glucophage or metforminkl.

Question 40

Esophogram-

Answer 40

patient drinks barium and radiograph is taken while patient is swallowing to capture esophagus

Question 41

UGI-

Answer 41

barium given by mouth with crystals to produce double contrast image of upper gastrointestinal tract

Question 42

Small Bowel-

Answer 42

patient drinks 2 glasses of barium and x-rays are taken in timed intervals; ends at ileocecal valve

Question 43

Barium enema-

Answer 43

exam of colon with barium and air; put into colon in retrograde (bottom up) manor - single and double contrast

Question 44

IVU/IVP

Answer 44

examination of the urinary system where iodine is injected into a vein and radiographs are taken in timed intervals of KUB

Question 45

Order of examinations-(4)

Answer 45

-Non-contrast exam -IVP -BE( IVP AND IVP same day) -UGI(next day) (contrast can interfere with other exams)

Question 46

If having an anaphylactic reaction-

Answer 46

-place patient in semi-fowlers - medication used can be epinephrine, hydrocortisone, benadryl, analgesic( antihistamine)

Question 47

Ambu Bag-

Answer 47

manual breathing unit masks

Question 48

Central venous lines-

Answer 48

catheter inserted into a large vein

Question 49

cuffalator-

Answer 49

balloon tip for barium enema tube

Question 50

Endotracheal tube-

Answer 50

used to manage a variety of respiratory complications

Question 51

Enema tip-

Answer 51

used to stimulate stool evacuation/ relieve severe constipation

Question 52

intubation-

Answer 52

insertion of a tubullar device into canal, hollow organ, or cavity

Question 53

pacemaker-

Answer 53

small device placed in chest surgically to help control heart beat

Question 54

tracheostomy tube-

Answer 54

medical tube placed in tracheal stoma (open neck in order to place in person's wind pipe)

Question 55

urinary catheter-

Answer 55

hollow, partially flexible tube that goes into bladder to drain and collect urine

Question 56

Emesis basin-

Answer 56

kidney shaped vessel for the collection of vomitus

Question 57

Clinical uniforms-

Answer 57

-royal blue; conservative -pant and top same fabric -dress length no short than 2 inch below knee -black, white, gray, royal blue

Question 58

Patch is to be sewn-

Answer 58

in center of left sleeve 1 inch below shoulder seam

Question 59

Fingernails should not extend more than__ beyond finger tips

Answer 59

1/8"

Question 60

Each dosimeter is a __ record

Answer 60

3 month

Question 61

Inclement weather policy-

Answer 61

safety first at all times! - if news say something don't have to call in! - text instructors to check 1st, cause not on same school

Question 62

If student fails to follow proper call in procedures-

Answer 62

grade will lower a letter for each day they fail to

Question 63

If four days are missed students clinical grade will be- -each subsequent absence may result in__ pending__-

Answer 63

-dropped a letter grade -dropped letter grade; department review

Question 64

All tardy time will have to be made up if it excess__ -____ will count toward tardy time -student who misses 3 days will____

Answer 64

- 1 hour -leaving early or being sent home - receive a warning (DAF)

Question 65

Program goals- (4)

Answer 65

1. graduates will demonstrate clinical competence 2. students will develop effective communication skills 3. students will develop effective critical thinking and problem solving skills 4. Program will satisfy the communities need for qualified radiographers

Question 66

Mission Statement-

Answer 66

Program prepares students for entry level positions in hospitals, clinics, and doctors offices performing procedures that produce images of patients for diagnosis by physicians.