Patient Care in Radiography Final Flashcards
(49 cards)
A device used to indicate the location of the radiation field and to control its size is called a:
collimator
In digital radiographic systems, electronic collimation, commonly referred to as masking, may be used as a substitute for beam restriction?
False
What is the emergency cart commonly referred to as?
Crash cart, code cart
What is on the crash cart?
airways, artificial ventilation equipment, medications, boards, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, defibrillator
What are the transmission based precautions?
Contact, droplet, and airborne precautions
What is the standard measurement for effectiveness of radiation shield?
Gray, Gy
When is the magnet active?
The magnet is always on.
Why should you review patient chart before patient transfer?
Note any restrictions, and limitations
For a two patient lift, the stronger person should lift from where?
Stronger person should lift from torso, not from the feet
When should side rails of stretchers be put up?
Whenever patient is in bed, at all time
Ideally, how many people should perform a slide?
At least 2 people
How should you stand when sliding patient?
Shoulder width apart, knees bent
What terms describes infections that people acquire in hospital setting?
nosocomial (hospital acquired)
Why is the human body a good reservoir for infection?
has moisture, nutrients, suitable temperature
What factors can increase patient risk of getting a nosocomial infection?
patients that have reduced immune system, open wounds, contamination
The padding used during radiographic examination should be?
washable, radioluscent
Personal hygiene practices used to control infection in the hospital setting
short nails, scrubs, hand washing, gloves, masks
Which stage of infection is where incubation is complete?
Incubation period is when exposed until symptoms start. Once symptoms start, it is now prodromal.
What is it called when symptoms begin to manifest?
prodromal
Which infection control guideline is based on the principle of all blood, body fluid, secretions, except sweat, may contain transmittable infections?
standard precautions
Can a single syringe be used to access multi dose vial if using a different needle for each patient?
No, false
When rinsing after surgical hand scrubbing, always rinse from fingertips down to the…?
elbows
Patient who have anaphylactic reactions during procedures involving barium are most likely reacting to?
Additives in the barium
What are the symptoms of extravasation?
injection site being cool, swollen, and boggy
