Patient Information

Question 1

Routes of entry of toxic chemicals included

Answer 1

Swallowing
Inhalation
Absorption through skin or mucous membranes

Question 2

Material safety data sheets (MSDS)

Answer 2

must be available

Radiographers should be familiar with their contents & warning

Question 3

MSDS provide direction for the following

Answer 3

Handling precaution
Safe use of the product
Clean up & disposal

Question 4

Who should be scheduled earlier?

Answer 4

Pediatric
Geriatric (elderly)
Diabetic pt (need insulin)

Question 5

Who should be scheduled first?

Answer 5

Exams not require contrast agent

Pt with NPO

Question 6

Endoscopy procedure should be scheduled?

Answer 6

1st in a series of procedures

Question 7

Who should be scheduled last

Answer 7

Barium study

Question 8

What is TORTS?

Answer 8

Violations of civil law
Personal injury law
Provide for compensation for injury

Question 9

Battery

Answer 9

Touching w/o consent
Radiographing the wrong pt or wrong body part
Threatening pt

Question 10

Assaults

Answer 10

Threatening pt or causing pt to be apprehensive
Striking pt
Perform radiograph against pt will

Question 11

Invasion of privacy

Answer 11

Violation of confidentially of information (discuss pt care in public)
Unnecessary or improper exposure or touching pt

Question 12

Negligence

Answer 12

“Unintentional misconduct”
Omission of reasonable care
based on doctrine of the reasonably prudent person

Question 13

Reasonably prudent person

Answer 13

How a reasonable person with similar education, training, & experience would perform the act

Question 14

Respondeat supervisor means

Answer 14

“Let the master answer”

Question 15

Gross negligence

Answer 15

Acts that demonstrate reckless disregard for life or limb

Question 16

Malpractice

Answer 16

Standard of care was involved by the radiographer
Injury was caused by radiographer who is being sued
Injury actually occurred & is a result of the negligence

Question 17

Res ipsa loquitur

Answer 17

“The thing speaks for itself”
Legal doctrine stating that cause of the negligence is obvious
Ex: forceps left inside a pt during surgery

Question 18

Valid consent/informed consent

Answer 18

Pt must be mentally competent
Consent must be offered voluntarily
Pt must be adequately informed & must be of legal age
Requires radiographer & RT to explain carefully in lay term pt can understand, all aspects of procedure & risk involved.

Question 19

Clear & comfortable communication

Answer 19

Establishing this with the pt is of paramount importance

Question 20

Verbal communication

Answer 20

Must be clear & in a language the pt understand

Question 21

Nonverbal communication

Answer 21

Conveys the radiographer’s attitude & demeanor

Question 22

Diversity

Answer 22

Radiographer must be aware of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual, tranditional vs. nontraditional families, nuclear vs. extended families, marital status, socioeconomic background, political beliefs, religious, geographic, physical or mental disability.

Question 23

Patient education

Answer 23

Radiographer must understand the role of pt educator & be able to answer basic questions regarding to MM, NM, CT, MRI, DEXA, US

Question 24

Intentional misconduct included

Answer 24

Assault, battery, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy, libel, slander

Question 25

Libel

Answer 25

Written information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation

Question 26

Slander

Answer 26

Orally spreading false information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation

Question 27

Charting

Answer 27

Writing of clear statements regarding the patient’s condition Reaction to contrast agents Amount of contrast material injected

Question 28

Radiograph

Answer 28

Legal documents Must include pt identification Anatomical markings (left or right marker) Date of exposure

Question 29

Implied consent

Answer 29

Provides for care when pt is unconscious

Question 30

HIPPA

Answer 30

“Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act” | Medical facilities must put in place policies & procedures regarding the release of pt information

Question 31

DNR

Answer 31

Do Not Resuscitate order/ No code | May be placed on file when the quality of life has seriously declined or pt condition is terminal

Question 32

Advance directive

Answer 32

pt provides directives regarding medical care before becoming incapacitated

Question 33

Durable power of attorney

Answer 33

pt provides for another person (personal representative) to make decisions regarding medical care if pt is unable to communicate

Question 34

Exam GI/urinary system

Answer 34

Low-residue diet; NPO for 8-12 hrs before procedure; cathartics & enemas used to cleanse GI system; pt must clearly understand to routine for proper preparation

Question 35

Question to ask pt history

Answer 35

``` How did your injury occur When it happed Where is your pain Do you have tingling or numbness Do you have any weakness Do you unconscious after injury Why did your physician order this exam Have you experienced a fever or heart problem Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea ```