Standards of Patient Practice (P2) Flashcards
What are 3 rules regarding immobilizing patients?
- The method of immobilization must be one that is the least restrictive to the patient
- You MUST obtain a physician’s order to immobilize
- Must exhaust all other safe methods of obtaining images before immobilization
What are 3 ways to deal with claustrophobia?
- A dry run through
- Communication throughout procedure
- Education about the procedure
Give the definition of sedation:
“A state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administration of a sedative agent” (mild, moderate or deep)
What are the 3 goals of sedation?
- Control patient movement, behavior
- Minimize pain
- Minimize phycological disturbances/distress
What are two safety considerations when giving sedation?
- Hypotension
- Nausea/vomiting
Describe the four-point restraint.
-Supine with four restraints
-One arm up, on arm down
-Head raised 30 degrees
Give one example of intentional tort and unintentional tort:
Intentional tort: Falsely stating patient has socially unacceptable disease
Unintentional tort: Handing radiologist syringe with incorrect medication
Give a few examples of general safety precautions in hospitals:
-Adjustable equipment
-Access to a call button
-Reduction of trafffic
What is the max radiation dose for pregnant patients?
50 mGy
What are 3 ways to minimize dose for pregnant patients?
- Good collimation
- Gonadal shielding/abdominal shielding where applicable
- PA imaging
What are the 7 things you should document after images are taken?
- Number of images
- Exposure factors
- Floro time (if applic.)
- Meds given
- Use of lead protection
- Possibility of pregnancy
- Any difficulty with exam/patient
What four things should you look for on a patient requisition?
- Anatomy of interest
- Clinical indication for exam
- Name and DOB
- Ordering physician sig
What is Aphasia?
A defect or loss of language function in which comprehension or expression of words is impaired bc of injury to language centers in the brain
