RADT 1001: Final
According to Dr. Eric Cassell, how do radiographers become part of the "healing process"?
By showing an interest in the patient's well-being
Potential complications associated with catheter/cv line insertions
Pneumothorax or Hemothorax
Why would it be necessary to place sandbags by the wheels on a cart or gurney?
To help prevent the cart or gurney from moving
When lifting a patient, why would the radiographer stand with his or her feet apart?
To increase the base of support during the lift
What is the relation between lumen diameter and gauge number?
as the diameter decreases, the gauge number increases
What class of drug is Benadry?
antihistimine
Which of the following is the professional way to verbally greet the patient?
"Ms. Robin Jones?"
Taking a clinical history of a patient who is about to have x-ray of the abdomen should begin with which of the following questions?
"What type of abdominal problems have you been having?"
Needles _______ inches in length are most commonly used for IV injections
1 to 1 1/2
Approximately what percentage of the world's population has some type of disability?
10%
Acceptable flow rate
10-20 drops per minute
Respiratory or circulatory collapse
Anaphylaxis
What may be a result of trauma or a pathologic condition such as cancer, diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis?
A stoma (mouth) from the bowel to the outside of the body
A sandbag cannot be placed directly over the injured site for which of the following reasons? A. Because its radiopaque B. Because it decreases radiographic density of the image C. Because it reduces physical strain on the patient D. Because its radiolucent
A. Because it's radiopaque
Reimbursements of outpatient
APCs
How should radiographers handle patients who are combative as a result of their frustration?
Acknowledge the patient's anger to help him or her over it
Which of the following does not relate to a person's ethnicity?
Age
Which of the following would characterize what a patient is describing in terms of experiencing heartburn that is worsened by eating too much spicy food?
Aggravating or alleviating factors
Which of the following is the ideal way to perform a transfer of the patient to or from their bed as one of the principles of lifting?
Allow the patient to do as much work as he or she can
Which of the following best describes the difference between an air splint and a traction splint when used on a lower extremity?
An air splint provides stability for transport
What is often given to a patient immediately before a double-contrast barium enema and why?
An injection of a smooth-muscle relaxant such as glucagon to relieve bowel spasm during exam
For which type of patient is it appropriate to use a hydraulic lift?
An obese patient
Drugs that relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness
Analgesics
Which of the following stages of dying may occur as the realization that life will be interrupted before everything the dying patient planned has been accomplished and feelings that the person will soon be forgotten?
Anger
Which particle begins with a six-carbon bonded hexagon called Benzene?
Anion
Ferumoxytol (Feraheme)
Antianemic
Diazepam (Valium), Lorazepam (Ativan)
Antianxiety Agents
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), Penicillin
Antibiotics
Drugs that reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of the GI tract, and secretions from respiratory tract and secretory glands
Anticholinergics
Drugs that inhibit clotting of the blood or increase the coagulation time
Anticoagulants
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Abciximab (ReoPro)
Antiplatelets
A patient who sustained trauma to the abdomen, pelvis or lower extremities and internal hemorrhaging with unstable vital signs will have which of the following immobilization devices applied by the paramedics?
Antishock Garment
Ranitidine (Zantac), Famotidine (Pepcid), Lansoprazole (Prevacid), Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Antiulcer Agents
Describes a product or method that is free of microbiological organisms
Aseptic
By asking a patient what his or her moving capabilities are when performing a transfer to and from a wheelchair, what should the radiographer do?
Ask the patient whether he or she can do the transfer independently
All of the following are examples of nonverbal communication except what?
Asking the patient for a medical history
Which of the following diminishes the accomplishments, contribution, and values of one culture in favor of those of the mainstream culture?
Assimilation
Claim may arise when a patient believes he or she has been threatened in such a way that reason to fear or to expect immediate bodily harm exists
Assult
If a technologist threatens a patient during the course of a procedure and has an apparent immediate ability to perform the threatened act, which tort may be claimed?
Assult
What is the center of gravity for a standing patient?
At approximately the second sacral segment
Preferred CV line location
At the superior vena cava approximately 2-3 am above the right arterial junction
Acting with personal self-reliance Perform actions that respect the independence of other persons. The patient must decide what is done to his or her person
Autonomy
Which of the following is important when trying to minimize the radiation dose to the patient?
By performing the procedure correctly, the first time
In determining the severity of a patient's ankle injury, which of the following questions would be asked? A. "How did the injury happen?" B. "Can you put any weight on the injured ankle?" C. "Have you put any weight on the injured ankle?" D. "When did the injury happen?"
B. "Can you put any weight on the injured ankle?"
In a case in which the legal theory of res ipsa loquitur is being raised, the evidence presented must show all the following elements EXCEPT that the A. injury would not have occurred except for negligence B. patient contributed to his or her injury C. defendant was in complete control D. patient did not contribute to his or her injury in any way
B. patient contributed to his or her injury
Contraindication for perferation
BaSO4 (Barium Sulfate)
Contrast media example of a compound that must be shaken into suspension
BaSO4 (Barium Sulfate)
How must people in sterile gowns pass each other?
Back to back
What are two things that are seen when doing a double-contrast barium enema?
Barium and Air
Any unlawful touching of another that is without justification or excuse
Battery
Which of the following must be satisfied first before the need for esteem in Maslow's theory of hierarchy of needs?
Belongingness and love
Which of the following terms best defines prejudice?
Bias
Which of the following is defines as the study of laws of physics, specifically the laws of mechanics, as they apply to living bodies at the rest in motion?
Biomechanics
Which of the following is the primary consideration in early adolescent patients?
Body awareness, and modesty becomes especially important
Albuterol (ProAir HFA)
Bronchodilator
Caused by a variety of cardiac disorders, including myocardial infarction A.Hypovolemic Shock B. Cardiogenic Shock C. Neurogenic Shock D. Vasogenic Shock
Cardiogenic Shock
Most commonly used intravenous injection sites
Cephalic and Basilic Vein
A procedure that would require informed consent is?
Cerebral Angiograph
Central Venous (CV) lines were developed toadminister?
Chemo drugs, parenteral nutrition, a variety of drugs, and manage fluid volume
What term describes the primary medical problem as defined by the patient; important because it focuses on the ethical history toward the single most important issue?
Chief Complaint
When the radiographer asks a patient how many days he or she has had a fever, what part of the clinical history is being assessed?
Chronology
Sterile draping needs to be?
Clean and dry
Liquid treatment most commonly used to relive severe constipation
Cleansing Emema
When patients are NOT told of the terminal condition, they fall into which of the following categories?
Closed Awareness
Involves converting diagnoses and procedures into a numeric classification system
Coding
The most serious condition is that of a patient who is
Comatose and unresponsive to virtually all stimuli
Sender, message receiver, and feedback are elements of which of the following items?
Communication Process
Which of the following is considered the most effective method to reduce patient motion while achieving a radiographic image of a body part?
Communication with the patient
What is meant by the statement, "to stand tall in pediatric radiology you have to get down on your knees?"
Communication with the pediatric patient is best accomplished at eye level
Substance composed of two or more elements combined in definite ratios that give the substance specific properties
Compound
If a patient with a NG tube is to be transferred, what must a radiologic technologist do?
Confirm that the physician has given an order allowing the transfer and interruption of suctioning
First step of sterile draping
Confirming that the package is sterile
Belief that the worth of actions is determined by their ends or consequences; actions are right or wrong according to the balance of their good and bad consequences
Consequentialism
Types of laws
Constitutional Legislative Case
Requires the hospital or health care entity to be responsible for the quality of care delivered to patients in their facilities
Corporate Liability
For a two person lift, what will the person lifting the torso grab onto of the patient's body?
Crossed Forearms
Comprehensive listing of medical terms and codes for uniform designation of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; used in the United States for coding for physician reimbursement and hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical procedures APCs
Current Procedural Terminology, 4th Edition (CPT-4)
Which of the following body parts does a backboard help to immobilize? A.Thoracic Spine B. Lower Extremities C.Pelvis D. All of the responses are correct
D. All of the Responses are correct
Dr. Carl Rogers identifies several qualities that appear to be important in establishing an open dialogue. Which of the following are some of those qualities? A. Respect B. Empathy C. Genuineness D. All of the responses are correct
D. All of the responses are correct
Regarding nonverbal communication, how do patients receive signals about the radiographer's attitude toward them? A. Pitch, stress, and tone of voice B. Speech rate and volume of voice C. Accent and quality of voice D. All of the responses are correct
D. All of the responses are correct
Which of the following characterizes the development of an infant? A. They prefer to be wrapped tightly in a blanket B. They like to be held in a familiar position C. They prefer to hear a steady, soothing voice D. All of the responses are correct
D. All of the responses are correct
Which of the following is a valid reason for having a dress code for student radiographers? A. It helps patients feel more comfortable in the student's presence B. It helps patients feel more confident in the student's abilities C. It helps patients develop a trust in the student D. All of the responses are correct
D. All of the responses are correct
Which of the following statements best describes the advantage(s) of using a spine board? A. It can be used to lift the entire patient onto the radiologic table B. It is radiolucent, and therefore the entire body can be radiographed through the board C. It is used to immobilize and support the patient's body D. All of the responses are correct
D. All of the responses are correct
Which of the following is the study of older adults? A. Middle-Aged Adults B. Mature Adults C. Pediatrics D. Gerontology
D. Gerontology
Which of the following immobilization devices is (are) useful for imaging pediatric patients? A. Pigg-O-Stat B. Sheet Restraints C. Pediatric Positioning Chair D. All of the responses are correct
D. all of the responses are correct
Which of the following statements reflect indications with substance abuse patients? A. they may need to be restrained from leaving the room B. The patient may become hyperactive and irrational C. The patient should never be unattended D. All of the responses are correct
D. all of the responses are correct
Most commonly used intramuscular injection sites
Deltoid Muscle Vastus Lateralis Gluteus Maximus
Health record date serve as the basis for hospital reimbursement in the PPS using the _______ in the inpatient setting and ____ in the outpatient setting
Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) Ambulatory Patient Classifications (APCs)
Have the ability to grow in two distinct forms, either as a single-celled yeast or as filamentous hyphae
Dimorphic
Which of the following describes physical actions involved in the unequal treatment of people because they belong to a certain category, group, or race?
Discrimination
What is the most common approach used to maintain a sterile field?
Draping the image intensifier and C-arm AKA a snap cover
Which of the following cart transfers has the greatest potential for back strain to the radiographer, especially when the patient is too heavy or has a serious injury?
Draw Sheet
In a paper record, the person who makes an error in documentation is responsible for correcting the error by
Drawing a single line through the erroneous documentation, write an explanatory note such as "ERROR" near it, and then document the correct information. The note should be dated and signed.
A patient discusses his or her condition with the radiologist. After the radiologist leaves the room, the patient begins to cry. The radiographer sits down next to the patient and takes hold of the patient's hand. What example of touch is being demonstrated?
Emotional Support
Nosebleed
Epistaxis
What is the first task in providing care to a patient with a tracheostomy?
Establish Communication
Situations requiring moral judgement between two or more equally problem-fraught alternatives; two or more competing moral norms are present, creating a challenge about what to do
Ethical Dilemmas
Refusing to do procedure because shift is over Is an example of what?
Ethical Outrage
Systematic study of rightness and wrongness of human conduct and character as known by natural reason
Ethics
Which of the following relates to a person's distinctive racial, national, religious, linguistics, or cultural heritage?
Ethnicity
Which of the following is regarded as the tendency toward viewing the norms and values of the individual's own culture as absolute and using them as a standard against which all other cultures are measured?
Ethocentrism
Putting a pediatric patient in a Pigg-O-Stat without consent from a parent could be considered?
False Imprisonment
For which of the following fractures would traction splints be used?
Femur
Quivering contraction of cardiac muscle fibers
Fibrillation
Being Faithful Performing acts that observe covenants or promises is right. Be faithful.
Fidelity
The strict observance of promises or duties is defined as
Fidelity
Formation of flaky masses resulting from precipitation or coming out of a suspension or solution
Flocculation
What is it called when the powder, Barium Sulfate, clumps and comes out of suspension?
Flocculation
In what direction should a female patient be wiped to avoid contamination of the genital area?
From the mons pubis toward the rectal area
General term used to denote a group of eukaryotic protists (including mushrooms, yeasts, rusts, molds, and smuts) that are characterized by the absence of chlorophyll and by the presence of a rigid cell wall
Fungi
Propofol (Diprivan)
General Anesthetic
Which of the following is designated to individuals that were born between 1966 and 1980?
Generation X
Individuals born between 1981 and 1999 are generally referred to as what generation?
Generation Y
Single most important mean of preventing the spread of infection
Hand Washing
Infection that patients acquire while they are receiving treatment for another health care issue
Health Care-Associated Infection (HAI)
Term used to encompass both registered health information administrators (RHIAs) and registered health information technicians (RHITs) as individuals with either of these credentials who hold a variety of positions within the health information management profession
Health Information Management Practitioners
Do elements with a HIGHER or LOWER atomic number absorb more?
Higher
Constancy in the internal environment of the body, naturally maintained by adaptive responses that promote healthy survival
Homeostasis
Which of the following is the irrational feat of homosexuality, accompanied by hostility toward individuals who are or are perceived to be homosexual, gay, lesbian, or bisexual?
Homophobia
Professional ethics make up the code of a profession based on
Human Vales or Moral Principles
Used to clean out deep wounds
Hydrogen Peroxide
Persistently high arterial blood pressure (greater than 140/90 mm Hg)
Hypertension
A special type of vasogenic shock as a result of reaction to contrast media administered
Hypovolemic or Anaphylactic Shock
The technologist is most likely to encounter which type of shock?
Hypovolemic or Anaphylactic Shock
Infection that is the result of intervention with a physician
Iatrogenic Infection
Invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues that may be clinically inapparent or may result in local cellular injury as a result of competitive metabolism, toxins, intracellular replication, or antigen-antibody response
Infection
When IV leaks into tissue it is called
Infiltration/Extravasion
Required when a patient is subjected to any type of invasive procedure
Informed Consent
How does one respond to questions from patients or visitors regarding the results of their xrays?
Instruct the patients to call their physician for the results
Which of the following is used to determine if individuals have normal, superior, or inferior intellectual capability?
Intelligence Quotient
The classification system used for diagnosis coding in all health care settings in the United States Code to report a diagnosis for billing and information management purposes. DRGs
International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM)
Dissociates into two molecular particles in water or blood plasma, just as table salt does
Ionic Media
Findings in an alert or drowsy patient that can signify a deteriorating head injury include
Irritability Lethargy (typical sign of head trauma) Slowing pulse rate Slowing respiratory rate
What is the significance of obtaining a good clinical history?
It focuses the radiologist's attention to a specific area
As a patient is describing the pain in his or her hand, why is it important for the radiographer to make eye contact with the patient?
It makes the patient feel that what he or she is saying is important
Why is it important to handle and treat geriatric patients as mature adults rather than "senior citizens?"
It minimizes discrimination
Why would it be beneficial to sit with the patients and child in the waiting room to get history of the child and explain the radiologic procedure?
It provides the child the opportunity to become familiar with the radiographer, his or her uniform, and the radiology department
In regard to Social Service, which of the following is defines as the exact and precise an area as possible for the patient's complaint which requires the use of carefully worded questions accompanied by proper touching of the patient?
Localization
________ needles are generally used for subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, and _______ needles are used for intravenous injections.
Long-bevel Short-bevel
If a patient comes in on a stretcher, what should the RT do?
Look on the emergency crash cart for a backboard
Radiologic Technology students often begin their education at approximately what level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Love and belonging
Nonionic Iodine Contrast Media = lower or higher osmolality contrast media?
Lower Osmolality Contrast Media
Contact Precaution
MRSA
Functions of Health Information Management Department (HIMD)
Maintenance Retrieval Storage
When performing a wheelchair-to-table transfer, what should the radiographer do also as the wheelchair footrests have been moved out of the way?
Make sure that the wheelchair is locked
Reduction in numbers of infectious agents, which in turn, decreases the probability of infection but does not necessarily reduce it to zero Removal or destruction of infected material
Medical Asepsis
Drug that should be discontinued 48 hours before and 48 hours after administration of water-soluble iodine contrast media
Metformin
A 52 year old female patient arrives in the radiology department for radiography of the chest. She is considered to be which of the following groups?
Middle-Aged adult
Simple molecules of a compound of relatively low molecular weight
Monomers
Generally accepted customs of right living and conduct are
Morals
Generally accepted customs, principles, or habits of right living and conduct in society and the individual's practice in relation to these
Morals
When using immobilization, which radiologic factor is being controlled?
Motion
Most common medical malpractice claims are from
Negligence
Preventing Harm Above all, do no harm. Never perform or allow acts that may harm the patient
Nonmaleficence
Who pulls the gown up and fastens the back and waistband of the gown?
Nonsterile Circulator
Paralanguage, which is the music of language, produces which of the following types of communication?
Nonverbal Communiation
The vital signs of a patient are as follows: heart rate 95 BP 120/75 temp 99.2 This information is considered which of the following?
Objective Data
When conducting the patient interview for data collections. which of the following needs to be considered?
Objective data are not necessarily more important than subjective data
What is the acceptable reaction of the radiographer in dealing with a patient in the beginning stage of denial and isolation?
Offering silence and acceptance of the person, without discussing death
Measure of the total number of particles in a solution per kilogram of water
Osmolality
A patient schedules an appointment to have a barium enema on Friday at 8am. The patient is given the intestinal prep and instruction to follow in preparation for the exam. The scheduling department instructs the patient to arrive at 7:45am in the radiology department. The patient is considered as which of the following classifications of clients?
Outpatient
Used for pediatric patients requiring oxygen therapy and additional humidity can be placed in?
Oxyhood
Depolarization of atrial muscle
P Wave
Which of the following refers to the application of light pressure with the fingers to the body and is used to locate various bone landmarks when positioning patients?
Palpation
_____________ microorganisms cause infectious disease
Pathogenic
Which of the following is an objective evaluation and determination for the statutes of a patient?
Patient Assessment
Responsible for removing foreign particles -- engulfing and destroying them
Phagocyte
Which of the following is one of the most commonly used immobilization devices used in radiography?
Positioning sponges
Developed that outlines the practice of these professionals in clinical, quality and professional performance
Practice Standards for Medical Imaging
Use of moral principles as a basis for defending a chosen path of action in resolving an ethical dilemma
Principle-Based Ethics
The manners and attitudes toward patients accepted by practitioners Ex: being rude to patients is a violation of this
Professional Etiquette
When family members accompany the patient to the radiology department, both the family members and the patient must be treated with which of the following?
Professional courtesy and respect
System for Medicare patients by which the quality of the care and services provided to patients within a health care facility is monitored and evaluated
Prospective Payment System (PPS)
a noninvasive device used to provide ongoing accessment of the hemoglobin oxygen saturation of arterial blood and the patients pulse
Pulse Oximeter
Depolarization of ventricular muscles
QRS Complex
When one patient describes a cough as "productive" and another patient describes a cough as "nonproductive," which element of the clinical history does this fall under?
Quality
Sexual orientation regards an individual's designation as any of the following except what?
Race and Religion
Which of the following professionals is responsible for obtaining the clinical history from the patient for a diagnostic procedure in radiology?
Radiologic Technologist
Agents appear dark, negative contrast agents, composed of elements with low atomic numbers
Radiolucent
A radionuclide that is attached to a pharmaceutical that has a specific biodistribution in the human body
Radiopharmaceutical
Which of the following is a relation of harmony and accord between two persons?
Rapport
Increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels indicate that the patient may have?
Renal disease
Which of the following techniques is used to verify that the radiologic technologist has perceived the information correctly and to ensure that the patient has
Repeat the information given
Describes how a patient is injured through no fault of his or her own while in the complete control of another
Res Ipsa Loquitur
In cases of medical negligence, the well-established theory asserts that the physician or the health care facility is responsible for the negligent acts of its employees
Respondeat Superior
Signs and symptoms that a patient might be going into shock
Restlessness Apprehension or general anxiety Tachycardia Decreasing Blood Pressure Cold and clammy skin Pallor
Justified claims that an individual can make on individuals, groups or society; divided into legal and moral
Rights
Belief that individual rights provide the vital protection of life, liberty, expression, and property
Rights-Based Ethics
At what age group can the radiographer expect the patient to think logically and begin to analyze situations, tend to develop a special fear of bodily injury, disease, separation from loved ones, death, and punishment?
School-Aged Children
Because a burn injury disrupts the normal protective function of the skin, what should be maintained?
Sterile Precautions
Complete destruction or elimination of all living microorganisms accomplished by physical methods (dry or moist heat), chemical agents (ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, alcohol), radiation (ultraviolet, cathode), or mechanical methods (filtration)
Sterilization
What should the RT do in the case of a patient with asthma?
Stop the procedure, assist the patient to a sitting position to support easier respiration, and attempt to reassure the patient
A patient describes her chest pain as "it feels like someone is standing on my chest." This information is considered to be what type of data?
Subjective
Procedure used to prevent contamination by microbes and endospores before, during, or after surgery using sterile technique
Surgical Asepsis
In a typical single-contrast barium enema, the bag containing the barium is?
Suspended from an IV pole higher than the level of the patient on the table (usually 30 in)
Fainting
Syncope
Repolarization of ventricular muscles
T Wave
When assessing a patient for a stand-by assist transfer from the wheelchair to their bed, what should be the first priority of the radiographer?
Talk with the patient before he or she moves to determine how much assistance is required for the transfer
Types of Cleansing Ememas
Tap Water Saline Solutions Hypertonic Solutions Soap Suds Solutions
Gives the most accurate temperature, besides rectal
Temporal Artery
Which of the following is the most profound step that the US has undertaken to prevent discrimination toward people with a disability?
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Standards for the maintenance and the documentation within health records have been established by accrediting agencies such as
The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)
What must be done before removing a rectal catheter?
The inflatable cuff must be deflated
What are Velcro straps used for the axial projection of the calcaneus?
To assist the patient in dorsiflexion of the ankle joint
Why does orthostatic hypotension occur in patients who have been in bed for long periods of time?
The patient experiences a decrease in vasomotor tone in the blood vessels resulting in a decrease of oxygen to their brain
All of the following statements are steps in performing an assisted standing pivot wheelchair transfer except what?
The person doing the transfer will stand behind the patient, reach under the patient's axillae, and grasp the patient's crossed forearms
What is chest radiography often used to verify?
The placement of intravenous and intraarterial lines
Which of the following elements represents one of the steps for the standing pivot transfer when transferring a patient who cannot move independently from a wheelchair to the xray table?
The radiographer will position the wheelchair at a 45 degree angle so that the patient's stronger side is closer to the xray table
Which parts of the gown are considered sterile?
The sleeves and the front from the waist up
In a two-person lift, who should lift the patient's torso?
The stronger person
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the reason that patients may behave abnormally when he or she first arrives for their hospital care?
Their physiologic needs are not being met
Term used to describe the body's maintenance of heat production and heat loss
Thermoregulation
All of the following statements refer to velcro strap restraints except what?
They are designated to reduce physical strain on the patient from holding a position
All of the following are true regarding traction splints except what?
They are inflatable and transparent
Which of the following statements is true of immobilization devices applied to trauma patients?
They must be left in place while the initial radiologic images being taken
In which of the following ways does the radiographer use leading questions when taking a patient's history?
They should be avoided
Alteplase (tPA, Activase)
Thrombolytics
Volume of air inhaled and exhaled during one respiratory cycle
Tidal Volume
Syringe parts
Tip, barrel, plunger
What is the purpose of using a transfer belt?
To achieve a secure grip on the patient without traumatizing any of the patient's joints for the assisted standing pivot transfer
Which of the following is the purpose of using a cervical collar?
To place the traction on the cervical spine preventing further life threatening movement in this vital area
Which of the following is the purpose of using inflatable trousers?
To slow the rate of hemorrhage
Stability muscles are found in what location of the body?
Torso
A patient's claim that he or she has been wronged or has sustained some injury, other than a breach of contract, and for which cause may exist for an action to receive compensation for damages is known as a
Tort
Which of the following is commonly used to express concern and support the patient?
Touch
Which of the following statements is used to describe all types of wheelchair transfers?
Transfer the patient towards their strong side whenever possible
A serious (but not most severe) injury produces a patient who is
Unconscious and reacts only to painful stimuli
All of the following radiologic procedures can utilize positioning sponges except what?
Upright PA Chest
Effective interaction with a non-English patient is generally enhanced by doing what?
Using touch, facial expressions, and pantomime
Nitroglycerin
Vasodilators
Which of the following immobilization devices should be utilized for an (upright) standing lateral chest xray on a non-ambulatory patient?
Velcro Straps
Which of the following immobilization devices is best used to help keep the patient from falling off the radiographic table?
Velcro strap restraints
Telling the truth Being truthful is right. To tell the truth is expected.
Veracity
Dizziness
Vertigo
Ethical theory that emphasizes the agents who perform actions and make choices; character and virtue form the framework of this ethical theory
Virtue-Based Ethics
Are neither prokaryotic nor eukaryotic; they are considered obligate intracellular paracites
Virus
Represent the primary mechanism that maintains homeostasis
Vital Signs
Most coagulants are commercial preparation of
Vitamin K
The primary means of communication for a hearing impaired patient is through what method?
Writing
Air can cause
emboli
Not required to be included in a patient's health record
incident reports
If actions to stop epistaxis are not effective within 15 minutes...
medical assistance should be obtained
What should you do if infiltration occurs?
remove needle apply pressure to the injection site apply warm, moist heat to relieve discomfort
The prospective payment system is a payment system based on
the DRG or the APC
Incident reports must be completed after an event; however,
the reports themselves should NOT be a part of the patient record
