RAD420 week 2 quiz
1, 3, 6, 7
From the following list, select 4 appropriate choices for safe lifting of a heavy object from the floor to a table. 1. Bend your knees and keep your back straight. 2. Walk toward the table as you lift, to save time. 3. Lift the object to a standing position, and then walk the object to the table. 4. Hold your breath as you brace to lift. 5. Bend at the waist. 6. Keep your feet apart, slightly wider than your shoulders. 7. Bring the object in close to your body. 8. Stand slightly to the left or the right of the object and twist as you reach for it.
mobility muscles are located in the arms and legs.
Mobility muscles differ from stability muscles in that stability muscles are located in the knees and ankles. mobility muscles are located in the arms and legs. stability muscles are involved in digestion and body homeostasis. mobility muscles provide postural support. `
all of the above
Patient immobilization is a critical part of achieving optimum image quality. Even the smallest, undetectable involuntary motion can degrade the final image. Effective methods to reduce the amount of patient motion include: giving clear, concise instructions to the patient before the exposure. assessing the amount of patient cooperation you can expect and making adjustments in immobilization. explaining how important it is to hold still during the exposure so that a good image can be obtained. all of the above.
safely move a patient from one area to another.
The purpose of a patient transfer is to make arrangements for the patient to be moved to another nursing unit. safely move a patient from one area to another. provide for the patient's hospital bill to be deducted from his or her banking institution. make delivery arrangements for the patient's personal belongings.
is known as mummification.
The technique of wrapping a patient in a sheet is known as mummification. is appropriate for young adults and teenagers. is appropriate for a child who can cooperate and understand your instructions. should be used only with parental approval.
2 and 3 only
When lifting a patient from a wheelchair: (1) Bend down and place your arms underneath their arms, then use your back to straighten out until they are in a standing position (2) Use your legs to push yourself up as you stand while maintaining normal lumbar lordosis and tightening of the core (3) When lifting with two or more persons, discuss the transfer before attempting it to reduce confusion and strain
keep your back stationary and lift with your legs.
When lifting patients, it is important to lift with your back and save your leg strength. twist at the waist to improve your center of gravity. avoid using a transfer belt to prevent abdominal cramping. keep your back stationary and lift with your legs.
A and C
When moving a patient from a cart to the radiographic table, it would be appropriate to ask the patient how much he or she can help with the transfer. wrap the patient up in a sheet and roll him or her over completely. allow the patient to safely help with the transfer as much as he or she is able. do both a and c.
lock the stretcher securely against the examination table. `
When moving a patient to or from a stretcher, have the patient hold the stretcher from moving. lock the stretcher securely against the examination table. prop a wheelchair against the end of the cart. protect the stretcher with woolen blankets.
lift the patient as a unit, with his or her arms crossed and legs straight.
When performing a two-person lift of a patient from a wheelchair, it is important to ask the patient to put his or her arms up over his or her head. lift the patient with his or her knees bent. bend over from the back and lift the patient's legs with your partner. lift the patient as a unit, with his or her arms crossed and legs straight.
allow the patient to help with the transfer if it is safe and he or she is capable of doing so.
When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a radiographic table, position the wheelchair at a 90-degree angle to the table. allow the patient to help with the transfer if it is safe and he or she is capable of doing so. do not let the patient do any weight-bearing movements. break the transfer into a series of simultaneous movements and commands.
triangle.
When using a sheet to "mummify" an infant, the sheet should first be formed into a triangle. square. rectangle. rectangle the size of pillowcase.
Decreased the distance between yourself and the patient you are transferring allows for better use of your upper extremities in the transfer
Which of the following is a concept of proper body mechanics: Reducing the base of support by bringing your feet closer together creates a more stable foundation when lifting objects over your head Increasing distance between your center of gravity and the center of gravity for the object you are moving will increase the leverage needed to perform the action Pulling objects is easier on the joints and expends less energy than pushing an object Decreased the distance between yourself and the patient you are transferring allows for better use of your upper extremities in the transfer
jerking movement, twisting, bending of the lower back
Which of the following should be avoided during patient transfers: (choose 3) Jerking movements Twisting Tightening of the core Use of short lever upper extremities Bending of the lower back
When lifting someone or something, stand as close as possible to whatever you are lifting.
Which of the following statements is TRUE? When lifting someone or something, stand as close as possible to whatever you are lifting. Keep your feet very wide apart and your back arched when lifting. When working with cardiac patients, it is safe to let them help you until they become exhausted. When lifting a stack of heavy grid cassettes from the floor to a counter, it is advisable to use your arm muscles because they are stronger than those of the thigh.
The patient's stronger side should be closer to the x-ray table.
Which of the following statements is correct with regard to assisting a patient from a wheelchair to an x-ray table? The wheelchair should be parallel with the x-ray table. The patient's weaker side should be closer to the x-ray table. The wheelchair should directly face the x-ray table. The patient's stronger side should be closer to the x-ray table.
1, 2, 5 only
Which three of the following are physiologic changes associated with advanced age: 1 Increased skin tears 2 Decreased balance 3 Increased bone density 4 Increased cognitive capacity 5 Decreased muscle mass 6 Increased connective tissue elasticity
1, 4, 5, 6.
A technologist is performing an assisted transfer from wheelchair to radiographic exam table with adjustable height. The patient has previously suffered a CVA and presents with left-side weakness. Which four of the following six options will best achieve a successful transfer with reduced chance of injury for both patient and technologist? 1. The technologist should discuss the steps of the transfer with the patient beforehand to make sure the patient understands. 2. The wheelchair seat should be parallel to the exam table and the table should be elevated to a height 5 inches taller than the seat of the chair. 3. The wheelchair should be turned toward the table at a 45 degree angle, with the patient's weak side closest to the table. 4. The technologist should squat at the knee and the hip, keeping the back straight offering support and standing with the patient. 5. The wheelchair should be turned toward the table at a 45 degree angle with the patient's strong side closest to the table. 6. The footrests of the wheelchair should be pivoted out of the way or removed before beginning.
return the patient in a wheelchair with the transfer sling under the patient.
After successfully completing a safe hydraulic lift of a large patient, the imaging professional should remove the transfer sling and send it to laundry for cleaning. keep the patient in the hydraulic lift and return him or her to the floor. return the patient in a wheelchair with the transfer sling under the patient. return the patient to the floor on a cart with the sling draped alongside the cart.
wrapping a child in a sheet (mummy wrap).
All of the following are examples of simple immobilization techniques EXCEPT wrapping a child in a sheet (mummy wrap). using a positioning sponge. laying a sandbag across the patient's anatomy. using a Velcro strap to stabilize the anatomy.
extend your reach beyond the center of gravity to broaden your arm coverage.
All of the following are true of good lifting mechanics EXCEPT do most of the lifting with your legs and keep your back stationary. extend your reach beyond the center of gravity to broaden your arm coverage. stand with your feet far apart to broaden your base of support. ensure your center of gravity is over your base of support.
it can be used for supine abdominal studies of the child.
All of the following are true of the Pigg-O-Stat infant immobilizer EXCEPT it can be used for supine abdominal studies of the child. its design provides for lead protection over the child's gonads. it is made of contour-shaped, clear acrylic restraining forms. the patient can be rotated 360 degrees for various oblique projections.
keep a narrow base of support
All the following are rules of good body mechanics except keep back straight, avoid twisting keep the load close to the body push, do not pull, the load keep a narrow base of support
Lower extremity trauma
An inflatable air splint is used under what circumstances? Severe head trauma Lower extremity trauma Spinal injury Newborn infant AP chest radiography
sims
As you enter a patient's room to perform a portable examination, you notice the patient sleeping on her side with one leg over the other with the knees bent. This patient is in the _____ position. Fowler supine Sims None of the above are correct.
1, 2, 4 only
Benefits of proper body mechanics include: (select 3) 1 Maintenance of balance 2 Reduction of stress on joints and soft tissue 3 Increased use of energy 4 Decreased risk of injury 5 Decreased safety during transfers
