Intro Final Part 1

Hospital acquired conditions

Surgical creation of an opening between the colon and surface of the body

Perform actions that respect the independence of other persons. The pt must decide what is done to his/her person.

Cessation of spontaneous ventiliation

NG tubes are inserted using aseptic technique

Preferred location of a CV line is

Substances of structures not naturally present but of which an authentic image appears on an radiograph

You can apply the adhesive side of tape to the skin of a patient

Freedom from infection

Regarding CV's, one of the most critical concerns to a radiographer is catheter dislodgment

Is this positioned correctly?

"Please rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the worst," is an example of

Period of relaxation of the heart, especially of the ventricles

Gowns are consider sterile on the sleeves and the front from the waist up

If perforation/bowel obstruction is suspected barium is contraindicated and gastrografin is the contrast used for the BE

Precautions to prevent the transmission of disease by body fluids and substance

Insertion of a tubular device into a canal, hollow organ, or cavity

Chemicals used to free an environment from pathogenic organisms to reduce/eliminate infectious organisms

Absence of gas from part/the whole of the lungs as a result of failure of expansion or reabsorption of gas from alveoli

Ensure that the barium enema bag is not more than 24 inches above the table

Average oral temperature

Hemothorax and Pneumothorax are potential complications associated with catheter insertions

Sterile gloves must be kept in sight and above waist level

How many compressions per minute are done in adult CPR

Proper position of an ET is demonstrated on a radiograph

Standby assist, assisted standing pivot, two person lift, and hydraulic lift are examples of

Proper positioning of a CV line is demonstrated on a radiograph

Duration since onset, frequency, course of symptoms

A double contrast enema introduces what to the colon in addition to barium/gastrografin?

HTN or persistently high arterial blood pressure

Perform actions that benefit others. Decide and act always to benefit the patient.

Thoracostomy tubes are placed when the upper airway is obstructed

Regarding hemothorax and pleural effusions the most common placement for a thoracostomy tube is

A nasal cannula is an example of a

The establishment of infectious disease include all of the following except

Average axillary temperature

Adding air makes a barium enema a double contrast study

Muscles that are found in the four extremities and designed for movement

Most effective means of reducing motion on the part of the patient

When moving a patient an RT must be careful of O2 tubing, IV lines, CV lines, and urine bags

Photoelectric device used for determining the oxygen saturation of the blood

Average pulse in an adult

Hypothetical point around which all mass appears to be concentrated

Name this item

Foundation on which a body rests or stands; when people stand, their feet and the space between the feet

A patient with fever is said to be

Increased amounts of fluid within the pleural cavity, usually the result of inflammation

Oxygen is a drug and must be prescribed by a physician

Protozoa are able to form cysts which permit them to survive while they are not within a host

Primary medical problem as defined by the patient

Streptococcal pharngitis, klebsiella pneumoniae, and clostridium botulinum are examples of

Perceptible to the external senses

A nebulizer is an example of a

Pt laying on their left side with their right knee flexed and over the left leg is called modified lithotomy position

Endotracheal tubes are used to manage a variety or respiratory complications.

Barium Enemas are done using what kind of technique

Another term for cerebrovascular accident is stroke

Respirations are measured in

To insert an NG tube a patient will be in the Fowler's position

Tinea nigra, tinea pedis, or ringworm are examples of

Herpes, common cold, and mononucleosis/Epstein-Barr are examples of

Myocardial infarction is an example of a cause of neurogenic shock

Abnormal slowness of breathing

There are 3 common sites used to measure pulse rate

Symptoms accompanying the chief complaint. Ex: Pt may describe GI symptoms as a part of or separate from Cardiac symptom

In lifting patients, twist your back and let it do all of the work.

CPR

It is outside the scope of an RT's practice to notify a surgeon the sterile field has been compromised.

Used to drain intrapleural space and mediastinum

Circumstances that produces the problem, intensify, or relieve it

A line that is inserted into a large vein an example of one of its many uses is to administer medication

Signs and symptoms of a patient entering shock include all of these except

You call the Dr and get approval to remove a C-collar to complete your x-rays. She says no.

An external chest tube (thoracostomy) drainage assembly must be kept

Swan Ganz catheters are also known as PA catheters and are used to measure pulmonary arterial pressure

Trichomonas vaginalis and plasmodium vivax are examples of

Name this item

Bulky, fine white powder, used as a contrast medium in radiography of the GI tract

What is depicted in this radiograph?

Name this tube

A patient has become aggressive you decide it is necessary to use restraints to complete your study. This is ok.

Reduction of oxygen supply to the tissue

Major muscle of ventilation

Blood pressure is measured

A sterile field may be reached over

Profuse sweating

Describes the character of the symptoms

What is immbolization device is this?

A drop in blood pressure when a person stands too quickly

A pneumothorax is best demonstrated by inspiratory PA or AP projections of the chest

Average rectal temperature

Performing acts that observe covenants or promises is right. Be faithful.

Bacterial endospores that end up on your hands can be eliminated by hand sanitizer

When putting sterile gloves on it is ok to touch the outside of the glove with your fingers

A carrier, especially an animal that transfers an infective agent from one host to another

Vasogenic shock can be caused by sepsis, deep anesthesia, or anaphylaxis

What type of line is this?

Requires carefully worded questions accompanied by proper touching of the patient is an example of

As an RT(R) you can adjust the liters per min if you feel it is necessary

Normal respirations in a child