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| a legal document prepared by a living, competent adult to provide guidance to the health care team if the individual should become unable to make decisions regarding his or her medical care; may also be called a living will or durable power of attorney for health care |
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| exchange of information, thoughts, or messages; includes interpersonal |
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| exchange of information, thoughts, or messages; includes interpersonal rapport; also includes the accurate conveyance of information, clear self-expression, and transmission of information and ideas to others |
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| pertaining to the study of older adults |
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| someone who has been admitted to the hospital for diagnostic studies or treatment |
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| Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs |
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| model of human needs developed by Abraham Maslow, original hierarchy identifies two types of needs; deficiency and growth needs were further divided into seven levels, four at the deficiency needs level(physiologic, safety, belongingness and love, and esteem) and three in the upper growth needs level(need to know and understand, aesthetic, and self-actualization) |
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| exchange of information, thoughts, or messages using methods other than the actual words of speech-for example, ton of voice, speed of speech, facial expressions, and position of the speaker's extremities and torso(body language) |
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| patient who comes to a health care facility for diagnosis or treatment but does not usually occupy a bed overnight |
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| application of light pressure with the fingers |
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| music of language; cadence and rhythm of speech |
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| objective evaluation and determination of the status of a patient |
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| ability and right of patients to make independent decisions regarding their medical care |
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| messages sent using spoken words; the exchange of information or thoughts; can be dramatically shaped by vocabulary, clarity, ton, pitch of voice and even the organization of sentences |
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| 1.) List 6 essential qualities or personal goals that are essential in an individual pursuing a degree and career in radiologic technology. |
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Helping others
working with people
making a difference
thinking critically
demonstrating creativity
achieving results |
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| 2.) True or false (If false, explain why): financial reimbursement is dependent upon positive patient feedback. |
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| ___________________________ is perceived as competence. |
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| List the 5 levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs. Give an example of each. Describe how the learning about Maslow’s theory pertains to our profession. |
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1. Psychologic (Food, shelter, clothing, sexual gratification
2. Safety and security
3. Belonging and love
4. Self-esteem and respect
5. Self-Actualization (creativity, achievement, self-expression)
**This helps us better understand our patients and also how to succeed personally in life** |
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| What are the two types of non-verbal communication? Give examples. |
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Paralanguage- pitch/tone of voice, speech rate, pauses, volume, accent, quality of your voice
Body language- confusing body signals, saying one thing, but doing another |
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| What are three types of touch radiographers use? |
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touch for emotional support
touch for palpation
touch for emphasis |
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| Establishing good rapport with your patient leads to (HIGH or LOW) quality films and an overall (POSITIVE or NEGATIVE) experience for your patient. |
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| High quality films and positive patient experience |
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| List the 5 stages of grief in order (hint hint! DABDA!). |
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denial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance |
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| 9.) True or False (If false, explain why): a patient under anesthia cannot recall what is being said during a procedure. |
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| False- "Several studies have reported instances in which patients in deep anesthesia or even long-term comatose states were able to recall jokes and derogatory comments that were made about them". (page 135) |
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