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Patient Care in Imaging Technology
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10/09/2011

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Term
The unit that measures exposure in air is the:
Definition
roentgen
Term
This unit is used for monitoring your exposure:
Definition
rem
Term
A lead apron covers _____% of the active bone marrow in the body.
Definition
75-80
Term
If distance is doubled than intensity will be ______ by a factor of ______.
Definition
reduced, four
Term
The minimum amount of lead equivalent that is required for a lead apron is:
Definition
0.25mm
Term
When performing mobile exams the technologist should stand at least _______ feet away from the source.
Definition
6
Term
The maximum allowable dose for rad techs is:
Definition
5 rem per year
Term
The unit of absorbed does is the:
Definition
rad
Term
The point source of radiation is the _____ and _____.
Definition
x-ray tube, radioactive material
Term
The amount of aluminum necessary to remove half of the photons from the beam is what?
Definition
HVL "Half-Value Layer"
Term
The primary barrier is:
Definition
the walls that can be struck by the primary beam
Term
At 75 KV a 0.5mm lead apron will prevent ______% of radiation from getting through to the technologist.
Definition
90
Term
True or False: The pregnancy apron has an extra lead strip to protect the fetus.
Definition
True
Term
Aprons can be made of what materials (name 3):
Definition
barium, lead, and tungsten
Term
If you wear a thyroid shield you can cut exposure to your thyroid by _____%.
Definition
10%
Term
Gonad shielding must be used when the gonads are _______ from the beam.
Definition
5 cm
Term
The timer on the fluoroscopic machine must be reset after ______ minutes.
Definition
5
Term
True or False: A technologist needs to use more radiation to form the image when using a 400 speed screen than when a 200 speed screen is used.
Definition
False
Term
An IV bag should be _____ to _____ inches above the injection site.
Definition
18 to 24
Term
What is caused by immobility, shearing, pressure, and irritation?
Definition
decubitus ulcer
Term
On the floor, how often should a pt. be turned?
Definition
every 2 hrs
Term
In the x-ray department, how often should the pt. be turned?
Definition
every 30 minutes
Term

What stage of decubitus ulcer formation am I? (1-5)

 

redness appears, but skin is not broken

Definition
stage 1
Term

What stage of decubitus ulcer formation am I? (1-5)

 

the skin is disrupted

Definition
stage 2
Term

What stage of decubitus ulcer formation am I? (1-5)

 

Ulceration forms (infection progresses rapidly)

Definition
stage 3
Term

What stage of decubitus ulcer formation am I? (1-5)

 

Ulcer goes all the way through the muscle, tendons, and bone (at this point surgery is needed, pt. has osteomyelitis: infection of the bone)

Definition
Stage 4
Term

What stage of decubitus ulcer formation am I? (1-5)

 

Necrosis - tissue death (amputation may be needed at this point)

Definition
stage 5
Term
Name the 4 types of casts:
Definition
plaster, fiberglass, soft casts, half casts
Term
For a plaster cast, how will your technique be affected? (both wet and dry)
Definition

Wet - (harder to penetrate) increase both mAs and kVp

 

Dry - only increase kVp

Term
How would you set the technique for a fiberglass cast?
Definition
don't change technique at all
Term
How would you set the technique for a soft cast?
Definition
don't change the technique from the norm. of whatever body part you are imaging
Term
How would you set the technique for a half cast?
Definition
increase the kVp in the area that has the cast material, but not on the open part
Term
For a semi-fowler position, how high is the head angled?
Definition
15-30 degrees
Term
For a high-fowler position, how high would you angle the patient's head and torso?
Definition
45-90 degrees
Term
What are the sypmtoms of a pt. w/ circulatory problems? (name 3)
Definition
cyanosis, numbness, tingling sensation
Term
What is the minimum amount of lead shielding in a pregnancy apron?
Definition
.50mm
Term
Describe orthostatic hypotension:
Definition

when a pt. sits up suddenly, it can make them dizzy

 

defined as: excessive venous pooling in the lower extremities upon standing, which leads to a decrease in cardiac output, a vigorous activation of the sympathetic nervous system, and excessive arteriolar vasoconstriction

Term
_______ is to attack or injure a person's reputation.
Definition
Defaming
Term
______ is defined as decisions and opinions of courts that are based on local customs and habits of an area within a particular country or state.
Definition
Common Law
Term
_________ is professional negligence that is the cause of injury or harm to a pt.
Definition
Malpractice
Term
_________ is an established law that is enacted by a legislative body and punishable by the court system.
Definition
Statutory Law
Term
A set of beliefs and values common to a particular group of people:
Definition
culture
Term
Name Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs from the most basic to the top of the pyramid:
Definition
physiologic needs, safety and security, belongingness and affection, esteem and self-respect, and self-actualization
Term
What are the problem solving requirements?
Definition
data collection, data analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Term
Name the modes of thinking:
Definition
recall, habit, inquiry, and creativity
Term
Critical thinking requires the following abilities (5 total):
Definition

to interpret

to evaluate

to infer

to explain

to reflect

Term
What are the elements of self-concept?
Definition

body image

self esteem

role

identity

Term
What is ischemia?
Definition
deficiency of blood in a body part due to functional constriction or actual obstruction of a blood vessel
Term

Which of the following is mandatory and must be adhered to?

 

a. Rules of Ethics

b. Code of Ethics

Definition
a. Rules of Ethics
Term

The pt. in the ER who is unconscious will be treated using:

a. informed consent

b. voluntary consent

c. simple consent

d. implied consent

Definition
d. implied consent
Term
What org. certifies techs?
Definition
ARRT
Term
What org. tracks CEUs?
Definition
ASRT
Term
What org. provides state license?
Definition
MRTBE
Term
What org. plans local conferences?
Definition
ASSRT
Term

Example of battery is/are:

a. rough positioning

b. loudly asking the patients to sit up

c. splashing contrast in the patient's eyes

d. A & C

e. all of the above

Definition
d. A & C
Term
The right of all persons to make rational decisions free from external pressures:
Definition
Autonomy
Term
Refers to the fact that all acts must be meant to attain a good result or be beneficial:
Definition
Beneficience
Term
Refers to the fact that some actions may produce both a good and a bad effect:
Definition
Double Effect
Term
Refers to the duty to abstain from inflicting harm and also the duty to prevent harm:
Definition
Nonmaleficence
Term
The attitude that sometimes prompts healthcare workers to make decisions regarding a person's care w/out consulting the person affected.
Definition
Paternalism
Term
The belief that life is the highest good and nobody has the right to judge that another person's quality of life is so poor that his or her life is not of value and should be terminated:
Definition
Sanctity of Life
Term
Honesty in all aspects of professional life:
Definition
Veracity
Term
What type of consent is it when a pt. does not stop a procedure from taking place?
Definition
Express Consent
Term
This type of consent occurs in emergency situations when it is not possible to obtain consent from the patient, his or her parents, or a legal representative.
Definition
Implied Consent
Term

Hospital fires are caused by which of the following:

a. spontaneous combustion

b. open flames

c. cigarette smokers

d. electricity

e. all of the above

Definition
e. all of the above
Term
PASS stands for:
Definition
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep (proper use of fire extinguisher)
Term
X-Ray equipment has a potential of _______ volts.
Definition
100,000
Term
Do unto other as you would like them to do to you:
Definition
Golden Rule
Term
Learn how others want to be treated and act accordingly:
Definition
Platinum Rule
Term
"Thinking about your thinking while you are thinking in order to make your thinking better."
Definition
Critical Thinking
Term
_________ is how we feel about ourselves. It is defined by our interactions w/ others. It is our body image, self esteem, and identity.
Definition
Self Concept
Term
________ is our evaluation of ourselves based on the positive or negative strokes we recieved as we live our lives.
Definition
Self Esteem
Term
Rules are to be followed at all times:
Definition
deontology
Term
Using wisdom to solve problems, not emotions or intellect:
Definition
Virtue
Term
What is utilitarianism/consequentialism?
Definition
theological theory that states that the best choice is the choice that will benefit the largest number of people
Term
Objects that give off scatter:
Definition
extended source
Term
TVL
Definition
reduces radiation by 1/10
Term
The primary wall must be ____ ft high.
Definition
7
Term
The control booth and the ceiling are what kind of barrier?
Definition
secondary
Term
True or False: The x-ray beam can be directed at secondary barriers.
Definition
False
Term
0.5mm of lead is usually used during what?
Definition
Fluoro
Term
Lead gloves have how much lead?
Definition
0.25mm or more
Term
Gonadal Shielding should be directed where in males and females. (2 answers)
Definition

Males: symphisis pubis

Females: 2.5 cm medial to the ASIS

Term
When do you use a grid?
Definition
When the part being imaged is thicker than 10-13 cm
Term
Changing a 200 speed screen to a 400 speed screen cuts the exposure by ____%.
Definition
50
Term
What is the most stated cause for repeats?
Definition
motion
Term
An item that emits radiation:
Definition
radionuclide
Term
True or False: The pt. is an extended source of radiation.
Definition
True
Term
A fetus must only be exposed to _____ throughout the entire pregnancy.
Definition
.5 rem
Term
Inherent Filtration:
Definition
is filtration that is built into the tube.
Term

 

 Decrease in the size of the organ, tissue, or muscle:

Definition
Atrophy
Term
What type of law decides punishment for bad behavior, is meant to protect all society, and decides what conduct is criminal?
Definition
Criminal Law
Term
What law is concerned with civil or private rights?
Definition
Civil Law
Term
What are the 4 chief elements of malpractice torts?
Definition
duty, breach of duty, damage, and damage must be caused by a breach of duty
Term
False imprisonment, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, battery, and defamation are all examples of what?
Definition
Intentional Torts
Term
Any unwanted contact is considered _______, i.e. doing an exam if the pt. refuses, rough positoning, not limited to touch - fluids, electric shock, instruments...
Definition
Battery
Term
_____ is spoken defamation.
Definition
Slander
Term
______ is written defamation.
Definition
Libel
Term
Res Ipsa Loquitur
Definition
The thing speaks for itself
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