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When opening a sterile tray, the first flap of the sterile pack should be opened_________?
away from the operator preparing the sterile tray for the exam.
1. These precautions are used to prevent infection transmitted by direct or indirect contact with fecal matter.
2. gloves are gowns are required.
Enteric Precautions.
ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA:
What are the "Six Rights" of drug administration?
1. right patient
2. right drug
3. right amount
4. right route
5. right time
6. right documentation.
When conduction a bolus injection, or "IV Push", the radiographer must_______?
observe the patient carefully.
What is the most commonly used contrast agent?
Air.
1. These precautions are used for tuberculosis patients with a positive sputum culture
2. patients or techs must wear a mask
3. gowns are required if gross contamination is possible.
4. gloves are required
Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Precautions.
ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA:
For a Rectal route injection, the container of medication or contrast media must be maintained at a height of___________?
no less than 18 inches (45cm), and a maximum of 24 inches (60cm) from the site of introduction.
ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA:
During Venipuncture and intravenous injections of contrast media, the radiographer must not___________?
1. Leave the patient receiving a contrast agent alone.
2. the patient must be observed continuously
What is:
Contrast media administered by gravity, also known as an "IV Drip"
Infusion Administration.
What is the purpose of Negative Contrast Agents?
1. involves uses of gases to reduce or decrease the attenuating ability of the structures filled with gas.
2. Results in an increase in radiographic density of the image, of the parts filled with negative contrast agent.
What are the responsibilities of the Technologist when working with patients in isolation?
1. team concept: clean/dirty tech (depending on isolation)
2. for strict isolation patients, clean tech manages the radiographic equipment and IR.
3. the Dirty tech contacts the patient and patient linens.
4. the roles are reversed for patients in protective (reverse) isolation.
A. clean tech touches patient and IR
B. dirty tech handles x-ray unit, takes exposure
ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA:
For a Rectal route injection, what position is the patient placed in?
1. The sims position for insertion of enema tip.
2. patient lies on left side, with right leg drawn forward in front of the left leg.
ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA:
During drug administration, a patients pulse and blood pressure should be taken_______, ________, and________?
1. Before
2. at frequent intervals
3. and prior to releasing the patient
What would be an example of Infusion Administration?
a cystogram procedure, IV tubing attached to a foley catheter.
What is the best predictor of a possible reaction to contrast media?
A history of a previous allergic reaction.
ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA:
Oral admission of contrast media is used if________?
What is:
injection method in which a large or concentrated volume of a contrast media or drug is rapidly administered into an existing IV line, such as a piggyback connector or heparin lock conected to the patient
Bolus Injection.
What is an Ampule?
Single dose of medication
1. These precautions are used to prevent infections that are transmitted by direct or indirect contact with purulent material, drainage, or secretions from any infected site on the body. (abcesses, wound infections, and burns that are not covered by another isolation technique.
2. Gloves are required
Drainage-secretion precautions.
ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRAST MEDIA:
What is the most common method of administration for an UGI?
Oral administration.
What is a Bolus Injections also known as?
IV push
what is a vial?
Multiple doses of medication.