DEEZ NUTS
A patient has an involuntary evacuation of the barium during a B.E.
Self Esteem Need
Was the outcome acceptable? Could this exam have been done more effectively?
Reflect
The patients perception about their health problems
Subjective Data
Communication is a _________ process
2 way
Denotes groups such as Irish, Sioux, that share beliefs
Ethnicity
Critical thinking requires the ability to....
-Evaluate -Explain
Ability to remember a large body of facts quickly
Recall (lower level of thinking)
Involves setting a goal for the exam and formulating objectives for reaching the goal
What is touch used for?
Support and encouragement, emphasis, or palpation of body landmarks
Shared set of beliefs, values, knowledge, and patterns of behavior common to a group of people
Culture
Recognize patients behavior/needs to determine best course of action for a procedure
Interpret
Becoming accustomed to performing a skill without deep thought because of repetition
Habit (lower level of thinking)
Feeling sorry for a patient or a patients situation
Sympathy
When palpating a patient for landmarks:
Explain the need prior to touching the patient and assure they patient is agreeing
Sound of speech rather than content
Paralanguage
Coming to a conclusion based on interpretation and evaluation
Infer
To process information thoughtfully and to be willing and able to recognize, explore, challenge assumptions, and to make sense of something
Inquiry (higher level of thinking)
A deeper sensitivity to the needs of others. Putting yourself in their shoes
Empathy
A radiographers first duty before beginning an exam is to...
Properly identify the patient
What are some communication challenges?
Non english speaking patients, hearing, vision, and speech impaired, patients with impaired mental function
Communicating to the patient what must be done to complete the exam in terms the patient can understand
Explain
What processes does patient assessment include?
Data collection, data analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
A calm, firm expression of feelings or opinions
Assertiveness
Certified what the patient had told the radiographer
Validation
When treatment for medical info is explained, an _______ should be used