Vitals
What vital sign is controlled by the Hypothalamus?
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Temperature
What is an effective way to transfer patients?
Name 4
Patient Care and Safety Overview, slides 10-17
Lift (hoyer)
Slider Board
Sheet Transfer
Wheelchair
The leading cause of work-related injuries in the field of health care is:
Lecture 4 Ergonomics slide 5
Abuse of spine from moving patients
Changes in the body's physiology occur when the body temperature fluctuates how many degrees?
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2-3 degrees
During the sonographer's assessment of a patient, she listens to the patient's explanation and complaint about his pain. What type of data collection is this?
Assessment and Communication in Patient Care, Slide 11
Subjective Data
The highest point reached during full contraction of the left ventricle is called the:
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Systolic pressure or Systole
Can a technologist use immobilizers without orders from a physician?
Patient Care and Safety Overview slide 18
No
What is defined as the science related to man and his work, embodying the anatomic,
physiologic and mechanical principles affecting the efficient use of human energy?
**Lecture 4 Ergonomics slide 3**
Ergonomics
T or F: When removing a SLIPP or slide sheet, grab the underside of the SLIPP or slide sheet and slowly pull out from under the patient in small sections at a time?
Video
True
A sonographer approaches a patient to whom he/she is assigned. They observe that the patient is holding their right side. What type of data collection is this?
Assessment and Communication in Patient Care, Slide 11
Objective Data
Looking at Diastolic pressure reading Hypertension is consistently over:
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90 mmHg
What position should a patient be in to reduce friction on the patient's skin?
***Patient Care and Safety Overview slide 19**
Placing arms across the chest and using a pull sheet.
_______ refers to the way we move our body. Posture is an important component in body mechanics.
Lecture 4 Ergonomics slide 21
Body Mechanics
Non- therapeutic communication involves which of the following?
1. Giving Advice
2. Patronizing
3. Clarifying
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Giving Advice and Patronizing
What are the steps of critical thinking?
Assessment and Communication in Patient Care, Slide 12
1. Observation
2. Hypothesis
3. Data Collection
4. Data Analysis
5. Conclusion/Evaluation
Pulse oximetry measures what?
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The oxygen saturation of the hemoglobin.
What type of mask mixes room air and is used most often for COPD patients?
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Venturi
Common symptoms of WRMSD?
List 5
Lecture 4 Ergonomics slide 12
• Pain
• Stiffness
• Numbness
• Decreased Range of Motion
• Tingling/Burning
• Cramping
• Weakness
• Decreased grip strength
A patient presents himself in the imaging department for a procedure. The technologist notices that the patient looks frightened and is unable to sit still during the assessment. This observation by the technologist is an example of:
Assessment and Communication in Patient Care slide 15
Nonverbal communication
What are the stages of grieving?
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Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance- Final stage
Pule Pressure is:
Tip: This is not the same as pulse deficit*
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The difference between systolic and diastolic pressure
If a physician has ordered 6 LPM of O2 for your patient, which method of delivery would you use?
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A simple mask.
What is syndrome:
The inflammation of the flexor tendons compresses the median nerve, producing numbness, tingling, and pain in the first three fingers and the thumb.
Lecture 4 Ergonomics slide 15
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Why would Hypothermia be induced medically?
To reduce a patient's need for oxygen.
4 processes of critical thinking:
Assessment and Communication in Patient Care slide 12
1. Process Information Thoughtfully
2. Challenge Assumptions - ASK Questions
3. Reflect Critically - Ineffective Communication
4. Learn from Experience