Pharmacology
What are the four different types of routes for drug administration?
Enteral, topical, parenteral, and venipuncture.
What does the prefix Chol/e mean?
Bile
This organization is responsible for safety standards in the workplace, handling/disposal of hazardous materials, and standard precautions for protection of employees. Must state entire name.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What is the number 1 injury in our field?
back injuries
What is the chief complaint?
the main reason for the patient being here
What is the difference between drug scheduling 1 and 5?
Schedule 1 has the highest potential for abuse with no acceptable treatment purposes. Schedule 5 has the lowest potential for abuse with approved treatment purposes.
What does the suffix -cidals mean?
Kill microorganisms
Which of the professional organizations controls the quality and safety of care provided to patients in health care organizations? Must state the entire name.
The Joint Commission
How far from the table should wheelchair transfers be?
45 degrees from the table
what is subjective history?
only something the patient can perceive
What are the 5R's of drug administration?
right drug, amount, patient, time, route
What does the suffix -ectomy mean?
Surgical removal
This organization is responsible for the standards for student participation in clinical education and they are the accrediting body for programs that demonstrate compliance with educational standards. Must state the entire name.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
What immobilization tool would be beneficial for pediatric chest x-ray?
pigg-o-stat
what are actions involved in the unequal treatment of people based on diversity traits?
Discrimination
Should an antidiabetic be given to a hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic patient?
Hyperglycemic patient; Hyperglycemia: high blood glucose, low insulin. Antidiabetics treat insulin deficiency.
What does the combining form Hist/o- mean?
Tissue
Which organization is the agency that sets requirements of professionals through registration, certification, and examination of certain skills ? Must state the entire name.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
what are good body mechanics? (4 things)
wide base of support, back straight, lift with arms/legs and engage core stomach muscles
What are the five stages of grief?
denial/isolation; anger; bargaining; depression; acceptance
What is the function of Corticosteroids?
Treats respiratory issues or anaphylaxis.
What does the suffix -plasty?
Surgical repair
This organization’s goals are to maintain high standards of education, advancement of rad tech and imaging specialties, enhance quality of patient care, and further the welfare and socioeconomics of RTs. Must state the entire name
American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT)
What is the most important thing that immobilization does?
reduce patient dose
What are the sacred seven?
Localization (where), Chronology (how long), Quality (characteristics), Severity (intensity), Onset (what were you doing when it started), Aggravating/alleviating (what makes it better or worse), associated manifestations (accompanying symptoms)