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Vital signs
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Pathology
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100
This therapy is administered to counteract hypoxemia
What is Oxygen Therapy
100
A state describing oxygen-deficient tissue
What is hypoxia
100
Where chest drainage systems should always be kept
What is below the level of the patient's chest
100
Indicates the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity
What is a Pneumothorax
100
negative contrast agents have this effect on density
what is to increase density
200
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the external environment and blood circulation in the body.
What is respiration
200
The measurement of force exerted on the walls of arteries during cardiac contraction and relaxation
What is blood pressure
200
Which blood vessels are best suited for determination of pulse rate
What are the superficial arteries
200
Partial or total collapse of the lung
What is atelectasis
200
A person's self-reliance, independence, liberty, rights, privacy, individual choice, freedom of will, and the self-contained ability to decide
What is autonomy
300
The flow rate of oxygen therapy is given in this unit measurement
What is liters per minute
300
The normal average rate of respiration for a healthy adult patient
What is 12-20 Breaths per minute
300
This method of obtaining a temperature that provides measurements that most closely correlate to the rectal method?
What is temporal artery
300
Increased amounts of fluid within the pleural cavity, usually the result of inflammation.
What is Pleural effusion
300
Peak blood pressure measurement resulting from left ventricular contraction
What is systolic pressure
400
Tubes inserted to drain the intrapleural space
What are thoracostomy tubes
400
Skin discoloration that is observed in the gums, earlobes, and nailbeds
What is cyanosis
400
Where the tip of a central line catheter should be visualized on x-ray.
What is the superior vena cava
400
Results in increase in pulse rate and rapid shallow breathing in an attempt to increase speed of circulation to supply oxygen to tissues.
What is shock
400
Observing the correct color of a cylinder and the label of its contents.
What is the correct method of identifying compressed medical gases
500
Maintaining adequate oxygenation and minimizing cardiopulmonary workout
What are the goals of Oxygen Therapy
500
Instruments required to assess vital signs include these 3 items
What is a 1. stethoscope 2. a sphygmomanometer 3. a watch with a second hand
500
The most common insertion site for a central venous catheter
what is the subclavian vein?
500
A microbial infection causing a collection of pus in the pleural cavity
What is Empyema
500
The rules guiding the professional conduct of radiographers is enforced by this organization.
What is the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
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