Best Body Practices
Scientific study of creating tools and equipment that help the human body adapt to the work environment
Ergonomics
Correct position for a urinary catheter bag
Below the level of the bladder
What ALARA stands for
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
Complete removal of microorganisms and their spores from the surface of an object
Surgical asepsis
Name one of the most common bloodborne pathogens that healthcare workers encounter
Hep B, Hep C, or HIV
Occupationally acquired or occupationally aggravated injuries to an individual from repetitive use
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Term for difficult breathing
Dyspnea
Frequency range for audible sound
20-20,000Hz
Type of procedure done to remove excess abdominal fluid
Paracentesis
What "donde esta tu dolor?" means in English
Where is your pain?
Type of support device that reduces arm strain by holding the transducer cord in place during scanning
Cable support brace
Carotid, brachial, radial, and femoral are common locations for what vital sign?
Pulse rate
Frequency range for diagnostic ultrasound
2 - 15 MHz
Where needles and similar objects are disposed of
Red sharps container
Position with the patient lying left side down
Left lateral decubitus
Also known as Bible Bumps, these are painful, visible lumps in the wrist or hands
Ganglion cysts
The most common cause of nosocomial infections
UTI
Test prep technique in which a large amount of information is memorized and quickly written onto scratch paper
Brain dumping
Which OR zone is known as the unrestricted zone
Ongoing medical credits required to maintain credentials
CME (continuing medical education)
This principle advises sonographers to keep the body close to the patient and avoid reaching or stretching, in order to minimize back strain
Zone of Optimal Scanning, or Neutral Position
The body's ability to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting physiologic processes
Homeostasis
Resourceful actions, judgements, and decisions based on the combination of professional knowledge, experience, integrity, and ethical standards
Critical thinking skills
Type of invasive which samples the fluid around a fetus
Amniocentesis
Type of leader who inspires and empowers followers, leads by example, and contributes to growth
Transformational leader