Patient position
Towards the midline
"What are your symptoms?" Is this an open-ended question or close-ended?
Open-ended
What does HIPAA stand for
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act
First thing sonographer should do during an emergent situation
Call a code
When would you see acoustic enhancement
Posterior to fluid-filled structures
What position is described as lying face down
Prone
6 questions to ask pt to obtain clinical hx
1. Symptoms
2. How long have you had these symptoms
3. Why did you DR order this exam
4. Any hx of relevant surgeries
5. Any other tests you had for this issue
6. Have you ever had an U/S
What does AIDET stand for
Acknowledge
Introduce
Duration
Explanation
Thank you
What kind of shock is from an allergic reaction?
Anaphylactic shock
2 Things included in an imaging report
Clinical info & sonographic findings
What is the term that means opposite side of the body
Contralateral
Get an interpreter
What's the "Golden Rule"
Do to others what you would have them do to you
Difference between cardiac arrest & heart attack
CA- heart stops pumping
HA- loss of blood supply
Define scope of practice
Defines role of a professional in the practice of his/her occupation.
Trendelenburg
If pt is seeking medical advice do you give it?
NO!
3 things to check before starting exam
1. PT chart 2. Lab findings 3. Prior imaging exams
What does FAST stand for in terms of stroke when pt is having one & you have to act "FAST"
Facial drooping. Arm weakness. Slurred speech. Time to call 911
What form of consent do you need when pt is going into a procedure?
Informed consent
How should a pt be prepped for TV exam
Empty bladder, undress from waist down with knees propped up on stirrups.
5 elements of communication
Sender, message, receiver, feedback & context
If pt has supine hypotensive syndrome what position should you lay them?
On their side, not compressing IVC
What does the neurological test "ACDU" stand for
Alert. Confused. Drowsy. Unresponsive
What is the best way to evaluate patient mobility?