Week 1-3
What three parties make up a communication triad in sonography?
The sonographer, the patient, and a family member or support person
What term describes the host's response to an infection?
Inflammation
What does the "P" in HIPAA stand for?
Portability
How is prejudice best defined in a healthcare context?
It is an unfair or negative judgement about a person based on stereotypes instead of individual assessment
How many patient identifiers are required before performing an ultrasound exam?
Two
What does dyspnea mean?
Difficulty breathing
Why can't ultrasound image the lung parenchyma?
Air reflects sound waves almost completely which prevents penetration into the air filled lung
Is sharing records with another provider for treatment purposes an incidental disclosure?
No, it's an authorized, intentional disclosure that is permitted under HIPAA
Is prejudice the same as intentionally excluding a patient from care?
No, prejudice is the biased judgement itself while intentional exclusion from are is a behavioral consequence that can follow from it.
Which joints should be bent when lifting a patient?
The knees and hips, not the waist
What often replaced verbal communication in the acceptance stage?
Appropriate physical touch, like holding the patient's hand.
Who is responsible for preparing the sterile field when a biopsy is performed in the ultrasound lab?
The sonographer
Does the Original Patient Bill of Rights guarantee the right to request a second option?
Yes, it's one of the explicitly guaranteed rights.
Why is unconscious bias considered more prevalent among practitioners than conscious bias?
What is the core principle of proper ergonomics in the scan room?
Adjust the equipment to fit the sonographer, not the sonographer to fit the equipment.
Why is telling a depressed patient to "cheer up" problematic?
It dismisses their feeling and can damage the therapeutic relationship
What is the primary purpose for the recovery position?
To keep the airway open, allow fluids to drain out, and prevent aspiration in an unconscious but breathing patient.
Is frustration the same as anger in the Kubler-Ross grief model?
No. Anger involves lashing out. Frustration is a milder emotional response and is not a named grief stage
What is the correct professional response when a sonographer recognizes personal prejudice toward a patient group?
Challenge those biases internally and provide equitable, individualized care to all patients
What triggers orthostatic hypotension in a patient after prolonged bed rest?
Changing position from lying to sitting or standing causes blood to pool in the legs which temporarily reduces blood flow to the brain
Why is it clinically important not to assume elderly patients are discouraged?
Assumptions about mood can affect communication quality and patient rapport, which can potentially impact care
Name an appropriate use of an NG tube
Preventing postoperative vomiting, treating gastric distention, obtaining gastric specimens, enteral feeding
Is an email address considered PHI? Why or why not?
Not when it's by itself because it only identifies as a contact method, not health information.
Why is ignoring a patient's cultural background not the same as providing equitable care?
Ignoring cultural context can lead to miscommunication and unmet needs. In order to give equitable care, the patient's cultural background should be acknowledged and responded to.
In Trendelenburg position, which end of the bed is elevated?
The foot end