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Horizontal beam lateral views of the spine, Cervical or Lumbar, must be ________?
1. cleared by a physician before the patient can move.
Define Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar
Define a Petite-Mal Seizure
1. non-convulsive
2. seizure may not be apparent to the radiographer.
Define Venous blood
lower volume with less forceful pulsing of blood flow.
What is Medical Asepsis?
reducing the probability of infectious organisms being transmitted to a susceptible individual.
When moving a fractured extremity, the radiographer must ensure that __________?
both ends of the fracture site are supported.
How is Hyperglycemia Characterized?
1. flushed, dry skin and mucous membranes.
2. air hunger and fruity smelling breath
3. excessive thirst and urination
4. occurs slowly.
Define Grand-Mal Seizure.
1. major motor seizure, also known as tonic-colonic.
2. sudden "horse cry" from patient, followed by forceful contractions of the abdominal and chest muscles.
How should a radiographer approach a situation if his/her patient is experiencing Venous blood loss?
apply compression to the site or distal to the site, away from the heart.
So far as possible, microorganisms are eliminated through the use of________, __________, ________, and __________?
1. soap
2. water
3. friction
4. and various chemical disinfectants
Define Syncope.
1. Fainting, caused by loss of oxygenated blood to the brain.
Define Hypoglycemia
Low Blood sugar
How should the radiographer assist the patient, if they are experiencing a Grand-Mal Seizure?
1. help the patient to the floor
2. place padding under the patient's head
3. remove any hazardous objects from the immediate area.
4. Get bed or stretcher down
5. roll patient onto their side (vomiting)
What is:
faint or lightheaded feeling of patients that have been recumbent for an extended period of time and are then suddenly moved into an upright position.
Orthostatic Hypotension.
What is Surgical Asepsis?
complete removal of all organisms and their spores from equipment used to perform patient care or procedures.
How should a radiographer respond if his/her patient experiences a Syncope episode?
1. assist the patient to a safe surface, such as a table or floor.
2. provide support to the patient's skull.
How is Hypoglycemia characterized?
1. sweating, clammy, cold skin.
2. nervousness and irritability.
3. blurred vision
4. occurs rapidly
Define Arterial Blood
Strong pulsating volume of blood exiting a wound site.
In case of a fire, What are the steps for fire response using the RACE acronym? `
Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish
When should Surgical Aseptic Technique be used?
1. For any medical procedure that involves penetration of body tissues. (ex: invasive procedures)
What is the most common Medical Emergency encountered by a technologist?
Syncope.
What is the technologist primary responsibility when it comes to a patient having a seizure?
1. protect yourself
2. protect the patient.
How should a radiographer approach a situation if his/her patient is experiencing arterial blood loss?
apply compressions directly to the site or proximal of the site, between the site and the heart.
How do you properly use a fire extinguisher using the PASS acronym?
Pull
Aim
Squeez
Sweep
When should Sterile Technique be used?
1. for any procedure that involves catheterization of the urinary bladder.
2. Tracheostomy care
3. dressing changes
4. penetration of skin (injections) or mucosal membranes.