Communications
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross describes the grieving process in 5 stages. What are they?
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
This is the very first action you should take when a patient becomes unresponsive during an exam in most healthcare institutions.
Calling Code Blue
This type of shock results from a significant loss of blood or body fluids, such as from an ectopic pregnancy or a ruptured aneurysm.
Hypovolemic
Easier to stop bleeding, deeper red in color, used for venipuncture.
Venous Blood
This first step of the sonographic exam requires the sonographer to clean the room and ensure gel, a stretcher, and the ultrasound machine are ready.
Step 3: Preparing the examination room
A patient keeps asking if the ultrasound will hurt and wants reassurance about the results. Which level of Maslow’s hierarchy are they focused on?
Safety needs
Knowing the location of this piece of equipment—sometimes available in both adult and pediatric versions—is critical during a medical emergency.
Crash Cart
Myocarditis, cardiac tamponade, pulmonary embolus, pulmonary hypertension, constrictive pericarditis, and arterial stenosis can all lead to this form of shock.
Cardiogenic
When palpating for a vein, the tourniquet can be left on for?
For 1 minute
This term refers to the method of delivering medication via injection.
parenteral route
Can you describe how this discomfort feels? Is an example of what kind of question?
Open ended
A fruity or sweet odor on a patient’s breath is a hallmark sign of this life‑threatening condition.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What is the shock that results from the immune system's reaction to an invasion of bacteria in the body?
Septic Shock
When palpating for a vein, first vein to check is the?
Median cubital
Calling an elderly patient, "Sweetie, honey, instead of their first name is an example of ?
Patronizing
This condition occurs when a patient’s blood pressure suddenly drops after moving from sitting or lying down to standing.
Orthostatic Hypotension
Anaphylactic Shock can be mild to severe. Symptoms of a thready pulse, severe dyspnea, laryngeal edema, and decreased blood pressure are?
Severe Reaction
To cut in a vein, in medical terminology?
Phlebotomy
This term refers to how people use distance and space when communicating.
Proxemics
The seizure affects people's awareness and may cause them to lose consciousness.
Partial Seizure
Polyuria, Polyphagia, Polydipsia are all clinical symptoms of?
Diabetes Mellitus
When opening a glass ampule, the sonographer should snap the top away from the body and use this protective item to prevent finger lacerations.
Use Gauze