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RADT 465: Pat. Care
ARRT registry review covering Patient Care
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are three contrast medias used for a GI study? | Barium Sulfate, Iodinated Contrast, and Air |
| List two possible contraindications for barium sulfate. | Bowel perforation and obstruction |
| After receiving contrast media for a test, should a patient increase or decrease their water intake? | Increase |
| What is a normal blood pressure reading? | 120/80 mmHg |
| What is the difference between tachypnea and bradypnea? | Tachypnea means breathing fast and bradypnea means breathing slow. |
| When moving and lifting patients, what part of the object do we want closest to the body? | Heaviest part |
| What is subjective data? | Information you have learned from the patient or from the people caring for the patient. |
| What are some examples of good nonverbal communication that we can convey to our patients? | A professional appearance, good posture, eye-contact, distance, good listening skills, and silence when needed. |
| What is a nosocomial infection? | Infection acquired in the course of medical care |
| What is medical asepsis? | To eliminate as best as possible all microorganisms by the use of soap, water, friction, and chemical disinfectants. |
| What is the average pulse rate for an adult? | 60- 90 BPM |
| What is the normal respiration rate for an adult? | 15-20 per minute |
| What is the normal body temperature for an adult? | 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit |
| What is a crash cart? | Cart that contains medications and equipment that are needed when a patient's condition suddenly becomes critical. |
| What are some causes of a hypovolemic shock? | Trauma, hemorrhage, vomiting, diarrhea, and burns |
| What would be seen during a mild case of anaphylactic shock? | Nasal congestion, itching, sneezing |
| What is a code blue? | Emergency call system for a cardio or respiratory arrest |
| List some devices used for immobilization. | Pigg-o-stat, sandbags, velcro boards, sheet wraps, lead aprons, sponges, tape |
| What is the difference between a drug generic name and brand name? | A generic name identifies the chemical family and always begins with a lower case letter. A brand name is assigned by the manufacturer and the first letter is always capitalized. |
| What are the six rights of medication administration? | Right dose, right medication, right patient, right time, right route, and right documentation |
| What is the crash cart drug, Heparin, used for? | Blood thinner |
| What size needle should be used for a trauma patient who needs large volumes of medicine very rapidly? | 16 gauge |
| Where should a tourniquet be placed in relation to a site of access? | 5-6 inches above needle stick site |
| What position should the needle bevel maintain during a stick? | Less than a 30 degree angle |
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