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AA Patient care

Radiology

Professional organization that provides curriculum that guides education guidelines American society of radiologic technologists ASRT
Committee that regulates the clinical education and accrediting the programs Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology JRCERT
Agency that certifies for minimum competency for registration Keeps records of technologist American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ARRT6
Agency that regulates the safety, disposal and handling of hazardous materials. Protection regulations for employee protection Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA
Individual responsable for x-ray Wilhelmina Röntgen, Crookes tube, Nov.8,1895; barium plantinocyanide
Sacred seven Location,Chronology, Quality,Severity,Onset(how),Aggravation/Alleviating, Associated manifestation
Stability muscles vs. Mobility muscle Stability muscles are stomach and back, Mobility muscles are the legs and arms; wide base of support w/ mobility muscles
Motion results in what Increased pt. Dose
Pt. Temperature Norm. 98.6 oral Rectal 99.6 Axilary/ tympanic 97.6 Temporal 100 Fever above 99.6 Hypothermic below 95
Respiration rates Adult 12-20 ; child <10= 20-30 ; new born 30-60
BP Normal below 120/80 Hypertensive crisis 180/120 Hypotension < 95/65
Low flow devices Nasal cannula , simple mask , nonrebreather , partial rebreather
Endotracheal tube Stops at 1" - 2" above carina ; x-ray to confirm intubation or extubation
Reasons for Thoracostomy tube Pneumothorax , hemothorax, pleural effusion, or empyema
Location of NG and names In stomach or duodenum , Dobhoff for feeding & med. admin. and Levin, Salem-Sump for suction
Central venous lines, names, enters veins, tip location Central line , central venous catheter, PICC line (peripherally inserted central catheter; enters at Subclavian vein , Internal jugular v., Femoral v; stops 2-3cm above right atrial junction
Pulmonary Art. Line Enters large vein goes thru SVC to the to right pulmonary art. PA Line or Swan-Ganz catheter
6 steps of infectious disease Encounter ,Entry, Spread, Multiplication, Damage, Outcome Requires all 6 steps
Chain of Infection Human host, Mode of transportation , Infectious microorganism, Reservoir
Infectious disease mode of transportation 2 Exogenous originates outside the body from not normal flora, vectors and vomits, coughing; Endogenous originates from host flora, travels to parts of body not normally there, lacerations
Neutropenic precautions Reverse precautions , pt. W/ compromised immune systems
Airborne precautions disease TB, Rubeola (measles), Varicella (chicken pox)
Crash Cart Drugs Aspirin, adenosine, amiodraone, Cardizem, Pronestyl, Benadryl, Lopressor, Epinephrine, Solumedrol, Dextrose, Narcan
Shock 4 Hypovolemic loss of fluid Cardiogenic = decrease in CO Neurogenic = spinal issues cause shock Vasogenic = anaphylaxis
Cardiac crisis Swelling in arms legs, sweating, SOB, HTN, Angina
Drug dosage Forms 8 Tablet, capsule, inhalant, suppository, solution, suspension, transdermal patch, creams or ointment
4 influencing factors of Pharmacokinetics Absorption , distribution, metabolism, excretion
Drug Routes Enteral -oral, sublingual, rectal, buccal parenteral - injection, Topical - thru skin to blood
Barium Sulfate contraindications & adverse effects Contra = perforated bowel , recent biopsy/surgery, aspiration issues, toxic megacolon, Adverse = constipation . Need to drink fluids
Contraindications for Iodinated contrast Allergy to iodine, kidney issues, diabetes meds (metformin), dehydration
Contrast media Moderate adverse reactions Severe N/V that can not be stopped, htn w/ angina, angioedema w/ NO dyspnea, wheezing w/ NO dyspnea, throat tightness w/ NO dyspnea, Vasovagal response that is treated w/ meds
4 elements of Negligence that must be proven 1) A Duty is due to the pt. 2) A breach of that duty ( deviation from standard of care) 3) A compensational injury occurred 4) Injury was caused b/c of breach of duty
Health care proxy is? Power of attorney - appoints individual to make decisions ; under Advanced directives
3 must haves to prove Fraud 1) A knowingly untrue statement made - misrepresentation 2) Pt. Relied on misrepresentation 3) Damages resulted from relying on misrepresentation
Ionic contrast osmolarity High osmolarity b/c monomers from disassociation, has high rate of adverse effects
Names of CV lines Broviac, Hickman, Leonard, Groshong
PICC Lines enter at Basilical or Cephalic veins
Name of infection resulting from a direct intervention with Doctor iatrogenic
Anaphylactic shock is what type of shock Vasogenic shock; vessel muscle cause dilation
Positive vs. negative contrast media Positive is higher atomic number with more attenuation or x-ray absorption -barium, iodine Negative is lower atomic number with little to no x-ray attenuation . Water, air, co2
An unpredictable severe reaction to a drug is known as a ? Idiosyncratic reaction
An unintended response to a drug is known as ? Side effect, may be expected
An adverse effect caused by the drug Dose is known as ? Toxic effect
Cephalic vein is located on which side of arm AP position on the lateral side, radial side
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