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PT care

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define trauma   show
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what are the precautions used for trauma   show
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show YES  
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two things to assess and observe if pt is transferred to imaging dept.   show
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who is the emergency team   show
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when can dressing,splints,sandbags,collars or other supportive devices be removed?   show
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show false, not w/o pt DR order to do so  
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show a physician interprets radiograph and CLEARS pt of injury  
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impaled objects or injured areas require_______ when moving them   show
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the log roll requires assistance why?   show
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show NO  
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Things the radiographer prepares to assist w/ are...   show
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three things a radiographer must do to minimize repeats on a trauma pt   show
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things not to displace during exam   show
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show time,distance,shielding  
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show basic rules for trauma  
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what are battle signs____________________ what are coon's eyes__________________   show
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what is frequently used method for head injury   show
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if pt has head injury you have to assume there is ________ injury   show
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show open-brain vulnerable to damage and infection----closed or blunt-swelling of brain tissue,pressure and brain damage  
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show varying LOC,loss of reflexs,changes in vital signs,headache, dizziness,giddiness,gait abnormalaties,unequal pupil dilation,seizures,vomiting,hemiparesis  
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show abraisons,contusions,lacerations,break or penetration in skull or meninges,varying LOC,subconjuctival hemorrhage,hearing loss,facial nerve play, periorbital ecchymosis,basa fracture  
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radiographers response for head injury   show
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facial injury manifestations   show
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TorF---pt must not have nasal suction preformed for facial injury   show
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show "swimmers"-flacid paralysis,loss of all muscles below injury,respitaory distress,bradycardia,loss of body temp, unable to perspire,absence of skin, organ sensation below site, unstable low BP,incontinience,priapism,  
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show asymmetrical flacid paralysis, asymmetrical loss of reflexes below level of injury, some feeling of pain temp pressure touch, stable BP,perspire unilaterally,some skin organ sensation  
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show monitor vitals,keep warm,maintain open airway only using jaw downward movement not chin lift,move synchronized log roll method,observe for signs of shock,if pt is unconscious assume spinal injury  
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things to look for in cross table lateral and swimmers   show
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show basal skull fx  
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show incomplete or partial dislocation  
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show pathology of bony thorax,lung field,cardiac silhoutte,soft tissue,line placement(increase in density) trach tube,catheters,PICC,pacemakers,chest tubes  
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show observe pt from beginning to end,knowledge creativity and adaption, preform exam w/speed and pt comfort,radiation protection,follow rules and guidelines  
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what is an open fx   show
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show false, it may be, it may show deformity and swelling,hemmorrage within tissue,reddness,loss of movement,loss of pulse,numbness of tingling,involountary spasms  
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show internal injury after fx of pelvic bones  
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should a possible fx pelvis be kept in mind for a pt w/multiple traumatic injuries   show
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show blunt or penetrating trauma to the thorax. pneumothorax-air or gas in pleural space that collapses lung. hemothorax-blood in pleural space, and one more for good measure-pus-pyothorax  
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show pain and swelling, functional loss and deformity of the limb, grating sound or feel,discoloration of surrounding tissue caused by hemorrhage within the tissue(closed fx) overt bleeding(open fx)  
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show keep affected area immobilized,movement must be directed by MD,inform pt before movement,use sterile gloves if cin contact w/wound,support joint and limb above and below fx,move as single unit with two people one at either end  
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what are some examples of abdomenal trauma   show
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show abrasions,lacerations,entry&exit wounds,contutionsrigid abdomen,abdomonal pain,nausea and vomiting,extreme thirst,symptoms of hypovolemic shock  
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radiographers response for abdomen trauma/acute distress   show
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who are the pediatric patients   show
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show FALSE special care and knowledge for each group and cases vary  
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show 15  
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when caring for children 5-things must be done   show
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ways to establish rapport w/child   show
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show TRUE  
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Is a birth to 6mos child fearful of strangers   show
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show 3-6yrs  
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How does a child 6-12yrs respond   show
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at what age does a child have heightened awareness of their body   show
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what is the NICU   show
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what is protocol for entering NICU   show
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show nurse  
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you shoud provide lead apron for nursing assistant   show
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why provide shielding for the NICU   show
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show ALARA(time distance shielding), collimation, short exposure time,high MA to reduce exposure, if you have an dinfection or cough or cut on your hand let some one else go to the NICU  
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show non-judgemental attitude, therapeutic communication, identify and educate pt, privacy, simple terms allow questions,allow parent if pt wishes and policy allows, allow choices if possible  
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show only when necessary  
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If pt is immobilized a parent doesn't have to be notified or given reason for it   show
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IT is your ethical and legal obligation to report these three types of child abuse   show
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show child says harmed, knowledge of unusual injury to child, parent unable to explain  
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show excessively compliant,fearful,passive, agressive or physically violent child or caretaker attempts to hide injuries, detailed or age-inappropriate comments of sexual behavior  
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who medicates pt   show
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show contrast media if pt is awake, responsive and any allergy out of way  
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show no, risk of complications assessed before,child must be awake prior to discharge  
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questions to ask for assessment of administering medication   show
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should all persons be assessed by chronological age or individual basis   show
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things a tech should pay attention to   show
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show disorientation confusion paranoia hallucinations  
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pt w/dementia will be able to understand and remember directions and can be left unattended   show
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show care to prevent falls, assist in positioning and getting on and off the table  
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skin is more_______ and pt less responsive to ______   show
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show geriatric  
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you can assume a geriatric pt has hearing loss and you can yell   show
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show breathless fatigue cough refleex less effective more prone to aspirate, drink contrast upright, chronic pulmonary disease cannot lie flat more than brief period due to dyspnea use 2nd full inspiration to ensure lung expansion  
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neurologically geriatric pt fully responsive to pain stimuli and process information quickly   show
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show hypothermia cold caused by decreased circulation, avoid chilling. postural hypotension feeling dizzy by rapid positioning changes  
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name some special conditions for geriatric pts for GI system/hepatic/GU   show
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show no  
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show YES  
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how is geriatric pt checked to determine rate of healing   show
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manifestations after hip replacement   show
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show continuous passive motion device weight bearing restricted knee cannot be hyperflexed pt should not kneel  
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what type of tube is inserted through the nasopharynx into the stomach   show
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show keep stomach free of gastric contents,diagnostic exam,administor feeding&meds, treat intestinal obstruction,control bleeding,during disease process pre or post-op to assist with healing  
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what is a nasoenteric tube (NG)   show
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show Nasoenteric Tube (NE)  
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name some nasogastric tubes   show
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two most common NG tubes found in radiology and description   show
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what NG is a triple lumen and is seen more in the ICU and can be done portabley   show
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name a NE tube and where it enters body   show
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how is progress and placement of tube observed   show
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show assist  
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show NG tubes, not NE because peristaltic action keeps tube in position  
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things to remember about NG tubes   show
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what tube can a radiographer remove with physician order   show
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what tube can only be removed by MD or RN   show
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what should a radiographer do to reduce risk of aspiration on pt w/ NE and NG tubes   show
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show before administering medication,food,water or contrast- radiograph or test aspirated fluid for acidity  
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show NO, suction devices can be discontinued w/DR orders, must know length of time suction can be delayed  
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how do you know the amount of pressure for suction,   show
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show 25mm Hg  
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is a single or double lumen tube okay to clamp for transport purpose   show
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show surgical opening into stomach  
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show through surgical opening of stomach a tube is placed inside stomach to abdominal wall  
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show prevent infection,dislodgement,sensitive to pt feelings, tube is clamped after feeding  
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show feeding on temp or perm basis  
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show dressing will be in place, older may not have  
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what is central venous catheter   show
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placement for CV catheter   show
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how are CV catheters confirmed for correct placement   show
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show PPN-placed in lg peripheral vein,TPN-least common, lg vein in central venous system,controlled by IV pump,hypersmotic solutions would damage peripheral veins  
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show tunneled to exit the anterior chest, inserted into subclavian or internal jugular vein then into SVC or r.atrium, names-hickman,broviac,groshong  
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what is PICC   show
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where is PICC placed   show
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implanted ports are needed for   show
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show not visible can be felt, implanted into subcutaneous tissue in the chest  
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needle and catheter insertion on an implanted port   show
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show exit, short and longterm care  
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things radiographer should be aware of for CVC   show
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Is it in the radiographers scope of practice to do suctioning   show
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show profuse vomiting in pt that can't change position,audible rattling or gurgling sound from throat,signs or respitory distress  
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what to do if suspected suctioning needed   show
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opening created surgically to relieve respitory distress or improve respitory function. can be permanent or temp.   show
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what helps seal and protect air leaks and aspiration of gastric contents for a tracheostomy   show
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things to be aware of while caring for pt w/tracheostomy   show
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mechanical ventilation is used for   show
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pulmonary emboli and severe respitory disease are _______________   show
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extrapulmonary disorders such as CVA and Guillain-Barre syndrome are______________   show
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what type of ventilators are more common, purpose and requirement   show
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things radiographer should be aware of with a patient on ventilator   show
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show inserted through mouth into trachea,cuff is inflated,hence open airway established. The tube prevents aspiration of foreign objects into bronchus  
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show 5-7cm above carina (tracheal bifurcation), 20% of tubes require repositioning after initial insertion  
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show on a daily basis to ensure tube has not shifted,handle pt with care so to prevent this  
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what happens if endotracheal tube is inserted is inserted to far and enters the R. bronchi   show
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if the tube is not positioned far enough down into trachea, too high,   show
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show chest tube  
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a total or partial collapse of the lung , absence of gas from part or whole lung is   show
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show thoracotomy  
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show one or more chest tubes  
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show water-sealed drainage unit  
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things a radiographer must know about the water-sealed drainage unit   show
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show if water sealed chamber is continuously bubbling, or pt has rapi,shallow breathing,cyanosis, or complaint of pressure on chest  
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Tissue drains are placed where   show
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what is a fistula   show
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show hemovac,jackson-pratt, penrose  
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what is penrose drain   show
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what is jackson-pratt and hemovac and which one is most common   show
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show common bile duct  
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placement for Cecostomy tube   show
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show in kidney  
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patient care for tissue drains/tubes   show
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