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32 Cards in this Set
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what is a decubitus ulcer
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bed sore,when pressure on a limited area inhibits circulation depriving cells of 02,erosion of bony prominence,hips,heel,sacrum,shoulder
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where do you support a cast
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at both joints
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what do you do when a pt gown becomes soiled
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change it immediatly to keep pt skin clean and dry
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ambulatory
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pt able to walk
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immobilization
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act of rendering immovable
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restraint
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hinderance of an action
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why do we immobilize
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reduce exposure to pt
reduce exposure to tech improve quality of image |
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what are some things we use to immobilize pt
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velcro straps
sand bags sponges |
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what do we not remove from pt without dr approval
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cervical collers and splints
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what are pediatric immobilization tools
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tape
pig o stat octostop tam em board blankets sheets |
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def of homeostasis
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constant state of internal balance
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what are the 3 informed consents
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simple-pt consent w/o knowledge of procedure..expressed-pt doesnt stop you..implied-in ER when no one able to consent..inadequate-pt not adeq informed to make decision(can bring charges of neglect)
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what is a radiograph
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legal document
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unintentional tort
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improperly marking films which could result in surgery on wrong body part..
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what are the steps to a log roll transfer
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4 people-1 head-1 feet-2 middle...pt remaind ridgid..use sheet to turn pt..move whole body as 1 unit..very imp. when spinal exams
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3 concepts of body alignment
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base of support-feet
center of gravity-pelvis line of gravity-midline of body |
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what are the 3 steps to perform an exam
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devise a plan
carry out exam evaluate |
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what is on a req form
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name,dob,ssn,exam requested,symptoms,med record #,date and time of exam,mode of transport,station,room 3
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what is on a pt chart
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confidential record
physicians orders lab/rad reports nursing notes allergies/isolation on front |
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what should an rt practice while doing an exam
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proper id-2 steps
compliance with safety rules observations s/b carefully documented (incident report0 |
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what are the 5 right to medical care
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-considerate and respectful care
-to information -informed consent -refuse treatment/exam privacy |
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what are the 5 stages of grief
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denial-shock
anger-frustration of helplessness bargaining-try to earn forgiveness depression-reality sinks in acceptance-b/c more realistic,live day by day |
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what is ethics
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dealing w/what is good and bad with moral character
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what is proffesional ethics
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rule of conduct or standards by which a particular group regulates its actions and sets standards for its members
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negligence
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neglect or ommision of reasonable care or caution
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is a pt chart a legal document
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yes it can be supeonaded in court
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assault
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pt believes they have been treatned in such a way that there is reason to fear/expect immediate bodily harm(threatning to repeat a painful exam if pt doesnt cooperate)
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unintentional tort
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marking film wrong,ommiting gonal shielding on female who later is pregnant,leaving unconsious pt alone to fall of cart,improperly positioning pt and proj doesnt include all anatomy
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intentional tort
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pt was immobilized against their will(false imprisonment)
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what is a tort
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a pt claim that he/she has been ronged or sufferd some injury other then a breach of contract for which they believe there is a cause for an action/damages
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what % of neglegence cares are related to diagnostic imaging
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10%
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maslows theory
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-pysological-basic food,water,air,sleep,shelter-safety and security-a homr & means of support-love & belonginess-social acceptance-self esteem and from others-self actualization-growth and acceptance
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