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55 Cards in this Set
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How are AMA citations used in text?
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- arabic superscript
- OUTSIDE periods - INSIDE colons & semicolons |
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IMRAD
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Introduction
Methods Results Discussion |
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What are the essential components of emotional intelligence (EI) and what is EI used for?
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- self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, & relationship management
- EI helps reduce job-related stress |
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Psycho-Geometrics
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- Susan Dellinger in 1978
- refers to the idea that each of us shows preference for a specific shape (circle, square, triangle, squiggly line), those drawn to each shape share common personality traits - asked to draw all shapes & choose which is most appealing to you |
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Circle Personality
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- people-oriented (largest group)
- want everyone to be happy with the results when a circle is making a decision - hate conflict, fear being left out - good communicators, empathize well w/ others |
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Square Personality
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- data oriented (researchers, accountants), hard-working
- most knowledgeable; concentrate on facts & detail - influenced by statistics, highly organized, very productive - resistant to change |
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Triangle Personality
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- power oriented, like to be the leader
- good at delegating work to others - bores easily, tells others to "get to the point" - don't care about details, just facts - can be bossy |
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Squiggly Line
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- "weirdo" among us
- fun, spontaneous, speak quickly - like to challenge the norm & challenging adventures - actors, artists, writers, etc. - cluttered environment, but know where everything is |
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Pyramid of Emotion Management
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Empower yourself
Aware & accept Change your perception Control your responses |
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AIDET
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Acknowledge
Introduction Duration Explanation Thank you! |
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How many copies of your resume should you bring to an interview?
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At least 10
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What's the purpose of Standards of Ethics?
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- protect the public
- one third of ARRT's "Equation for Excellence" (defines what it means to be qualified via education, ethics, & examination requirements for ARRT cert.) |
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Structure of Standards of Ethics
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Code of Ethics ("aspirational")
Rules of Ethics (23; mandatory standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct) Administrative Procedures |
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Administrative procedures include...
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Complaints, investigation, initial review, actions/sanctions, options if sanctioned
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Who is the initial review conducted by?
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Ethics Committee (3 members of ARRT Board of Trustees currently working in their profession)
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Aortic Valve Stenosis is seen most in patients over the age of...
A) 70 B) 65 C) 80 |
B) 65
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What are 2 treatment options for aortic valve stenosis?
A) Surgery B) TAVI C) TAVR D) All of the above |
D) All of the above
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Which view is considered the "spider" view wen assessing the left coronary artery?
A) LAO Caudal B) LAO Cranial C) RAO Cranial D) RAO Caudal |
A) LAO Caudal
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What are treatment options of an abscess?
A) Antibiotics B) Surgery to drain fluid C) Intraventricular drain D) All of the above |
D) All of the above
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An abscess is caused by.
A) Cancer B) Infection C) Trauma |
B) Infection
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What type of condition is Guillain-Barre syndrome?
A) genetic disease B) bacterial infection C) autoimmune disease D) birth defect |
C) Autoimmune disease
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What is not an exam to help diagnose Guillain-Barre syndrome?
A) MRI Lumbar Spine B) Fertility test C) Lumbar Puncture D) Nuc Med biliary scan |
B) Fertility test
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What is/are Guillain-Barre syndrome symptom(s)?
A) Extremity tingling B) Muscle weakness C) Lack of reflexes D) All of the above |
D) All of the above
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What is the percentage of cases of tumors that are found in the sinus orbital area?
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3%
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What is an important reason for MR imaging in regards to CyberKnife treatment?
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Key role in planning for specific detail of the location of mass to be treated
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What percentage of lung cancer is related to smoking?
A) 57% B) 78% C) 87% D) 75% |
C) 87%
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Lung cancer accounts for what amount of cancer deaths worldwide?
A) 1/3rd B) 1/5th C) 1/6th D) 1/10th |
C) 1/6th
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What 2 symptoms did patient w/ lung cancer present to the ER with?
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dizziness & lack of muscle coordination
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What is an arachnoid cyst typically composed of?
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CSF (cerebrospinal fluid)
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What is the preferred method of treatment for an arachnoid cyst?
A) shunting B) cystectomy C) lobotomy D) fenestration |
D) Fenestration
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All of these symptoms are associated with arachnoid cysts except:
A) Aphasia B) Altered Mental Status C) Dizziness D) Haedache |
A) Aphasia
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What are the 2 types of subdural hematoma:
1) Acute 2) Sub chronic 3) Chronic A) 1 B) 3 C) 1 & 3 D) All 3 |
C) 1 & 3
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Which type of subdural hematoma is the most deadly?
A) Acute B) Sub-acute C) Chronic D) Sub-chronic |
A) Acute
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What's the most popular surgery technique used to treat subdural hemeatoma?
1) Craniotomy 2) Burr holes trephination 3) Craniectomy A) 1 only B) 2 only C) 1 & 2 D) All 3 |
B) 2 only
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What's something a man can eat less of to decrease his chances of acquiring prostate cancer?
A) Salt B) Sugar C Fatty red meat D) Dairy |
C) Fatty red meat
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What stage of prostate cancer do the lesions spread to the surrounding tissues?
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Stage 3
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What age should men start getting yearly prostate exam?
A) 60 B) 40 C) 50 D) 70 |
C) 50
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What's the name of nud med radionuclide commonly used in tests?
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Technetium 99m
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What's the name of the gastric bypass surgery performed?
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Roux-en-Y
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Which of the following is an example of treatment for gastroparesis?
A) Medication B) surgery C) change in diet/lifestyle D) All of the above |
D) All of the above
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Carotid body tumors (CBT) are___________
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Vascular lesions located at the bifurcation of internal & external carotid arteries
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What's the gold standard for treating CBTs today?
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Surgery
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In what age group do CBTs usually first present?
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40-50 years of age
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Patients w/ CVST will demonstrate symptoms similar to what medical condition?
A) Heart attack B) Stroke C) Diabetes D) Hep C |
B) Stroke
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How is CVST normally treated once diagnosed?
A) Intravenous heparin B) Lidocaine C) Benadryl D) Morphine |
A) IV heparin
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What may NOT be used to diagnose CVST?
A) X-ray B) CT C) MRI D) Venography |
A) X-ray
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The following are all symptoms of Multiple Myeloma except:
A) Weakness B) Heart failure C) Bone pain D) Kidney failure |
B) Heart failure
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What do x-ray & CT's look for when a patient has Multiple Myeloma? MRI's?
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- x-rays & CTs look for lytic bone lesions
- MRI's look for lesions on spinal cord |
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Why does it become harder for a person w/ Multiple Myeloma to remain active as their disease progresses?
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Lytic bone lesions destroy bone, which makes patient prone to weakness/bone pain/fractures
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Which of the following is a clinical symptoms of splenomegaly?
A) Weight gain B) Blood clots C) Jaundice D) Nausea |
C) Jaundice
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Cystic lesions of the spleen usually form as a consequence of which of the following?
A) splenic calcifications B) ruptured spleen C) infarction D) anemia |
C) infarction
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Which of the following pathologies are associated w/ splenomegaly?
A) diabetes B) bacterial infections C) systemic hypertension D) arteriosclerosis |
B) Bacterial infections
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What percentage of cancers in USA does lymphoma account for?
A) 5% B) 3% C) 4% D) 2% |
C) 4%
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What's the most common etiology of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
A) smoking B) nonrandom chromosomal rearrangement C) environmental factors D) asbestos exposure |
B) nonrandom chromosomal rearrangement
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How early before a nuc med exam must a patient cease all exercise & athletic activities?
A) 12 hours B) 24 hours C) 48 hours D) 72 hours |
B) 24 hours
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