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What does a quantitative test require?
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That all specimens be saved, failure to do so may invalidate an entire 24 hour urine collection
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What is a fistula?
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an abnormal passage from an internal organ to the body surface or between two internall organs usually from an infection or disease
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Why must you still get a history from the patient even if a history is given on the requisition?
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It could be irrelevant to the procedure you're requested to perform
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List the suggested outline for obtaining a patients history.
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onset, duration, specific location, quality of pain, aggravates, alleviates
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Why do radiographers need to know if the patient has been experiencing emesis or it they are allergic to anything?
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The patient's status and condition can affect the outcome of the study and impede on their standard of care.
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What is cyanotic?
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A bluish color in the skin that indicates a lack of sufficient oxygen in the tissues. Most easily seen in the lips or nail beds.
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What devices are primarily used on children for temperature?
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tympanic or disposable strip sensitive paper
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What is the normal pulse rate for a newborn to 1 year old?
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120 to 125 beats per min
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What is the normal pulse rate for a 2-9 years old?
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110-90
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What is the normal pulse rate for a 12-16 year old?
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90-75
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What are the six common pulse point?
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temporal, carotid, apical, femoral, radial, pedal
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What pulse point should you use for a patient that has lost consciousness?
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the carotid
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What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
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12-20
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What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
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<60
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What is the normal respiratory rate for a 1 year old?
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22-30
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What is the normal respiratory rate for a 3-8 year old?
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18-26
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What is the normal respiratory rate for a 12-16 year old?
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14-22
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what is tachypnea?
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rapid breathing
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What does systolic measure?
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pumping action of the heart. top number
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what does diastolic measure?
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ability of the arterial system to accept the pulse of blood forced in to the system upon contraction of the left ventricle. bottom number
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A person might be in hypotension ( may also indicated shock) when?
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the diastolic pressure is less than 50 mm Hg or systolic pressure is below 90 mm Hg or when either reading is 20% below the patient's normal
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What measures your pulse reate and blood oxygen levels at your ears?
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a pulse oximeter
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If you see the oxygen reading go below 95%, what is wrong? and what should you do?
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The tissues are not receiving enough oxygen; call for the radiologist or the nurse. If the patient is not on oxygen up to 2L/m can be administered.
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How is patient assessment useful in setting priorities?
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Assessment allows you to determine what sequence patients' exams should be performed to meet their needs.
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What behaviors might patients exhibit?
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Anger, rudeness, inappropriate speech, excessive talking or become withdrawn.
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If you must leave your patient, not for lunch or a break but a legitamate reason you should do what before you leave?
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introduce the replacement technologist to the patient
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Where should patient's valuables be secured while in radiology?
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In a secure locker or designated place that the patient can see them.
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Before you offer a drink to the patient you must check what?
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the chart to make sure they are allowed to drink
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What is NPO?
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nothing by mouth, no food or water, no gum or even a cigarette
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What is incontinence?
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the inability to control urination or defecation
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Where must urine collection bags be kept while connected to the patient?
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below the patient's bladder to keep urine from back flowing into the bladder
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What is a colostomy or an ileostomy?
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Surgically formed fistulas from the large or small bowel through the abdominal wall that terminate in an external opening called a stoma
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Colostomy patients almost always carry what with them?
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extra supplies
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If you must leave your patient, not for lunch or a break, but a legitimate reason you should do what before you leave?
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introduce the replacement technologist to the patient
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Where should patient's valuables be secured while in radiography?
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In a secure locker or a designated place that the patient can see them
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Before you offer a drink to the patient you must check what?
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The chart to make sure they are allowed to drink
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What is NPO?
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nothing by mouth, no food or water, no gum or even cigarette
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What is incontinence?
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the inability to control urination or defecation
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Where must urine collection bags be kept while connected to a patient?
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Below he patient's bladder to keep urine from back flowing in to the bladder
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What is a colostomy or an ileostomy?
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Surgically formed fistulas from the large or small bowel through the abdominal wall that terminate in an external opening called a stoma
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Colostomy patients almost always carry what with them?
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extra supplies
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What do the radiologists depend on from the radiographer?
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accurate information about the patients' historyand present condition
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To establish that a change of status has taken place you must have what?
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a baseline for your observations
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What is one of the easiest signs to observe?
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skin color
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What sign tells you the patient needs an unusual amount of reassurance?
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wet palms and shaking hands
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What are the four vital (cardinal) signs?
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temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure
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