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Chapter 4- Patient Care and Safety

front 1

When admitting a patient to the diagnostic imaging department, what should be done?

back 1

Take the patient to the dressing area and explain in some detail how he or she should dress for the procedure
Give the patient directions concerning how to care for valueables brought to the department
Assist any patient who appears to need assistance with preparation for an examination

front 2

The most effective means of reducing friction when moving a patient is by:

back 2

Asking the patient to cooperate

front 3

When transporting a patient back to the hospital room, some safety measures to be used are. . .

back 3

Infrom the nurse in charge of the patient that the patient has been returned to the room, and place the side rails up, the bed in "low" postition, and the call bell at hand.

front 4

Which procedures must be observed when assisting a patient with a bedpan?

back 4

Make sure to offer tissue to the patient and a towel to clean his or her hands, wear clean gloves to remove the bedpan, seek assistance for an immobile patient, and respect the patient's privacy.

front 5

Contributing factors to skin breakdown are. . .

back 5

Friction, pressure, and a wet environment.

front 6

If a patient who has a cast in place complains of pain that is sudden in onset and increases in intensity when the affected limb is moved, what should be done?

back 6

Elevate the affected limb, and notify a physician immediately.

front 7

When caring for a patient who has a new cast applied to an extremity, what must be remembered?

back 7

Observe for signs of impaired circulation, and support the cast with bolsters and sandbags where needed.

front 8

When caring for a patient who is disabled and is difficult to move, it is best to:

back 8

Obtain as much help as necessary to avoid injury to the patient and to the radiographer.

front 9

When moving a heavy object, you should. . .

back 9

pull the weight, not push it.

front 10

Patients most prone to falls are. . .

back 10

The frail elderly, confused patients, patients given psychoactive drugs, and patients with sensory deficits.

front 11

When moving a patient into an unnatural position for a radiographic examination, the patient should maintain that position:

back 11

Only for the time it takes to make the exposure.

front 12

Supine position

back 12

Patient laying flat on back.

front 13

Sims position

back 13

Patient on side with forward arm flexed and top knee flexed.

front 14

Trendelenburg position

back 14

Patient on back with head lower than extremities.

front 15

Semi-Fowler position

back 15

Patient on back with head raised 15 to 30 degrees.

front 16

Fowler position

back 16

Semi-sitting position with head raised 45-60 degrees.

front 17

Name the two convenient and safe methods of moving a patient from a radiographic table to a gurney.

back 17

Sheet transfer and sliding board transfer.

front 18

Describe three legitimate reasons for application of immobilizers to an adult patient.

back 18

Control movement of an extremity, keep sedated patients in position, & keep a patients from injury.

front 19

List four signs of impaired circulation if a patient is wearing a cast.

back 19

Pain, coldness, numbness, and swelling.

front 20

The leading cause of work related injuries in the field of health care is:

back 20

Abuse of the spine when moving and lifting patients.