PATIENT CARE EXAM TEST

PATIENT CARE EXAM TEST If a scan is done without IV &/or oral contrast, does it require a consent? yes, a simple expressed consent is utilized for CT procedures that require no contrast/noninvasive. when educating and screening a pt, list some things that are important: 1. screen for pregnancy 2. screen for surgical HX 3. identify pt 4. potential contrast media contradictions or precautions what type of consent is needed for an invasive procedure? informed consent what type of consent is used when medical attention is added, but the patient is unable to give consent? implied consent what should be included in the explanation of a procedure when obtaining informed consent? 1. explain procedure 2. risks and benefits 3. possible alternatives what are 2 valid methods of verifying patient ID? 1. full name 2. DOB what document holds the employees responsible for acts of the radiographer? respondent superior what should you do if the exam ordered and the indication does not match? stop the exam/procedure and follow up with physician who ordered the exam to indicate correct procedure. list at 3 things that the technologist is responsible for prior to starting a study: 1. correct protocol is selected 2. room prep 3. medical Hx list some things you should check prior to giving a patient IV contrast: 1. previous allergies 2. renal function 3. pregnancy 4 lab values (BUN, creatinine, GFR) 4. thyroid disease list some things you can do to ease a patients anxiety: 1. explain the procedure in latent terms 2. give the pt opportunity to ask questions 3. use touch to comfort and be aware of nonverbal messages 4. develop a rapport with pt. list some contraindications for administration of IV contrast: 1. asthma 2. allergy to iodine 3. previous contrast reaction 4. CHF 5. Hx of aspiration 6. renal impairment