the Joint Commission issued the ___ (abbreviated NPSGs) to promote specific improvements in patient
safety. - National Patient Safety Goals
a charge of assault may result if a patient is: - verbally threatened
a tort is a(n): - intentional & unintentional wrongful act
athletes generally have a pulse rate LESS than: - 60
body language is a kind of ___ communication. - nonverbal
diagnostic ultrasound uses frequencies between: - 1 and 20 MHz
early sonographers were called: - ultrasound technical specialists
George Kossoff helped to develop: - grayscale
humans can hear frequencies as low as: - 20 cycles/sec
in all obstetrical ultrasound, it is important to: - decrease intensity level & length of exposure time
to the fetus
in most hospitals, which department is responsible for oxygen therapy treatment? - respiratory
in what position does the patient lie on his/her back with the head & upper shoulder?
, - aka dorsal recumbent position - supine
in what position does the patient lie on his/her side with the arms positioned in front? - lateral
infections that are acquired during a hospital stay are called ___ infections. - nosocomial
microorganisms CANNOT enter through the: - fingernails
more than what percentage of sonographers experience pain while scanning? - 75%
m a blood pressure cuff should be: - deflated slowly and steadily
ost obstetric ultrasounds happen in the: - outpatient setting
research began on medical applications for sonar after: - WW2
sonographer reports may contain all of the following EXCEPT: - diagnosis
sonography is the ___ oldest imaging modality - 3rd
static posture is associated with injury of the: - lower back
tachycardia is defined as an abnormal pulse rate: - GREATER than 100 bpm
talking too fast is an example of a communication ___ - barrier
telling a patient not to worry is an example of: - false REassurance
the acronym "BPD" is related to which type of sonographic exam? - OB/GYN