Patient Care Questions And Answers
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Law that took effect in April 2003 that protects patient privacy - CORRECT ANSWER-
HIPPA
Preferred sequence of exams for patients scheduled for the follow studies - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. KUB 2. IVU 3. Lower GI 4. Upper GI
When scheduling patient flow within a radiology department, what patients should be identified
as high priority patients - CORRECT ANSWER-1. emergency patients 2. fasting patients 3.
pediatric/geriatric patients that are NPO
5 items that must be on an exam requisition prior to beginning a radoiographic exam -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. patient name 2. exact region/part being radiographed 3.
suspected/existing diagnosis 4. ordering physician 5. date of requisition
what is the appropriate step to take when you question the accuracy of an ordered exam? -
CORRECT ANSWER-talk to the ordering physician
3 types of nonverbal contact - CORRECT ANSWER-1. eye contact 2. touching 3. facial
expression
Assault - CORRECT ANSWER-threat
Battery - CORRECT ANSWER-touching
Invasion of privacy - CORRECT ANSWER-confidentiality not maintained
negligence - CORRECT ANSWER-neglect/omission of reasonable care
Libel - CORRECT ANSWER-defamation by written/printed words
False Imprisonment - CORRECT ANSWER-unjustifiable detention
Torts - CORRECT ANSWER-violations of civil law
competence - CORRECT ANSWER-knowing/adhering to professional standards
, compliance - CORRECT ANSWER-compliance with procedures and policies of the
institutions
Charting - CORRECT ANSWER-completely, consistently, and objectively
Who is responsible for assuring that the correct exam is being conducted on the correct patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-radiologic technologist
Outpatient approach to confirm proper identification - CORRECT ANSWER-confirm
name/DOB/and check wrist band
Inpatient approach to confirm proper identification - CORRECT ANSWER-check wrist band
and bed name plates
What is the value of involving a patient in a radiographic exam to the level of their competence?
- CORRECT ANSWER-easier on the patient to do it for themselves rather than forcing
them. More compliant.
What is the most appropriate way for the radiographer to respond to a patient's inquiry regarding
the results of their particular exam - CORRECT ANSWER-explaining the exam so the
patient has a better understanding
Procedure for moving a patient with a suspected long bone fracture of the lower leg from
stretcher to exam table - CORRECT ANSWER-by supporting both ends of the fractured
long bone
3 methods of sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER-dry heat, autoclaving, gas sterilization
5 stages of dealing with death and dying - CORRECT ANSWER-1. denial 2. anger 3.
bargaining 4. depression 5. acceptance
Rule of Proper Body Mechanics - CORRECT ANSWER-1. wide/stable base 2. keep load well
balanced and close to body 3. back straight and avoid twisting 4. bend at knees and lift 5.
better to push a heavy object than pull
contamination - CORRECT ANSWER-soiling of or making inferior by contact or mixture
Equipment Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER-the destruction of pathogens through the
use of chemicals
Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER-complete removal of all microorganisms and their
spores
Medical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-as much as possible microorganisms are
eliminated through the use of soap, water friction, and various chemical disinfectants