DMSO 1210: Chapter 2 Study Guide
empathy means: - Answer experiencing the emotions of another person
compassion means: - Answer feeling sympathy for another person's suffering, accompanied by
a desire to alleviate their suffering
sympathy means: - Answer feeling sorrow (or compassion) for another person
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established national standards
to... - Answer ...protect individuals' medical records and other personal health information
If you must leave your patient alone for an extended amount of time, what would be the
appropriate action to take so that the person is not left alone? - Answer ask a nearby coworker
if they can listen for your patient in case they call for you; in addition, try to check in frequently
with your patient.
(provide a call button if available)
What agency mandates Universal Precautions? - Answer Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
What types of examinations require a chaperone? - Answer Any exams in which a sonographer
or patient feels uncomfortable being alone, as well as any vaginal, breast, labial, perineal,
penile, or scrotal ultrasounds
If you witness transient fetal bradycardia, what sound you do? - Answer Reduce the pressure
of the transducer
What are some reasons that a patient would have an increase in surveillance? - Answer
Increased surveillance would be wise in cases when the mother or the baby has a congenital
anomaly, an acute or chronic illness, or an autoimmune disorder.
When placing blood pressure cuffs on patients with open sores, where should the cuffs be
placed? - Answer Above or below open wounds if possible, but still in the proper position to
get an accurate reading. If it is required to place the cuffs on an open sore, ensure the use of a
blood pressure cuff barrier sleeve.
What is the most common position used for echo? - Answer left lateral decubitus position
empathy means: - Answer experiencing the emotions of another person
compassion means: - Answer feeling sympathy for another person's suffering, accompanied by
a desire to alleviate their suffering
sympathy means: - Answer feeling sorrow (or compassion) for another person
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established national standards
to... - Answer ...protect individuals' medical records and other personal health information
If you must leave your patient alone for an extended amount of time, what would be the
appropriate action to take so that the person is not left alone? - Answer ask a nearby coworker
if they can listen for your patient in case they call for you; in addition, try to check in frequently
with your patient.
(provide a call button if available)
What agency mandates Universal Precautions? - Answer Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
What types of examinations require a chaperone? - Answer Any exams in which a sonographer
or patient feels uncomfortable being alone, as well as any vaginal, breast, labial, perineal,
penile, or scrotal ultrasounds
If you witness transient fetal bradycardia, what sound you do? - Answer Reduce the pressure
of the transducer
What are some reasons that a patient would have an increase in surveillance? - Answer
Increased surveillance would be wise in cases when the mother or the baby has a congenital
anomaly, an acute or chronic illness, or an autoimmune disorder.
When placing blood pressure cuffs on patients with open sores, where should the cuffs be
placed? - Answer Above or below open wounds if possible, but still in the proper position to
get an accurate reading. If it is required to place the cuffs on an open sore, ensure the use of a
blood pressure cuff barrier sleeve.
What is the most common position used for echo? - Answer left lateral decubitus position
