Patient Care Test Questions and Answers

Patient Care Test Questions and Answers What do contemporary dictionaries now define a family as? a group of individuals residing under one roof What is the ARRT code of ethics? to put said all personal prejudice and emotional bias, rendering services to humanity with full respect for the dignity of individuals. What is therapeutic communication? uses specific strategies that convey acceptance and respect and that encourage the patient to express feelings and ideas. What is therapeutic communication? -obtaining the patients medical history -obtaining informed consent or permission for treatment -giving a diagnosis -the patient is conscious during treatment or surgery -confronting an emergency -explaining medication instructions, side effects, and dosages -physicians or medical staff are giving instructions -the patient is being discharged What is aphasia? as a defect or loss of language function in which comprehension or expression of words is impaired as a result of injury to language centers in the brain What is an electrolarynx? a devise that is placed on the external throat wall and operates by amplifying vibrations transmitted through the tissues of the neck What is a transesophageal puncture? a prosthesis is placed with in the neck through a stoma. There are a few different versions, one is permanent, one is removable to be cleaned by patient What timeline is the neonate and infant ages? Neonatal period includes the first month of life infant is the first year At what age do infants begin to differentiate themselves from others? 8 month Is this stage of life When do infants start to experience separation anxiety? 9 months is this stage of life What ages are toddlers? 1-2 years is this stage of life What ages are preschoolers? 3-5 years is this stage of life What ages are school ages? 6-12 years is this stage of life What ages are adolescent? 13-18 years is this stage of life