Patient Care in Radiography 9th ed Chapter 10
1. Kyphosis: Convex curvature of the upper back (pg 173)
2. Tension: Remembering that most patients will find it hard to remain still on a
hard surface during a long procedure. Physical discomfort can add to
_________________ (pg 173)
3. Difficulty breathing: Lying flat on the radiographic table may cause obese
patients and those with cardiac or respiratory impairment to have
______________ (pg 173)
4. Nothing by mouth (NPO): Many patients receiving intravenous therapy are
allowed ________________ (pg 173)
5. The chart: Medication or anxiety can cause dry mouth causing patients to
sometimes request water, what must be checked prior to see if oral fluids are
permitted?
(pg 173)
6. Damp oral sponge: What is an acceptable alternative to water for helping a
patient alleviate a dry mouth? (pg 174)
7. Incontinence: The involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control (pg 174)
8. Observing and inquiring: A patients immediate and pressing needs take
precedence over the requirements of the imaging procedure. Practice
________________ about patient needs before and during radiologic
examinations.
(pg 174)
9. Clean-catch: When a urine specimen is needed, provide the proper
container, cleansing supplies, and instructions for obtaining a _____________
specimen (pg 174)
10. Before: Check the patients chart __________ emptying bedpans or urinals
to see if the patient needs to have a urine or feces specimen collected or if intake
and output (I&O) needs to be measured and recorded (pg 174)
11. Stool: If _________ is present in a bedpan, observe it for obvious blood or
diarrhea, and record any such observations (pg 175)
12. Foley catheter: The most common type of tube inserted through the urethra
into the bladder, allowing urine to be continuously emptied into an attached
collection bag (pg 175)
13. Below: When patients are transferred from the wheelchair or stretcher to the
radiographic table, hold urine collection bags __________ the level of the patient's
bladder to prevent urine in the tube or bag from returning back into the bladder
causing discomfort and potentially allowing bacteria access into the bladder (pg
175) 14. I&O: Because most patients with urinary catheters require _________
measurement, be sure to record the amount (pg 175)
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, 15. Colostomy or ileostomy: These are surgically formed passages from the large
or small bowel through the abdominal wall that terminate in an external opening
called a stoma (pg 175)
16 Experienced coworkers: Most patients with colostomies have their own
supplies and are able to perform their own colostomy care. By studying and
observing _____________, you will be prepared to help those who require
assistance (pg 176) 17. Wear protective gloves: When assisting a patient replace
a colostomy bag, be sure to __________. (pg 176)
18. Contaminated waste disposal: When helping a patient with a colostomy bag
you may need to empty the bag into the toilet. If the empty bag is disposable,
seal it inside a plastic bag and place it in the container for
___________________. Remember to check to see if the bag is reusable
before you dispose of the used bag (pg 176)
19. Recumbent: This refers to any position in which the patient is lying down (pg
176)
20. Supine: Defines the position in which the patient is lying on their back. The
usual position for stretcher transfers and a common radiographic position (pg
176)
21. Prone: When the patient is lying face down
22. Lateral recumbant: Denotes that the patient is lying on one side. This term
may be modified by adding right or left to indicated which side is in contact
with the bed or table (pg 176)
23. Sims' position: This is a comfortable position that is sometimes used for
rectal examination and for taking rectal temperature; it is the best position for
enema administration (pg 176)
24. Fowler's position: This is a modification of the supine position in which the
patient's upper body is elevated (pg 179)
25. Semi-Fowler's position: A modification of the Fowler's position in which the
upper body is only partially elevated (pg 179)
26. Trendelenburg position: The position where the patient's head is lower than
the feet. Usually the table is tilted approximately 15 degrees.
27. Trendelenburg position: This position is used during some radiographic and
fluoroscopic procedures and is helpful in treating patients suffering from shock
(pg 179)
28. Lithotomy: The knee-chest position and the ____________ position are not
commonly used by radiographers, but are standard positions used by
physicians and nurses in diagnostic examinations and therapeutic procedures
(pg 179)
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1. Kyphosis: Convex curvature of the upper back (pg 173)
2. Tension: Remembering that most patients will find it hard to remain still on a
hard surface during a long procedure. Physical discomfort can add to
_________________ (pg 173)
3. Difficulty breathing: Lying flat on the radiographic table may cause obese
patients and those with cardiac or respiratory impairment to have
______________ (pg 173)
4. Nothing by mouth (NPO): Many patients receiving intravenous therapy are
allowed ________________ (pg 173)
5. The chart: Medication or anxiety can cause dry mouth causing patients to
sometimes request water, what must be checked prior to see if oral fluids are
permitted?
(pg 173)
6. Damp oral sponge: What is an acceptable alternative to water for helping a
patient alleviate a dry mouth? (pg 174)
7. Incontinence: The involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control (pg 174)
8. Observing and inquiring: A patients immediate and pressing needs take
precedence over the requirements of the imaging procedure. Practice
________________ about patient needs before and during radiologic
examinations.
(pg 174)
9. Clean-catch: When a urine specimen is needed, provide the proper
container, cleansing supplies, and instructions for obtaining a _____________
specimen (pg 174)
10. Before: Check the patients chart __________ emptying bedpans or urinals
to see if the patient needs to have a urine or feces specimen collected or if intake
and output (I&O) needs to be measured and recorded (pg 174)
11. Stool: If _________ is present in a bedpan, observe it for obvious blood or
diarrhea, and record any such observations (pg 175)
12. Foley catheter: The most common type of tube inserted through the urethra
into the bladder, allowing urine to be continuously emptied into an attached
collection bag (pg 175)
13. Below: When patients are transferred from the wheelchair or stretcher to the
radiographic table, hold urine collection bags __________ the level of the patient's
bladder to prevent urine in the tube or bag from returning back into the bladder
causing discomfort and potentially allowing bacteria access into the bladder (pg
175) 14. I&O: Because most patients with urinary catheters require _________
measurement, be sure to record the amount (pg 175)
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, 15. Colostomy or ileostomy: These are surgically formed passages from the large
or small bowel through the abdominal wall that terminate in an external opening
called a stoma (pg 175)
16 Experienced coworkers: Most patients with colostomies have their own
supplies and are able to perform their own colostomy care. By studying and
observing _____________, you will be prepared to help those who require
assistance (pg 176) 17. Wear protective gloves: When assisting a patient replace
a colostomy bag, be sure to __________. (pg 176)
18. Contaminated waste disposal: When helping a patient with a colostomy bag
you may need to empty the bag into the toilet. If the empty bag is disposable,
seal it inside a plastic bag and place it in the container for
___________________. Remember to check to see if the bag is reusable
before you dispose of the used bag (pg 176)
19. Recumbent: This refers to any position in which the patient is lying down (pg
176)
20. Supine: Defines the position in which the patient is lying on their back. The
usual position for stretcher transfers and a common radiographic position (pg
176)
21. Prone: When the patient is lying face down
22. Lateral recumbant: Denotes that the patient is lying on one side. This term
may be modified by adding right or left to indicated which side is in contact
with the bed or table (pg 176)
23. Sims' position: This is a comfortable position that is sometimes used for
rectal examination and for taking rectal temperature; it is the best position for
enema administration (pg 176)
24. Fowler's position: This is a modification of the supine position in which the
patient's upper body is elevated (pg 179)
25. Semi-Fowler's position: A modification of the Fowler's position in which the
upper body is only partially elevated (pg 179)
26. Trendelenburg position: The position where the patient's head is lower than
the feet. Usually the table is tilted approximately 15 degrees.
27. Trendelenburg position: This position is used during some radiographic and
fluoroscopic procedures and is helpful in treating patients suffering from shock
(pg 179)
28. Lithotomy: The knee-chest position and the ____________ position are not
commonly used by radiographers, but are standard positions used by
physicians and nurses in diagnostic examinations and therapeutic procedures
(pg 179)
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