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Nursing diagnosis - ANSWER-describes a health problem that can be treated by nursing measures; a step in the nursing process medical diagnosis - ANSWER-the identification of a disease or condition by a doctor Planning involves... - ANSWER-Setting priorities and goals and developing measures or actions to help the client meet these goals Intervention - ANSWER-Action or measure taken by the nursing team to help the client reach a goal ADL - ANSWER-activities of daily living BDL - ANSWER-Be...

Focusing - ANSWER-Limits the conversation to a certain topic. It's useful when a client rambles or wanders in thought. Give the client 2 choices. "Let's talk about ..." Objective Data (signs): - ANSWER-The data you gather while using your senses. Subjective Data (symptoms): - ANSWER-information reported by a client but not directly observed by the support worker. When reporting subjective data, do not interpret the client's words, quote the client directly. Always be alert t...

What are the clients rights? - ANSWER-"The right to be treated with dignity and respect", "the right to privacy and confidentiality", "The right to give or withhold consent" and "the right to autonomy" What is a tort? - ANSWER-A wrongful act committed by an individual against another person or the persons property. What does Battery mean? - ANSWER-The touching of a clients body without consent. what does assault mean? - ANSWER-Intentionally attempting to or threaten...

The Health Care Team - ANSWER-The support worker is an important member of ______________________ Regulated Workers - ANSWER-A _________________ is self governing. It has a professional organization called a college that sets education and license requirements. The college establishes the scope of practice, codes of ethics, and standards of conduct for its members Unregulated Care Providers (UCPs) - ANSWER-Support workers are unregulated workers referred to us __________________________ ...

Disorientation - ANSWER-Impaired ability to recall people time, or places as a result (or any combination$ of physiological changes to the brain, a disease process, or substance induced factors. Disorientation cont. - ANSWER-Can occur suddenly or over a long period. Usually more common in older people but can occur in young. Can be non reversible or reversible. Nonreversible dementia - ANSWER-Disorientation that is permanent caused by physical changes in the structure of the brain. Deliri...

What does Scope of Practice mean for you? - ANSWER-legal limits of the job. T/F: is a PSW a regulated profession? - ANSWER-False What resources can you use to find information about your Scope of Practice? (3) - ANSWER-your training program, employers policies and procedures, your supervisor. Assisting with ADL's - ANSWER-Eating, grooming, toileting, dressing, bathing, changing positions in bed. People you support - ANSWER-older adults mothers and newborns children people with disabi...

What resources can you use to find information about your Scope of Practice? (3) - ANSWER-your training program, employers policies and procedures, your supervisor. DIPPS - ANSWER-Dignity, independence, preference, privacy, safety 5 Dimensions of client's life - ANSWER-physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual. Things to consider when problem solving - ANSWER-priorities of support work, clients viewpoint, scope of practice, supervisors viewpoint. 5 rights of delegation - ANSW...

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Automatic Tube Current Modulation - ANSWER-regulates optical density by adjusting mA to the xray tube thus sustaining the same density (area) being scanned. Angular Modulation - ANSWER-within the scanning field of view, automatic modulation occurs by mA adjustment in the x-y axis reducing the amount of radiation exposure which is based on the level of attenuation AEC application - automatic exposure control - ANSWER-variation fo mAs are noted as the optical density varies from the head to ...

Wipe test for Removable Contamination - ANSWER-Must be analyzed in well counter or uncollimated gamma camera Notify RSO at 22,000 dpm. Records kept for 3 years Minor Spill procedure - ANSWER-Notify personnel Contain Decontaminate Survey Use absorbent paper and shielding to cover area with RAM label Report Spill Major Spill Procedure - ANSWER-Clear area Notify personnel Place absorbent paper to prevent spread DO NOT CLEAN Limit movement of those involved to prevent spread Remove con...

What is a true coincidence event? - ANSWER-2 annihilation photons from a single annihilation interaction striking 2 detectors at the same time What is a random coincidence event? - ANSWER-2 atoms from 2 different annihilation events Which matrix is the most commonly used imaging matrix in PET? - ANSWER-128x128 Which matrix is most commonly used for PET QC? - ANSWER-256x256 In PET/CT, what is the CT component used for? - ANSWER-anatomical correlation and attenuation correction What PET sc...

What is the dose for a N-13 PET perfusion study? - ANSWER-15-20 mCi for both injections What is the dose for a F-18 FDG PET perfusion study? - ANSWER-5-15 mCi for both injections What is the radio-pharmaceutical and dose for a MUGA - ANSWER-Tc-labeled RBCs (Tc-pertechnetate) 15-30 mCi in 2-10 mL of blood What is the radio-pharmaceutical is used for a First-Pass study? - ANSWER-Tc-DTPA (pentetate) or Tc-pertechnetate What is the dose for a Rb-82 PET perfusion study? - ANSWER-60 mCi for b...

2-Chloro-2-deoxy-D-glucose - ANSWER-FDG QC chemical purity test used if hydrolysis step was performed with hydrochloric acid. Use high-performance liquid chromatography using an electrochemical detector. Mus not have more than 1 mg CLDG: 2-deoxy-2-D-glucose FDG QC Residual solvents - ANSWER-solvents can be in FDG from cleaning or synthesis solutions. solutions may contain acetonitrle, ether anddehydrated alcohol. no more 0.04% acetonitrle, and less than 0.5% of ether or ethanol FDG QC Ste...

The survey regulations on the after loading device used in brachytherapy include surveys of - ANSWER-Connectors of apparatus Placement of 2 dosimeters for fluoroscopy - ANSWER-Inside apron at chest level and outside apron at neck or eye level The number of electrons released per unit of Time by the cathode is - ANSWER-Directly proportional to the current passing through it Grids in a X-ray system - ANSWER-Increase contrast thus increase image quality and dose to patient and staff by a fac...

BBB Imaging: - ABnormal Distrabution? - ️️activity in Carotids BUT COMPLETE Absence in Middle Cerebral and Anterior Cerebral Arteries --- due to increased intracranial pressure caused by any of the clinical indications Brain Perfusion Imaging: - Clinical Indicaitons? (5) - ️️- CVD, Cerbrovascular Disease (acute stroke, transient ischemic attacks) - Dementia (alzehimers, multi-infarct) - Psychiatric Diosorders (deppresion, schizophrenia) - Seizure Disorders (focal site of epileps...

Film badge - ANSWER--Effective measuring radiation of .1 msv (10rem) to several sieverts -worn between waist and shoulder Thermoluminescent Dosimeters - ANSWER--ring badge -keep out of humidity and high temperature -contains lithium fluoride Optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters - ANSWER--resistant to heat, moisture, and aging -contains aluminum oxide Pocket Ionization Chambers - ANSWER--expensive -immediate radiation measurements RAD - ANSWER--radiation absorbed dose -SI unit...

Palliative Therapy: Y-90 Microspheres - ANSWER-LIVER CANCER glass microspheres (20-30um) MAA shunting prior to therapy Palliative Therapy: Ra-223 Dichloride (Xofigo) - ANSWER-Prostate cancer administration every 4 weeks for 6 weeks (6 injections) Wipe test trigger level - ANSWER-22,000dpm/100cm^2 RSO must be notified Restricted area - ANSWER-Radiation limit > 2mrem in any one hour Unrestricted area - ANSWER-Rad limit < 2mRem in any one hour Palliative Therapy: Y-90 Zevalin - AN...

Why should lead shielding not be used for beta emitters? - ANSWER-Creates bremmstrahlung Bremsstrahlung - ANSWER-Radiation resulting from deceleration of beta particles as they approach the nuclei of the lead atoms-released as x rays HVL - ANSWER-Half value layer The amount of bremsstrahlung _____________ with the density of the material that the beta particles pass - ANSWER-Increases

Activity seen in the liver and spleen during a perfusion lung scan would most likely be due to: a. Normal physiology and biodistribution b. Left-to-right cardiac shunt c. Dissociation and oxidation to free pertechnetate d. COPD e. MAA particles smaller than 5 microns - ANSWER-E According to national standards, how often should the activity linearity of a dose calibrator be measured? a. Each day of use b. Weekly c. Monthly d. Quarterly e. Annually - ANSWER-D The use of elliptical an...

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