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HIP ARTROPLASTY What factors may have an impact on the client's post-op care? - Answer- - pain - functional mobility/ADLs - balance - gait (use of walking aids, exercise tolerance) - other MSK issues - falls - sensory assessment How should the home be set up prior to hip surgery? - Answer- - have equipment in place - be able to use a walker or crutches - can it be set up so that you don't have to use stairs What equipment would be useful post-op of a hip replacement? - Ans...

Hip Replacement Article & Hip Surgery and DVT PPT What is a hip replacement? - Answer- -Hip replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a hip joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts. -The goals of this surgery are to: relieve pain, help the hip joint work better, and improve walking and other movements Who should have hip replacement surgery? - Answer- -The most common reason for hip replacement is osteoarthritis in the hip joint Your doctor might also suggest this...

Total hip replacement hip replacement/another name - Answer- arthoplasty THA - Answer- total hip arthoplasty why total hip replacement surgery - Answer- arthritis, fracture other conditions first perform hip replacement surgery - Answer- 1960 anatomy of hip - Answer- largest joint ball in socket socket formed by the acetabulum/part of pelvis bone the ball is the femoral head/on the upper end of femur(thighbone) bone surface cover w/articular cartilage/smooth/cushions the end...

HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY hips replacement surgery - Answer- removes damaged or diseased parts of a hip joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts the goal of hip replacement surgery - Answer- -Relieve pain - Help the hip joint work better - Improve walking and other movements most common reason for the surgery - Answer- -osteoarthritis in the hip joint -to repair a fracture -to reduce pain and to improve the quality of life other reasons to get the surgery - Answer- Rheuma...

Aribex NOMAD Pro Dental X-Ray Apparatus Operator Course Which measure(s) must be undertaken to ensure optimal operator backscatter protection? - Answer- All of the above. You have just received an Aribex NOMAD Pro in the rugged carrying case. Which of the following is NOT considered a preliminary check? - Answer- Determine if both handsets are fully charged If the unit is powered on, then set down and not touched, it will power itself off after _______. - Answer- 3 minutes True or f...

KAVO NOMAD PRO 2 primary shielding to contain... - Answer- he X-ray beam as it is generated Secondary shielding to direct backscatter radiation... - Answer- away from the operator when properly positioned... Smaller cone and focal point diameter for... - Answer- reduced patient exposure and enhanced image quality. Shield should remain fully extended tothe outer edge of the cone,( how close)... - Answer- as close tot he patient as possible during each image taken If the backscatter...

DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY NOMAD An exposure can be prematurely terminated for any reason by releasing the trigger at any time during the exposure. - Answer- True The backscatter shield is adjustable to accommodate positioning devices and other special needs but if the backscatter shield is adjusted additional precautions are required. - Answer- True The NOMAD Pro 2 should normally be held with two hands for stability whenever possible. - Answer- True Because NOMAD Pro 2 shielding limits the...

NOMAD PRO DENTAL X-RAY Which measure(s) must be undertaken to ensure optimal operator backscatter protection? - Answer- All of the above You have just received an Aribex NOMAD Pro in the rugged carrying case. Which of the following is NOT considered a preliminary check? - Answer- Determine if both handsets are fully charged If the unit is powered on, then set down and not touched, it will power itself off after - Answer- 3 mins The Aribex NOMAD Pro allows the operator to customize se...

RADIOLOGY NOMAD PRO 2 T/F ~ Smaller diameter cone of the NOMAD Pro 2, combined with use of DC power, and Primary shielding greatly reduce a pt X-ray exposure - Answer- True T/F ~ X-ray locks in NOMAD Pro 2 automatically engage after 2 hrs of inactivity - Answer- False ~ Turns off after 3 mins of inactivity T/F ~ Because NOMAD Pro 2 shielding limits exposure, it's permissible to have other ppl in exam room during exposure w/o any precautions - Answer- False T/F ~ NOMAD Pro 2 should...

NOMAD PRO 2 NOMAD Pro's smaller diameter cone, combined with the use of DC power, and primary shielding greatly reduce a patient X-ray exposure. - Answer- True Security locks in NOMAD Pro 2 automatically engage after 2 hours of inactivity. - Answer- False Because NOMAD Pro 2 shielding limits the exposure, it is permissible to have other people in the exam room during exposures without any precautions. - Answer- False The NOMAD Pro 2 should be routinely cleaned using disinfectant...

EMT Chapter 5: Medical Terminology "Chondro" in the word chondritis means: A. Cartilage B. Tendon C. Joint D. Rib - Answer- A. Cartilage "Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means: A. bowel B. tongue C. intestine D. stomach - Answer- D. Stomach "Myo" in the word myocarditis means: A. Muscle B. Vein C. Bone D. Cartilage - Answer- A. Muscle After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This is called: A. Hemostasi...

EMT CHAPTERS 1-18 What is the role of the medical director? - Answer- -authorizes EMTs to provide medical care in the field -decides on standing orders and protocols -determines and approves CE training for EMTs What is the difference between online and offline orders? - Answer- Online (direct): physician directions given over the phone or radio Off-line (indirect): standing orders, training, supervision (everything What are the five stages of grief? - Answer- 1. Denial 2. Anger ...

EMS 131 IMPORTANT TERMS Regulation and Policy - Answer- Each state EMS system must have in place enabling (laws that allow the system to exist), a lead EMS agency, a fuding mechanism, regulations, policies, and procedures. Resource management - Answer- There must be centralized coordination of resources so that all victims of trauma or medical emergencies have equal access to basic emergency care and transport by certified personnel, in a licensed and equipped ambulance, to an appropriate ...

EMS 131 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE A patient breathing in room air should be receiving _____ percent oxygen. - Answer- 21% Which of the following medications does NOT interfere with the blood-clotting process? - Answer- Omeprazole Approximately how many Americans are currently on some type of dialysis? - Answer- 350,000 In which of the following circumstances is manual stabilization of the cervical spine ALWAYS necessary? - Answer- Trauma above the level of the clavicles Which of the ...

EMS 131 FINAL Tuberculosis - Answer- An infectious disease that may affect almost all tissues of the body, especially the lungs Ryan White CARE Act - Answer- A federal act that establishes procedures by which emergency response workers can find out if they have been exposed to life-threatening infectious diseases. Burnout - Answer- a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion created by long-term involvement in an emotionally demanding situation and accompanied by lowered perfo...

EMS 131 PHARMACOLOGY Indications for Oxygen - Answer- Decreased O2 levels in the blood (<94% on pulse-ox) or critical medical or trauma patient Contraindications for Oxygen - Answer- None; be careful with COPD patients Actions for Oxygen - Answer- Increases O2 pressure and content in the blood Side effects for Oxygen - Answer- May decrease respiratory drive in COPD patients Dose for Oxygen - Answer- 2-15 LPM Route for Oxygen - Answer- Inhaled via variety of masks or nasal ca...

EMT 131 EXAM 5 TRAUMA Complications of Spinal Cord Injuries - Answer- diaphragmatic breathing, inability to control bladder or bowels, Circulatory problems such as low bp, swelling of extremities , increased risk of clotting such as deep vein thrombosis, dyspnea, and paralysis. Ecchymosis - Answer- flat, reddish purple spot caused by intradermal or submucous hemorrhages; bruise Indications for Spinal Immobilization - Answer- injury of the spinal cord, head neck, torso, or pelvis, any fa...

EMS 131 FINAL AND NREMT What sets forth the standards for EMS? - Answer- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Technical Assistance Program What are the EMS standards? - Answer- Regulation and Policy, resource management, human resources and training, transportation, facilities, communications, public information and education, medical direction, trauma systems, evaluation What is an EMR? - Answer- Emergency medical responder - the first person at a scene, responsible...

EMT 131 What is SLUDGE? - Answer- Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, GI Upset, Eye Constriction What is OPQRST? - Answer- Onset, provocation(worse?), quality, radiation, severity (1-10), time(how long) What is SAMPLE? - Answer- Signs/Symptoms (OPQRST), Allergies, Medications/Supplements, Past Medical History, Last Oral Intake, Events (leading up to) In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the following agencies with the development of emergency medical s...