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Medical assistants play a crucial role in assisting with radiographic procedures, including patient preparation, safety precautions, and instruction.

Safety precautions are essential in radiologic procedures to protect patients and staff from radiation exposure.

Special safety precautions are taken when performing radiologic studies on pregnant patients to minimize radiation exposure to the fetus.

Patients receive instructions on diet and preparation for various radiologic procedures to ensure accurate results.

Radiologic procedures encompass a diverse range of techniques used to diagnose medical conditions, including X-rays, ultrasounds, and MRIs.

Sonography uses sound waves to create images of internal organs and tissues, aiding in diagnosis.

Preparation for ultrasound examinations involves specific instructions to ensure optimal image quality of the target area.

MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body's internal structures.

PET scans use radioactive tracers to create images of metabolic activity in tissues, useful for identifying cancerous cells.

CT scans use X-rays and computers to create cross-sectional images of the body for diagnosis.

A skin test used to identify allergic reactions to substances.

A blood test to detect allergies, measuring antibodies.

A microscopic examination of mucus from the nose.

A newborn screening test for phenylketonuria (PKU).

Daily checks of lab equipment for proper function before testing patients.

Steps taken to ensure a patient is ready for a test (e.g., fasting, no gum).

Procedures for protecting healthcare workers from infection.

Lab results that require immediate medical intervention.

Converting irregular heartbeats to a regular rhythm with a trained individual's intervention.

Informing patients about the surgical procedure, time, clothing, fasting, transportation, and work/home care arrangements.

A document signed by the patient agreeing to a surgical procedure.

A solution containing a neutral pH detergent and a blood solvent for soaking medical instruments to clean blood and tissue residue.

Maintaining surgical instruments by rinsing, soaking in a special solution to remove blood and body fluids and separate to prevent damage.

Separating delicate instruments from larger ones and sharp from blunt to prevent damage during care and storage.

Instruments must be thoroughly cleaned to prevent infection.

Identifying and recording patient allergies including topical medications, latex, and adhesives.

This step involves using your fingers to smooth the gloves over your wrists and fingers for a better fit.

To remove gloves, grasp the gloved palm of your dominant hand and pull the glove off, turning it inside-out as you remove it.

When removing a glove, ensure the inside of the glove does not come into contact with your skin to avoid contamination.

Hold the gloved palm of your dominant hand and peel the glove off, turning it inside out as you remove it.

After removing one glove, insert your ungloved hand inside the top cuff of the remaining gloved hand.

Proper glove removal is crucial for preventing contamination and ensuring the safety of both the patient and the healthcare worker.

The process of removing gloves involves carefully peeling them off while minimizing contact with the surface.

When removing gloves, always remove the first glove from the dominant hand, followed by the glove from the non-dominant hand.

Informing the patient about the procedure, required clothing, fasting instructions, accompaniment, potential downtime, and providing printed materials.

Surgical instruments can have various features like thumb or ring handles, ratchets, serrations, and teeth, each serving a specific function in the procedure.

A sterile tray containing necessary instruments is set up before the patient arrives to ensure a clean and controlled environment for the surgery.

The process of destroying all disease-causing microorganisms, often achieved through methods like autoclave, dry heat, gas, or chemical agents.

A thorough scrub of the hands and forearms for six minutes before surgical procedures, aimed at reducing microbial count.

Wearing sterile gowns and gloves is crucial to maintain a sterile field during surgical procedures, preventing contamination.

A document that requires the patient's informed agreement before a surgery, ensuring they understand the procedure and potential risks.

Allowing the patient to ask questions about the procedure and providing clear and comprehensive answers before surgery is crucial for informed consent and reducing anxiety.

Cleaning and disinfecting the skin before a procedure, often including shaving if necessary.

Applying antiseptic in a circular pattern to ensure complete coverage of the skin area.

Wearing gloves during skin preparation protects both the patient and the healthcare provider from potential disease transmission.

A sharp, sterile instrument used to make a small puncture in the skin for blood collection.

A sterile pad soaked in alcohol used to cleanse the skin before a capillary puncture.