Emergency Care in Radiography: Shock from Contrast Media Reaction

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In the context of emergency care, what is the single most important action for a radiographer?

Starting CPR right away

Ensuring the patient's airway is clear (correct)

Calling for help

Administering oxygen immediately

What is the common name for an emergency cart in medical imaging?

Crash Cart (correct)

STAT Cart

Emergency Response Cart

Code Blue Cart

When a patient has a generalized seizure during a CT scan, what must the radiographer do?

Remove the patient from the scanner

Hold the patient's limbs to prevent injury

Administer IV medication immediately

Protect the patient's airway and ensure safety (correct)

What type of shock can occur due to a severe reaction to contrast media in radiographic exams?

Anaphylactic shock Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with a head injury?

Slow, shallow breathing Signup and view all the answers

What should a technologist observe for after administering iodine-based contrast to a patient?

Respiratory distress Signup and view all the answers

In cases of hemorrhagic shock, what causes this type of shock?

Loss of blood volume Signup and view all the answers

Which action should you take first if a patient with hypoglycemia turns pale and feels dizzy?

Offer a sugary snack Signup and view all the answers

What is an effective way to handle a patient experiencing an asthmatic attack during a radiographic procedure?

Use a bronchodilator inhaler Signup and view all the answers

In a situation where a patient with a knife wound is rapidly losing blood and becoming lightheaded, what should you do?

Apply pressure to the wound Signup and view all the answers

What is critically important when working with burn patients?

Remove any clothing stuck to the burn Signup and view all the answers

What level of consciousness is demonstrated by a victim who shows no verbal response but moves their leg when stimulated?

Obtunded Signup and view all the answers

What should be the first item looked for from the emergency crash cart when performing CPR on a patient lying supine in a soft mattress bed?

Oropharyngeal airway Signup and view all the answers

During two-person CPR, when should chest compressions be initiated?

Immediately after positioning hands on the chest Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before attaching AED pads to a patient experiencing sudden cardiac arrest?

Clear the chest of any medication patches or patches applied for pain relief Signup and view all the answers

When caring for a patient with epistaxis, what should be avoided during management of nosebleeds?

Making the patient blow their nose Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emergency Care

Providing care in an emergency situation is intended to preserve life, prevent further harm, and promote recovery.

Administering Emergency Care

The single most important action for the radiographer when administering emergency care is to remain calm and call for help if needed.

Emergency Cart

A common name for an emergency cart within medical imaging is the "crash cart".

Medical Terms

The medical term for a temporary suspension of consciousness is syncope.

Types of Shock

Shock caused by a failure of the heart to pump enough blood to the vital organs, including the brain, is cardiogenic shock.
Shock caused by severe loss of blood is hypovolemic shock.
Shock caused by a severe reaction to the contrast media used in radiographic examinations is anaphylactic shock.
Shock caused by loss of blood from a knife or gunshot wound is hemorrhagic shock.

Emergency Response

If a patient is having a generalized seizure, the action that you must take is to protect the patient from injury and call for help.
If a patient who is standing turns pale and says he feels dizzy, the first thing you should do is have them sit or lie down to prevent a fall.
When caring for a patient with epistaxis, the patient should be kept calm and upright.
An effective method to handle a patient with an asthmatic attack during a radiographic procedure would be to administer oxygen and call for medical help.

Patient Care

When working with burn patients, it is critically important to prioritize infection control and prevent further injury.
When radiographing a patient from the emergency department who has a knife wound to the upper extremity and is getting lightheaded, you should call for medical help and apply pressure to the wound to control bleeding.

Assessment and Response

If a patient has no verbal response to any stimuli but moves with touch and pinch, this person demonstrates a decreased level of consciousness.
When comparing a semi-automatic AED device with an automatic device, a semi-automatic device requires the rescuer to activate the shock.
When comparing hyperglycemia with hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia is characterized by high blood sugar levels.
When performing CPR as a single rescuer, call for help and begin CPR.

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

CPR can be stopped when EMS arrives or the person starts showing signs of regaining consciousness.
When performing two-person CPR, one person handles compressions and the other handles ventilations.
CPR performed on an infant requires a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio.
The Heimlich maneuver is used to relieve choking.
When using an AED, follow the device's instructions and voice prompts.
When performing CPR on a patient who is lying supine in a patient bed with a soft mattress, you would first look for a backboard or firm surface to support the patient.

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Test your knowledge on providing care in emergency situations within the field of medical imaging. Explore key actions for radiographers, common equipment like emergency carts, and medical terms related to emergencies.

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