Medical Imaging Protocols and Patient Care Quiz

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What is the purpose of face-to-face interaction in the context of patient hand-over instructions?

  • To limit the exchange of information between staff members.
  • To discourage structured exchange of information.
  • To allow for questions and answers and clarify information. (correct)
  • To reduce the need for uniform terminology and language.

What kind of communication does the exclusive use of written orders and absence of face-to-face communication represent?

  • Effective communication
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Personal communication
  • Impersonal communication (correct)

How do written and electronic sign-out systems improve patient hand-overs?

  • By limiting access to important information.
  • By reducing the completeness and accuracy of information conveyed.
  • By introducing distractions and interruptions.
  • By increasing the completeness and accuracy of information conveyed. (correct)

What factor decreases personal communication between radiologic technologists and radiologists?

<p>Electronic health records (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do standardized fields in electronic documents help ensure during patient hand-overs?

<p>That important information is not omitted. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the absence of written orders and face-to-face communication not allow radiologic technologists, nurses, and other staff members to do?

<p>Ask questions or clarify issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does uniform terminology benefit the conveyance of patient hand-over instructions?

<p>It enhances the use of uniform language and terminology. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a nonverbal communicator according to the text?

<p>Written notes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of slight overlap during shift changes?

<p>To facilitate easier and more structured exchange of information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does nonverbal communication signal to an observer, according to the text?

<p>How receptive a superior might be to hearing unexpected information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of electronic systems in conveying hand-over instructions?

<p>To reduce content omission during patient hand-overs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of personal communication is highlighted as a significant factor?

<p>Facial expression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does standardizing the information conveyed during patient hand-overs have?

<p>It improves efficiency, reduces content omission, and makes consistent information available. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the exclusive use of written orders and absence of face-to-face communication offer for discussing the specific concerns of a patient's case?

<p>No context for discussing specific concerns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to convey hand-over instructions without interruption or distraction?

<p>To facilitate emphasis of certain aspects, allow questions and answers, and provide the opportunity to clarify information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the increasing reliance on electronic communication decrease between radiologic technologists and radiologists?

<p>Personal communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of projection is best for displaying the calcaneus in radiography?

<p>Lateral projection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a consequence of a missed diagnosis of a fractured calcaneus?

<p>Prolonged pain and disability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for physicians to request specific radiographic projections?

<p>To obtain the most useful images possible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of missed diagnosis on radiography?

<p>Fractures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can missed radiographs contribute to misdiagnoses in the emergency department?

<p>By causing incorrect diagnoses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should physicians request when assessing finger injuries on radiography?

<p>Radiographs of the fingers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step a medical professional should take when beginning an examination?

<p>Introduce themselves to the patient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to obtain the patient's assistance in positioning if possible?

<p>To prevent worsening the patient’s injury (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential when moving and positioning the patient to prevent worsening their injury?

<p>Seeking assistance from nurses or physicians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is medical imaging essential for correctly diagnosing patients with multiple trauma?

<p>It helps in correctly diagnosing patients with multiple trauma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When are trauma patients preliminarily assessed for the possibility of vertebral fracture?

<p>After assessing their cardiac and respiratory status (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are conventional radiography and ultrasonography considered limited in their field of view?

<p>They are inherently limited in their field of view (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must emergency department physicians preliminarily assess trauma patients for vertebral fracture?

<p>Due to the pronounced danger of paralysis in trauma patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which modality is most commonly used to evaluate trauma, especially multiple trauma, today?

<p>Computed tomography (CT) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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