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?

Electronic health records Signup and view all the answers

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

That important information is not omitted. 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?

Ask questions or clarify issues Signup and view all the answers

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

It enhances the use of uniform language and terminology. Signup and view all the answers

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

Written notes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of slight overlap during shift changes?

To facilitate easier and more structured exchange of information. Signup and view all the answers

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

How receptive a superior might be to hearing unexpected information Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce content omission during patient hand-overs. Signup and view all the answers

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

Facial expression Signup and view all the answers

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

It improves efficiency, reduces content omission, and makes consistent information available. 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?

No context for discussing specific concerns Signup and view all the answers

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

To facilitate emphasis of certain aspects, allow questions and answers, and provide the opportunity to clarify information. Signup and view all the answers

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

Personal communication Signup and view all the answers

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

Lateral projection Signup and view all the answers

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

Prolonged pain and disability Signup and view all the answers

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

To obtain the most useful images possible Signup and view all the answers

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

Fractures Signup and view all the answers

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

By causing incorrect diagnoses Signup and view all the answers

What should physicians request when assessing finger injuries on radiography?

Radiographs of the fingers Signup and view all the answers

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

Introduce themselves to the patient Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent worsening the patient’s injury Signup and view all the answers

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

Seeking assistance from nurses or physicians Signup and view all the answers

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

It helps in correctly diagnosing patients with multiple trauma Signup and view all the answers

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

After assessing their cardiac and respiratory status Signup and view all the answers

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

They are inherently limited in their field of view Signup and view all the answers

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

Due to the pronounced danger of paralysis in trauma patients Signup and view all the answers

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

Computed tomography (CT) Signup and view all the answers