Patient Care and Vital Signs Quiz

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Which method is most effective in managing patient communication?

Using technical jargon
Maintaining eye contact (correct)
Avoiding questions from the patient
Working in silence

What is the first action required when assisting an injured patient with their clothing?

Start with the uninjured side
Start by pulling clothes over the injured area
Remove clothing from the injured side first (correct)
Always begin dressing from the head

To minimize the risk of back strain while transferring a patient, what technique is recommended?

Hold the patient away and lift (correct)
Bend at the waist for easier access
Pull the patient towards you
Push the patient without support

In the context of patient temperature, what is true about axillary temperature compared to rectal temperature?

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What does it mean if a patient is diaphoretic?

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Patient Communication

The rate of speech, eye contact, and the readiness of the radiographic room all convey messages to the patient, contributing to their overall impression and experience.

Injured Patient Dressing

When assisting an injured patient with dressing or undressing, prioritize the injured side by placing clothing on it first and removing clothing from it last.

Patient Transfer Technique

To reduce back strain while transferring patients from a stretcher to an X-ray table, use a pulling motion instead of pushing. This minimizes strain on your lower back.

Axillary Temperature

The axillary (armpit) temperature is typically lower than the rectal temperature. This is because the armpit temperature is influenced by the surrounding environment.

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Diastole

The period of relaxation in the heart cycle, when the chambers fill with blood, is called diastole.

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Multiple Choice Questions

Communication to Patients: Eye contact and overall readiness of the radiographic room communicate messages to the patient.
Injured Patient Assistance: When assisting an injured patient with dressing/undressing, remove clothing from the injured side first.
Back Strain Reduction: To reduce back strain during patient transfers, hold the patient away from your body and lift, bending at the waist.
Normal Adult Axillary Temperature: Normal adult axillary temperature is the same as rectal temperature.
Cardiac Cycle: Diastole is the period of relaxation of the heart.
Diaphoretic Patient: A diaphoretic patient has warm, moist skin.
Pulse Detection: A pulse can be detected at the wrist, neck or groin.
Average Respiration Rate: The average respiration rate for a normal adult is 16 to 20 breaths per minute.