Patient Care Management Quiz

Patient Care Management

• Rectal temperature is typically 99.6°F, while tympanic and oral temperatures are usually around 97.6°F and 98.6°F respectively; axillary temperatures also measure at 97.6°F.
• Radiographs are the property of the health care institution that produces them.
• Antiseptics are chemical substances that inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms without necessarily killing them.
• HIV can be transmitted through body fluids such as blood, semen, and vaginal secretions.
• Blood pressure is commonly measured using a sphygmomanometer alongside a stethoscope.
• Symptoms of shock include increased pulse rate, restlessness, and apprehension.
• Airborne diseases include tuberculosis, mumps, and rubella.
• Ambulatory patients are individuals who are able to walk independently.
• Oxygen delivery must be prescribed by a physician and can be ordered for continuous use or as needed; it is classified as a drug.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide guidelines for the safe use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the processing of chemicals.
• Pelvicalyceal visualization occurs approximately 2 to 8 minutes after the administration of contrast.
• Urinary tract infections are the most frequent site of nosocomial infections.
• Passive immunity is acquired through the injection of antibodies for a specific infection.
• The incubation period is the first stage of infection.
• Viruses are microorganisms that require a host cell for replication and are resistant to antimicrobial drugs.
• The optimal position for a patient with a tracheostomy is the semi-Fowler's position.
• Medical asepsis refers to practices aimed at reducing the number and spread of microorganisms.
• Surgical aseptic technique is unnecessary for procedures like gastrointestinal series.
• Aertropic is used as an anti-spasmodic in gastric disease.
• Paresthesia refers to the abnormal sensation of numbness.
• Homan’s sign is an indicator of suspected deep vein thrombosis.
• Protective or reverse isolation is required for patients with conditions like burns or leukemia.
• Examples of tissue drains include Hemovac and Penrose drains.
• The generic name is the chemical name assigned to a drug.
• Cleaning contaminated objects should follow guidelines: from the least to most contaminated area and from top down.
• Battery is the charge that can be filed against a radiographer performing an exam other than what was intended.
• Gerontologic patients often show physical changes like loss of bone calcium.
• Tracheostomy patients often struggle with speech and may need suction if they exhibit audible rattling sounds.
• An esophagogram is relevant for patients with esophageal disorders like varices or achalasia.
• Water-soluble iodinated media is recommended for GI series in suspected perforated ulcer cases.
• Proper care for tracheostomy patients includes using sterile techniques and limiting suctioning to 15 seconds.
• Patients who experience syncope should be placed in a dorsal recumbent position with elevated feet.
• The bevel is the angle of a needle's tip, while the hub connects the needle to the syringe; gauge refers to the needle's diameter.
• Epinephrine is classified as both a bronchodilator and vasopressor, often used in anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest.
• Germicides and disinfectants refer to substances that kill pathogenic bacteria.
• Consent forms are usually required for radiographic examinations like angiograms.
• Surgical hand scrubbing requires maintaining hands and forearms higher than the elbows and using antimicrobial agents.
• Local anesthetics are likely used in various radiographic examinations except post-operative or T-tube cholangiography.
• During a grand mal seizure, patients should be protected from injury.
• Patients with orthopnea may find relief in the Fowler's position.
• Double contrast barium enema is crucial for demonstrating polyps or colitis.
• Subjective data in patient history includes the patient’s self-reported symptoms such as extreme pain in certain positions.
• Symptoms of shock encompass pallor, weakness, and increased pulse rate.
• The chairman of the board of radiologic technology is Reynaldo Apollonio Tisado.
• Salary grades for radiologic technologists in public health centers vary from grade 12 for rad tech 1 to grade 22 for rad tech 5.
• Order of examinations typically performed include IVP, GB, BE, and UGI.
• GI and IVU examinations can be performed together as can GI and GB examinations.
• The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to assess neurologic function, with specific point values assigned to varying responses.
• Dilantin (phenytoin) is a common medication used for controlling generalized seizures.
• Trade name refers to the name given to a drug by its manufacturer.
• Factors influencing drug effects include medication history, patient temperament, age, weight, gender, and time of day.
• R.A. 10912 mandates a professional development program for regulated professions with a CPD council created for oversight.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) involves enhancing knowledge, skills, and ethical values post-licensure.
• The CPD council ensures continuous professional improvement in accordance with standards of practice.
• Informal learning refers to knowledge gained through life experiences that may contribute to qualifications.
• Prior learning encompasses skills and knowledge gained through work experience, training, and other activities potentially applicable for academic credit.