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What does competency refer to in clinical education?
What does competency refer to in clinical education?
Which precaution is most effective at preventing the spread of infection?
Which precaution is most effective at preventing the spread of infection?
Which of the following diseases would require airborne precautions?
Which of the following diseases would require airborne precautions?
In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which level is at the peak?
In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which level is at the peak?
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A fomite is best described as which of the following?
A fomite is best described as which of the following?
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What is the primary role of the JRCERT?
What is the primary role of the JRCERT?
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Which of the following statements accurately defines accreditation?
Which of the following statements accurately defines accreditation?
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What is the main function of the ARRT?
What is the main function of the ARRT?
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Which organization is responsible for publishing the Practice Standards for radiologic technology?
Which organization is responsible for publishing the Practice Standards for radiologic technology?
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How many questions related to Patient Care are on the registry exam?
How many questions related to Patient Care are on the registry exam?
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What is the main purpose of surgical asepsis?
What is the main purpose of surgical asepsis?
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Which of the following is considered a sterile procedure?
Which of the following is considered a sterile procedure?
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Which guideline is NOT part of the basic principles of sterile technique?
Which guideline is NOT part of the basic principles of sterile technique?
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What is a key characteristic of nonaseptic procedures?
What is a key characteristic of nonaseptic procedures?
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What is the normal range for adult pulse rate in beats per minute (BPM)?
What is the normal range for adult pulse rate in beats per minute (BPM)?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a component of paralanguage?
Which of the following is NOT considered a component of paralanguage?
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What does the 'B' in the DABDA acronym represent in the context of grief?
What does the 'B' in the DABDA acronym represent in the context of grief?
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Which element is NOT part of the sacred seven when taking a complete history?
Which element is NOT part of the sacred seven when taking a complete history?
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How many people are considered ideal for a safe cart to table transfer for a patient in a cervical collar?
How many people are considered ideal for a safe cart to table transfer for a patient in a cervical collar?
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Which of the following is an example of a simple immobilization technique?
Which of the following is an example of a simple immobilization technique?
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What is the primary goal of aseptic technique?
What is the primary goal of aseptic technique?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of wheelchair transfer?
Which of the following is NOT a type of wheelchair transfer?
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Which immobilization technique is considered involved?
Which immobilization technique is considered involved?
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Study Notes
2024 Patient Care Review
- Patient Care exam has 33 questions out of 200 on the registry exam
- Content Specifications are just a list of topics, not a complete curriculum guide
- The Content Specifications document is available here: https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com/406ac8c6-58e8-00b3-e3c1-0c312965deb2/c28cf141-f45c-44ef-acde-984929886e01/RAD%20C%20S%202022.pdf
Chapter 1
- Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
Chapter 2
- Professional Organizations
Terms
- Accreditation: Voluntary peer-review process for institution programs meeting specified criteria
- Certification: Voluntary process for individuals demonstrating specialized skills, usually through an exam
- Licensure: Governmental process granting permission to practice a profession
- Registry: List of individuals holding certification in a particular profession
JRCERT
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Publishes Standards for how accredited programs operate
ARRT
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Encourages the study of radiologic technology, and elevates standards
- Examines and certifies eligible candidates
- Publishes a list of registrants
ASRT
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists
- Founded in 1920
- Publishes Practice Standards
- Improves quality of patient care
- Maintains high standards of education
- Creates educational curriculum guides
- Publishes journals
Chapter 5
- Introduction to Clinical Education
Terms (continued)
- Learning objectives: Concise description of observable behaviors achieved by students
- Competency: Observable, successful achievement of performance objectives
- Learning outcomes: Measurable expectations for student learning, assessed at the program level
- Observe-Assist-Perform: Stages of clinical education
Chapter 17
- Infection Control
Establishment of Infectious Disease and Chain of Infection
- Vector: Carrier (usually arthropod) that transfers an infectious agent between hosts
- Fomite: Object that can harbor pathogens and spread infections
Precautions
- Standard Precautions: Applied to all patients, regardless of infection status
- Handwashing: Most effective way to prevent infection spread
- Gloving: Essential
- PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
- Needle Recapping: Proper technique
- Biospills: Proper procedures
Chapter 11
- Patient Interactions
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Each level of needs must be satisfied before moving to the next
- Physiological needs must be met for safety to be achieved
- Self-actualization is at the highest level, representing the fulfillment of potential
Nonverbal Communication
- Paralanguage: Voice characteristics (pitch, stress, tone, pauses, speech rate, volume)
- Body language: Body postures
- Touch/Palpation: Appropriate touch
- Professional appearance
- Personal hygiene
- Physical presence: Confidence and demeanor
- Visual contact: Eye contact
Age Groups
- Provides age ranges for different developmental stages of patients (infants, toddlers, preschoolers)
Stages of Grief
- DABDA: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
Chapter 12
- History Taking
Six Elements of Taking Effective Histories
- Open-ended questions
- Facilitation
- Silence
- Probing questions
- Repetition
- Summarization
Sacred Seven Elements of a Complete History
- Localization (where is the pain?)
- Chronology (when did it start?)
- Quality (describe the pain)
- Severity (how bad it is)
- Onset (when did it start)
- Aggravating or alleviating factors
- Associated manifestations
Chapter 13
- Biomechanics and Ergonomics
Transferring Patients
- Types of wheelchair transfers: assisted standing pivot, two-person lift, standby assist transfer, and hydraulic lift
Chapter 14
- Immobilization Techniques
Simple vs. Involved Immobilization Techniques
- Positioning sponges, Stability Bar, Velcro Straps, Sandbags
- Head Clamps, Tape
- Cervical collars, Backboards, splints, sheet restraints, commercial restraints
Chapter 18
- Aseptic Techniques
What is Asepsis?
- Protect patients from infection and prevent pathogen spread
- Surgical Asepsis: Protection from infection before, during, and after surgery
- Medical Asepsis: Removal or destruction of infected material
Sterile (Aseptic) Procedures
- Dressing changes, Tracheostomies, Chest tubes, Catheters, Insertion of central lines, Pacemakers
Basic Principles of Sterile Technique
- Only sterile items in sterile fields
- If unsure, consider unsterile
- Continuous monitoring of sterile fields
- Maintain sterile fields
- Sterile persons stay away from unsterile areas
- Only sterile in waist up
- Back-to-back passing in sterile gowns
- Unsterile persons cannot reach above or over sterile fields
- Sterile items must be kept dry
Chapter 19
- Nonaseptic Techniques
Nonsterile (Nonaseptic) Procedures
- NG tube insertion, Urinals, Bedpans, Enemas, Colostomies
Chapter 15
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Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines
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Normal vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
PICC Line
- Preferred location: 2-3 cm above right atrial junction.
- Most common insertion site is the subclavian vein
ET Tube
- Preferred location: 1-2 inches above the carina
Chest Tube
- Used in cases of pneumothorax, hemothorax, pleural effusion, empyema.
Tubes and Lines Identification (Chapter 34)
Chapter 25
- Health informatics and Information Management
Chapter 26
- Medical law
Terms (continued)
- Tort, Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment, Defamation, Libel, Fraud, Negligence, Res ipsa loquitur, Respondeat superior
Implied Consent vs. Informed Consent
- Informed consent forms must contain: Authorization, Disclosure, Anesthesia, No guarantee, Tissue disposal, Patient understanding, and Signature clauses.
2024 Patient Care I Final Exam
- Wednesday, December 11th, 8:30am
Performance Improvement
- Activities for performance improvements: utilization of risk management, infection control, surgical case review, medication usage evaluation, health record review, blood usage and therapeutics review, and case management
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Criteria for EMR: Accuracy, Security, Accessibility, Transferability
Chapter 2
- Professional Ethics
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Test your knowledge on patient care principles in radiologic technology. This quiz covers essential topics including infection control, accreditation, and patient assessment, all crucial for effective clinical practice. Challenge yourself to ensure you are up to date with best practices in the field.
