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This unit is used for monitoring your exposure: |
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A lead apron covers _____% of the active bone marrow in the body. |
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If distance is doubled than intensity will be ______ by a factor of ______. |
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The minimum amount of lead equivalent that is required for a lead apron is: |
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When performing mobile exams the technologist should stand at least _______ feet away from the source. |
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The maximum allowable dose for rad techs is: |
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The unit of absorbed does is the: |
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The point source of radiation is the _____ and _____. |
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x-ray tube, radioactive material |
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The amount of aluminum necessary to remove half of the photons from the beam is what? |
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the walls that can be struck by the primary beam |
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At 75 KV a 0.5mm lead apron will prevent ______% of radiation from getting through to the technologist. |
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True or False: The pregnancy apron has an extra lead strip to protect the fetus. |
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Aprons can be made of what materials (name 3): |
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barium, lead, and tungsten |
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If you wear a thyroid shield you can cut exposure to your thyroid by _____%. |
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Gonad shielding must be used when the gonads are _______ from the beam. |
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The timer on the fluoroscopic machine must be reset after ______ minutes. |
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True or False: A technologist needs to use more radiation to form the image when using a 400 speed screen than when a 200 speed screen is used. |
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An IV bag should be _____ to _____ inches above the injection site. |
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What is caused by immobility, shearing, pressure, and irritation? |
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On the floor, how often should a pt. be turned? |
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In the x-ray department, how often should the pt. be turned? |
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What stage of decubitus ulcer formation am I? (1-5)
redness appears, but skin is not broken |
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What stage of decubitus ulcer formation am I? (1-5)
the skin is disrupted |
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What stage of decubitus ulcer formation am I? (1-5)
Ulceration forms (infection progresses rapidly) |
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What stage of decubitus ulcer formation am I? (1-5)
Ulcer goes all the way through the muscle, tendons, and bone (at this point surgery is needed, pt. has osteomyelitis: infection of the bone) |
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What stage of decubitus ulcer formation am I? (1-5)
Necrosis - tissue death (amputation may be needed at this point) |
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Name the 4 types of casts: |
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plaster, fiberglass, soft casts, half casts |
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For a plaster cast, how will your technique be affected? (both wet and dry) |
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Wet - (harder to penetrate) increase both mAs and kVp
Dry - only increase kVp |
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How would you set the technique for a fiberglass cast? |
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don't change technique at all |
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How would you set the technique for a soft cast? |
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don't change the technique from the norm. of whatever body part you are imaging |
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How would you set the technique for a half cast? |
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increase the kVp in the area that has the cast material, but not on the open part |
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For a semi-fowler position, how high is the head angled? |
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For a high-fowler position, how high would you angle the patient's head and torso? |
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What are the sypmtoms of a pt. w/ circulatory problems? (name 3) |
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cyanosis, numbness, tingling sensation |
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What is the minimum amount of lead shielding in a pregnancy apron? |
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Describe orthostatic hypotension: |
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when a pt. sits up suddenly, it can make them dizzy
defined as: excessive venous pooling in the lower extremities upon standing, which leads to a decrease in cardiac output, a vigorous activation of the sympathetic nervous system, and excessive arteriolar vasoconstriction |
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_______ is to attack or injure a person's reputation. |
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______ is defined as decisions and opinions of courts that are based on local customs and habits of an area within a particular country or state. |
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_________ is professional negligence that is the cause of injury or harm to a pt. |
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_________ is an established law that is enacted by a legislative body and punishable by the court system. |
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A set of beliefs and values common to a particular group of people: |
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Name Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs from the most basic to the top of the pyramid: |
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physiologic needs, safety and security, belongingness and affection, esteem and self-respect, and self-actualization |
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What are the problem solving requirements? |
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data collection, data analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation |
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Name the modes of thinking: |
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recall, habit, inquiry, and creativity |
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Critical thinking requires the following abilities (5 total): |
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to interpret
to evaluate
to infer
to explain
to reflect |
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What are the elements of self-concept? |
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body image
self esteem
role
identity |
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deficiency of blood in a body part due to functional constriction or actual obstruction of a blood vessel |
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Which of the following is mandatory and must be adhered to?
a. Rules of Ethics
b. Code of Ethics |
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The pt. in the ER who is unconscious will be treated using:
a. informed consent
b. voluntary consent
c. simple consent
d. implied consent |
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What org. certifies techs? |
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What org. provides state license? |
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What org. plans local conferences? |
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Example of battery is/are:
a. rough positioning
b. loudly asking the patients to sit up
c. splashing contrast in the patient's eyes
d. A & C
e. all of the above |
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The right of all persons to make rational decisions free from external pressures: |
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Refers to the fact that all acts must be meant to attain a good result or be beneficial: |
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Refers to the fact that some actions may produce both a good and a bad effect: |
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Refers to the duty to abstain from inflicting harm and also the duty to prevent harm: |
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The attitude that sometimes prompts healthcare workers to make decisions regarding a person's care w/out consulting the person affected. |
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The belief that life is the highest good and nobody has the right to judge that another person's quality of life is so poor that his or her life is not of value and should be terminated: |
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Honesty in all aspects of professional life: |
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What type of consent is it when a pt. does not stop a procedure from taking place? |
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This type of consent occurs in emergency situations when it is not possible to obtain consent from the patient, his or her parents, or a legal representative. |
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Hospital fires are caused by which of the following:
a. spontaneous combustion
b. open flames
c. cigarette smokers
d. electricity
e. all of the above |
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Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep (proper use of fire extinguisher) |
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X-Ray equipment has a potential of _______ volts. |
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Do unto other as you would like them to do to you: |
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Learn how others want to be treated and act accordingly: |
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"Thinking about your thinking while you are thinking in order to make your thinking better." |
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_________ is how we feel about ourselves. It is defined by our interactions w/ others. It is our body image, self esteem, and identity. |
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________ is our evaluation of ourselves based on the positive or negative strokes we recieved as we live our lives. |
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Rules are to be followed at all times: |
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Using wisdom to solve problems, not emotions or intellect: |
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What is utilitarianism/consequentialism? |
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theological theory that states that the best choice is the choice that will benefit the largest number of people |
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Objects that give off scatter: |
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reduces radiation by 1/10 |
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The primary wall must be ____ ft high. |
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The control booth and the ceiling are what kind of barrier? |
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True or False: The x-ray beam can be directed at secondary barriers. |
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0.5mm of lead is usually used during what? |
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Lead gloves have how much lead? |
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Gonadal Shielding should be directed where in males and females. (2 answers) |
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Males: symphisis pubis
Females: 2.5 cm medial to the ASIS |
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When the part being imaged is thicker than 10-13 cm |
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Changing a 200 speed screen to a 400 speed screen cuts the exposure by ____%. |
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What is the most stated cause for repeats? |
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An item that emits radiation: |
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True or False: The pt. is an extended source of radiation. |
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A fetus must only be exposed to _____ throughout the entire pregnancy. |
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is filtration that is built into the tube. |
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Decrease in the size of the organ, tissue, or muscle: |
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What type of law decides punishment for bad behavior, is meant to protect all society, and decides what conduct is criminal? |
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What law is concerned with civil or private rights? |
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What are the 4 chief elements of malpractice torts? |
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duty, breach of duty, damage, and damage must be caused by a breach of duty |
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False imprisonment, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, battery, and defamation are all examples of what? |
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Any unwanted contact is considered _______, i.e. doing an exam if the pt. refuses, rough positoning, not limited to touch - fluids, electric shock, instruments... |
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_____ is spoken defamation. |
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______ is written defamation. |
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The thing speaks for itself |
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