Patient Care and Management Flashcards
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Under HIPAA, a radiologic technologist may share a patient's imaging results with:
Answer: Another treating physician directly involved in the patient's care
HIPAA permits disclosure of protected health information to other treating providers for the purposes of treatment without additional patient authorization.
A patient arrives for a pelvic X-ray and states they might be pregnant. The technologist should:
Answer: Consult the ordering physician and perform a pregnancy test if indicated before proceeding
When pregnancy is uncertain, the technologist should notify the radiologist or ordering physician, and a urine or serum pregnancy test should be obtained before performing a pelvic exam.
Which pulse site is BEST used when assessing circulation in the lower extremity of a trauma patient?
Answer: Dorsalis pedis
The dorsalis pedis pulse on the dorsum of the foot is the standard site for assessing lower extremity circulation in trauma assessment.
A patient receiving an IV contrast injection suddenly develops hives and itching without respiratory or cardiovascular symptoms. This MOST likely represents:
Answer: A mild allergic reaction
Urticaria and pruritus without systemic involvement (hypotension, bronchospasm) classify as a mild allergic reaction, typically managed with antihistamines.
The correct way to verify a patient's identity before an imaging procedure is to:
Answer: Use at least two patient identifiers such as name and date of birth
Two-identifier verification (e.g., full name and date of birth) is the Joint Commission standard to prevent wrong-patient errors.
When a patient is positioned for imaging in Trendelenburg position, the head is:
Answer: Lower than the feet
Trendelenburg positioning places the patient supine with the head tilted downward and feet elevated, commonly used during hypotension or central line placement.
A patient with latex allergy is scheduled for a fluoroscopic procedure. The technologist's PRIORITY action is to:
Answer: Remove all latex-containing items from the room and use latex-free supplies
All latex products must be removed from the procedure environment and replaced with latex-free alternatives to prevent an allergic reaction in latex-sensitive patients.