Patient Care and Management Flashcards
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During a radiographic procedure, the patient suddenly becomes unresponsive and pulseless. After activating the emergency response system, the NEXT step is:
Answer: Begin high-quality CPR at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute
After activating emergency response, immediate high-quality chest compressions at 100-120/min are the next priority in cardiac arrest management.
Which of the following blood pressure readings requires the technologist to notify the supervising physician before proceeding with an elective exam?
Answer: 180/110 mmHg
A blood pressure of 180/110 mmHg represents Stage 2 hypertension and warrants physician notification before proceeding with elective imaging, especially contrast studies.
A nasogastric tube is MOST commonly inserted to:
Answer: Decompress the stomach or deliver enteral nutrition
Nasogastric tubes are used for gastric decompression, lavage, or delivering liquid nutrition directly to the stomach.
A patient with diabetes mellitus is diaphoretic, confused, and trembling before a scheduled imaging exam. The technologist should suspect:
Answer: Hypoglycemia
Diaphoresis, confusion, and trembling in a diabetic patient are classic signs of hypoglycemia, requiring immediate glucose administration and physician notification.
When documenting contrast media administration, which information is REQUIRED in the patient's medical record?
Answer: The type, concentration, volume, route of administration, and any adverse reactions
Complete contrast documentation must include agent name, concentration, total volume, route, lot number if required, and any adverse reactions observed.
The term 'scope of practice' for a radiologic technologist is BEST defined as:
Answer: The range of procedures and responsibilities authorized by law, education, and credentialing
Scope of practice defines the legal, educational, and credentialing boundaries within which a radiologic technologist may perform professional duties.
A patient is ordered NPO after midnight before a morning barium enema. The purpose of this instruction is to:
Answer: Ensure the colon is adequately prepared and free of residual material
NPO status combined with bowel prep ensures the colon is clear of fecal material, which would obscure pathology on a barium enema exam.