5 rights of drug administration - ANSWER right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time
Know what must be documented in the patients information when a medication has been administered - ANSWER Name of drug,route of administration, amount, time, reaction to drug
Common abbrevi...
Final exam RAD1125|| 60 QUESTIONS||
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5 rights of drug administration - ANSWER right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time
Know what must be documented in the patients information when a medication has been administered -
ANSWER Name of drug,route of administration, amount, time, reaction to drug
Common abbreviations (IV, mL,PRN,NPO) - ANSWER IV-intravenous
mL-milliliter
PRN-as needed
NPO-no food/drink by mouth
parenternal route of administration - ANSWER Intradermal, intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous
What parts make up an IV? - ANSWER IV pump, controller
What parts make up a syringe? - ANSWER Plunger, barrel, tip, flange
What are different methods of disease transmission? - ANSWER Air, droplet, contact, vector, fomite,
blood
What is the chain of events when infection occurs? - ANSWER Host - infectious microorganism - mode of
transmission - reservoir
What is it appropriate to use sterile gloves? - ANSWER Procedures where aseptic technique is required
, Hypoglycemia vs. hyperglycemia and signs and symptoms - ANSWER Hypoglycemia- low glucose level
(lightheaded and shakiness)
Hyperglycemia- high glucose level (excessive thirst, blurred vision, feeling tired
Examples of negligence - ANSWER abandonment and delayed treatment, x-ray wrong patient etc.
Know the definitions of key terms within medical law - ANSWER Respondent superior-"master speaks for
servant"
Corporate liability-duty of reasonable care
Res ipsa loquitur-"the thing speaks for itself"
How do you handle a patient experiencing seizure activity? - ANSWER Stay and protect from injury, place
something soft under their head, loosen tight clothing, roll on side after (roll immediately of food or
drink in mouth)
What method of delivery administers drugs directly into the bloodstream? - ANSWER Intravenous (IV)
What information is included when a physician is getting informed consent from a patient? - ANSWER
The name of the condition, name of procedure or treatment that the healthcare provider recommends,
risks/benefits of procedure/treatment, risks/benefits of other options - including not getting treatment
What accreditation agencies do hospitals use for radiography and ultrasound? - ANSWER AART
(American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
What is an advanced directive? - ANSWER Written statement of a patient's intent regarding medical
treatment if they should become incapacitated
What are some common types of contrast media and when/how are they used? - ANSWER
Positive(barium sulfate negative(air/gas)
Barium sulfate: digestive system studies ( when bowel is not suspected)
Soluble iodinated contrast: digestive system studies( when bowel is suspected)
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