Radiation precautions - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Components of the EMS System - DISPATCHER: Coordinates type and level of EMS response and dispatches the appropriate agencies. An emergency medical dispatcher may give medical instructions to the public. - FIRST RESPONDER: Entry level medically trained person. - EMT: Provides basic life support/BLS. - PARAMEDIC: Provides advanced life support/ALS. - RECEIVING FACILITY: The medical treatment facility that provides emergency care. Primary Responsibilities As first responders, peace of...

RADT 1710- Exam One Questions and Answers Already Passed What are the basic components of radiographic equipment? The basic components of radiographic equipment include the X-ray tube, control panel, image receptor, and radiation shielding, all of which work together to produce high-quality diagnostic images. How does a radiologic technologist ensure accurate patient positioning during an imaging procedure? A radiologic technologist ensures accurate patient positioning by aligning ...

Med surg ATI MED TESTBANK LATEST QUESTIONS AN CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED 2023 UPDATE 1. A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? check for the type and number of units of blood to administer 2. a nurse is providing teaching to an older adult female client who has stress incontinence and a BMI of 32. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I am ...

CT Registry Review (MIC) Questions and Answers Rated 100% In order for an x-ray photon to be measured it must: 1. enter the detector chamber 2. be absorbed by the detector material 3. be converted to a measurable event *ANS* 1,2,3 Which system component converts the projection attenuation data into the proper digital form for the array processor? *ANS* analog-to-digital converter Which of the following is NOT a function of a PACS system? a. reconstruction of the image from the raw d...

ATI- PN Adult Medical Surgical Practice 2023 A Questions and Answers 100% correct A nurse is collecting data on a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following laboratory levels should the nurse review prior to the procedure? BUN Rationale: BUN levels indicate kidney function. The nurse should review the lab level to determine if the client can tolerate the IV contrast dye during the procedure. A nurse is assisting in the plan of care regarding bowel ...

New model for primary care collaborative health care, NPs, Pas, patient coordination. Policy to reduce adverse events associated with care transitions -Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) - provides hospitals with an incentive to improve their communication and care coordination and work more successfully with patients and caregivers on post-discharge planning IDEAL -I- include the patient and family as full partners in the discharge planning proces -D- discuss with the p...

the diagnosis with the nursing staff. B. The client has a decreased energy level. C. The client makes funeral arrangements. D. The client requests a second opinion. B. The client has a decreased energy level. A nurse is preparing to collect data on a preschooler. Which of the following behaviors by the child indicates that he is ready to cooperate? (Select all that apply.) A. Allows the nurse to touch him on the arm B. Plays with toys in the examining room C. Answers questions asked by the nurse...

Med Surg Hesi V2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Why and what should a pt with diverticulosis eat? High fiber foods(grains, beans, broccoli) and increased fluids Why? will help prevent constipation and to increase fluids which will promote hydration and maintain normal stool consistency and prevent straining What is the priority teaching for a patient recieving radiation? 1. avoid sunlight exposure of the portal site to reduce any further damage to the irradiated skin. 2. The radiation area sho...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE (2022/2023) LATEST UPDATE WITH HIGHLIGTED SOLUTIONS .A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorr...

150 NREMT Exam Questions and Answers, 2022/2023 update, GRADED A Document Content and Description Below 150 NREMT Exam Questions and Answers Which of the following is an example of an unsafe scene for an EMT-Basic to enter? A. Fifty-four-year old male with difficulty breathing B. Twenty-three-year o ld female with abdominal pain C. Eighteen-year old adolescent with a gunshot wound to the chest D. Four-year old child with leg pain >>>>C. Eighteen-year old adolescent with a gunshot w...