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| What are the 2 groups of ionizing radiation? | Particulate and electromagnetic |
| What type of ionizing radiation is man-made? | X-ray |
| What type of biological effect shows up in the irradiated individual? | Somatic |
| The goal to keep radiation exposure to a minimum is called what? | ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) |
| What type of barriers are located perpendicular to the line of travel of the primary x-ray beam? | Primary |
| Name 3 primary-beam limitation devices. | Cone, diaphragm, collimator |
| What is the purpose of a filter? | Removes low-energy x-rays from the beam. |
| What is your primary source of radiation exposure? | The patient |
| When should universal/standard precautions be used? | When there is a risk of contact to a bloodborne infection. |
| What are the 3 types of transmission-based precautions? | Airborne, droplet, contact |
| When using gloves, at what point do you wash your hands? | Before and after use |
| Most people with acute HBV recover in a few _____. | Months |
| List sources of bloodborne infection. | Blood, fluids containg blood, semen and vaginal secretions. fluids from an unborn baby, spine heart, lungs, joints and tissues removed from the body. |
| What are the 3 major modes of bloodborne transmission in the workplace? | Puncture wounds, skin contact, mucus membrane contact |
| If you must recap a need, how should it be done? | With a one-handed scoop method or a recapping device |
| The foundation on which a body rests or stands is called _____? | Base of support |
| Where is your center of gravity when standing? | At the second sacral level |
| What is orthostatic hypotension? | A drop in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands quickly from a recumbent position. |
| A wide base of support is best when lifting a patient. | True |
| The safest way to lift a patient is to use your _____. | Legs |
| In a two person lift, who should lift the feet? | The weaker person |
| Toward which side should a patient transfer be done? | The patient's strong side. |
| What positioning device can help reduce physical strain? | Sponges |
| What postioning device can be used on an upright lateral chest? | Velcro strap |
| The most common spinal trauma device is _____. | A cervical collar |
| What immobilization device could be used for a fractured femur? | Traction splint |
| What is a great concern of an older patient? | Falling |
| How long should you give a code team to arrive before you reactivate the code? | 3 minutes |
| What group faces the greatest risk of getting AIDS? | Drug users sharing needles |
| When working with patients in emergency situations, what is the top priority? | Ensuring an open airway. |
| How often must an audible timer sound when performing fluoroscopy? | Every 5 minutes |
| During a code, which person is responsible for activating the code and bringing the crash cart into the room? | The second person |
| Name 2 types of electromagnetic radiation. | X-ray and gamma rays |
| What fluids do not contain enough virus to infect you with a bloodborne pathogen? | Sweat, tears, saliva, sputum, nasal secretions, vomit, urine, feces (unless they contain blood) |
| What are secondary barriers? | They are parallel to the line of travel of the x-ray beam and cover areas exposed to scattered or leakage radiation. |
| What is a dosimeter? | It is a badge that records the amount of radiation you receive |
| What are the 3 Cardinal Principles? | Time, distance and shielding |
| What is a genetic effect? | A biological effect that appear in the descendents of an irradiated individual. |
| What is the responsibility of the first person on the scene of a code? | Establish patient condition, yell for help, start basic life support |
