RAD 110 Lab Test 1

G in GREAT stands for:

Greet; begin with a warm introduction

R in GREAT stands for:

relate; connect with empathy and compassion

E in GREAT stands for:

explain; clarify your role, the situation, and plan moving forward

A in GREAT stands for:

ask; use open ended questions and actively listen to ensure understanding

T in GREAT stands for:

thank; end the interaction showing gratitude

Sacred Seven

1. Localization

2. Chronology

3. Quality

4. Severity

5. Onset

6. Aggravating or alleviating factors

7. Associated manifestations

localization

defining the exact and precise areas as possible for the patients complaint

chronology

time element of the history, usually including the onset, duration, frequency, and course of the symptoms

quality

Description of the character of the symptoms - for example, the color, quantity, and consistency of blood or other body substances; size or number of lumps or lesions; frequency of urination or coughing; or character of pain.

severity

describes the intensity, quantity, or extent of the problem

onset

involves the patient explaining what he or she was doing when the illness/ condition began

aggravating or alleviating factors

circumstances that produce a problem, intensify (aggravate) or alleviate or otherwise modifies it should be noted

associated manifestations

Determining whether other symptoms accompany the chief complaint may be necessary to determine whether all the symptoms relate to the chief complaint or are related to a separate condition.

ethical analysis

a method of evaluating situations in which the correct action is in question

1. identify the problem

2. find alternative solutions

3. come up with the best solution

4. defend your selection

Hospital Bed

Stretcher

wheelchair

bedpan

urinal

emesis basin

lead apron

thyroid apron

stethoscope

crash cart

pediatric patient

geriatric patient

IV line

Shygomomanometer

oxygen delivery system or cannula

urinary catheter

non sterile gloves

sharps container

iv pole

pediatrics crib stretcher

objective data

information that is seen; ex. blood test, vital signs, etc.

subjective data

things a person tells you about that you cannot observe; ex. pain level/location

immobilize feet or body parts:

sand bags/tape

good body mechanics

- Use good posture.

- Always keep your body's line of balance close to your center of gravity (below waistline).

- Hold object close to body.

- Bend your knees.

- Don't twist your trunk.

- Push rather than pull.

Mobility muscles

muscles designed for muscle movement; ex. biceps, deltoids, hamstrings, quadriceps

Stability muscles

holds body upright and stabilizes joints to allow mobility muscles to operate; ex. spine, hips, core

orthostatic hypotension

sudden drop in BP in the brain when a person stands up quickly from sitting or supine position, causing oxygen in the brain to drop and the person becoming dizzy and prone to falling

symptoms- dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, slurred speech

When is it okay to restrain a patient?

Never, unless written orders by a doctor

3 stages of radiation exposure

1. prodromal stage

2. latent stage

3. manifest illness stage

prodromal stage

first stage of radiation exposure; experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

latent stage

second stage of radiation exposure; no symptoms, but body is actively undergoing effects

manifest illness stage

third and final stage of radiation exposure; organism feels full effects either leading to recovery or death