Rad 10 Unit 1 + 2

Body mechanics

posture

orthostatic hypotension

restraint

immobilization

rapport

Geriatric

Pediatric

trauma

ambulatory

advanced directive

emotional intelligence

paralanguage

Purpose of ALARA

3 cardinal principles of Radiation Protection

Identify and verify the patient and examination

leading cause of injury to healthcare workers

importance of good posture

balanced and stability is best maintained (4)

10 rules to consider and assess before and during a patient transfer

assess before moving a patient

why able patients should be allowed to help themselves

why are catheters, IV lines and oxygen tubes be given special consideration

what needs to be done if there is an accident

methods of moving a patient (4)

demonstrate various methods patients

purpose of log rolling a patient, when do you use it, what it protects, and requirements

understand the importance of skin care

how to prevent decubitius ulcers

list factors that may damage skin (5)

how do you communicate with the patient and what to take into consideration

A.I.D.E.T

importance of non verbal communication (5)

therapeutic vs non therapeutic communication

different tools that can be used for routine immobilization (5)

describe the different special applications of immobilization

when can restraints be used and their reasoning for their use

list the types of restraints that can be used in patients (5)

how can anxiety be relieved when using restraints (3)

list special precautions to be observed when dealing with patients in traction and casts

five rights to be observed when administering medications

drug label and what do you look for

list general rules to follow when radiographing a patient (4)

microorganisms that can produce infection (3)

what isolation precautions will be required for covid patients

process of infection

describe the elements needed to transmit infection

describe the factors that encourage nosocomial infections and increase the potential for nosocomial infections

how can microbes be controlled within the hour

know the different types of immunity

HIV and implications to health workers

define standard precautions

how can standard precautions be practiced (6)

why is hand hygiene important and name several methods

various transmission-based precautions

describe the purpose of reverse isolation/expanded precautions

describe handwashing

how to enter and exit an isolation room

asepsis

disinfectant

antiseptic

sterilization

nosocomial infection

describe how waste may be disposed