M2 - RAD 125 (Ch 7 & 8)

Which activity would best help radiology students improve their safety knowledge during clinical education?

Participating in regular drills and other safety training activities.

What is a potential result of spreading the feet wider than the hips while lifting an object?

Increased risk of losing balance.

Which body part commonly develops a strain injury in sonographers from repetitive transducer use?

Hand.

Which other body part commonly develops a strain injury from repetitive transducer use?

Wrist.

Which other body part is susceptible to repeated-motion injury from transducer use?

Elbow.

Which body part is also commonly affected by repetitive transducer use?

Shoulder.

Which patient circumstance would necessitate transfer by stretcher?

Acute myocardial infarction.

Which symptom is commonly associated with orthostatic hypotension during a patient transfer?

Dizziness.

Which transfer method is appropriate for a wheelchair patient who can walk but is experiencing weakness?

Assisted standing pivot.

Which position means the patient is lying on their back for an AP lumbar spine projection?

Supine.

Why might a radiographer place a patient in Fowler's position?

To assist with dyspnea.

Which factor should be considered before applying an immobilization device?

The patient's ability to cooperate with instructions.

Why should the radiographer provide effective explanations before using immobilization?

To promote patient understanding and cooperation.

How can immobilization affect radiographic image quality?

It can reduce motion and improve image quality.

What is the primary benefit of understanding the three principles of body mechanics?

Reduction in the likelihood of injury.

Which behavior can contribute to musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive stress?

Utilizing improper body mechanics.

Which other behavior can contribute to musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive stress?

Employing incorrect patient transfer techniques.

What should be the first consideration when transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair in an emergency?

Positioning with a wide base of support.

Which transfer technique is recommended when a patient is too heavy to transfer manually?

Hydraulic lift.

Which transfer technique is best when a patient on the floor has a suspected spinal injury?

Log roll transfer.

When transferring a patient with hemiplegia, which leg should lead the movement?

The strong leg.

Why should a radiographer allow a patient with hemiplegia enough time to complete a transfer?

To promote safety and avoid rushing the patient.

What should the radiographer do if a patient with hemiplegia becomes distressed during a transfer?

Use an alternate transfer method.

What can be placed between a patient's knees in the lateral recumbent position?

A radiolucent support.

How should the patient's spine be positioned in the lateral recumbent position?

Horizontally aligned.

What should be indicated when positioning a patient in the lateral recumbent position?

Which side of the body faces the image receptor.

What should be done with stretcher rails when a patient becomes threatening or combative during transport?

Ensure the stretcher rails are upright.

How should a threatening or combative patient be monitored during transport?

Closely.

What communication approach should be used with a threatening or combative patient?

Communicate clearly and calmly.

What is an important safety priority when a patient becomes combative during transport?

Prevent the patient from injuring themselves.

Which immobilization device can be used for a 6-month-old during imaging?

Radiolucent sponges.

Which material can be used to immobilize a small area of an infant during imaging?

Tape.

Which specialized device is designed to immobilize infants and young children during radiography?

Pigg-O-Stat.

Which action increases the risk of electric shock?

Using wet hands when working with electrical equipment.

Which organization initiated a campaign in 2006 to protect patients from medical harm incidents?

Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

What does ergonomics study in relation to workplace safety?

The human body in relation to the working environment for the purpose of preventing injuries.

Which action is undertaken by OSHA?

Providing guidelines to ensure a high level of safety for hospital workers.

What should a technologist do first when smoke is coming from an x-ray control panel?

Turn off the electrical supply to the control panel.

Which component is required for a fire to burn?

Oxygen.

What should be done first when a hazardous chemical spills into a heavily trafficked hallway?

Limit access to the area.

Which body-mechanics principle helps prevent lower-back strain when lifting?

Keep the back straight.

Which item belongs in a liquid chemical spill kit?

Nitrile gloves.

Which absorbent material can be used to clean up a liquid chemical spill?

Kitty litter.

What should be used to contain contaminated material from a liquid chemical spill?

Plastic bags.

Which tool can be used to collect absorbent material after a liquid chemical spill?

Dustpan.

Which musculoskeletal disorder subcategory can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome?

Repetitive strain injury.

What should the technologist do first after discovering an active fire in a storage closet?

Evacuate patients and hospital personnel from the area.

Which component is one of the three requirements for a fire to burn?

Heat.

Which substance is one of the three requirements for a fire to burn?

A flammable substance.

Which gas is one of the three requirements for a fire to burn?

Oxygen.

Which is a common cause of hospital fires?

Spontaneous combustion.

Which other cause commonly contributes to hospital fires?

Electricity.

Which other cause commonly contributes to hospital fires?

Open flames.

Which other cause commonly contributes to hospital fires?

Cigarette smoking.

Which Institute for Healthcare Improvement intervention targets prevention of patient harm?

Using evidence-based care to avoid readmissions for congestive heart failure.

What should be done with an extension cord temporarily crossing a frequently traversed path?

Cover and secure the cord with tape.

What should a technologist do first after a chemical splashes into the eyes?

Flood the eyes with running water.

What effect does a broad stance have when lifting a heavy object toward the chest?

It allows the combined line of gravity to bisect the base of support.

What safety problem can result from parking mobile radiology equipment near hallway corners?

Increased risk of falls or collisions.

How can mobile radiology equipment near hallway corners affect evacuation?

It can hinder evacuation during a fire.

What happens to the combined center of gravity when a person lifts a heavy box toward the chest?

It becomes significantly higher than the individual's center of gravity.

What happens to the line of gravity when a box is lifted toward the chest?

The box's center of gravity changes the line of gravity.

Which joint is affected by repetitive-motion injuries in echographers?

Shoulder.

Which other joint is commonly affected by repetitive-motion injuries in echographers?

Wrist.

Which body position shown while lifting can contribute to back strain?

A bent and twisted back.

What knee position can contribute to back strain during lifting?

Knees that are not flexed.

Which high-alert medication class is a focus of the IHI patient-harm prevention initiative?

Anticoagulants.

Which other high-alert medication class is included in the initiative?

Sedatives.

Which other high-alert medication class is included in the initiative?

Narcotics.

Which other high-alert medication class is included in the initiative?

Insulin.

Which symptom can indicate cumulative trauma disorder?

Muscle weakness.

Which other symptom can indicate cumulative trauma disorder?

Numbness.

Which other symptom can indicate cumulative trauma disorder?

Pain.

What is the first step when using a fire extinguisher according to PASS?

Pull the pin.

Where should the fire extinguisher nozzle be aimed?

At the base of the fire.

What is the third step in using a fire extinguisher according to PASS?

Squeeze the handle.

What is the final step in using a fire extinguisher according to PASS?

Sweep the extinguisher from side to side.

Where should patients be moved when evacuating from a fire?

To an area more than two fire doors away from the fire.

How does water put out a fire?

By reducing heat.

What does the letter A stand for in RACE?

Alarm.

Which fire-safety infraction can initiate a hospital fire?

Improper storage of flammable materials.

After discussing a hospital inpatient's transfer with nursing service, what should the technologist do next?

Verify the patient's identity.

Which patient-transfer method requires at least two people?

Bed transfer.

Which clinical circumstance warrants elevation of one wheelchair leg rest?

Recent lower extremity fracture.

Which technique is preferred for transferring a nonambulatory patient from a waterbed to a stretcher?

Sliding mat.

What transfer technique uses a sling placed behind a patient in a wheelchair?

Hydraulic lift transfer.

What technique is shown when a patient is rolled to the side and a board is placed underneath?

Positioning a sliding board to transfer the patient from a bed to a stretcher.

Which patient is a candidate for a hydraulic lift to an x-ray table?

A patient with paraplegia who cannot stand and is arriving in a wheelchair.

What transfer technique uses draw sheets rolled on either side of the patient?

Draw sheet transfer.

When should stretcher side rails be lowered?

When transferring the patient from the stretcher to a bed.

Who should accompany the technologist during an early transfer after recent spinal surgery?

The primary caregiver.

What is a common use of a hydraulic lift?

Transferring a patient who is unable to stand from a wheelchair to an x-ray table.

Which patient characteristic may warrant an Air-Assisted Lateral Patient Transfer device?

Paralysis following a stroke.

Which other patient characteristic may warrant an Air-Assisted Lateral Patient Transfer device?

Morbid obesity.

Which equipment-related circumstance may warrant an Air-Assisted Lateral Patient Transfer device?

Multiple intravenous lines.

What is the most common adverse consequence of failing to lock wheelchair wheels before a transfer?

The patient may fall off the front edge of the wheelchair.

What mechanism most likely causes dizziness in a frail elderly patient during a bed-to-wheelchair transfer?

Orthostatic hypotension.

Which technique should be used when transferring a patient recovering from recent spinal surgery from a stretcher to a bed?

Lay the patient on one side, then turn the patient to a supine position with knees flexed.

Which equipment may need to be disconnected or rearranged before a patient transfer?

Wall-outlet oxygen delivery system.

Which monitoring equipment may need to be disconnected or rearranged before a transfer?

ECG monitor.