Intensive #2 Prep Work
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N6530 Intensive #2 Prep Work
Read through the prep work for the Intensive #2 Sessions. Answer the following questions as you go through and turn in for credit. X-Ray Basics
What is the difference between radiologic density and physical density? Describe the four basic densities. Radiologic density is the blackness demonstrated in the image, which shows the difference in density of the radiografic film.
Physical density can be influenced by the components of the object or structure. List five nonintentional factors that affect Xray images and how they can affect the image: List an intentional factor and how it is used: What are the differences between AP and PA chest xray views? Which one is more desirable?
How would you determine by a chest film that the patient was rotated? What are the ABCDEs of interpreting radiographs? What are five considerations in interpreting pediatric chest radiographs that make them different than adult xrays? Fill out the following table on chest xray abnormalities: Name of condition
Description of condition
Defining features on radiograph
Atelectasis
Pulmonary Edema
Pleural Effusion
Infiltrates and Consolidation
Pneumothorax
Tension Pneumothorax
Pneumomediastinum
Hyperaeration
Masses and Tumors
ECG Basics
On ECG paper, one small square equals _______ second; one large square equals ________ second and five large squares equals _______ second. Which ECG lead provides information on the lateral wall of the heart? Which lead is the most commonly useful lead? Why?
On the image below, label:
P wave
T wave
QRS complex
S-T segment
P-R interval
U wave
Describe how you would identify these common arrythmias on an ECG:
a.
Sinus bradycardia
b.
Sinus tachycardia
c.
Atrial fibrillation
d.
Atrial flutter
e.
1
st
Degree AV block
f.
2
nd
Degree AV block
g.
Mobitz type 2
h.
3
rd
degree AV block
i.
PAC
j.
Ventricular fibrillation
k.
PVC
l.
SVT
m.
Torsades de Pointes
n.
Ventricular tachycardia
o.
Asystole
p.
Juncitonal rhythm
q.
WPW Syndrome
r.
Bundle branch block
a.
Left
b.
Right
s.
Myocardial infarction
t.
Hypertrophy
A Q-T interval measuring greater than _____ is a medical emergency. Wet Mounts
Where are swabs obtained from to determine causes of common female GU disorders?
a.
Bacterial cultures:
b.
Chlamydia diagnosis: c.
Fungal culture: Corneal Abrasions
How long does a deep corneal abrasion take to heal? Is eye-patching recommended for corneal abrasions? Why or why not? When should a patient with a corneal abrasion be re-evaluated? When should a patient be referred to ophthalmology after a corneal abrasion?
Wound Closure
What are common factors that can hinder wound healing? List the hours of delay in treatment contraindications for:
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Face and scalp wound:
Hand and feet wounds: In what conditions is it best to use a vertical mattress suture? When is treatment of a wound with antibiotics prophylaxis indicated?
When should you have a patient return for re-evaluation after wound closure? A post-secondary infection of a wound typically occurs within the first ______ hours. Why are lacerations that cross the vermillion border treated differently? Motivational Interviewing
List the five general principles that guide the theory of Motivational Interviewing.
List three adaptation strategies for MI use in healthcare settings. Mental Status Examination
List the six components of the MSE, along with several examples of a finding for each component:
Assessment for depression severity and suicide falls under what component category of the MSE?
What are the different types of hallucinations that a patient may present with?