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Of the physical changes characteristic with aging, the decreased cough reflex denotes a change to the patient’s  ______ system.

Common career ambitions for students and technologists include all of the following except:

Which of the following statements accurately describe an inpatient? Individuals who have a scheduled appointment and may expect priority treatment. Someone who has been admitted to the hospital for diagnostic studies or treatment. Persons who will occupy a hospital bed for longer than 24 hours.

Of the physical changes characteristic with aging, the loss of skin of texture and elasticity denotes a change to the patient’s  ______ system.

A patient is in the radiology department for an MRI procedure. Once the patient is placed into the MRI unit, the patient starts moving and tells the radiographer that they are feeling claustrophobic. The radiographer responds by saying, “You will need to stop moving or I will leave you in there until you are still.” This is an example of:

Regardless of whether your patient is an inpatient or an outpatient, one of the initial patient communications comes in the form of patient assessment.  Which of the following serve/s as patient assessment? Reading patient information in the patient’s chart Verbal communication with the patient Visual observation

An examination is ordered on a pediatric patient and the child will not stop moving during the procedure.  The radiographer tries her best to keep the child still; however, she is unsuccessful.  The radiographer decides to apply restraints on the patient in order to obtain a satisfactory image.  Which of the following would be required for the radiographer to immobilize the patient in this manner?

The term respondeat superior means the

Invasive and high risk procedures require:

Which of the following apply to individuals and cultures regarding values on age? Some individuals assign different values based on age. An upsurge in elder abuse denotes a sign of high regard of senior citizens. Some cultures note the contributions made by their elderly citizens.