Patient Care and Communication Questions and Answers Flashcards

An anxious, claustrophobic patient arrives for imaging. What is the most appropriate initial response?

Answer: Acknowledge their anxiety, explain the procedure, and discuss coping strategies

Acknowledging feelings and providing information with coping strategies demonstrates patient-centred care.

What are the essential elements of informed consent for contrast-enhanced examinations?

Answer: Patient understands the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives, and has had opportunity to ask questions

Informed consent requires understanding of procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives.

A patient with an NG tube arrives for a chest X-ray. What precautions are needed?

Answer: Ensure tube is not displaced during positioning, verify visibility on image, maintain drainage bag position

The NG tube must be managed carefully during positioning and must be visible on the image.

A patient discloses possible pregnancy before an abdominal X-ray. What should the technologist do?

Answer: Stop, document the disclosure, consult the radiologist

Stop and consult the radiologist when pregnancy is possible due to fetal radiation risks.

A patient reports sudden chest pain and difficulty breathing during imaging. What immediate actions?

Answer: Stop immediately, call emergency assistance, position appropriately, monitor vital signs

Acute chest pain with dyspnoea is a medical emergency requiring immediate cessation and emergency response.

How should a technologist communicate with a hearing-impaired patient?

Answer: Face them directly, use visual aids and written instructions, confirm understanding, ask about preferred method

Face the patient, use visual aids, provide written instructions, and respect their preferred communication method.