As a radiographer positions an elderly patient for an upright abdominal view, the patient is asked to stand up from his wheelchair. As he does so, the wheelchair moves out from under him, and he falls to the floor, dislocating his shoulder. As the technologist attempts to break his fall, a coworker notes that the wheel locks on the chair were left unlocked. In this situation,

A patient arrives for a mammogram and registers with reception. Then she goes to the dressing room as instructed and puts on the gown that was given to her. As you bring her into the mammography room, she answers a few routine questions and listens intently as you explain the procedure to her. It is safe to assume as the mammographer that

Which of the following statements would be considered an effective response to the following patient comment: “When I take premedication before my scaling appointment, it upsets my stomach, so I think I will skip it before my next visit.”

Research has shown that only 20% of the meaning of a message is communicated through verbal exchange. First impressions count.

A woman who is 3 months’ pregnant has been in a motor vehicle accident. The emergency department physician suspects there is injury to her cervical spine and thus feels justified in ordering an x-ray examination to aid in determining the extent of the patient’s injury. Because the patient is pregnant, the radiographer should1.   select the lowest exposure factors that will produce a diagnostically useful radiograph.2.   adequately and precisely collimate the radiographic beam to include only the anatomic area of interest.3.   shield the patient’s lower abdomen and pelvic region with a suitable protective contact shield.

Explain the difference between a demand and a command economy. Provide examples of each. Which do you think is better for the United States?

Which of the following is a part of the central nervous system (CNS) rather than the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

Identifying with the feelings or thoughts of another person refers to

Intellectual disabilities (IDs) are developmental disabilities characterized by:

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), in public facilities both architectural and communication barriers must be removed. A dentist who leases an office is not responsible for ensuring that the office is accessible to people with disabilities.