Patient Care

Surgical aseptic technique involves

Procedures should be explained to the patient ________ whenever possible.

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to receiving iodinated contrast media?

Which of the following is a negative contrast agent?

This involves completely explaining the procedure to the patient, including the potential risks of the procedure

Which of the following is true regarding proper body mechanics?

Hand hygiene should be performed

The majority of adverse reactions to contrast media tend to occur within ______ post-injection.

Which term means greater liability is placed on the one overseeing the employee than the one paying the employee?

Which of the following would be considered a possible portal of entry for infection?

Where is the body's center of gravity located?

Who would be considered a member of the non-sterile team during a surgical procedure?

Which of the following should be performed in the case of an accidental needle stick?

A patient feels lightheaded and dizzy after quickly rising from a recumbent position. This can be described as

Which of the following describes unlawful touching of another that is without justification or excuse?

Which of the following should be used to clean a surface that has become soiled with blood?

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?

What describes a failure to do something that a reasonable person would normally do in a given situation?

Which type of shock results from insufficient blood volume / blood loss?

Which pulse location can only be ascertained using a stethoscope?

Prior to receiving contrast, pts with diabetes must follow a specific set of instructions. Those instructions are

Which medication would be given to asthmatics as part of the premedication prior to receiving iodinated contrast media?

Which of the following would be placed in a red biohazard bag?

The number of particles in a solution per kilogram of water is defined as

Which of the following would not require droplet precautions?

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are ineffective against

Which of the following is covered in the ARRT Standards of Ethics?

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult patient at rest?

Which of the following is/are appropriate to use as patient identifiers?

Children aged ________ are most prone to separation anxiety.

Which of the following would result in a patient being placed under reverse isolation?

_____ explains the cultural and social differences that exist between people of differing backgrounds

Wheezing is a characteristic symptom of

Which of the following procedures would require informed consent?

A higher than normal heartrate is called

Which would constitute a violation of HIPAA patient privacy guidelines?

Hand hygiene should be performed for a minimum of _____ to maximize effectiveness

Which involves the administration of a large amount of contrast/medication very rapidly?

Which term describes the removal or destruction of infected material?

Which of the following types of shock is caused by low blood sugar or an excess amount of insulin?

Which of these types of contrast media would have the least likelihood to produce adverse effects in a patient?

A patient needs a chest x-ray and CT scan. They are concerned for radiation dose. The technologist should

Viruses that cause the common cold are most often spread via

A patient arrives in the radiology department and needs all of these exams performed. Which should be performed last?

Demonstrating the positioning of a procedure to a hard-of-hearing patient is an example of __________ communication.

Which of the following is an example of a pathogen?

Which PPE must be utilized for contact precautions?

What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to breaths given for adult CPR?

Normal resting pulse rate for an adult patient is

When performing an examination on a comatose patient, the technologist should

A patient sneezes, causing droplets from the patient's nose and mouth. This is an example of

Which of the following statements is true regarding safety when using needles?

Which is the strongest predicting factor to anaphylactic reactions related to contrast media administration?

Which of the following reactions is caused by cardiovascular changes and vasodilation?

A patient contrast malaria from a mosquito bite. This is an example of which type of infection transmission?

An abscess containing bacteria would be an example of

What is a form of indirect contact wherein the pathogen is transmitted to a susceptible host via biological means?

Which type of pathology/condition/infection is caused by a physician's treatment or procedure?

Chemotherapy medications should be disposed of

Which of the following describes breach of duty to adhere to a certain standard of care?

A patient is concerned about their radiation exposure during the exam. The best strategy is for the tech to

Which of the following is described by the legal doctrine "respondeat superior"

Normal oxygen saturation (SaO2) for an adult patient at rest should be _______ or higher.

Infections that are transmitted via touching an infected person are spread via

Document wherein a pt appoints an agent to make healthcare decisions should they be unable to make them on their own

Which of the following is an example of a severe reaction to contrast media?

Which considerations may be in effect for a patient that is placed under airborne isolation precautions?

Which of the following would be considered the sterile corridor in the OR suite?

Which of the following exists to protect a patient's right to privacy?

Which of the following describes the administration of contrast media into the spine, such as for a myelogram?

Which of the following is an acceptable manner of indicating the side being radiographed?