Duplicate of Pt Care Final Exam Review

Question 1

When a contrast medium is described as aqueous, this means that:

Accepted Answer

water is the principal solvent for the iodine compound

Question 2

The safest posture for maintaining the airway of an unconscious patient who is vomiting is the:

Accepted Answer

lateral recumbent

Question 3

Which is rarely used to monitor the body temperature of an adult patient?

Accepted Answer

A disposable thermometer applied to the forehead

Question 4

When a patient is experiencing tachypnea, the patient is breathing more than:

Accepted Answer

20 breaths/minute

Question 5

Contrast media used for exams of the urinary tract and vascular system are various forms of:

Accepted Answer

water-soluble iodine compounds

Question 6

The area designated as the sterile corridor is the:

Accepted Answer

area between the patient drape and the instrument table

Question 7

Which central venous catheters is introduced through a vein in the antecubital fossa?

Accepted Answer

PICC

Question 8

Tachycardia, combined with a weak or “thready” pulse, is usually a result of:

Accepted Answer

low blood volume

Question 9

Lack of effective circulation to the CNS can cause irreparable brain damage in:

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3-5 min

Question 10

Which is NOT appropriate for patients on a liquid diet in preparation for a colon examination?

Accepted Answer

milk

Question 11

A position where the patient is on his or her back with the head lower than the feet is termed:

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Trendelenburg

Question 12

An electron cloud surrounding a hot cathode is referred to as a(n):

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space charge

Question 13

When pts who have lung disease such as emphysema or respiratory distress, they should receive:

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a low flow rate of oxygen (2 L/min or less)

Question 14

A pt who has increased thirst, urinary output, no appetite, nausea, confusion, and coma needs:

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Insulin

Question 15

Patients with massive trauma are transported on a backboard and are not removed from it until:

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spinal fracture has been ruled out

Question 16

Patients who suffer from orthopnea need to have:

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their heads elevated in order to breathe

Question 17

In order to decrease the penetration of the xray beam, which should be decreased?

Accepted Answer

kVp

Question 18

Rectal temperatures may be contraindicated because:

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the procedure may stimulate the vagus nerve

Question 19

The most common cause of death for individuals under 40 years of age in the United States is:

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trauma

Question 20

Before entering the operating room, the xray tech must change into scrub clothes that includes:

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nonsterile pants, shirt, mask, cap, and shoe covers

Question 21

When a patient needs to void during an examination in the imaging department:

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the chart should be checked to see if specimens are needed

Question 22

Before suctioning a pt, it is important to check the suction system for which of the following?

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All of the above

Question 23

The purpose of rotating the x-ray tube target is to:

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increase the heat capacity of the anode

Question 24

A normal oxygen saturation value is represented by which of the following percentages?

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95-100%

Question 25

The purpose of a Swan-Ganz catheter is to:

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monitor cardiac function

Question 26

It is especially important to have suction equipment immediately available for patients who:

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have a new tracheostomy

Question 27

Oral or rectal administration of barium sulfate poses a risk of:

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barium impaction

Question 28

An x-ray order designated STAT indicates that the patient’s well-being may be jeopardized by:

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delay in implementing the order

Question 29

Body temperatures vary during the day and usually are lowest:

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in the morning

Question 30

A fracture that results in crushing of the bone into many small fragments is called a:

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comminuted

Question 31

The function of an xray grid is to:

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increase radiographic resolution

Question 32

An x-ray machine designed for direct viewing of the x-ray image is called a(n):

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fluoroscope

Question 33

What drug can be administered to relax the stomach during a double-contrast UGI series?

Accepted Answer

glucagon

Question 34

An image receptor that contains a PSP that is converted to an image with a laser is used in:

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CR

Question 35

The purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale is to objectively:

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assess changes in a patient’s LOC over time

Question 36

Which is true with respect to taking a medical history for a radiographic examination?

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It includes pertinent information about the patient

Question 37

An x-ray exposure with 100 mA, 0.05 s, 80 kVp, & 48" SID has how much mAs?

Accepted Answer

5 mAs

Question 38

Which precaution is used for patients with multidrug resistant wound infections?

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Contact precautions

Question 39

In order to decrease density of the image, which of the following factors should be decreased?

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mAs

Question 40

Which area is commonly chosen for lumbar puncture to instill a contrast agent for myelography?

Accepted Answer

The L3-L4 interspace

Question 41

Preparation for an upper gastrointestinal examination usually requires:

Accepted Answer

fasting

Question 42

With respect to the type of fire extinguisher needed, an electrical fire is designated as:

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Class D

Question 43

A gait belt is used to:

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assist a weak patient to stand and walk

Question 44

Which is NOT appropriate when caring for a patient who is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure?

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Restrain movement as much as possible

Question 45

The media usually used for double-contrast studies of the colon are:

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barium sulfate and air

Question 46

Which of the following laboratory values is the best indicator of kidney function?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine

Question 47

Xylocaine is a drug found on the code cart that can be used for treating cardiac emergencies bc

Accepted Answer

antidysrhythmic

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a sign of shock?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

Question 49

An item of surgical furniture that holds a basin of water is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

ring stand

Question 50

A T-tube cholangiogram is performed in surgery in conjunction with a:

Accepted Answer

laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Duplicate of Pt Care Final Exam Review

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