Patient care midterm part 1

Particles of evaporated droplets containing microorganisms and measuring 5ƣm or smaller are called :

The prime factor that controls the wavelength of the x-ray beam is ?

The most complete source of information about infectious diseases in the united states is the :

A moral agent is one who :

The federal agency governing workplace safety in the united states is ?

A cassette containing a photostimulable phosphor plate is one form of ?

Microorganisms that live on or inside the body without causing disease are referred to as ?

In which state is there a law protecting a patients right to die with dignity ?

The four prime factors of radiographic exposure are exposure time, milliamperage, kilovoltage and ?

What is the most likely mode of transmission for hepatitis A ?

It is important to check the patient chart for I & O orders when patients ?

The normal heart rate for an adult is

Short term, predictable radiation effects typically occur as a result of ?

Bacterial forms that are resistant to destruction and can remain viable for many years are called ?

When dealing with preschool children, it is important to :

Which of the following is not a basic requirment for the production of x-rays ?

Mucocutaneous Candida, disseminated herpes, cytomegalovirus, and pneumocystis carinii pneumonia are all examples of ?

Which of the following factors is not affected by a change in the mA setting ?

A pulmonologist who practices exclusively in a hospital intensive care unit may be refereed to as :

Fee-for-service-type health insurance is often appealing to patients because ?

Cultural differences can result in different perceptions of which of the following behaviors ?

HAI stands for an infection that was formerly referred to as :

An object that has been contaminated with a pathogenic organism is called a :

The most likely cause of a fire in an imaging department is :

The hardware and software for managing digital images is called ?

A feeling of faintness that occurs with changes in body position after long periods of rest is termed

The mAs value of an exposure is varied to provide control of ?

A serum bilirubin test is used to measure

Response : understanding and compassion are accompanied by an adjective detachment that enables you to act appropriate

A device used to indicate the location of the collimation and field and to control its size is called ?

The most common types of workplace disabilities reported by health care workers are :

Designated eligibility groups for medicaid are recognized by the __, although the __ regulates who falls within groups

Which of the following factors is used to control image contrast ?

A particulate respirator is essential for protection from exposure to which of the following diseases ?

The term tachycardia refers to

Which of the following forms of hepatitis has no vaccine ?

when an ambulatory pt has a weak leg as a result of a stroke or other condition, it is helpful to

A slider board or sliding mat can be used to

X-rays were discovered in 1895 in ?

A physicians order is legally required in order to :

Which of the following is a type of personal radiation dosimeter ?

Effective dose equivalent limit 4 whole body occuptional radiation exp to nonpregnant radiation workers abov 18 yrs is ?

Under the system of protective or neutropenic precautions, the "dirty" technologist touches the ?

The term nosocomial applies to infections that are :

Which of the following is not an accurate statement regarding the characteristics of x-rays ?

Bacteria can be classified or grouped based on ?

Which criterion does the joint commision(accrediting agency for hospitals)not use 2 certify a hospital meets standards

When a pt.'s appearance takes on a bluish color, esp. in the nail beds and mucous membranes of the mouth the pt is

Which of the following signs should raise concern about the possibility of elder abuse ?

Standards of correct behavior by professional groups are called ?

The risk of contracting HIV from needlestick injury is ?

The term radiation sickness refers to ?

Which of the following items is NOT useful for facilitating a stretcher transfer

Of the following types of electromagnetic energy, which has the shortest wavelength ?

A variation in the size or shape of the image in comparision to the object it represents is called ?

Arm and leg restraints applied without either patients permission or physicians order could result in charges of ?

An x-ray beam that has been attenuated by matter is called ?

Which of the following is not a typical component of a spill kit ?

When transferring a pt who is unable to assist with the trans. to or from a stretcher, u should pos the pts arms

110/78 mm Hg is a typical measurement for which of the following vital signs

Periosteal reaction from repeated bruising of the bone is visible radiographically and should lead to suspicion of ?

The product of dose in Grays times the WF is equal to the dose equivalent, which in the SI system is measured in units ?

The onset of chronic conditions is most common during which of the following life stages ?

The day to day scheduling of staff in the radiography department is the responsibility of the ?

Grief caused by death or loss may be characterized by expressions of :

The imaging system that provides an instantaneous digital image on a monitor is ?

Patients who have undergone which of the following procedures must not flex at the hips more than 90 degrees

The majority of radiography education programs are based in ?

A patient has the right to revoke consent with regard to a risky procedure ?

Genes that are expressed in the individual are said to be :

One centigray (cGy) is equal to ?

Which of the following statements about diagnostic images is true ?

Medicare advantage plans help to cover health costs for which type of patients ?

The ASRT has approximately how many members ?

The only recognized professional society open to all radiologic technologists in the US today is the ?

Which of the following statements is true with respect to individuals with decreased levels of consciousness ?

What is the name of the position in which the patient is lying supine with the head lower than the feet ?

When a pt. arrives by wheelchair and cant stand to get on the table, which of the following methods is most appropriate

Tuberculosis, strep throat, and necrotizing fasciitis are disease caused by :

When ass. a pt to sit from supine pos, or to lie down from sitting pos, u should place ur arms under the shoulders and

Stress due to repetitive motion, overreaching, or maintaining the same position for long periods causes :

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the radiographer in case of a fire ?

A gastrointestinal HAI that causes diarrhea and is caused by gram-positive spore forming bacillus is :

Yeast are one type of ?

Fires start when 3 elements occur in the same place at the same time. These 3 elements are oxygen, excessive heat and ?

The definition of decubitus ulcers is tissue death due to :

Pregnant pt requires abdomin/pelvic radiography the determination of exact limitations to b imposed r the prerogative of

Which of the following terms best describes assertive behavior ?

The nationwide increase in pt visits to the emergency department is principally due to

Which of the following positions is considered safe for a patient who is nauseated and may vomit ?

Which of the following inst. is used to measure the pulse and the O2 saturation of the blood

MSDS documents are likely to be needed in the event of :

Pts who have not stood or walked since an accident, surgery, stroke, or heart attach should be trans. by

The term reservoir of infection refers to the :

Deaf patients and hearing impaired differ in that the deaf patients :

The inventor of the hot cathode x-ray tube was?

80% of imaging techs experience some form of work related injury, usually RMIs & RSIs affecting the shoulder wrist, who?

It is most comfortable for a patient with abdominal pain to be positioned ?

The prime factor that controls the rate at which x-rays are produced ?

Microorganisms classified as acid-fast are a type of ?

When the heart rate is measured by placing a stethoscope on the chest over the heart, this is called a(n)

When dealing with a hostile patient it is important to :

The immunity transferred from mother to child at birth or via breast milk is classified as :

Health care providers may disclose a patients protected health information without the patients consent to :

X-ray machine that permits viewing of the image in motion in real time is called ?

Which of the following diseases can be prevented by vaccination ?

Bergonie & Tribondeau law :four principal factors cell age cell complexity, rate of replication & ?

The term for loss of bladder or bowel control is :

When instructions are given to a non english speaking patient, it is best to ?

The study of workplace injury prevention is called :

Part of your initial ass. of a pt's status should include ass. of body temp by

Which of the following characteristics is not typical of adolescents ?

Which of the following is not a component of ethical analysis ?

Long term radiation effects that are random and have no threshold amount of exposure that must be received to occur r

Fast moving electrons collide with target of xray tube, the kinetic energy of their motion is converted into xrays and ?

The inverse square law states that radiation intensity is inversely proportional to the square of the ?

The practice standards for medical imaging and radiation therapy may be used :

When emptying a urinary collection bag, it is important to :

The neglect or omission of reasonable care or caution in the context of a professional relationship is termed ?

The characteristics most often used to describe the energy of an x-ray beam is its ?