RAD 102 Test 2

Which of these is a symptom of blood-borne pathogen exposure?

A patient vomits during fluoro. What should the tech do first?

What type of microorganism causes tuberculosis?

Which best reduces infection during portable imaging in NICU?

What’s the best way to minimize skin damage during patient transfers?

Which patient most urgently needs a technologist to report line placement?

What can reduce image sharpness due to voluntary or involuntary motion?

Why is patient communication key during transfers?

What’s the safest way to help a patient pivot from bed to wheelchair?

Which infection precaution applies when handling bloody dressings?

What’s the ideal stance to increase your base of support?

Before opening a sterile pack, you must first:

Which immobilization device is best for an infant needing upright chest X-rays?

When transferring a patient, who should direct the team?

A radiograph shows an endotracheal tube tip too far down. What happens?

What does the “sterile corridor” include?

A Foley catheter balloon is inflated to:

Which is NOT a common symptom of orthostatic hypotension?

Which is an essential step before performing any patient transfer?

Which technique is used when transferring a heavy patient with minimal mobility?

While assisting a patient with a bedpan, what’s the first priority?

Which best describes a fomite?

Which is not a common pulse site?

Which scenario needs immediate line placement verification?

A radiograph shows ET tube in right bronchus. What can result?

Why is the center of gravity important during transfers?

Which oxygen device delivers the most precise O₂ concentration?

During a fluoroscopy, you see a patient’s NG tube is pulled halfway out. What do you do?

A patient cries in the Pigg-O-Stat. What’s your next step?

What’s the main benefit of a hydraulic lift during transfers?

A patient has nausea and fever after a barium enema. What’s your next move?

What’s the primary purpose of a transfer belt?

What’s the main cause of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) in rad techs?

How far above a sterile field should you hold a sterile object when dropping it?

You notice bright red drainage in a chest tube. What should you do?

What’s the main goal of using immobilization devices?

Which device is most likely to cause imaging artifacts?

Which device is used to monitor pulmonary artery pressure?

What’s the purpose of an endotracheal (ET) tube?

Which position is supine?

What is the base of support when standing?

You’re imaging with a C-arm in the OR. Who drapes the sterile field?

Where should a properly placed PICC line end?

Which restraint wraps a child in a sheet like a burrito?

A Foley catheter is placed. What should a tech do if they empty the urine bag?

During CPR, where is pulse best checked?

A sponge under a patient’s elbow is used to:

Which position aids in insertion of an NG tube?

What’s the purpose of a sandbag during imaging?

A trauma patient has a cervical collar. What must the tech do before removing it?

Which method best reduces motion blur in uncooperative kids?

A tech is assisting a transfer and forgets to lock the wheelchair. What’s at risk?

Which sterilization method uses moist heat under pressure?

Which symptom most suggests a drop in BP after standing?

What makes chest tubes prone to dislodgment during imaging?

What’s the primary role of the hypothalamus in temperature?

Which line measures pulmonary artery pressure?

When should handwashing be performed in imaging?

What’s the minimum SpO₂ reading considered normal?

Which device can cause artifacts on an X-ray if not removed?

A Pigg-O-Stat is best used for:

Which infection is most often bloodborne and a concern in radiology?

Which line provides access for blood sampling and medication?

Why should you avoid twisting your trunk when lifting patients?

Which technique improves stability during patient transfer?

What type of precaution is needed for a patient with influenza?

What’s the normal adult pulse rate?

What’s the first step in performing a surgical scrub?

Which precaution must be taken with an air-entrainment mask?

What’s the purpose of the inflatable cuff on a barium enema tip?

You're lifting a confused patient who’s heavier than expected. What’s the safest technique?

Which item is not considered a sterile field?

A cardiac monitor shows 52 BPM at rest. What is this called?

Which device gives real-time oxygen sat and pulse rate?

When dropping sterile items, you should:

Which of these immobilization devices is best for a toddler?

A radiograph shows a CVP line in the right atrium. What’s your move?

A patient with TB is under which transmission precaution?

Which of these is NOT a sign of orthostatic hypotension?

Which vital sign is not routinely assessed during imaging?

Where is the most common insertion site for a chest tube?

Which is the most common site for pulse measurement?

Which of these can be a source of nosocomial infection?

When is it appropriate to remove a cervical collar?

Which device helps immobilize the spine during trauma?

Which action best protects from radiation when imaging in surgery?

A tech reaches across a sterile field — what principle was violated?

What is the most accurate site for body temperature?

What’s the normal adult respiratory rate range?

Which of the following is a key symptom of hypothermia?

Why might a bedridden patient feel dizzy when standing?

What’s the purpose of positioning sponges in imaging?

A patient with a chest tube drain system should have it:

What defines surgical asepsis?

Which of the following is not a part of the chain of infection?

Which catheter type includes a balloon to hold it in place?

Why is it unsafe to remove an oxygen device for imaging?

Which oxygen device requires added humidity at >4 L/min?

What’s the most accurate way to verify NG tube placement?

How far should you hold sterile fluid container above basin when pouring?