threatening the pt or causing the pt to be apprehensive

The placement of barriers b/w the healthcare worker and the pt assumes that

there is always a contagion present

Older patients should be scheduled:

as early in the day as possible

A pt history should be taken by the radiographer:

so tech understands the pt's injury and for the reading rad

Patients with diabetes should be scheduled

as early in the day as possible

Which of the following conditions must be met to prove malpractice

Standard of care violated;injury occurred; caused by def;RON

an act that shows reckless disregard for life or limb

which is an example of battery?

Radiographing the wrong patient or body part

which of the following is a symptom of shock?

↑ pulse;cool/clammy/pale skin; systolic pressure ↓ 30 mm Hg

Assessment of changing pt condition includes observing for

skin becomes diaphoretic,lips/nails turning cyanotic,vertigo

Hands should be washed

b4 and after contact with each patient & b4 touching equip.

Which of the following is a symptom (are symptoms) of a contrast agent reaction

hoarseness, sneezing, urticaria, and vomiting

hypodermic needles are described by their gauge, which is

diameter of needle opening; larger gauge #, smaller diameter

Used bandages and dressings must be placed

into red plastic biohazard bags and sealed

indirect contact involves

object containing pathogenic organisms

Common vehicle transmission involves:

food, water, meds, and equipment

What should the radiographer do first when it is suspected a patient is going into shock

place pt in trendelenburg position

air must not be injected when performing venipuncture b/c

air embolus would form and could be fatal

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1
what is another name for mechanical respirator
urinary catheter
chest tube
venous catheter
ventilator
2
Assault means
performing radiography against the pt's will
striking the pt
touching the pt without consent
threatening the pt or causing the pt to be apprehensive
3
The placement of barriers b/w the healthcare worker and the pt assumes that
every pt should be in isolation
there is always a contagion present
every healthcare worker is carrying something contagious
no one wants to be touched
4
what degree of reaction is cardiac arrest
mild
severe
none
5
Vectors may be
Insects
Objects
Plants
Persons
6
Process of eliminating all organisms by gas sterilization, use of germicides or use of dry heat
autoclaving
Surgical asepsis
medical asepsis
sterilization
7
Older patients should be scheduled:
only when no one else is in the department
for one exam at a time
Late in the day to give them time to build strength
as early in the day as possible
8
what degree of reaction is vomiting
mild to moderate
severe
not considered a reaction
9
which of the following contains instruments and meds necessary for dealing w/ cardiac arrest
tackle box
code cabinet
crash cart
ivp cabinet
10
Unintentional misconduct is also called
negligence
libel
an accident
slander
11
A pt history should be taken by the radiographer:
only on patients from the ED
to verify patient name and form of payment
so tech understands the pt's injury and for the reading rad
only in the absence of the patient's chart
12
Patients with diabetes should be scheduled
only after they've had their insulin
as early in the day as possible
immediately after a full breakfast
late in the day in order to build strength
13
Which of the following conditions must be met to prove malpractice
Injury actually occurred and is a result of the negligence
The standard of care was violated by the person being sued
Injury was caused by defendant & a result of negligence
Standard of care violated;injury occurred; caused by def;RON
14
which does not require the use of gloves 1. airborne 2. droplet 3. contact
1, 3
1 only
2 only
1, 2
15
Gross negligence is
case including the injured one as a contributor to injury
loss of life or limb
found in criminal cases only
an act that shows reckless disregard for life or limb
16
Normal adult body temp taken orally is (all choices expressed in °F)
96.8
98-99
98.6
99.6
17
which is an example of battery?
Criticizing a physician's order in front of a pt
violating HIPAA
Verbally abusing a patient
Radiographing the wrong patient or body part
18
the most frequently performed exam using contrast is
BE
Small Bowel
CXR
IVP
19
A unit w/ needle inside plastic catheter;both are inserted in vein;needle is withdrawn
venous catheter
hypodermic needle
butterfly
20
Respondeat superior means
a radiographer has no need to carry malpractice insurance
let the master answer
the thing speaks for itself
the reasonable and prudent person should make the decision
21
which of the following is a symptom of shock?
accelerated pulse; extremely warm skin
systolic pressure less than 50 mm Hg
↑ pulse;cool/clammy/pale skin; systolic pressure ↓ 30 mm Hg
accelerated pulse; cool, clammy, pale skin
22
what degree of reaction is dyspnea
mild to moderate
severe
not a reaction
23
techs must be aware of variations among people of all backgrounds and experiences-this involves
diversity
pt preference
verbal communication
nonverbal communication
24
which of the following contains points that are enforceable
ARRT code of ethics
ARRT rules of ethics
ARRT exam content specs
ARRT mission statement
25
The winged infusion set for venipuncture is also known as
winged injection set
butterfly
hypodermic needle
IV catheter
26
the formal term for no code is
right to die
do not resuscitate (DNR) order
advance directive
27
Any area that is touched by body fluids
Must be evaluated for infection control
Must be washed completely
Must be reported to risk management
Must be covered and isolated for the remainder of the day
28
Instructions of use, cleanup, and disposal of biohazardous materials are called
HIPAA
Package inserts
MSDS
Biohazard Warning Systems
29
Assessment of changing pt condition includes observing for
skin that becomes warm
skin becomes diaphoretic,lips/nails turning cyanotic,vertigo
lips that become jaundiced
pt expression of discomfort or dizziness
30
what causes blood to pool in peripheral vessles
neurogenic shock
anaphylaxis
hypovolemic shock
cardiogenic shock
31
When oxygen is administered the usual rate is
3 to 5 L/min
5 to 7 L/min
3 to 5 L/hr
3 to 5 lb/min
32
which serves as a guide to professional conduct
arrt mission statement
arrt code of ethics
arrt rules of ethics
arrt exam content specs
33
Process of eliminating as many organisms as possible by use of water & chem disinfectants is:
boiling
sterilization
medical asepsis
Surgical asepsis
34
Hands should be washed
every hour regardless of pt contact
b4 and after contact with each patient & b4 touching equip.
at least 5 times per day
both with and without gloves
35
Which of the following is a symptom (are symptoms) of a contrast agent reaction
hoarseness, sneezing, urticaria, and vomiting
hoarseness and sneezing
urticaria is the primary symptom
sneezing only
36
hypodermic needles are described by their gauge, which is
diameter of needle opening; larger gauge #, smaller diameter
measure of the length
list of the uses
measure of the diameter
37
Used bandages and dressings must be placed
into red plastic biohazard bags and sealed
into sharps container
in a nearby waste container
inside contaminated linens so they are not touched
38
what follows an allergic reaction to foreign proteins
hypovolemic shock
anaphylaxis
septic shock
cardiogenic shock
39
Airborne transmission of infection may occur as a result of contact with
droplets and dust
animals
bird droppings, acid rain, air pollution
other humans
40
A sphygmomanometer is used to
measure temp
measure BP
hear heartbeat
hear blood pressure
41
A mechanical method used to clear the patient's airway is called
the heimlich maneuver
cpr
ng tube insertion
suctioning
42
who orders meds, chooses the drug/dose/route for a pt in the rad department
physician
radiology director
tech
tech assistant
43
which condition occurs secondary to heart failure or interference with heart function
cardiogenic shock
hypovolemic shock
septic shock
anaphylaxis
44
when performing mobile radiography on a pt in isolation, which two techs are assigned
clean and contaminated
clean and dirty
tech and student
primary and secondary
45
what is caused by and infection that results in extremely low blood pressure
septic shock
cardiogenic shock
hypovolemic shock
anaphylaxis
46
Patients who have been NPO should be scheduled
last
in any way that helps the workflow
just before lunch
first
47
indirect contact involves
object containing pathogenic organisms
plants and animals
other humans
coughs or sneezes
48
Common vehicle transmission involves:
food, water, meds, and equipment
plants
Animals
Spread of infection in crowded areas of public transportatin
49
What should the radiographer do first when it is suspected a patient is going into shock
place pt in trendelenburg position
take the pt's BP to confirm shock
administer oxygen
call for assistance
50
air must not be injected when performing venipuncture b/c
it would prevent visualization of the iodine
most exams requiring injections are not air contrast studies
air embolus would form and could be fatal
it would interfere with iodine
51
Needles should be recapped after use:
in a nonsterile field
in a sterile field
Always
Never
52
When gloving for a procedure, which of the following should occur first
place gloves in center of sterile tray
open glove package
none of these are correct
wash hands
53
What is used for total protection of the h/c worker from every method of transmission possible
droplet
airborne
contact
standard precaution
54
Which of the following is an example of invasion of privacy?
radiographing the wrong body part
radiographing the wrong pt
improperly exposing the pt's body
unjustified restraint of pt
55
the most effective method used to prevent the spread of infection is
distance
wearing gloves
wearing gowns
handwashing
56
A case involving obvious negligence would be defined by the doctrine of
Slander
Libel
Respondeat superior
Res ipsa loquitur
57
after injection of iodinated contrast media, the tech should
tell the pt a funny story as a means of alleviating anxiety
leave the pt to rest
alert radiologist
stay & talk w/ pt 2 listen 4 signs of laryngeal swelling
58
a system that emphasizes the placement of barriers b/w the healthcare worker and the pt is:
universal precautions
standard precautions
infection barriers
universal safety
59
What route of transmission involves touching a susceptible person with a contaminated object
airborne transmission
droplet transmission
direct contact
indirect contact
60
The most common site of healthcare acquired infections (HIA) is
open wound
surgical sutures
compound fx
urinary catheter
61
document that provides instructions re: med care that a pt may prepare b4 incapacitation
informed consent
preplanning order
advance directive
physicians notice
62
After gloving and gowning for a procedure, hands may not be placed
anywhere on the front or sides of the gown
under the arms or on the sides or back of the gown
anywhere on the body because the gown and gloves are sterile
anywhere on the table containing a sterile field
63
Barium sulfate is classified as
ionic contrast agent
inert inorganic salt
nonionic contrast agent
dissolvable organic salt
64
which condition is caused by loss of a large amount of blood or plasma?
anaphylaxis
cardiogenic shock
hypovolemic shock
neutrogenic shock
65
What describes torts
provide for compensation for injury
violate civil law;part of personal injury law;compensate
violations of criminal law
considered part of personal injury law
66
Endoscopic procedures should be scheduled
after a series of procedures so as to verify the diagnosis
only by the endoscopy department
first in a series of procedures
after ingestion of barium for increased contrast
67
Direct contact allows an infectious organism to move:
in either direction
from the susceptible host directly to the infected person
none of these
from the infected person directly to the susceptible host
68
at first sign of contrast agent reaction, the tech should
immediately shout for help
call a respiratory or cardiac arrest code
stop exam and get help so no harm is done to pt
continue since most reactions will be minor
69
A BP reading of 120/80 reveals that
They systolic pressure is 80 mm Hg
the pressure is 120 mm Hg when the heart is at rest
The pressure is 80 mm Hg when the heart is at rest
The diastolic pressure is 120 mm Hg
70
If the tech touches hazardous chemicals, what must be done first?
Rise immediately with warm water
Rise immediately with cool water for at least 15 minutes
Rinse with the warmest water that can be tolerated
Rise immediately with cool water for at least 5 min
71
Because BEs increase the possibility of contact between body substances and clothing the tech:
should wear regular hospital uniform
should wear shoe covers
should always wear disposable gowns or surgical scrubs
should wear head covering
72
A tech should wear eye protection:
any time an injection is being made
any time there is a possibility of blood splashing
any time blood is present
with nearly all patients
73
Routes of entry toxic chemicals may include:
Absorption through skin or mucous membrane
Inhalation only
All choices are correct
Swallowing and inhalation
74
a reaction that causes the pt's skin to turn cyanotic means the skin is turning
blue
red
white
yellow
75
which may occur after injection of of iodinated contrast
septic shock
cardiogenic shock
hypovolemic shock
anaphylaxis
76
which of the following must be followed regardless of the route of transmission of infection
gloves must be worn
gowns must be worn
handwashing must be performed
pt must not have direct contact with the healthcare worker
77
which of the following is always in our scope of practice
serve as a resource for referring docs
serve on the hospital's rad safety committee
pt education
administration of medications
78
Patient transfers from cart to table and back to cart should be performed:
by two or more techs to ensure patient and tech safety
by tech alone if dept is short staffed
by the tech alone so that pt is not frightened
only radiographer if patient is ambulatory
79
MSDS provide directions for:
Radiology only
Engineering only
all persons exposed to hazardous material
Housekeeping only
80
which of the following is used to feed a pt or conduct gastric suction
urinary catheter
vent
chest tube
NG tube
81
the study of contrast agents, their administration, and possible reactions is known as
respiratory care
pharmacology
nursing
emergency care
82
Which of the following requires that all equipment and personnel be carefully covered
airborne precautions
patients with neutropenia
droplet precautions
contact precautions
83
A tech who is assisting with a sterile procedure but is not gloved and gowned
should place contaminated utensils in the sterile field
should stand between the physician and the sterile field
May briefly come in contact w/ sterile field to help the doc
may not have contact w/sterile field or those scrubbed in
84
A reaction at the site of injection of iodinated contrast media may be caused by
allergy to certain meds
extravasation of contrast agent
allergy to seafood
anaphylaxis
85
which is a legitimate contraindication to the use of iodinated contrast media
allergy to seafood
allergy to any meds
previous sensitivity to contrast agents
known sensitivity to proteins
86
The reservoir of infection is located
on all surfaces
only on already contaminated surfaces
only on pt in isolation
anywhere an organism can thrive
87
Which of the following transmission-based precautions also requires use of standard precautions
airborne and droplet precautions
droplet, contact, and airborne precautions
only droplet precautions
only contact precautions
88
The concept of reasonably prudent person is interpreted as:
how a reasonable jury member would perform the act
how a prudent atty would interpret the act
how a reasonable and prudent judge would rule on the act
how one with similar edu/training/ experience would do it

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