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Patient Care 1
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questions for preparation for the Patient Care section of the registry exam #patientcare
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1
What is used to introduce drugs into patients who need long term chemotherapy is the:
venous catheter
ventilator
nasogastric tube
Dobhoff tube
2
When "high flow" oxygen therapy is given, what method is used?
air-entrapment mask
nasal cannula
nasogastric
intracatheter
3
Which of the following is NOT true concerning scheduling of radiographic exams?
schedule exams that don't require contrast agents first
schedule pediatric and geriatric patients later in the day
schedule several in one day if the patient can tolerate it
seriously ill patients need to rest between exams
4
When scheduling several contrast radiographic exams:
schedule youngest to oldest
schedule barium studies last
schedule special studies for the afternoon
schedule barium studies first
5
Shock is indicated when the diastolic pressure is:
greater than 90 bpm
fewer than 60 bpm
less than 50 bpm
more than 100 bpm
6
The peak blood pressure reading when measuring blood pressures is ...
pressure resulting from ventricular contraction
diastolic pressure
systolic pressure
pressure resulting from atrial contraction
7
The BEST reason to use touch for emphasis when performing an exam is to...
to highlight or specify instructions or locations
to provide comfort to an anxious patient
provide reassurance to the patient that they are safe
localize areas of pain for a patient history
8
The word part that means "blood" is:
viscer-o
megal-o
-emia
hepat-o
9
The typical flow rate for drip infusion drug administration is _______ drops per minute.
100
10-20
20-30
5-10
10
What type of shock occurs when toxins produced during infection cause a drop in blood pressure?
septic
neurogenic
cardiogenic
hypovolemic
11
The type of shock that causes blood to pool in the peripheral vessels is:
neurogenic
vasogenic
hypovolemic
cardiogenic
12
a reliable device to measure oxygen saturation levels of arterial blood is a ...
stethoscope
pulse oximeter
sphygmomanometer
spirometer
13
Causing a patient to become apprehensive of being injured is called:
invasion of privacy
battery
assault
false imprisonment
14
A positive contrast agent administered to the patient when barium sulfate is contraindicated is
barium suspension
aqueous iodine compound
iodine
air
15
When performing venipuncture, the tech should stabilize the vein before inserting a needle for injection to....
prevent the vein from rolling under the pressure of the needle entering
to keep the patient from feeling the pain of the puncture as badly
to enable to tech to keep placement of the vein during the puncture
prevent the vein from over-filling and possibly "blowing" upon puncture
16
The objective of oxygen therapy is to ...
produce a condition of hypoxemia
decrease the CO2 concentration going to the patient
increase the CO2 concentration going to the patient
increase the O2 concentration going to the patient
17
Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of microorganisms?
viruses
fungi
molds
bacteria
18
Neglect or omission of reasonable care defines:
respondeat superior
gross negligence
res ipsa loquitor
unintentional misconduct
19
Infants and the elderly have trouble maintaining position. Who is the BEST choice for holding the patient?
family member
younger tech
physician or nurse
older tech
20
The collection of vital signs is quick and non-invasive. The usual vital signs measured are...
respiration, pulse, cardiac output, and urinalysis values
temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
temperature, blood pressure, blood gases, and bowel sounds
electrolytes, blood gases, urinalysis values, blood labs
21
Gloves must be worn when:
discarding needles or syringes
all the above
assisting patients with urinals or bedpans
handling a limb with a bandage or dressing
22
Which of the following is NOT a route for temperature measurement?
oral
tympanic
rectal
inguinal
23
When a patient becomes hypotensive, __ will follow.
tachycardia
normal heart rate
bradycardia
arrythmia
24
Adequate breathing for adults consists of...
good respiratory rate
12 - 20 breaths per minute
good respiratory depth
all of the above
25
Transmission of an infection through a tick bite is an example of transmission by...
vehicle
droplet contact
vector
airborne route
26
What is often referred to as the body's "steady state".
sodium potassium ion pump
homeostasis
osmolality
electrolyte balance
27
When applying a tourniquet for venipuncture, the tourniquet should be placed ________ above the injection area.
1 - 3 inches
2 inches
6 inches
3-4 inches
28
The abbreviation CVA means:
cerebrovascular accident
central venous arteriogram
cardiovascular aneurism
cardiovascular accident
29
The term bradypnea is used to describe...
absence of breathing
a decrease in respiratory rate
an increase in respiratory rate
difficulty breathing
30
A patient is injected with a large volume of fluid intravenously; this is called
intravenous push
extravasation
bolus
drip infusion
31
Tinctures, ointments, lotions, and sprays are administered by the _______ route.
subdural
topical
enteral
buccal
32
the process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host referred to as ..
infection
pathogen
inflammation
contamination
