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If wrong exam is performed on a pt, the rad could have which charges brought against them
Assault
Battery
Defamation
False imprisonment
2
All the following are central venou slines, except
a Salem-sump
a Swan-Ganz catheter
a Port-A-Cath
a PICC
3
An
iatrogenic
infection is the one caused by
physician intervention
blood-borne pathogens
infected droplets
chemotherapy
4
Misunderstanding between cultures can happen as a result of
looking directly into someone's eyes
use of certain gestures
standing too close while speaking to another
5
Diseases that require contact precautions include
C. Diff
MRSA
TB
6
The condition that allows blood to shunt between the right and left ventricle is called
ventricular septal defect
patent ductus arteriosus
atrial septal defect
coarctation of the aorta
7
What does 85 represent in the blood pressure reading of 145/86 mm Hg?
A higher-than-desirable diastolic pressure
The phase of contraction of the cardiac muscle tissue
The phase of relaxion of the cardiac muscle tissue
8
In classifying IV contrast agents, the total number of dissolved particles in solution per kilogram of water defines
miscibility
osmolality
viscosity
toxicity
9
The medical term for
congenital clubfoot
is
talipes
osteochondritis
muscular dystrophy
coxa planta
10
All the following statements are true regarding oxygen delivery except
none of the above, they are all true
oxygen is classified as a drug and must be prescribed
the rate of delivery and mode of delivery must be part of the order
oxygen may be ordered continuously or as needed by the patient
11
You receive a unconscious pt from a MVA, as you perfom the exam it is important to
refer to the pt by name
reassure the to about what youre doing
make only those statements that you would make with a conscious pt
12
Possible side effects of an iodinated contrast that is administrated IV include all the following except
altered taste
rash and hives
a warm, flushed feeling
13
To reduce the back strain that can result from moving heavy objects the rad should
bend at the waist and pull
hold the object away from their body when lifting
push the object
pull the object
14
A patient who is warm, flushed or feverish is said to be
diaphorectic
febrile
cyanotic
anxious
15
What is the needle angle usually recommended for intravenous injections?
75
15
45
90
16
The type of shock often associated with pulmonary embolism or myocardial infarction is classified as
septic
hypovolemic
cardiogenic
neurogenic
17
Examples of portal of entry in the cycle of infection include
urinary tract
a break in the skin
nasal mucous membrane
18
Circumstances that could prevent a tech from meeting ARRT certifications requirements include
being suspended from a rad program
being dismissed/expelled from a rad program
failing one or mmore courses in the rad program
19
Forms of intentional misconduct include
slander
invasion of privacy
negligence
20
Legal phrase that defines a circumstance in which both the provider and patients actions lead to injurious outcome
Contributory negligence
Gross negligence
None of the above
Intentional misconduct
21
Instruments required to assess vital signs include
stethoscope
a watch with a second hand
a sphygmomanometer
22
A cathartic is used to
stimulate defecation
induce vomiting
inhibit coughing
promote elimination of urine
23
Facsimile transmission of health information is
permitted for 3rd party payer hospitalizations certification
not allowed
permitted for urgently needed pt care
24
What type of precautions is used to prevent the spread of bronchial secretions during coughing?
Protective isolation
Contact precautions
Airborne precautions
Strict isolation
25
When a patient with one strong side and one weak side is being assisted onto the xray table, the tech should
always use a two-person lift
start with the weakrer side closer to the table
lift the patient carefully onto the table
start with the stronger side closer to the table
26
Which of the following can be transmitted via infected blood
HBV
TB
AIDS
27
Which one of the following drugs is used to treat dysrhythmias?
Lidocaine
Epinephrine
Nitroglycerin
Verapamil
28
What venous device can be used for a pt requiring IV injections at a frequent or regular intervals
Butterfly needle
Intermittent injection port
IV infusion
Hypodermic needle
29
Which ethical principle is related to sincerity and truthfulness?
Beneficence
Autonomy
Fidelity
Veracity
30
When receiving an xray for left femur when the pt complaint is for rt hip pain, what should you do?
Perfrom a lt femur exam
Check with the referring physician
Perform a rt hip exam
Perform both a rt hip and lt femur exam
31
All of the following are correct concepts of good body mechanics during patient lifting/moving except
bodys center of gravity should be positioned over base of support
back should be straight, no twisting
feet apart 12 in, with one foot slightly forward
when carrying a heavy object, hold it away from the body
32
Gas-producing powder or crystals usually are ingested preliminary to which examinations
Double-contrast barium enema
Double contrast gastrointestinal series
Oral cholecystogram
IV urogram
33
All of the following are forms of mechanical obstruction seen in neonates or infants, except
volvulus
meconium ileus
intussusception
paralytic ilius
34
The radiographer can help alleviate pt anxiety in the following way(s)
careful explanation of the procedure
avoiding use of complex medical terms
listening carefully to the pt
35
Nosocomial infections are those acquired from
inanimate objects
physicians
insects
health care facilities
36
All of the following statements regarding hand hygiene and skin care are correct except
faucets should be open and closed with paper towels
any cracks or abrasions should be left uncovered to facilitate healing
hands should be smooth and free from chapping
hands should be cleanses before and after patient exam
37
All the following statements regarding informed consent are true except
required for research participation
a parent or legal guardian is required to sign for a minor
cannot be revoked once signed
the physician named on the consent form must be the one to preform
38
What is the first treatment for extravasation of contrast media during an IV injection?
Remove the needle and locate a sturdier vein immediately
Apply a hot compress
Apply a cold compress
Apply pressure to the vein until bleeding stops
39
The most effective method of sterilization is
freezing
moist heat
pasteurization
dry heat
40
Administration of contrast for radiographic demonstration of the spinal canal is performed by which parenteral route
Intrathecal
Intramuscular
Intravenous
Subcutaneous
41
The legal doc or individual authorized to make a individ health care decisions should the pt not make them themselves
living will
health care proxy
advance health care directive
42
Logrolling is a method of moving patients with suspected
head injury
extremity fracture
bowel obstruction
spinal injury
43
Another term used to describe nosocomial infections is
airborne
droplet
iatrogenic
health care-associated infections
44
Which of the following adult blood urea nitrogen (BUN) ranges is considered normal?
Up to 50 mg/dL
4.5-6 mg/dL
0.6-1.5 mg/dL
6-20 mg/dL
45
Which order of the following conditions must be met in order for a pt consent to be valid
Pt must sign the consent form prior to recieving sedation
Blank spaces on the form must be completed by the doc after pt signature
the doc named on the consent form must perform the procedure
46
Syncope, or fainting is caused by a drop in B/P caused by insufficient blood and o2 to the brain
True
False
47
Which of the following is the meaning of the legal doctrine
res ipsa loquitur
?
The thing speaks for itself
A thing or matter settled by justice
Let the master answer
A matter settled by precedent
48
Compliance with HIPAA standards requires which of the following?
pt info computer files must be encrypted
protected health care info is accessible to hospital employees only
a copy of authorization for release of medical info is kept on file
49
Blood pressure is measured in units of
liters per minute (L/min)
beats per minute
millimeters of mercury (mm Hg)
degrees Fahrenheit (F)
50
The pain experience by a pt whose coronary arteries are not conveying sufficient blood to the heart is called
syncope
tachycardia
angina pectoris
bradycardia
51
A vasovagal response experience after injection of contrast agent is characterized by all of the following except
syncope
nausea
anxiety
hypertension
52
A large volume of medication introduced intravenously over a period of time is termed
an infusion
a bolus
a hypodermic
an IV push
53
Which is true with regard to assisting a patient from a wheelchair to an xray table
wheel chair 45degrees to the xray table
wheelchair footrests should be folded down for foot support
wheelchair parallel with the xray table
wheelchair directly face the xray table
54
A partially obstructed airway is clinically manifested in the following way(s)
noisy, labored breathing
nail beds and lip cyanosis
dysphasia
55
A small container holdining several doses of medication is termed
an ampoule
a bolus
a vial
a carafe
56
When a patient arrives with a urinary Foley catheter bag, it's important to
place the drainage bag at the same level of the bladder
place the drainage bag below the level of the bladder
place the drainage bag above the level of the bladder
clamp the Foley catheter
57
The belief that one's cultural ways are superior to any other is termed
ethnography
ethnology
ethnobiology
ethnocentrism
58
Which of the following must be included in a pt medical record or chart
medical history
informed consent
diagnostic and theraputic orders
59
Which of the following diastolic pressure readings indicated hypertension?
100 mm Hg
60 mm Hg
40 mm Hg
80 mm Hg
60
The medical term for hives is
aura
epistaxis
vertigo
urticaria
61
According to the CDC, all following precaution guidelines are true except
Pts under MRSA precautions require a negative pressure room
masks are indicated when caring for pts on MRSA precautions
masks are indicated when caring for a pt on droplet precautions
airborne precautions require that the patient wear a mask
62
An inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism is termed a
vector
reservoir
host
fomite
63
The condition in which pulmonary alveoli lose their elasticity and become inflated causing the pt to manually exhale is
bronchial asthma
bronchitis
TB
emphysema
64
What is the first stage of the grieving process
anger
bargaining
denial
depression
65
Which of the following may be used to effectively reduce the viscosity of contrast media?
Warming
Refrigeration
Storage in a cool dry place
Storage at normal room temperature
66
What's the first step to be taken in the performance of a radiographic exam?
Use appropriate infection control
Obtain clinical history
Provide appropriate patients assistance
Verify patient identity
67
On a order for a PCXR with history of a Swan-Ganz catheter. A Swan-Ganz catheter is a/an
pacemaker
Urinary catheter
IV catheter
chest tube
68
What is the
appropriate
response to a pt asking to see his medical cahrt
inform the right to see his records, but to request thru his dr
show the pt his records and leave him alone to review
inform the pt that you do not know how to access his records
Inform that the records are for healthcare providers, not the pt
69
Hypochlorite bleach (Clorox) and Lysol are examples of
antifungal agents
disinfectants
bacteriostatics
antiseptics
70
Some proteins in latex can produce a mild-to-severe allergic reaction. Medical equipment that could include latex:
catheters
enema tips
airways
71
A patient experiencing an episode of syncope should be placed in which position?
Lateral recumbent
Seated with feet supported
Dorsal recumbent with feet elevated
Dorsal recumbent with head elevated
72
All of the following is an example of a fomite except
a doorknob
a x-ray table
a spoon
a tick
73
The request for imaging services for hospital pts generally include the following info
mode of travel to department
pt name and id number
name of referring physician
74
A radiographer who discloses confidential patient information to unauthorized individuals can be found guilty of
defamation
libel
slander
invasion of privacy
75
In which stage of infection do the infective microbes begin to mulitply
Disease phase
Incubation period
Convalescent phase
Latent period
76
The mechanical device used to correct an ineffectual cardiac rhythm is a
defibrillator
cardiac monitor
resuscitation bag
crash cart
77
An MRI procedure is contraindicted for a pt who has
dental fillings
cochlear implant
subdural bleeding
a herniated disc
