PATIENT CARE

Question 1

This provides directions for safe use of products, handling precautions, & cleanup & disposal of biohazardous materials.

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MSDS

Question 2

Placement of the tip of a Swan-Ganz catheter.

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pulmonary artery

Question 3

All of the following apply to neutropenic (protective) precautions EXCEPT

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Used for patients with diseases transported by airborne or contact route

Question 4

The device used to measure a patient's blood pressure

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Sphygmomanometer

Question 5

This is the accidental infiltration of contrast media (a vesicant) into the interstitial tissues @the site of injection.

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Extravasation

Question 6

All of the following apply to negative contrast agents such as air, EXCEPT:

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Results in a decrease in IR exposure/radiographic density on the image.

Question 7

Meds or contrast media shouldn't be given w/o taking an adequate patient history. Which form is used for patient meds?

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Medical Reconciliation

Question 8

All of the following veins are common for insertion of venous catheters/needles for injection of contrast media EXCEPT

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Brachial

Question 9

What are the five steps of the grieving process established by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross?

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Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

Question 10

All of the following apply to assisting with sterile trays EXCEPT

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open top flap toward you

Question 11

What is the normal range for creatinine?

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0.7-1.3 mg/dL

Question 12

This is a "guide by which RTs and candidates may evaluate their professional conduct..."

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Code of Ethics

Question 13

The patient is placed in this position for the insertion of the enema tip

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Sims

Question 14

This is the most effective method to prevent the spread of infection

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Handwashing

Question 15

All of the following apply to a bolus injection EXCEPT

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also known as IV drip

Question 16

Neglecting or failing to provide reasonable pt care in comparison to std of care and skill of "reasonable radiographer":

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negligence

Question 17

All of the following are required when taking an x-ray of a patient who is in contact precautions EXCEPT

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masks

Question 18

This is the most frequently seen type of shock in radiologic imaging due to the use of contrast media containing iodine.

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Anaphylactic shock

Question 19

This is the complete removal of all organisms and their spores from equipment used to perform patient care or procedures

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Surgical asepsis

Question 20

Defamation by written or printed words. (Inaccuracies in patient chart written by tech.)

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Libel

Question 21

The practice that helps reduce the # and spread of microorganisms through the use of soap, water, friction, & chemicals:

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Medical Asepsis

Question 22

This route of transmission occurs as a result of the infectious microorganism being transmitted via an animal or insect:

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Vectorborne transmission

Question 23

Which of the following methods of sterilization utilizes steam under pressure?

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Autoclaving

Question 24

This precaution reqs N-95 used with diseases that are spread by droplet contact as the patient talks, coughs, or sneezes

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Airborne

Question 25

I.Vs and barium enema bags should be at a distance of ___ above the level of the vein or table top respectively.

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18-24 inches (45-60 cm)

Question 26

All of the following apply to nasogastric tubes EXCEPT

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goes into the intestine to aspirate gas/air and fluid following surgery

Question 27

All of the following are pulse palpation sites EXCEPT:

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cephalic artery

Question 28

Faintness or lightheadedness feeling due to laying recumbent and then suddenly sitting upright.

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Orthostatic Hypotension

Question 29

Legal doctrine stating that causes of the negligence is obvious. Simply stated "The thing speaks for itself."

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Res ipsa loquitur

Question 30

Which of the following is/are symptoms of a contrast reaction?

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all of the above

Question 31

All of the following are signs and symptoms of a hypoglycemic diabetic reaction EXCEPT

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occurs slowly

Question 32

Nonionic contrast agents:

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Do not disassociate into anion and cations

Question 33

Violations of civil law, also known as personal injury law, and can be intentional or unintentional, resulting in injury

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Torts

Question 34

Normal heart rate range for adults is _______ beats per minute and for infants is _______ beats per minute.

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60-100, 80-120

Question 35

Verbally threatening a patient if he/she does not cooperate for an exam is an example of _______.

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assault

Question 36

Which is proper sequencing of examinations?

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KUB, IVU, BE, UGI

Question 37

All of the following are means of nonverbal communication EXCEPT:

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Tone and volume of voice

Question 38

Professional negligence that is the cause of injury or harm to a patient.

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Malpractice

Question 39

What is the normal range for Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) (mL/min/1.73 m2)?

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90-120

Question 40

This ethical principle refers to the right of all persons to make rational decisions free from external pressures.

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autonomy

Question 41

Normal respiratory rate for adults is _______ per minute and for children is _______ per minute.

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12-20, 30-60

Question 42

What is the normal range for Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (mg/dL)?

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8-25 mg/dL

Question 43

When obtaining a pt's hx prior to administration of contrast media, this is the best predictor of a possible reaction

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if the patient has had a previous allergic reaction to contrast media

Question 44

Aka: "no code". This is often included as part of the patient's Advance Health Care Directives. Must be a written order.

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Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR)

Question 45

How long are hospitals and other health care organizations required to keep original or electronic forms of pt&#x27;s x-rays?

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5-7 years

Question 46

All of the following apply to incident reports EXCEPT

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Filing one is an admission of negligence

Question 47

According to CDC std. precautions, all of the following apply to disinfection & sterilization aseptic technique EXCEPT:

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For surgical procedures, hands must be scrubbed > 2 min

Question 48

Which of the following does NOT apply to computed tomography (CT)?

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Uses RFs and a magnetic field to produce sectional images of the body

Question 49

When taking x-rays, when is it ok for the tech to move or remove an immobilization or restraining device?

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Never, must be ordered by a physician

Question 50

Nonionic contrast agents have a higher osmolarity associated w/ them than ionic solutions and have fewer adverse reacts.

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True

PATIENT CARE

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PATIENT CARE

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