A nosocomial infection is a(n)
(A) infection acquired at a large gathering.
(B) upper respiratory infection.
(C) infection acquired in a hospital.
(D)
... [Show More] type of rhinitis. - ANSWER-Infection acquired in a hospital.
Which of the following patient rights is violated by discussing privileged patient information with an individual who is not involved with the patient's care?
1. The right to considerate and respectful care
2. The right to privacy
3. The right to continuity of care
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only - ANSWER-The Right To Privacy
The most effective method of sterilization is
(A) dry heat.
(B) moist heat.
(C) pasteurization.
(D) freezing. - ANSWER-Moist heat.
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found guilty of
(A) invasion of privacy.
(B) slander.
(C) libel.
(D) defamation. - ANSWER-Invasion of privacy.
Hypochlorite bleach (Clorox) and Lysol are examples of
(A) antiseptics.
(B) bacteriostatics.
(C) antifungal agents.
(D) disinfectants. - ANSWER-Disinfectants.
Which of the following must be included in the patient's medical record or chart?
1. Diagnostic and therapeutic orders
2. Medical history
3. Informed consent
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Diagnostic and Therapeutic Orders
Medical History
Informed Consent
The pulse can be detected only by the use of a stethoscope in which of the following locations?
(A) Wrist
(B) Apex of the heart
(C) Groin
(D) Neck - ANSWER-Apex of the heart
An esophagogram might be requested for patients with which of the following esophageal disorders/symptoms?
1. Varices
2. Achalasia
3. Dysphasia
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Varices
Achalasia
When reviewing patient blood chemistry levels, what is considered the normal creatinine range?
(A) 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
(B) 4.5 to 6 mg/100 mL
(C) 8 to 25 mg/100 mL
(D) Up to 50 mg/100 mL - ANSWER-0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
The complete killing of all microorganisms is termed
(A) surgical asepsis.
(B) medical asepsis.
(C) sterilization.
(D) disinfection. - ANSWER-Sterilization.
Which of the following is (are) symptom(s) of shock?
1. Pallor and weakness
2. Increased pulse rate
3. Fever
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Pallor and Weakness
Increased Pulse Rate
Which of the following may be used to effectively reduce the viscosity of contrast media?
(A) Warming
(B) Refrigeration
(C) Storage at normal room temperature
(D) Storage in a cool, dry place - ANSWER-Warming
The type of shock associated with pooling of blood in the peripheral vessels is classified as
(A) neurogenic.
(B) cardiogenic.
(C) hypovolemic.
(D) septic. - ANSWER-Neurogenic.
The usual patient preparation for an upper GI exam is
(A) NPO 8 h before the exam.
(B) light breakfast only on the morning of the exam.
(C) clear fluids only on the morning of the exam.
(D) 2 oz castor oil and enemas until clear. - ANSWER-NPO 8 h before the exam.
The normal average rate of respiration for a healthy adult patient is
(A) 5 to 7 breaths/min.
(B) 8 to 12 breaths/min.
(C) 12 to 20 breaths/min.
(D) 20 to 30 breaths/min - ANSWER-12 to 20 breaths/min.
A patient whose systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mmHg is usually considered
(A) hypertensive.
(B) hypotensive.
(C) average / normal.
(D) baseline. - ANSWER-Hypotensive.
Local anesthetics are likely to be used in all of the following radiographic examinations except
(A) lower-extremity arteriography.
(B) arthrography.
(C) myelography.
(D) postoperative or T-tube cholangiography. - ANSWER-Postoperative or T-tube Cholangiography.
The condition that allows blood to shunt between the right and left ventricles is called
(A) patent ductus arteriosus.
(B) coarctation of the aorta.
(C) atrial septal defect.
(D) ventricular septal defect. - ANSWER-Ventricular Septal Defect.
When disposing of contaminated needles, they are placed in a special container using what procedure?
(A) Recap the needle, remove the syringe, and dispose of the needle.
(B) Do not recap the needle, remove the syringe, and dispose of the needle.
(C) Recap the needle and dispose of the entire syringe.
(D) Do not recap the needle and dispose of the entire syringe. - ANSWER-Do not recap the needle and dispose of the entire syringe.
The condition of slow heart rate, below 60 beats per minute (bpm), is termed
(A) hyperthermia.
(B) hypotension.
(C) hypoxia.
(D) bradycardia. - ANSWER-Bradycardia.
An informed consent is required before performing which of the following exams?
(A) Upper GI
(B) Lower GI
(C) Sialogram
(D) Renal arteriogram - ANSWER-Renal Arteriogram
Increased pain threshold, breakdown of skin, and atrophy of fat pads and sweat glands are all important considerations when working with which group of patients?
(A) Infants
(B) Children
(C) Adolescents
(D) Geriatric patients - ANSWER-Geriatric Patients
Which of the following statements are true regarding the proper care of a patient with a tracheostomy?
1. Employ sterile technique if you must touch a tracheostomy for any reason.
2. Before you suction a tracheostomy, the patient should be well aerated.
3. Never suction for longer than 15 s, permitting the patient to rest in between.
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Employ sterile technique if you must touch a tracheostomy for any reason.
Before you suction a tracheostomy, the patient should be well aerated.
Never suction for longer than 15 s, permitting the patient to rest in between.
Where is the "sterile corridor" located?
(A) Just outside the surgical suite
(B) Immediately inside each operating room door
(C) Between the draped patient and the instrument table
(D) At the foot end of the draped patient - ANSWER-Between the draped patient and the instrument table
What is the most widely used method of vascular catheterization?
(A) Doppler
(B) Moniz
(C) Grandy
(D) Seldinger - ANSWER-Seldinger
If an emergency trauma patient experiences hemorrhaging from a leg injury, the radiographer should
1. apply pressure to the bleeding site.
2. call the emergency department for assistance.
3. apply a pressure bandage and complete the examination.
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Apply pressure to the bleeding site.
Call the emergency department for assistance.
A radiologic technologist can be found guilty of a tort in which of the following situations?
1. Failure to shield a patient of childbearing age from unnecessary radiation
2. Performing an examination on a patient who has refused the examination
3. Discussing a patient's condition with a third party
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Failure to shield a patient of childbearing age from unnecessary radiation.
Performing an examination on a patient who has refused the examination.
Discussing a patient's condition with a third party.
When caring for a patient with an IV, the radiographer should keep the medication
(A) 18 to 20 in above the level of the vein.
(B) 18 to 20 in below the level of the vein.
(C) 28 to 30 in above the level of the vein.
(D) 28 to 30 in below the level of the vein. - ANSWER-18 to 20 in above the level of the vein.
Protective or "reverse" isolation is required in which of the following conditions?
1. Tuberculosis
2. Burns
3. Leukemia
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Burns
Leukemia
A drug's chemical name is called its
(A) generic name.
(B) trade name.
(C) brand name.
(D) proprietary name. - ANSWER-Generic name.
A diabetic patient who is prepared for a fasting radiographic exam is susceptible to a hypoglycemic reaction. This is characterized by
1. shaking and nervousness.
2. cold, clammy skin.
3. cyanosis
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Shaking and Nervousness
Cold Clammy Skin
Because of medicolegal considerations, radiographic images are required to include all the following information, except
(A) the patient's name and/or identification number.
(B) the patient's birth date.
(C) a right or left side marker.
(D) the date of the examination. - ANSWER-The patient's birth date.
All of the following rules regarding proper handwashing technique are correct except
(A) Keep hands and forearms lower than elbows.
(B) Use paper towels to turn water on.
(C) Avoid using hand lotions whenever possible.
(D) Carefully wash all surfaces and between fingers. - ANSWER-Avoid using hand lotions whenever possible.
Medication can be administered by which of the following routes?
1. Orally
2. Intravenously
3. Intramuscularly
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Orally
Intravenously
Intramusculary
Skin discoloration due to cyanosis may be observed in the
1. gums.
2. nailbeds.
3. thorax.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Gums
Nailbeds
In classifying intravenous contrast agents, the total number of dissolved particles in solution per kilogram of water defines
(A) osmolality.
(B) toxicity.
(C) viscosity.
(D) miscibility. - ANSWER-Osmolality.
When a patient arrives in the radiology department with a urinary Foley catheter bag, it is important to
(A) place the drainage bag above the level of the bladder.
(B) place the drainage bag at the same level as the bladder.
(C) place the drainage bag below the level of the bladder.
(D) clamp the Foley catheter. - ANSWER-Place the drainage bag below the level of the bladder.
The act of inspiration will cause elevation of the
1. sternum.
2. ribs.
3. diaphragm.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Sternum
Ribs
Ingestion of a gas-producing powder or crystals is usually preliminary to which of the following examinations?
1. Oral cholecystogram
2. Double-contrast GI
3. Intravenous urogram
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) 2 and 3 only - ANSWER-Double-Contrast GI
Which of the following legal phrases defines a circumstance in which both the health-care provider's and the patient's actions contributed to an injurious outcome?
(A) Intentional misconduct
(B) Contributory negligence
(C) Gross negligence
(D) None of the above - ANSWER-Contributory negligence
When radiographing young children, it is helpful to
1. let them bring a toy.
2. tell them it will not hurt.
3. be cheerful and unhurried.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Let them bring a toy.
Be cheerful and unhurried.
Chemical substances that inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms without necessarily killing them are called
1. antiseptics.
2. germicides.
3. disinfectants.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-Antiseptics
(1 only)
Blood pressure is measured in units of
(A) mmHg.
(B) beats per minute.
(C) ºF. [Show Less]