14th Annual Webinar Review Exam 1

Question 1

Identify the characteristics of informed consent (more than one may be correct).

a. any adult may provide their own consent
b. in case of emergency implied consent is acceptable but must be obtained in writing as soon as possible after treatment
c. those under the age of 18 are usually able to provide consent
d. patients on narcotic medications are considered incompetent
e. witnesses are not usually required

Answer 1

b. in case of emergency implied consent is acceptable but must be obtained in writing as soon as possible after treatment
d. patients on narcotic medications are considered incompetent

Question 2

Identify techniques used to move the small bowel out of a treatment field (more than one may be correct).

a. empty rectum
b. full bladder
c. use of a belly board
d. use of a vacuum bag
e. full rectum

Answer 2

b. full bladder

c. use of a belly board

Question 3

Select all that apply to the fabrication of individualized immobilization devices (more than one may be correct).

a. are usually fabricated after simulation
b. must be reproducible
c. must always be comfortable for the patient
d. the position should be stable
e. they are considered intermediate devices for billing purposes

Answer 3

b. must be reproducible

d. the position should be stable

Question 4

What are the two most common sites of distant metastases from colorectal cancer? (choose 2)

a. brain
b. liver
c. bone
d. lung
e. bladder

Answer 4

b. liver

d. lung