ch 26 27 28 Flashcards
Paramedics get a call for a person injured as a result of gunshot wound. Which additional first responder will most likely be called to this scene?
Police officer
While treating a patient that has a suspected neck and spinal injury, the EMT will most likely use:
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backboards and immobilization devices
EMTs and paramedics provide transportation for patients to which of the following locations?
A) To hospital trauma centers
B) To medical facilities
C) To nursing facilities
Paramedics are trained to do which of the following?
To provide emergency care and treatment under the medical direction of physicians
Which of the following is the first component of the EMT system?
Emergency medical responder
Which first responder would most likely be responsible for establishing an IV site and administering IV fluids?
paramedic
Most EMTs and paramedics work which of the following hours?
50 to 60 hours a week and may serve on call for extended periods
Many first responders are at risk of which of the following because of their line of work?
A) Back injuries
B) Psychological stress
C) Exposure to disease
The highest percentage of paid EMTs and paramedics are employed by:
private ambulance services.
How often must EMTs and paramedics recertify in order to maintain certification?
Usually every 2 years, while working and meeting a continuing education requirement
Which of the following offers voluntary certification for radiologic technologists?
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
The projected increase in employment for radiologic technologists is likely because of which of the following?
A) Aging population
B) Technology advancements
C) Advancements in medicine management
D) Advancements in disease management
In order to create a treatment plan, the oncology team first needs to obtain which of the following?
X-ray or CT imaging
A radiation physicist is best described as which of the following?
The worker who calibrates the linear accelerator simulator
What must happen to the patient so that the linear accelerator simulator can be adjusted to the specifications developed by the team?
A) Must be positioned
Which organization accredits formal training programs in radiography?
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Which of the following is responsible for calculating the dose of radiation that will be used for treatment?
Dosimetrist
Which of the following is the only state that does not have a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)–accredited training program in radiology?
Alaska
True or False? Federal legislation protects the public from the hazards of unnecessary exposure to medical and dental radiation by ensuring that operators of radiologic equipment are properly trained.
True federal legislation ensures operators of equipment to protect the public
True or False? Radiation therapy is usually the only treatment used for individuals suffering from cancer.
False radiation therapy is not always the only treatment for people with cancer
Which of the following are used in nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat disease?
A) Radionuclides
Which of the following do nuclear medicine technologists operate to detect and map the radioactive drug in a patient’s body to help create diagnostic images?
Cameras
When preparing radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear medicine technologists must adhere to safety standards in order to reduce which of the following?
Risk of radiation exposure
While performing myocardial perfusion imaging, the patient is required to:
exercise
Which of the following is the “unsterile” member of the surgical team, interviewing and preparing the patient prior to surgery and assisting with anesthesia?
Circulating technologist
What does ultrasonography use to generate an image for the assessment and diagnosis of various medical conditions?
Sound waves
Which of the following is the most prevalent course of training for sonographers?
2-year program
True and False? Like vascular technologists and cardiac sonographers, cardiographic technicians who perform ECGs, Holter monitor, and stress tests are known as “invasive” technicians.
False technicians perform ECGs stress tests are known as noninvasive technicians
True or False? Nuclear medicine technologists are required to be certified by both the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
False nuclear medicine technologists are not required to be certified by the board
After explaining test procedures to the patient, nuclear medicine technologists prepare and ______________ radiopharmaceuticals.
administer
