Ch. 3 - Physical Assistance, Monitoring, and Medical Emergencies

Question 1

Which of the following is/are symptom(s) of inadequate oxygen supply? (3)

Answer 1

• Diaphoresis.
• Cyanosis.
• Retracted intercostal spaces.

Question 2

A patient’s feeling of spinning, or the room spinning around him, is called

Answer 2

Vertigo

Question 3

Types of NG/NI/NE tubes include (2)

Answer 3

• Sengstaken-Blakemore.

- Miller-Abbott

Question 4

A patient’s IV container should be hung

Answer 4

18-24 inches above the vein

Question 5

All of the following are correct concepts of good body mechanics during patient lifting/moving (3)

Answer 5

• The radiographer should stand with the feet approx 12 inches apart with one foot slightly forward.
• The body’s center of gravity should be positioned over its base of support.
• The back should be kept straight; avoid twisting.

Question 6

Partial restriction of blood supplied to the brain as a result of a temporary or mild occlusion of a cerebral vessel is referred to as

Answer 6

TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)

Question 7

Blood pressure is measured in units of

Answer 7

Millimeters of mercury (mm Hg)

Question 8

Which blood vessels are best suited for determination of pulse rate?

Answer 8

Superficial Arteries

Question 9

Medical equipment that might contain latex include (3)

Answer 9

• Catheters.
• Endotracheal tubes.
• Syringes.

Question 10

When a radiographer is obtaining a patient history, both subjective and objective data should be obtained. An example of subjective data is that

Answer 10

The patient states that she experiences extreme pain in the upright position