Chapter 13 Test

Question 1

Lifting heavy objects is the most common cause of injury to health care workers in radiology departments.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 1

a.) true

Question 2

The person lefting the torso will grab what part of the patient to left the person?

a.) proxmal humerus
b.) transfer belt
c.) crossed forearms
d.) all of the above

Answer 2

c.) crossed forearms

Question 3

Transfers should be arranged so that which side of the patient is next to the table?

a.) left side
b.) right side
c.) weaker side
d.) stronger side

Answer 3

d.) stronger side

Question 4

A patient experiencing fainting sensation should:

a.) stand and walk
b.) lay supine
c.) sit in a chair
d.) stand quietly

Answer 4

b.) lay supine

Question 5

The proper use of body mechanics is primarily included to prevent damages to the muscles and structures of the:

a.) upper extremities
b.) lower extremities
c.) synarthritic joints
d.) spinal column

Answer 5

d.) spinal column

Question 6

When assessing the wheelchair patient for transfer, it is important to:

a.) tell the patient how you plan to do the lift
b.) ask the family for guidance
c.) suggest that filming be done in the wheelchair
d.) determine the patients abilities by talking to the person

Answer 6

d.) determine the patients abilities by talking to the person

Question 7

A transfer belt can be used to transfer a patient safely and effectively.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 7

a.) true

Question 8

How can the severity of orthostatic hypotension be minimized?

a.) by standing quickly
b.) by moving slowly
c.) by remaining flat
d.) none of the above

Answer 8

b.) by moving slowly

Question 9

A radiographer should never help a patient in or out of a wheelchair or off and on the table.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 9

b.) false

Question 10

When lifting a patient , why would you stand with your feet apart?

a.) to increase the base of support
b.) to use the mobility muscles
c.) to make the patient more comfortable
d.) to lower the center of gravity

Answer 10

a.) to increase the base of support

Question 11

Which of the following statements describes the narrowest base of support?

a.) standing with the legs 3 feet apart
b.) standing with the legs 1 foot apart
c.) standing on one foot
d.) standing with the feet right next to each other

Answer 11

c.) standing on one foot

Question 12

Proper use of body mechanics and/or techniques can reduce technologist and injuries and minimize low back pain.

a.) true
b.)false

Answer 12

a.) true

Question 13

The ideal way to perform a transfer is to:

a.) assume that the patient cannot assist
b.) allow the patient to do as much work as possible
c.) make the patient work harder than he or she can
d.) ask the nursing staff for suggestions

Answer 13

b.) allow the patient to do as much work as possible

Question 14

For which type of patient is it appropraite to use a hydraulic lift?

a.) trauma patient
b.) obese patient
c.) elderly patient
d.) surgical patient

Answer 14

b.) obese patient

Question 15

Which of the following wheelchair transfers is ised for non-weight bearing?

a.) two person lift
b.) standby assist
c.) assisted standing pivot

Answer 15

a.) two person lift

Question 16

Why is it necessary to place sandbags by the wheels on a cart?

a.) the wheels of a cart have no locks
b.) the locks are not functional on carts
c.) to prevent the cart from moving
d.) none of the above

Answer 16

c.) to prevent the cart from moving

Question 17

Which of the following statements represents proper protocol for transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a table ( the patient is able to stand but cannot walk ) ?

a.) the radiographer stands beside the patient with one arm around the patients waist and the other arm grasping the patients forearm
b.) the radiographer positions the wheelchair at a 45 degree angle so that the patients stronger side is closer to the table
c.) the radiographer helps the patient into a standing postition and then stands behind the wheelchair to prevent it from moving while the patient reaches for the table
d.) the radiographer solicits help from another radiographer and performs a two person lift from the wheelchair

Answer 17

b.) the radiographer positions the wheelchair at a 45 degree angle so that the patients stronger side is closer to the table

Question 18

Orthostatic hypotension results from which of the following?

a.) being in an automobile accident
b.) earlier trauma to the spinal cord
c.) being in bed for long periods
d.) transferring from a wheelchair to a table

Answer 18

c.) being in bed for long periods

Question 19

Why does hypotension occur in patients who have been in a bed for long periods?

a.) lack of dietary nutrients results in a lack of energy
b.) increased elasticity of blood vessles results in an increase of CO2 leads
c.) the patient sits up and becomes anxious, resulting in a drop in blood pressure
d.) a decrease in vasomotor tone in blood vessels results in a decrease in oxygen to the brain

Answer 19

d.) a decrease in vasomotor tone in blood vessels results in a decrease in oxygen to the brain

Question 20

A sudden change in position from recumbant to erect, may cause the patient to experience syncope or fainting known as:

a.) orthostatic hypotension
b.) neurogenic shock
c.) hypovolemic shock
d.) renal hypotension

Answer 20

a.) orthostatic hypotensiion

Question 21

Which of the following items is used to transfer patients from a cart to a table?

a.) maxi slide
b.) drawsheet
c.) thin sheets of plastic
d.) a and c
e.) all of the above

Answer 21

e.) all of the above

Question 22

In which of the following circumstances should a moving device be used to transfer a patient from a cart to a radiography table?

a.) any patients brought to radiography on a cart
b.) all emergency department patients who have been injured
c.) patients suffering from orthostatic hypotension
d.) patients who are unable to assist in the move

Answer 22

d.) patients who are unable to assist in the move

Question 23

Which of the following cart transfer devices requires lifting rather than sliding the patient?

a.) drawsheet
b.) polyester sheet
c.) maxi slide
d.) maxi transfer

Answer 23

a.) drawsheet

Question 24

Wheelchair wheels should be locked for all transfers.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 24

a.) true

Question 25

The muscle groups that should be employed for heavy lifting are:

a.) 1 and 2
b.) 1 and 3
c.) 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 25

a.) 1 and 2

Question 26

Which of the following statements applies to all types of wheelchair transfers?

a.) transfer toward the weka side
b.) fully lift all patients
c.) transfer toward the stong side
d.) hold the patients center of gravity away from the lifters center of gravity

Answer 26

c.) transfer toward the strong side

Question 27

All of the following statements apply to an assisted standing pivot wheelchair transfer except:

a.) the patient pivots toward the table until he or she feels the table on the back of the thighs
b.) the person doing the transfer stands behind the patient
c.) the patient pushes down on the arms of the chair to assist in rising
d.) as the patient rises, the person doing the transfer also rises and straightens the knees

Answer 27

b.) the person doing the transfer stands behind the patient

Question 28

Which branch of science applies the laws of physics specifically the action of forces on bodies at rest or in motion?

a.) gerentology
b.) microbiology
c.) biomechanics
d.) base of support

Answer 28

c.) biomechanics

Question 29

Which of the following pathologic conditions requires special handling?

a.) pelvic girdle fractures
b.) painful inflamed joints
c.) debilitated condition
d.) a and c
e.) all of the above

Answer 29

e.) all of the above

Question 30

By asking a patient what his or her moving capabilities are, the radiographer provided only the assistance needed to move the patient comfortably.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 30

a.) true

Question 31

If a moving device is not readily available, the patient can be transferred to a table by using a drawsheet.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 31

a.) true

Question 32

In a two-person lift, who should lift the torso?

a.) the weaker person
b.) the stronger person
c.) the nurse
d.) a family member

Answer 32

b.) the stronger person

Question 33

The center of gravity for a standing patient is:

a.) near the umbilicus
b.) at approximately the second sacral segment
c.) at the center of the diaphragm
d.) at the level of the second lumbar vertbra

Answer 33

b.) at approximately the second sacrral segment

Question 34

Which of the following cart transfers has the greatest potential for back strain in the radiographer?

a.) polyester sheet
b.) maxi-slide
c.) maxi-transfer
d.) drawsheet

Answer 34

d.) drawsheet

Question 35

stability muscles are found in the extremities.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 35

b.) false

Question 36

Which of the following types of wheelchair transfers requires minimal assistance by the radiographer?

a.) standby assist
b.) two-person lift
c.) assisted standing pivot
d.) hydraulic lift

Answer 36

a.) standby assist

Question 37

Radiographers should use proper body mechanics when lifting patients to avoid injury to:

a.) arms and shoulders
b.) thighs and lower legs
c.) lumbosacral spine
d.) cervical spine

Answer 37

c.) lumbosacral spine

Question 38

A basic principle of lifting states that the patient should never assist in the move.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 38

b.) false