Chapter 14 Quiz

Question 1

A key component to effective communication with a patient is:

a.) establishing rapport
b.) assessing the patients phyisical condition
c.) introducing the patient to the radiologists
d.) giving a detailed, technical explanation of the examination

Answer 1

a.) establishing rapport

Question 2

Which of the following devices might a radiographer encounter when hemorrhage is thought to exist as a result of pelvic trauma?

a.) air splint
b.) compression band
c.) antishock garment
d.) traction splint

Answer 2

c.) antishock garment

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a spinal trauma immobilization device?

a.) air splint
b.) antishock garment
c.) traction splint
d.) backboard

Answer 3

d.) backboard

Question 4

The pigg-o-stat is an immobilization device used for which examination?

a.) upper extremity
b.) pelvis
c.) skull
d.) chest

Answer 4

d.) chest

Question 5

One of the greatest fears of a geriatric patient is:

a.) falling
b.) being unable to hear the radiograph
c.) having to lie on a radiolucent pad
d.) getting lost on the way to the radiology department

Answer 5

a.) falling

Question 6

Voluntary motion is under the control of the:

a.) radiologist
b.) patient
c.) student
d.) radiographer

Answer 6

d.) radiographer

Question 7

Which of the following might be used to immobilize a patient for an upright chest radiograph?

a.) sandbags
b.) velcro straps
c.) head clamps
d.) positioning sponge

Answer 7

b.) velcro straps

Question 8

Which of the following is the most commonly used immobilization device?

a.) sheet restraint
b.) cervical colar
c.) positioning sponge
d.) velcro straps

Answer 8

c.) positioning sponge

Question 9

The most important communication that occurs in a radiology department takes place between the radiographer and the:

a.) administrator
b.) patient
c.) radiologist
d.) student

Answer 9

b.) patient

Question 10

When is removing a cervical collar permissable?

a.) before the initial radiographic examination
b.) after the radiographer makes the exposure
c.) at the conclusion of the entire exam
d.) after a paramedic reads the radiograph and approves removal
e.) after all cervical spine images are cleared by radiologist or ED doctor

Answer 10

e.) after all cervical spine images are cleared by radiologist or ED doctor