Chapter 20 Test Flashcards
What type of shock is generally associated with massive systemic infection and its toxic byproducts are:
a.) septic shock
b.) shock
c.) anaphylactic shock
d.) neurogenic shock
a.) septic shock
The medical term for dizziness is:
a.) epistaxis
b.) vertigo
c.) syncope
d.) aura
b.) vertigo
The proper position for a patient vomiting is to tilt head backward.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
CPR should be started on a patient with:
a.) low pulse rate
b.) a patient choking
c.) difficulty breathing
d.) respiratory failure
d.) respiratory failure
Patient has had surgery and complains of bandage feeling wet. The radiographer should suspect which of the following:
a.) wound dehiscence
b.) postural hypotension
c.) septicemia
d.) epistaxis
a.) wound dehiscence
Pulse should be checked by using the brachial artery.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
The medical term for a nosebleed is:
a.) epistaxis
b.) vertigo
c.) syncope
d.) aura
a.) epistaxis
If a patient is recumbent on the radiographic table and feels faint, what should the radiographer do?
a.) place the patient in the trendelnburg postion
b.) sit patient upsright slowly
c.) contact referring physician
d.) place patient in fowlers position
a.) place the patient in the trendelenburg position
A radiographer may stop doing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when the schedule is backed up.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
The medical term for fainting is:
a.) epistaxis
b.) vertigo
c.) syncope
d.) aura
c.) syncope
Nausea is both a psychological and physiological reaction.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Convulsive seizures are associated with down syndrome.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
What is the first step when establishing that an adult patient is unresponsive:
a.) open airway and check for breathing
b.) call for immediate assisstance
c.) check for a pulse
d.) start mouth to mouth ressuscitation
a.) open airway and check for breathing
Loss of blood supply to the heart muscle is called:
a.) pulmonary embolus
b.) pericardial effusion
c.) stroke (CVA)
d.) myocardial infarction
d.) myocardial inffarction
Levels of conciousness range from alert to comatose.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
A patient with epistaxis is suffering from:
a.) earache
b.) infection
c.) laceration nosebleed
d.) nosebleed
d.) nosebleed
Administration of iodinated contrast media may induce:
a.) anaphylactic shock
b.) concussion
c.) diabetes
d.) none of the above
a.) anaphylactic shock
CPR guidelines have been replaced by CBA for nonhealth care providers. The new guidelines state to start with chest compressions, establish airway and rescue breathing.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
A sign or symptom of a diabetic coma is:
a.) excessive saliva
b.) excessive thirst
c.) shallow breathing
d.) all of the above
b.) excessive thirst
What is required for a patient who is in insulin shock but still conscious?
a.) fluid or liquid with salt
b.) insulin injection
c.) food or liquid with sugar
d.) blood transfussion
c.) food or liquid with sugar
Where should the heel be placed for CPR:
a.) lower third of the sternum
b.) upper third of the sternum
c.) tenth costal cartilage
d.) tip of xiphoid process
a.) lower third of the sternum
During CPR on adults the cardiac compression rate should begin with:
a.) 80 to 100 compressions/minute
b.) 30 compressions at a rate of 100 compressions/minute
c.) 40 to 60 compressions/minute
d.) 60 to 80 compressions/minute
b.) 30 compressions at a rate of 100 compressions/minute
Which of the following is not an indication of a deteriorating head injury?
a.) increased pulse rate
b.) lethargy
c.) irritability
d.) slowing respiration
a.) increased pulse rate
During CPR the recommended compression rate should be:
a.) 40-60 compressions/min
b.) 23-30 compressions/min
c.) 80-100 compressions/min
d.) 5-10 compressions/min
c.) 80-100 compressions/min
The most important consideration in the car of unconscious patients is to ensure that:
a.) fluids are given
b.) no medications are given
c.) airway remains clear
d.) fluids are not given
c.) airway remains clear
A patient has lost large amounts of blood, while performing his/her radiographs you notice their condition worsens. The patient is lasping into:
a.) septic shock
b.) shock
c.) anaphylactic shock
d.) grand mal seizure
b.) shock