CORE- Patient Care

Question 1

The omission of reasonable care or caution is defined as

Answer 1

negligence

Question 2

A continuous, abnormal blood flow is called

Answer 2

hemorrhage

Question 3

Which of the following are classified as microorganisms? 1. bacteria, 2. viruses, 3. protozoa

Answer 3

1,2 , and 3

Question 4

Which of the following are types of intentional misconduct? 1. assault, 2. battery, 3. invasion of privacy

Answer 4

1, 2, and 3

Question 5

What is anaphalaxis?

Answer 5

a severe allergic reaction

Question 6

Which of the following are correct statements of proper body mechanics? 1. use a broad stance, 2. turn and lift using your back muscles, 3. carry heavy objects

Answer 6

1. use a broad stance and 3. carry heavy objects q

Question 7

Which of the following would be a violation of patient confidentiality?

Answer 7

a limited operator talks to his friend during lunch about a patient’s imaging procedure

Question 8

Which term refers to any medium that transports microorganisms?

Answer 8

vehicle

Question 9

When communication has been “validated”, this means that the speaker has done what?

Answer 9

received a response from the listener that demonstrates comprehension

Question 10

Which of the following common diseases are spread via droplet contamination? 1. streptococcal pneumonia, 2., tuberculosis, 3. meningitis

Answer 10

1 and 3

Question 11

Which of the following are potential fomites in the radiology department? 1. IR, 2. x-ray tube, 3. positioning sponges

Answer 11

1, 2, and 3

Question 12

The normal rate of respiration for an adult is __ breaths per minute

Answer 12

12-20

Question 13

The normal pulse rate for an adult is __ beats per minute

Answer 13

60-100

Question 14

A limited operator innocently commits an error as the result of following the orders of his or her employer, a physician. The employer may be held responsible according to which of the following?

Answer 14

doctrine of respondeat superior

Question 14

The term “ethics” is defined

Answer 14

rules that apply values and moral standards for our actions

Question 15

Standard precautions involve the use of barriers whenever contact is anticipated with which of the following? 1. blood, 2. bodily fluids, 3. mucous membranes

Answer 15

1, 2, and 3

Question 16

Which of the following are true regarding informed consent? 1. informed consent may be revoked at any time, 2. patient must be legally competent to sign, 3. patient may sign an incomplete form and the blanks may be filled out later by a physician

Answer 16

1 and 2

Question 17

What is the legal retention time for radiographs?

Answer 17

5-7 years

Question 18

Written information that reflects negatively on a person’s character is called

Answer 18

libel

Question 19

Which of the following are responsible of a limited operator? 1. providing the patient with considerate and respectful care, 2. providing patients with complete, accurate information regarding diagnosis, 3. keeping patient information confidential

Answer 19

1 and 3

Question 20

What is normal range of temperature when measured orally?

Answer 20

96.8F-99.6F

Question 21

When a qualified interpreter is used for non-English speaking patient’s, the interpreter will

Answer 21

translate only what is said by and to the patient

Question 22

When oxygen is administered in response to an emergency situation, an appropriate flow rate is __ liters per minute

Answer 22

3-5L per minute

Question 23

Which of the following are general good cleaning principles? 1. always start cleaning in the least contaminated area and clean toward the most contaminated area, 2. always clean from the bottom to the top, 3. always clean from the most contaminated area to the least contaminated area

Answer 23

1 and 2

Question 24

A document that sets forth standards of correct behavior within a profession is called

Answer 24

a code of ethics