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1
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A “no code” may also be referred to as a(n)____________

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DNR

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2
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What is the leading cause of work-related injuries in the field of health care?

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Abuse of the spine when moving or lifting patients

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3
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The acronym PASS is a helpful way to remember

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the steps for using a fire extinguisher

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4
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To avoid the possibility of decubitus ulcer formation, you should

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all of the above

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5
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Orthostatic hypotension is defined as

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decreased blood pressure when changing to an upright position.

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6
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Tuberculosis is transmitted by which of the following routes?

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airborne route

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7
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Which of the following is the credentialing body for Radiologic Technologists?

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ARRT

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8
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If you are in a room with a patient who is infected with tuberculosis, OSHA recommends that you should protect yourself by wearing what ESSENTIAL protective equipment?

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A fitted particulate mask

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9
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What type of airflow can be found in a surgical suite or a reverse isolation room?

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positive pressure

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10
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The most common means of spreading infection are

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human hands

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11
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Which of the following is an example of artificial active acquired immunity?

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You are immune to chicken pox because you received the vaccine in 1992.

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12
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During an assessment of a patient, an imaging professional listens to the patient’s explanation and complaint about his pain. This is an example of:

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subjective data

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13
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Which of the following is an example of natural active acquired immunity?

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You are immune to chicken pox because you became infected with it in 1992.

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14
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In a slide board transfer, the patient is helped to

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slide on a draw sheet across the board to another surface.

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15
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Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are blood-borne viral infections. When you are caring for persons known to have either of these diseases, use the following infection control techniques:

A

A and B

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16
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Which of the following safety precautions must take place when disposing of used hypodermic needles and syringes?

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Place the syringe with the uncapped needle attached directly into the contaminated sharps receptacle provided for them immediately after use.

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17
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The physician’s evaluation of the patient’s appearance can be found in which part of the history and physical information?

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objective

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18
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A patient undergoes a right hip replacement in the hospital. While still in the hospital, the patient acquires influenza. This is an example of

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nosocomial infection

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19
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The most common cause of back strain is

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bending and twisting while lifting

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20
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When caring for a patient whom you know to be infected with HIV and who does not have AIDS, you use standard blood and body fluid precautions and

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B and C

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21
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Which of the following situations represents an application of proper or sound body mechanics?

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A construction worker makes sure to keep his back straight and knees slightly bent while lifting a heavy object.

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22
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Which of the following infectious diseases has been found to survive in dried blood for at least a week?

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Hep B

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23
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the technologist in case of fire?

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Remain in the immediate area and stand by with the appropriate fire extinguisher.

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24
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Radiographers are expected to work within the scope of their practice at all times. An example of working outside the scope of a radiographer’s practice is:

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Informing a patient that he has a fracture after a diagnostic examination

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25
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A person infected with HIV is able to transmit the disease a few days after becoming infected.
T or F?

A

True

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26
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What is the most common blood-borne infection in the U.S.?

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Hep C

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27
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Standard precautions require health care personnel to use barriers to prevent contact with

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All of the above

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28
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If an irritating chemical has splashed in your eye, you should

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flood the eye with running water from the most convenient source

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29
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Name the modes of transmission for the following diseases.

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Hep A and E- food and water contaminated with feces

Hep B- Blood, blood products, maternal-fetal contact, saliva, semen, vaginal secretions

Tuberculosis- evaporated airborne droplets

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30
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What is the most common sterilization technique?

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autoclaving

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31
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What is the most successful method of controlling infection in health care settings?

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Handwashing

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32
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Informed consent can be waived if it involves providing a life-saving treatment in the event of a medical emergency. T or F?

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True

33
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Supine is

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laying flat on your back

34
Q

Major sites of nosocomial infection include which of the following?

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Both C and D

35
Q

Ergonomics is the study of the human body in relation to the working environment. T or F?

A

True

36
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If there is a fire in your immediate area, the FIRST thing you should do is

A

evacuate the area

37
Q

A slide board can be used to

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facilitate a transfer

38
Q

Which of the following are contributing factors to skin breakdown and decubitus ulcers?

A

friction and pressure

39
Q

Which of the following is a credentialing body for sonographers?

A

ARDMS

40
Q

What are the three components that must be present for a fire to burn?

A

heat, fuel, oxygen

41
Q

Match the following positions to their corresponding definitions.

A 
Prone- face down
Trendelenberg- head lower than feet
Sim's- on side, knees bent, enema insertion
Semi-Fowler's- head raised 30*
Lateral decubitus- on side
42
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What is the most likely cause of fire in an imaging department?

A

electrical problems

43
Q

What is the only recognized professional society open to all radiologic technologists in the United States today?

A

ASRT

44
Q

When dealing with a hostile patient it is very important to

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ask for help before the situation escalates

45
Q

A tube that is placed through the patient’s nose with the tip lying in the small intestine is an example of a(n):

A

nasoenteric tube

46
Q

Which arterial line measures oxygen saturations?

A

Swan-Ganz catheter

47
Q

Which of the following statements represent(s) the guidelines for performing a bedside imaging examination?

A

All of the above

48
Q

Narcan is a drug that is prescribed to

A

reverse the actions of other drugs

49
Q

An upper GI study should be performed prior to a lower GI study on the same patient.
T or F?

A

False

50
Q

A cathartic is

A

a laxative

51
Q

Which of the following is a type of radiographic contrast?

A

Carbon dioxide

52
Q

The tip of a PICC or any central venous catheter should be visualized in the

A

Superior Vena Cava

53
Q

Under what circumstance is barium NOT the contrast of choice?

A

When the patient has a possible perforation of the bowel

54
Q

The tip of the chest tube should lie in the __________ to be effective.

A

pleural cavity

55
Q

A medication ordered to be administered PO should be given

A

orally (by mouth)

56
Q

A specific drug has a decreased clearance rate. Therefore, the drug

A

will need to be given less often

57
Q

A Port-A-Cath is an example of

A

long-term implanted central venous infusion port

58
Q

The effect of a diuretic medication is to

A

promote urination

59
Q

When both barium and air are used in a radiographic procedure of the gastrointestinal system, it is termed:

A

A double-contrast study

60
Q

Preparation for an upper GI examination usually requires

A

fasting

61
Q

Patients who must have special consideration when receiving any drug are:

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Infants and the elderly

62
Q

NPO means

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Nothing by mouth

63
Q

Drugs have three names: the trade or proprietary name, the chemical name, and the generic name. A commonly used drug is acetaminophen. Tylenol is this drug’s:

A

Trade Name

64
Q

A negative contrast agent:

A

Will decrease organ density and is radiolucent

65
Q

Medications given in imaging departments are most often administered via the route that provides the most rapid response. This is the

A

intravenous route

66
Q

A colostomy is

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a surgically formed opening from the bowel to the abdominal wall

67
Q

All of the following are indications for a chest tube except

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Pericardial effusion

68
Q

A medication is prescribed according to the patient’s weight in the metric system. The patient weighs 140 pounds. His weight in the metric system is approximately ______ kg.

A

64

69
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Medications may produce unintended effects upon a patient. When a patient is given a contrast agent intravenously and immediately begins to complain of itching and difficulty breathing, this is:

A

An adverse reaction of the drug

70
Q

The study of pharmacokinetics refers to

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The physiological processing of the medications

71
Q

Administering nitroglycerine under the patient’s tongue is an example of

A

sublingual administration

72
Q

Correct placement of an endotracheal tube is approximately:

A

5-7 cm above the carina

73
Q

The substance used to provide radiographic contrast in the gastrointestinal tract of infants or patients who may have a perforation of the alimentary canal is

A

water-soluble iodine compound

74
Q

The substance most commonly used to provide radiographic contrast in the gastrointestinal tract is

A

barium sulfate

75
Q

What is the purpose of a nasogastric (NG) tube?

A

Administration of medications and feeding

76
Q

An enema tip is inserted when the patient is in what position?

A

Sim’s

77
Q 
Oral- Enteral
Sublingual- Enteral
Intravenous- Parenteral
Intramuscular- Parenteral
Transdermal- Topical
rectal- Enteral
epidural- Parenteral
A
78
Q 
Xylocaine- anesthetic
Valium- antianxiety
Atropine-increased cardiac output
Narcan- opioid antagonist
Dopamine- adrenergic
Amiodarone- ventricular fibrillation
Furosemide- diuretic
Glucagon- hypoglycemic drug
Coumadin- anticoagulant
Demerol- opioid
Ibuprofen- NSAID
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