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Final Exam Flashcards

1
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Common antiulcer agent

A

Zantac

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2
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Common side effect of a bronchodilator is:

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Nervousness or tachycardia

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3
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All of the following are examples of non-verbal communications except:
- smiling at a patient
- asking the patient for a medical history
- using hand motions for instructions
- having a puzzled facial expression

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asking the patient for a medical history

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4
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T/F Ampules hold multiple doses of a drug

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False - vial

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5
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An animal or plant that harbors and nourishes another organism is called:

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Host

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6
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An anticholinergic is appropriate for use in which one of the following exams:
- an arthrogram of shoulder joint
- barium enema
- angiogram of the carotid artery
- IVP

A

barium enema

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7
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T/F Anaphylactic shock is always related to contrast injections

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False

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8
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A(n) ____ can occur when a technologist touches a patient or perform an examination without the patient’s permission

A

battery

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9
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T/F Any item that falls below the level of the table or the level of the waist is considered contaminated

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True

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10
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T/F A patient has the right to be informed of and to make decisions about his or her own health care treatment

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True

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11
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A patient in a state of tachycardia may need a treatment or medication to

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slow the heart rate down

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12
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T/F A physician must prescribe oxygen therapy

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True

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13
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A pulse oximeter is a

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non-invasive device

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14
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As a general rule for passwords for health facility computers is that they should have at least how many characters

A

7

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15
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A sandbag cannot be placed directly over the injured site for which of the following reasons

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radiopaque

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16
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T/F A secondary protective barrier is designed to be struck by scatter radiation

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True

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17
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T/F A sterile field is considered a microorganism free area

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True

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18
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A sterile pack is used for each of the fallowing procedures except:
- myelogram
- arthrogram
- barium enema
- angiogram

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barium enema

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19
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DRG’s are grouped according to their:

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Medical condition

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20
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During surgical scrubbing the subungual area is the area

A

under the nails

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21
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Each is a component of the ethical analysis process except:
- identifying the problem
- developing alternative solutions
- selecting the best solution
- informing the patient
- they are all components

A

informing the patient

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22
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For an average size patient, what gauge needle would you most often use for a subcutaneous injection

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25 gauge

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23
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Heparin is a/an:

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anticoagulant

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24
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T/F Hepatitis B is an example of a virus transmitted by way of a blood borne pathogen

A

True

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25
Q

Herpes simplex and influenza are treated with

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antiviral agent

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26
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Hospitals and other health care providers must ensure patient confidentiality in compliance with which of the following legislation

A

HIPAA

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27
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How does one respond to questions from patients or visitors regarding the results of their x-ray

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Instruct them to call or talk to their physician

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28
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If a patient is exhibiting a contrast reaction one of the first drugs a radiologist (MD) will administer is:

A

Benadryl

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29
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T/F If a substance abuse patient is being uncooperative (and you’ve tried to get them to cooperate), then it is OK to send the patient back to ER room until some or all of the effect of the drug wear off

A

True

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30
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T/F If properly restrained or immobilized you may leave a pediatric patient for a very short period of time while checking your images

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False

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31
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Information about a patient to someone who does not need to know would most likely bring on what kind of charge

A

Defamation

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32
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T/F We should use lead shielding when gonadal area is within 4 to 5 cm of primary beam

A

True

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33
Q

T/F Medical asepsis reduces the number of infectious agents to zero by the use of sterilization

A

False

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34
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Most infectious agents must first establish themselves before their impact is recognized. The time frame in which the microorganism is multiplying but there are no symptoms yet, is called the _____ period

A

incubation

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35
Q

T/F “Motrin” is a generic name

A

False - brand/trade

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36
Q

Nasal cannulas usually are prescribed between ___ to ___ liters

A

1 to 4

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37
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Non-liquid contents that can be added to the sterile tray must be dropped from the height of about

A

6 inches

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38
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Norepinephrine is considered a:

A

Vasoconstrictor

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39
Q

Orthostatic hypotension is:

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drop in person’s blood pressure when they stand up too quickly

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40
Q

Out of the following radiographic procedures each will very likely use a positioning sponge except:
- PA chest
- oblique lumbar spine
- lateral finer
- lateral hand

A

PA chest

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41
Q

Oxygen therapy is administered to:
- minimize cardiopulmonary workload
- counteract hypoxemia
- treat tissue hypoxia
- all of the above

A

all of the above

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42
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T/F Parenteral administration of a drug is oral administration of a drug

A

False

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43
Q

PHI includes:
- patients health information
- written release of information
- electronic release of information
- all of the above
- none of the above

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All of the above

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44
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T/F Practice standards may be used by lawyers in a court of law

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True

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45
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Prior to using suction, tracheostomy patients should be aerated with a

A

Ambu bag

46
Q

professional etiquette and the practice standards are the same thing

A

False

47
Q

T/F Radiologic technologist are legally liable for their actions in the daily performance of diagnostic procedure

A

True

48
Q

Retention urinary catheter balloons are filled with:

A

sterile water

49
Q

Rhinovirus is another name for:

A

common cold

50
Q

Select the ethical principle described by actions to benefit others

A

beneficience

51
Q

Select the ethical principle described by “above all, do no harm”

A

nonmaleficence

52
Q

sensorium refers to

A

state of mental alertness

53
Q

T/F Skin serves as both a mechanical and chemical defense against microorganisms

A

True

54
Q

T/F Sterile gloves must be kept above waist level

A

True

55
Q

Tamoxifen is:

A

used as an estrogen blocker

56
Q

T/F The act of inspiration will cause elevation of the diaphragm

A

False

57
Q

The administration of iodinated contrast media may induce:

A

anaphylactic shock

58
Q

The adult respiratory rate is:

A

12 to 20 breathes per min

59
Q

T/F The apical pulse is palpated at the brachial artery

A

False

60
Q

The body’s ability to keep all the systems in balance and in a state of well being, despite effects of the outside environment is referred to as:

A

homeostasis

61
Q

T/F The degree of beam attenuation depends on tissue characteristics

A

True

62
Q

The failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent person would use under like or similar situations is termed:

A

negligence

63
Q

T/F The inverse square law states that the intensity of a beam of radiation is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source

A

True

64
Q

The lowest level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is called:

A

physiological needs

65
Q

T/F The major muscle of ventilation is the diaphragm

A

True

66
Q

The medical term for a nosebleed is:

A

epitaxis

67
Q

The medical term for fainting is:

A

syncope

68
Q

The most common end location for a central venous catheter is the aorta

A

False

69
Q

The most effective way to reduce motion is to:

A

Communicate with the patient

70
Q

The normal heart rate for an adult is:

A

60 to 100 beats per minute

71
Q

The number one priority for proper sterile technique is:

A

hand washing

72
Q

The patient most susceptible to a nosocomial infection is which of the following

A

immuno-compromised patients

73
Q

The protection against infection before, during and after surgery is:

A

Surgical asepsis

74
Q

The purpose of a cervical collar is to:

A

place traction on the spine to prevent movement

75
Q

T/F Equivalent dose is measured in Grays

A

False

76
Q

The term tachycardia refers to:

A

fast heart rate

77
Q

The three parts to a needle are called the:

A

hub, cannula and bevel

78
Q

the word ambulatory means the patient

A

can walk

79
Q

Touching the patient’s iliac crest for an abdominal exam is an example of using touch for:

A

palpation

80
Q

Usually the body’s requires access to environmental oxygen at a level of ____ % to maintain homeostasis

A

21%

81
Q

Versed is often used as a pre-operative drug to treat

A

Anxiety

82
Q

What is the name of the tube whose purpose is to drain the intrapleural space and mediastinum

A

thoracostomy

83
Q

What is the numerical coding method used to place patients’ into their respective DRG’s

A

ICD-10-CM

84
Q

When a person is said to have apnea this means that

A

They’re not breathing

85
Q

When drawing up contrast or a drug out of a vial:

A

vial is held in the non-dominant hand

86
Q

When emptying a urinary bag you should consider which of the following
- recording urinary output
- assure that the bag is kept below the level of the bladder
- putting gloves on yourself
- a and b are correct
- a, b, and c are all correct

A

a, b, and c are all correct

87
Q

T/F When opening a sterile tray package the first flap is flipped toward you

A

False

88
Q

When taking blood pressure, the first indicator will be

A

Systolic pressure

89
Q

When using immobilization techniques, which radiographic factor is controlled

A

motion

90
Q

Which is a build up of fluid in the intrapleural space

A

pleural effusion

91
Q

Which of the following statements about diagnostic imaging results is true

A

They are part of the patients legal medical records

92
Q

Which of the following may be given to a patient to counteract insulin shock

A

orange juice

93
Q

Which of the following is used to monitor both the pulse and the oxygen saturation of the blood

A

pulse oximeter

94
Q

Which of the following immobilization devices is used to help keep the patient from falling off the table

A

velcro straps

95
Q

Which of the following statements is true of immobilization devices applied to trauma patients

A

they must be left in place during initial filming/imaging

96
Q

Which of the following categories of asepsis does hand washing fall into

A

medical asepsis

97
Q

Which of the following would be the stage when something would be termed a disease

A

Tissue damage and symtoms

98
Q

Which of the following involves moderate heating followed by rapid cooling

A

pasteurization

99
Q

Which of the following is a category of chemical environment control that is used topically

A

antiseptics

100
Q

Which of the following is not an indication of a deteriorating head injury

A

increased pulse rate

101
Q

Which type of law defines individual rights

A

constitutional

102
Q

Who administers the national certification exam to graduates of radiologic technology programs

A

ARRT

103
Q

Why is it important to handle geriatric patients as mature adults rather than “senior citizens”

A

minimize discrimination

104
Q

Why is it important for the radiographer to make eye contact with the patient as she describes the pain in her hand

A

Makes them feel that what they are saying is important

105
Q

what was the date that Wilhelm Roentgen discovered x-rays

A

November 8, 1895

106
Q

Which type of tissue is the most dense

A

Bone

107
Q

T/F Turning on the power to an x-ray machine activates x-ray production

A

False

108
Q

T/F Diagnostic imaging of the breast is called Mammography

A

True

109
Q

The individual packets of energy contained in the primary beam are called:

A

photons

110
Q

T/F A sterile field is considered to be a micro-organism free area

A

True

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