Patient Care Final Exam

Question 1

The radiographer received an unconscious patient from a motor vehicle accident. As you perform the examination it is important that you:

a.) refer to the patient by name
b.) make only those statements that you would make with a concious patient
c.) reassure the patient about what you are doing
d.) address the patient as honey, sweetie or baby

Answer 1

a.) refer to the patient by name
b.) make only those statements that you would make with a consious patient
c.) reassure the patient about what you are doing

Question 2

When a radiographer is obtaining a patient history, both subjective and objective dara should be obtained. An example of subjective data is:

a.) the patient appears to have a productive cough
b.) the patient has blood pressure of 130/95
c.) the patient has a palpable mass in the right upper quadrant of the left breast
d.) the patient states that he experiences extreme pain in the upright position

Answer 2

d.) the patient states that he experiences extreme pain in the upright position

Question 3

Which of the following would be considered as forms of intentional misconduct include? Choose all that apply.

a.) slander
b.) negligence
c.) invasion of privacy
d.) battery

Answer 3

a.) slander
b.) invasion of privacy

Question 4

In which of the following situation should a radiographer and/or student wear protective eye wear? Choose all that apply.

a.) when assisting the radiologist during an angiogram
b.) when performing an UGI radiography examination
c.) when assisting the radiologist in a biopsy/aspiration procedure
d.) during routine radiographic exam

Answer 4

a.) when assisting the radiologist during an angiogram
c.) when assisting the radiologist in a biopsy/aspiration procedure

Question 5

A radiohrapher who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found guilty of

a.) slander
b.) invasion of privacy
c.) libel
d.) defamation

Answer 5

b.) invasion of privacy

Question 6

Chest drainage systems (chest tubes) should always be kept

a.) above the patients chest
b.) at the level of the patients chest
c.) below the level of the patient chest
d.) none of the above the position of the chest drainage system is not important

Answer 6

c.) below the level of the patients chest

Question 7

You recieve a patient who is complaing of pain in their left hand, however, the requisition states right foot. What should you do?

a.) perform the right foot
b.) perform the left hand
c.) perform the hand and foot
d.) check with the referring physician

Answer 7

d.) check with the referring physician

Question 8

Instruments required to assess vital signs include:

a.) thermometer
b.) tongue blade
c.) watch with second hand
d.) blood pressure cuff and sphygmomanometer

Answer 8

a.) thermometer
c.) watch with second hand
d.) blood pressure cuff and sphygmomanometer

Question 9

The medical abbreviation meaning three times a day is:

a.) tid
b.) qid
c.) qh
d.) pc

Answer 9

a.) tid

Question 10

An ambulatory patient is one who:

a.) is unable to walk
b.) has difficulty breathing
c.) is able to walk
d.) arrives by ambulance

Answer 10

c.) is able to walk

Question 11

All of the following statements regarding oxygen delivery are true, except:

a.) oxygen is a drug and must be prescribed by a physician
b.) rate of delivery must be part of the physicians order for oxygen
c.) oxygen may be ordered continuously or as needed
d.) none of the above atatements are true

Answer 11

a.) oxygen is a drug and must be prescribed by a physicaian
b.) rate of delivery must be part of the physicians order for oxygen
c.) oxygen may be ordered continuously or as needed

Question 12

Which of the following medical equipment is used to determine blood pressure? Choose all that apply.

a.) stethoscope
b.) sphygmomanometer
c.) pulse oximeter
d.) EKG lead

Answer 12

a.) stethoscope
b.) syphgmonoameter

Question 13

A diuretic is used to:

a.) induce vomiting
b.) promote elimination of urine
c.) stimulate defacation
d.) inhibit coughing

Answer 13

b.) promote elimination of urine

Question 14

Which of the following are symptoms of shock? Choose all that apply.

a.) pallor
b.) weakness
c.) increased pulse rate
d.) fever

Answer 14

a.) pallor
b.) weakness
c.) increased pulse rate

Question 15

Which of the following legal phrases defines a circumstance in which both health care providers and the patients actions contributed to an injurous outcome?

a.) intentional misconduct
b.) gross negligence
c.) contributory negligence
d.) slander

Answer 15

c.) contributory negligence

Question 16

In order for the chain of infection to be transmitted there must be: Choose all that apply

a.) host
b.) infectious microorganism
c.) mode of transmission
d.) resevoir

Answer 16

a.) host
b.) infectious microorganism
c.) mode of transmission
d.) resevoir

Question 17

Pulmonary fibrosis can result from the inhalation of dist particles, this is characteristics of:

a.) cystic fibrosis
b.) chronic asthma
c.) pneumoconosis
d.) pleural effusion

Answer 17

c.) pneumoconosis

Question 18

Touching of a patient without permission is termed:

a.) battery
b.) malpractive
c.) assault
d.) felony

Answer 18

a.) battery

Question 19

When radiographing the elderly, it is helpful to: Choose all that apply

a.) move quickly
b.) address them by their full name
c.) speak softly
d.) give straight forward instructions

Answer 19

b.) address them by their full name
d.) give straight forward instructions

Question 20

Physical changes characteristics of gerontologic patients usually include: Choose all that apply

a.) loss of bone calcium
b.) loss of hearing
c.) loss of mental alertness
d.) loss of muscle

Answer 20

a.) loss of bone calcium

Question 21

The legal doctrine res ispa loquitor means which of the following?

a.) let the master answer
b.) the thing speaks for itself
c.) a thing or matter settled by justice
d.) a matter settled by precedent

Answer 21

b.) the thing speaks for itself

Question 22

The medical abbreviation meaning every hour is:

a.) tid
b.) qid
c.) pc
d.) qh

Answer 22

d.) qh

Question 23

A patient whose systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mmHg is usually considered:

a.) hypertensive
b.) hypotensive
c.) average/normal
d.) baseline

Answer 23

b.) hypotensive

Question 24

While in your care for a radiologic procedure, a patient asks to see his chart. Which of the following is the approproate response?

a.) inform the patient that the chart is for health care providers to view, not the patient
b.) inform the patient you do not know where the chart is
c.) inform the patient that he/she has the right to see their chart, but they should request to review it with their physician , so that is can properly be interpreted
d.) give the patient the chart and leave him alone to review it

Answer 24

c.) inform the patient that he/she has the right to see their chart but they should request to review it with their doctor so that it can properly be interpreteed

Question 25

Which of the following conditions must be met in order for patient consent to be valid? Choose all that apply.

a.) The patient must sign the consent form before receiving sedation
b.) the physician named on the consent form must perform the exam
c.) all blanks on the consent form must be filled in before the patient signs the form
d.) consent form must be signed by radiologist only

Answer 25

a.) the patient must sign the consent form before recieving sedation
b.) the physician named on the consent form must perform the exam
c.) all blanks on the consent form must be filled in before the patient signs the form

Question 26

When radiographing young children, it is helpful to: Choose all that apply.

a.) let them bring a toy or blanket
b.) tell them it will not hurt
c.) be cheerful and unhurried
d.) speak loud

Answer 26

a.) let them bring a toy or blanket
c.) be cheerful and unhurried

Question 27

Hypochloride bleach (clorox) and lysol are examples of:

a.) antiseptics
b.) bacteriostatics
c.) antifungal agents
d.) disinfectants

Answer 27

d.) disinfectants

Question 28

The radiographer must perform which of the following procedures prior to entering a correct isolation room with a portable unit? Choose all that apply.

a.) gown
b.) gloves
c.) mask and cap
d.) clean portable before entering the room

Answer 28

a.) gown
b.) gloves
c.) mask and cap

Question 29

The pulse can be checked only by the use of a stethoscope in which of the following locations ?

a.) wrist
b.) groin
c.) neck
d.) apex of the heart

Answer 29

d.) apex of the heart

Question 30

Which of the following sites are commonly used for an intravenous injection? Choose all that apply.

a.) popiteal vein
b.) basilic vein
c.) antecubutal vein
d.) carotid

Answer 30

b.) basilic vein
c.) antecubutal vein

Question 31

According to the CDC all of the following precaution guidelines are true, except:

a.) pateints under MRSA precautions require a negative pressure room
b.) airborne precautions require that the patient wear a mask
c.) masks are indicated when caring for patients on MRSA precautions
d.) gloves are indicated when caring for a patient on droplet precautions

Answer 31

a.) patient under MRSA precautions require a negative pressure room

Question 32

If an emergency trauma patient experiences hemmorhaging from an open wound, the radiographer should:

a.) apply pressure at the bleeding site
b.) apply bandage and complete the examination
c.) call the emergency department for assistance
d.) continure on with the exam

Answer 32

c.) call the emergency department for assistance

Question 33

Log rolling is a method of moving patients with suspected:

a.) head trauma
b.) bowel obstuction
c.) spinal injury
d.) extremity fracture

Answer 33

c.) spinal injury

Question 34

Ingestion of a gas producing crystals is usually preliminary to which of the following examinations?

a.) oral cholecystogram
b.) intravenous urogram
c.) double contrast UGI
d.) abdominal series

Answer 34

c.) double contrst UGI

Question 35

Freely discussing a patients confidential medical information with no unauthorized person is:

a.) invasion of privacy
b.) negligence
c.) misconduct
d.) defamation of character

Answer 35

a.) invasion of privacy

Question 36

Factors that are important to evaluate when selecting contrast media include: Choose all that apply.

a.) miscibility
b.) potential toxicity
c.) viscosity
d.) cost

Answer 36

a.) miscibility
b.) potential toxicity
c.) viscosity

Question 37

The condition of slow heart rate, below 60 beats per minute is termed:

a.) bradycardia
b.) hyperthermia
c.) hypothermia
d.) hypoxia

Answer 37

a.) bradycardia

Question 38

Which of the following radiographic procedures requires an intrathecal injection?

a.) intravenous pyelodgram (IVP)
b.) Myelogram
c.) lymphogram
d.) computed tomography (CT)

Answer 38

b.) myelogram

Question 39

UGI series has been requested on a patient with a suspected perforated ulcer, the type of contrast media that should be used is:

a.) thin barium sulfate suspension
b.) thick barium sulfate suspension
c.) water soluble iodonated media
d.) oil based iodinated media

Answer 39

c.) water soluable iodinated media

Question 40

A patient is experiencing an episode of syncope which of the following positions should they be placed in?

a.) dorsal recumbent with head elevated
b.) dorsal recumbent with feet elevated
c.) lateral recumbent
d.) seated with feet supported

Answer 40

b.) dorsal recumbent with feet elevated

Question 41

Which of the following chemical substances that are used to kill pathogenic bacteria are called? Choose all that apply.

a.) germicides
b.) disinfectants
c.) antiseptics
d.) betadine

Answer 41

a.) germicides
b.) disinfectants

Question 42

When caring for a patient with an IV, the radiographer should keep the medication

a.) 28 to 30 inches below the level of the vein
b.) 28 to 30 inches above the level of the vein
c.) 18 to 20 inches below the level of the vein
d.) 18 to 20 inches above the level of the vein

Answer 42

d.) 18 to 20 inches above the level of the vein

Question 43

An esophagram might be requested for patients with which of the following esophageal disorders/symptoms? Choose all that apply.

a.) varcies
b.) achlasia
c.) dysphasia
d.) renal bleeding

Answer 43

a.) varcies
b.) achlasia
c.) dysphasia

Question 44

The usual patient preperation for an UGI exam is:

a.) light breakfast only on the morning of the exam
b.) NPO 8 hours before the exam
c.) clear fluids only the morning of the exam
d.) 2 ounces castor oil and enemas until clear

Answer 44

b.) NPO 8 hours before the exam

Question 45

Which of the following may be used to effectly reduce the viscosity of contrast media?

a.) refrigeration
b.) warming
c.) stored at room temperature
d.) stored in a cool dry pace

Answer 45

b.) warming

Question 46

All of the following statement regarding handwashing and skin care are correct. Chosoe all that apply.

a.) hands should be washed after each patient examination
b.) faucets should be opened and closed with paper towels
c.) hands should be smooth and free of chapping
d.) any cracks or abrasions should be left uncovered to heal

Answer 46

a.) hands should be washed after each patient examination
b.) faucets should be opened and closed with paper towels
c.) hands should be smooth and free of chapping

Question 47

Which of the following is a violation of correct sterile technique?

a.) gowns are considered sterile in the front down to the waist, including arms
b.) sterile gloves must be kept above the waist level
c.) people dressed in sterile attire should pass face to face
d.) a sterile field should not be left unattended

Answer 47

c.) people dressed in sterile attire should pass face to face

Question 48

According to the term medical asepsis means to completely destorys all microorganism.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 48

b.) false

Question 49

Which of the following should be used to disinfect the area after a blood spill?

a.) soap and water
b.) one part alcohol to ten parts water
c.) betadine solution
d.) one part bleach to ten parts water

Answer 49

d.) one part bleach to ten parts water

Question 50

When disposing of contaminated needles, they are placed in a special container using what procedure?

a.) recap needle, remove the syringe, and dispose of the needle
b.) do not recap needle, remove the syringe and dispose of the needle
c.) recap the needle and dispose of the entiresyringe
d.) do not recap the syringe/needle and dispose of the entire syringe

Answer 50

d.) do not recap the syringe/needle and dispose of the entire syringe

Question 51

All drug packages must provide certain information required by US food and drug administration some of the information that must be provided includes: Choose all that apply.

a.) generic name
b.) brand name
c.) contradictions
d.) the usual dose

Answer 51

a.) generic name
c.) contraindictions
d.) the usual dose

Question 52

A radiologic technologists can be found guilty of a tort in which of the following situations?

a.) failure to sheild a patient of childbearing age from unnessesary radiation
b.) performed the exam on a patient who has refused the examination
c.) discussing a patients condition with a third party
d.) none of the above are a tort

Answer 52

a.) failure to sheild a patient of childbearing age from unnessesary radiation
b.) performed the exam on a patient who has refused the examination
c.) discussing a patients condition with a third party

Question 53

The type of shock assocaited with pooling of blood in the peripheal vessels is classified as:

a.) septic
b.) hypoovolemic
c.) neurogenic

Answer 53

c.) neurogenic

Question 54

A small bottle containing a single dose of medication is termed:

a.) a vial
b.) an ampule
c.) a bolus
d.) drip infusion

Answer 54

b.) an ampule

Question 55

Because of medicolegal considerations, radiographic images are required to include all of the following information except:

a.) a right and left marker
b.) the date of the examination
c.) the patients name/ identification number
d.) the patients date of birth

Answer 55

d.) the patients date of birth

Question 56

If a patient is left unattended and the patient falls off the radiographic table, the radiographer could be sued for:

a.) battery
b.) negligence
c.) felony
d.) assault

Answer 56

b.) negligence

Question 57

The chemical agent alcohol can be used effectively as an:

a.) germicide
b.) disinfectant
c.) antiseptic
d.) antibiotic

Answer 57

c.) antiseptic

Question 58

A/an _________ occurs when a patient believes that he or she has been threatened in such a way that the person has reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm.

a.) defamation
b.) assault
c.) tort
d.) battery

Answer 58

b.) assault

Question 59

When performing CPR on an infant, it is required that the number of compressions per minute, compared to that for an adult.

a.) remains the same
b.) double
c.) increases
d.) decreases

Answer 59

a.) remains the same

Question 60

Protective or reverse isolation is required in which of the following conditions? choose all that apply.

a.) TB
b.) common cold
c.) burns
d.) leukemia

Answer 60

c.) burns
d.) leukemia

Question 61

The heimlich maneuver is used if a patient is in caridac arrest.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 61

b.) false

Question 62

The most effective method of sterilization is:

a.) pasteurization
b.) freezing
c.) dry heat
d.) moist heat

Answer 62

d.) moist heat

Question 63

During a grand mal seizure the patient should be:

a.) placed in a semiupright position to prevent aspiration of vomitus
b.) allowed to thrash freely
c.) given a sedative to reduce jerky body movements and reduce the possibility of injury
d.) protected from injury

Answer 63

d.) protected from injury

Question 64

Folloing a barium enema (BE) examination, the patient should be given which of the following post instructions? Choose all that apply.

a.) contact physicain if no bowel movement in 12 hours
b.) changes in stool color until all brium has been evacuated
c.) increase fluid intake for several days
d.) contact physicain if no bowel movement in 24 hours

Answer 64

b.) changes in stool color until all barium has been evacuated
c.) increase fluid intake for several days
d.) contact physicain if no bowel movement in 24 hours

Question 65

The complete killing of all microorganisms is termed:

a.) surgical asepsis
b.) medical asepsis
c.) sterilization
d.) disinfection

Answer 65

c.) sterilization

Question 66

With a patient suffering abdominal pain, it is frequently helpful to: CHoose all that apply.

a.) elevate head, slightly with pillows
b.) perform exam in trendelenburg position
c.) place support under patients knees
d.) have patient lay on right side

Answer 66

a.) elevate head slightly with pillows
c.) place support under patients knees

Question 67

In what order should the following exams be performed?
1.) ugi
2.) ivp
3.) be

a.) 3,1,2
b.) 1,3,2
c.) 2,1,3
d.)2,3,1

Answer 67

c.) 2,1,3

Question 68

Abnormal accumulation of airin pulmonary tissues, resulting in overdistenaton of the alveolar spaces is:

a.) emphysema
b.) pneumothorax
c.) emphyema
d.) pneumonia

Answer 68

a.) emphysema

Question 69

A nosocomial infection is a:

a.) infection aquired at a large gatehring
b.) upper respiratory infection
c.) type of rhinitis
d.) infection acquired at a hospital

Answer 69

d.) infection acquired at a hospital

Question 70

Which of the following exams require restictions of the patients diet? Choose all that apply.

a.) UGI
b.) pyelogram
c.) abdominal survey
d.) bone survey

Answer 70

a.) UGI
b.) pyelogram

Question 71

The proper way of opening a sterile package is:

a.) top flap should be opened toward the oersin opening the sterile tray
b.) never put on sterile gloves
c.) top flap should be opened away from the person setting up the sterile tray
d.) sterile gloves should always be used to open up a sterilization

Answer 71

c.) top flap shoudl be opened away from the person setting up the sterile tray

Question 72

Radiographs are the property of the

a.) radiologist
b.) patient
c.) hosputal
d.) referrring physician

Answer 72

c.) hospital

Question 73

Which of the following drugs is considered a bronchodilator:

a.) epinephrine
b.) lidocaine
c.) nitroglycerin
d.) verapamil

Answer 73

a.) epinephrine

Question 74

The pain experienced by an individual whose coronary arteries are not conveying suffecient blood to the heart is called:

a.) tachycardia
b.) bradycardia
c.) syncope
d.) angina pectoris

Answer 74

d.) angina pectoris

Question 75

An diabetic patient who is prepared for a fasting radiographic exam is susceptible to hypoglycemic reaction. This is characterized by: Choose all that apply.

a.) shaking
b.) nervousness
c.) cold, clammy skin
d.) cyanosis

Answer 75

a.) shaking
b.) nervousness
c.) cold, clammy skin

Question 76

The medical term for congential clubfoot is:

a.) coxa plana
b.) osteochondritis
c.) muscular dystrophy
d.) talipes

Answer 76

d.) talipes

Question 77

In classifying intravenous contrast agent the total number of dissolved particles in solution per kilogram of water defines:

a.) miscibility
b.) toxicity
c.) viscosity
d.) osmoality

Answer 77

d.) osmoality

Question 78

An inanimate object that has beeen in contact with an infectious microorganisms is termed a:

a.) vector
b.) host
c.) fomite
d.) resevoir

Answer 78

c.) fomite

Question 79

You have encountered a person who is apparently unconcious. ALthough you open his/her airway, there is no rise and fall of the chest, and you can hear no breath sounds. You should:

a.) proceed with heimlich maneuver
b.) begine xternal chest compressions at a rate of 80 to 100 per minute
c.) begin mouth to mouth rescue breathing giving two full breaths
d.) begin external chest compressions at a rate of at least 100 per minute

Answer 79

c.) begin mouth to mouth rescue breathing giving two full breaths

Question 80

Skin discoloration due to cyanosis may be observed in the: Choose all that apple.

a.) gums
b.) nailbeds
c.) thorax
d.) foot

Answer 80

a.) gums
b.) nailbeds

Question 81

Which of the following imaging procedures do not require the use of ionizing radiation to produce an image? Choose all that apply.

a.) sonography/ultrasound
b.) MRI
c.) CT
d.) diagnostic radiology

Answer 81

a.) sonography/ultrasound
b.) MRI

Question 82

An informed consent is required before performing which of the following exams?

a.) lower GI (BE)
b.) UGI
c.) sialogram
d.) renal arteriogram

Answer 82

d.) renal arteriogram

Question 83

A vasodialator would most likely be used for

a.) cardiac arrest
b.) angina
c.) bradycardia
d.) antihistamine

Answer 83

b.) angina

Question 84

Symptoms associated with a respiratory reaction to contrast media include: Choose all that apply.

a.) sneezing
b.) dyspnea
c.) asthma attack
d.) seizures

Answer 84

a.) sneezing
b.) dyspnea
c.) asthma attack

Question 85

An MRI procedure is contraindictated for a patient having:

a.) subdural bleeding
b.) dental fillings
c.) herniated discs
d.) aneurysm clips

Answer 85

d.) aneurysm clips

Question 86

A patient developed hives several minutes after injection of an iodinated contrast media. What type of drug should be readily available?

a.) analgesic
b.) anti inflammatory
c.) antibiotic
d.) antihistamine

Answer 86

d.) antihistamine

Question 87

Barium swallow is another term used for esophagram.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 87

a.) true

Question 88

Examples of nasogastric (NG) tubes include: Choose all that apply.

a.) salem sump
b.) levin
c.) et endotracheal tube
d.) swan ganz

Answer 88

a.) salem sump
b.) levin
d.) swan ganz

Question 89

A person must be informed of the reason for restraint and the possible risks if restraints are not used after the restraints have been applied.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 89

b.) false

Question 90

Which of the following conditions is a double contrast BE essential for demonstration of the condition? Choose all that apply.

a.) polyps
b.) diverticultis
c.) colitis
d.) bowel obstruction

Answer 90

a.) polyps
c.) colitis

Question 91

Which of the following parenteral routes is most often used for administration of contrast media in the radiology department?

a.) subcutaneous
b.) intramuscular
c.) intradermal
d.) intravenous

Answer 91

d.) intravenous

Question 92

A nasogastric (NG) tube is placed through the nasopharynx into the:

a.) stomach
b.) small intestine
c.) large intestine
d.) lungs

Answer 92

a.) stomach

Question 93

A patient in a recumbent position with teh head lower than the feet is said to be in which of the following positions?

a.) fowlers
b.) trendelenburg
c.) sims
d.) lateral

Answer 93

b.) trendelenburg

Question 94

Which of the following radiographic examination is a consetn form usually required?

a.) UGI
b.) skeletal survey
c.) small bowel follow through
d.) angiogram

Answer 94

d.) angiogram

Question 95

Which term applies when a patient is injured through no fault of his or her own while in the complete control of another?

a.) corporate liability
b.) respondeat superior
c.) res ispa loquitor
d.) none of the above

Answer 95

c.) res ispa loquitor

Question 96

After reviewing a patients blood chemistry which of the following blood urea ntrogen (BUN) ranges is considered normal?

a.) 0.5 to 1.5 mg/100ml
b.) 4.5 to 6 mg/100ml
c.) 8 to 25 mg/100ml
d.) uo to 50 mg/100ml

Answer 96

c.) 8 to 25 mg/100ml

Question 97

What is the most common means of spreading infection?

a.) improperly disposed of contaminated waste
b.) improperly sterilized instruments
c.) soiled linen
d.) human hands

Answer 97

d.) human hands

Question 98

When reveiwing patient blood chemistry levels, what is considered the normal creatinine range?

a.) 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100ml
b.) 4.5 to 6 mg/100ml
c.) 8 to 25 mg/100ml
d.) up to 50 mg/100ml

Answer 98

a.) 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100ml

Question 99

Chemical substances that inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms without necessary killing them are called:

a.) germicides
b.) antisecptics
c.) disinfectants
d.) betadine

Answer 99

b.) antiseptics

Question 100

The term surgical asepsis means microorganisms will only be reduced.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 100

b.) false

Question 101

Which of the following are possible side effects of an iodinated contrast media that is administered intravenously include all of the following except? Choose all that apply.

a.) hypotension
b.) a warm feeling
c.) altered taste
d.) nausea

Answer 101

b.) a warm feeling
c.) altered taste
d.) nausea

Question 102

Blood pressure may stated as 120/95. what does 95 represent? Choose all that apply.

a.) the phase of contraction of the cardiac muscle tissue
b.) the phase of relaxation of the cardiac muscle tissue
c.) a higher than average diastolic pressure
d.) normal blood pressure range

Answer 102

b.) the phase of relaxation of the cardiac muscle tissue
c.) a higher than average diastolic pressure

Question 103

Esophagram is another term for UGI.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 103

b.) false

Question 104

You recieve an ambulatory patient for a UGI series. As the patient is seated on the radiographic table he feels faint. You should: choose all that apply.

a.) lay the patient down on the radiographic table
b.) leave patient quickly and call for help
c.) elevate the patients legs or place the table slightly trendelenburg
d.) place the patient in fowlers position

Answer 104

a.) lay the patient down on the radiographic table
c.) elevate the patients legs or place the table slightly trendelburg

Question 105

Which of the following are examples of COPD? Choose all that apply.

a.) bronchitis
b.) pulmonary emphysema
c.) dysphagia
d.) asthma

Answer 105

a.) bronchitis
b.) pulmonary emphysema
d.) asthma

Question 106

Which of the following is not an example of an NG tube?

a.) levin
b.) salem sump
c.) foley
d.) cantor

Answer 106

c.) foley

Question 107

When a patient arrives in the radiology department with a urinary foley catheter bag. It is important to:

a.) place drainage bag above the level of the bladder
b.) place the bag at the level of the bladder
c.) clamp the foley catheter
d.) place the drainage bag below the level of the bladder

Answer 107

d.) place the drainage bag below the level of the bladder

Question 108

Rapid onset of severe respiratory or cardiovascular symptoms after ingestion or injection of a drug, vaccination, contrast agents, food or after insect bite best describes:

a.) asthma
b.) anaphylaxis
c.) myocardial infarction
d.) rhinitis

Answer 108

b.) anaphylaxis

Question 109

Diseases whose mode of transmission is through the air include: Choose all that apply.

a.) TB
b.) mumps
c.) rubella
d.) FLu

Answer 109

a.) TB
b.) mumps
c.) rubella

Question 110

A patient who is diaphoretic has:

a.) hot, dry skin
b.) dialated pupils
c.) warm, moist skin
d.) pale, cool clammy skin

Answer 110

d.) pale, cool clammy skin

Question 111

Blood pressure is measured in units of:

a.) beats per minute
b.) L/min
c.) breathes per minute
d.) mmHg

Answer 111

d.) mmHg

Question 112

The advantages of the using nonionic water soulabel contrast media include: Choose all that apply.

a.) cost containemnt benefits
b.) low toxicity
c.) higher toxicity
d.) fewer adverse reactions

Answer 112

b.) low toxicity
d.) fewer adverese reactions

Question 113

The medical term for nosebleed is:

a.) vertigo
b.) epistaxis
c.) urticaria
d.) aura

Answer 113

b.) epistaxis

Question 114

Nitroglycerin is used:

a.) to prevent a heart attack
b.) as a vasocontrictor
c.) to relieve pain from angina pectoris
d.) to increase blood pressure

Answer 114

c.) to relieve pain from angina pectoris

Question 115

Medications can be administrated by which of the following routes? Choose all that apply.

a.) orally
b.) intravenously
c.) subcutaneous
d.) intramuscualary

Answer 115

a.) orally
b.) intravenously
d.) intramuscarly

Question 116

A patient suffering from orthopnea would experience the least discomfort in which body position?

a.) fowlers
b.) erect
c.) trendelenburg
d.) recumbent

Answer 116

b.) erect

Question 117

Anaphylaxis is the term used to describe:

a.) an inflammatory reaction
b.) allergic shock
c.) brochial asthma
d.) acute chest pain

Answer 117

b.) allergic shock

Question 118

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria carried by deer ticks. the tick bite may cause fever, fatigue, and other infection by:

a.) droplet contact
b.) a vehicle
c.) a vector
d.) the airbore route

Answer 118

c.) a vector

Question 119

Symptoms of shock include: Choose all that apply.

a.) increased pulse rate
b.) restlessness and apprehension
c.) rise in blood pressure
d.) jerking on both sides of the body

Answer 119

a.) increased pulse rate
b.) restlessness and apprehension

Question 120

Involunatary patient motion can be caused by: Choose all that apply.

a.) post traumatic shock
b.) medications
c.) temperature of the room
d.) contrast media

Answer 120

a.) post traumatic shock
b.) medications
c.) temperature of the room

Question 121

Of the four stages of infection, which is the stage during which the infection is the most communicable?

a.) disease phase
b.) incubation period
c.) latent period
d.) convalescent phase

Answer 121

a.) disease phase

Question 122

A patient is required to drink barium sulfate in order to demonstrate which of the following structures?

a.) pylorus
b.) stomach
c.) sigmoid
d.) duodenum

Answer 122

a.) pylorous
b.) stomach
d.) duodenum

Question 123

A quantity of medication introduced intravenously over a period of time is termed

a.) an intravenous push
b.) a bolus
c.) an infusion
d.) parenteral

Answer 123

c.) an infusion

Question 124

Which of the following patients rights is ciolated by discussing privledged patient information with an individual who is not involved with the patients care?

a.) the right to considerate and respectful care
b.) the right to continuity care
c.) the right to privacy
d.) the right to slander

Answer 124

c.) the right to privacy

Question 125

Which ethical principle is related to the theory that patients have the right to decide what will or will not be done to them?

a.) autonomy
b.) beneficence
c.) fidelity
d.) verocity

Answer 125

a.) autonomy

Question 126

Which of the following statements are true regarding the proper care of a patient with a tracheostomy?

a.) employ sterile technique if you must touch a tracheostomy for any reason
b.) before you suction a trachestomy, the patient should be well aereated
c.) never suction for longer than 15 seconds, permitting the aptient to rest in between
d.) none of the statements above are true

Answer 126

a.) employ sterile technique if you must touch a tracheostomy for any reason
b.) before you suction a trachestomy, the patient should be well aereated
c.) never suction for longer than 15 seconds, permitting the patient to rest in between

Question 127

What type of precautions prevents the spread of infectious agents in aerosol forms?

a.) strict isolation
b.) protective isolation
c.) contact precautions
d.) airborne precautions

Answer 127

d.) airborne precautions

Question 128

Which of the following is a vasopressor and may be used for an anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest?

a.) nitroglycerin
b.) hydrocortisone
c.) digitoxin
d.) epinephrine

Answer 128

d.) epinephrine

Question 129

Anaphylactic shock manifests early symptoms that include: Choose all that apply.

a.) dysphagia
b.) itching of palms and soles of feet
c.) altered taste in patients mouth
d.) constriction of the throat

Answer 129

b.) itching of palms and soles of feet
d.) contriction fo the throat

Question 130

The diameter of a needle is termed by its:

a.) bevel
b.) guage
c.) hub
d.) length

Answer 130

b.) guage

Question 131

Increased pain threshold, breakdown of skin atrophy of fat pads and sweat glands are all important considerations when working with which group of patients?

a.) infants
b.) children
c.) adolescents
d.) geriatric patients

Answer 131

d.) geriatric patients

Question 132

Intentional or unintentional acts performed by an individual and based on unreasonable conduct are known as:

a.) assault and battery
b.) misdemeanors
c.) torts
d.) felonies

Answer 132

c.) torts

Question 133

The condition that allows blood to shunt between the right and left ventricles is called:

a.) patient ductus arteriousus
b.) coartitaton of the aorta
c.) atrial septal defect
d.) ventricular septal defect

Answer 133

d.) ventricular septal defect

Question 134

Which of the following must be included in the patients medical record or chart? Choose all that apply.

a.) diagnostic orders
b.) therapuetic orders
c.) medical history
d.) informed consent

Answer 134

a.) diagnostic orders
b.) therapeutic orders
c.) medical history
d.) informed consent

Question 135

A/an __________ is a patients claim that he or she has been wronged.

a.) defamation
b.) assaults
c.) tort
d,) battery

Answer 135

c.) tort

Question 136

The normal average rate of respiration for a healthy adult patient is

a.) 5 to 7 breathes per minute
b.) 8 to 12 breathes per minute
c.) 12 to 20 breathes per minute
d.) 20 to 30 breathes per minute

Answer 136

c.) 12 to 20 breathes per minute

Question 137

While performing mobile radiography on a patient, you note the requisition is for a chest xray to check placement of a swan ganz catheter. A swan ganz catheter is a :

a.) urinary catheter
b.) chest tube
c.) pacemaker
d.) intravenous catheter

Answer 137

d.) intravenous catheter

Question 138

The mechanical device used to correct an infectual cardiac rhythym is a:

a.) defibillator
b.) cardiac monitor
c.) crash cart
d.) resuscitation bag

Answer 138

a.) defibillator

Question 139

All of the following statements are true regarding the administration of a barium enema to a patient except:

a.) the drainage pouch should be retained unless a fresh one can be provided
b.) the colostomy tip or catheter should be selected by radiologist
c.) dressing should be remoed and disposed of
d.) the patient should be permitted to insert the colostomy tip

Answer 139

a.) the drainage pouch should be retained unless a fresh one can be provided
b.) the colostomy tip or catheteer should be selected by radiologist
c.) dressing should be removed and disposed of

Question 140

Which of the following statemetns are true regarding trachestomy patients? Choose all that apply.

a.) tracheostomy patients have difficulty speaking
b.) a routine chest x ray requires the trachestomy tubing to be rotated out of view
c.) audible rattling sounds indicate a need for suctioning
d.) radiographer can suction patients

Answer 140

a.) trachestomy patients have difficulty speaking
c.) audible rattling sounds indicate a need for suctioning

Question 141

Which of the following statements are true regarding a two member team performing mobile radiography on a patient with MRSA? Choose all that apply.

a.) the same radiographer positions the rube and the patient
b.) one radiographer positions the mobile xray tube head and sets the technique
c.) dirty radiographer cleans the mobile xray unit
d.) pnly one radiographer positions the IR and patient

Answer 141

b.) one radiographer positions the mobile xray tube head and sets the technique
d.) only one radiographer positions the IR and patient

Question 142

The patient placed in the lithotomy position for which of the following procedures?

a.) myelography
b.) veniography
c.) t tube cholangiography
d.) (HSG) hysterosalpingogram

Answer 142

d.) HSG hysterosalpingogram

Question 143

If the radiographer performed a lumbar spine examination on a patient who was supposed to have an elbow exam, which of the followign charges may be brought against the radiographer?

a.) assault
b.) battery
c.) false imprisonmetn
d.) defamtion

Answer 143

b.) battery

Question 144

Which of the following bodily fluids is a potential carrier for HIV? Choose all that apply.

a.) semen
b.) vaginal secretion
c.) blood
d.) patients skin

Answer 144

a.) semen
b.) vaginal secretions
c.) blood

Question 145

When putting on your first sterile gloves which part of the gloves should always be considered sterile?

a.) outside of the cuff
b.) inside of the cuff
c.) only the part of the gloves that touches your wrist
d.) hands are below the waist

Answer 145

a.) outside of the cuff

Question 146

What is the lefal term for unlawful touching of a person without consent is termed:

a.) assault
b.) invasion of privacy
c.) negligence
d.) battery

Answer 146

d.) battery

Question 147

Sterile technique is required when contrast media agents are administered

a.) rectally
b.) orally
c.) intrathecally
d.) though a NG tube

Answer 147

c.) intrathecally

Question 148

Local anesthetics are likely to be used in all of the following radiographic examinations except:

a.) lower extremity arteriography
b.) myelography
c.) postoperative or T tube cholangiography
d.) arthrography

Answer 148

c.) postoperative or T tube cholangiography

Question 149

An intravenous urogram requires the patient to remain in one position for an extended period of time. What can be done to make the patient as comfortable as possible? Choose all that apply

a.) place a radiographic pad on the entire table prior to the start of the examination
b.) place a pillow under the patients knees to relieve back pain
c.) place patient in fowlers position
d.) place pillow under patients head

Answer 149

b.) place a pillow under the patients knees to relieve back pain
d.) place a pillow under patient head

Question 150

If extravasation occurs during an intravenous injection of contrast media correct treatment includes which of the following? Choose all that apply.

a.) remove the needle and locate a sturdier vein immediately
b.) apply pressure to the vein until bleeding stops
c.) apply warm moist pressure
d.) remove needle immediately only

Answer 150

b.) apply pressure to the vein until bleeding stops
c.) apply warm moist pressure

Question 151

A drugs chemical name is called its:

a.) trade name
b.) generic name
c.) brand name
d.) propietary name

Answer 151

b.) generic name

Question 152

To reduce the back strain associated with transferring patients from stretcher to radiographic table the radiographer should

a.) push the patient
b.) hold the patient awy from his or her body and lift
c.) bend at the waist
d.) pull the patient

Answer 152

d.) pull the patient

Question 153

When a patient with an arm injury needs help in undressing, the radiographer should

a.) remove clothing from the injured arm first
b.) always cut clothing away from the injured extremity
c.) always remove clothing from left side first
d.) remove clothing from the uninjured arm first

Answer 153

d.) remove clothing from the uninjured arm first

Question 154

Which of the following conditions describes a patient who is unable to breathe easily while in the recumbent position?

a.) dyspnea
b.) olingopnea
c.) apnea
d.) orthopnea

Answer 154

d.) orthopnea

Question 155

Which of the following blood pressure measurements indicates shock?

a.) systololic pressure lower than 60 mmhg
b.) systolic pressure higher than 140 mmhg
c.) diastolic pressure higher than 140 mmgh
d.) diastolic pressure lower than 90 mmhg

Answer 155

a.) systolic pressure lower than 60 mmhg

Question 156

Which of the followign diastolic pressure readings might indicate hypertension?

a.) 90 mmhg
b.) 70 mmhg
c.) 90 mmhg
d.) 110 mmhg

Answer 156

d.) 110 mmhg

Question 157

Guidelines for cleaning contaminated objects or surfaces include: Choose all that apply.

a.) clean from most contaminated to the least contaminated area
b.) clean in a circular motion
c.) clean from top to bottom
d.) clean from bottom to top

Answer 157

a.) clean from most contaminated to the leasat contaminated area
c.) clean from top to bottom

Question 158

Where is the sterile corridor located?

a.) outiside the surgical suite
b.) immediately inside each operating room door
c.) at the foot end of the draped patient
d.) between the draped patient and the instrument table

Answer 158

d.) between the draped patient and the instrument table

Question 159

According to the CDC which of the following body fluids should be treated as if they contained pathogenic microorganisms?

a.) any fluid containing blood
b.) cerebrospinal fluid
c.) BE
d.) synovial fluid

Answer 159

a.) any fluid containing blood
b.) cerebrospinal fluid
d.) synovial fluid