Patient Care Unit Test

Question 1

Examples of portal of entry in the cycle of infection include:

1.) a break in the skin
2.) nasal mucous membrane
3.) urinary tract

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

Answer 1

d.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 2

Performing a procedure on the wrong patient could result in:

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

Answer 2

a.) battery

Question 3

What organ is responsible in drug metabolism?

a.) heart
b.) liver
c.) kidneys
d.) stomach

Answer 3

b.) liver

Question 4

Hospital aquired infections are also called:

a.) nosocomial infections
b.) contamination
c.) iatrogenic infections
d.) respondant superior infections

Answer 4

a.) nosocomial infections

Question 5

Which of the following is true concerning a nasogastric tube?

a.) it is used for gastric biopsies
b.) it must be kept in place for patients who need long term nutrition
c.) it may be used to suction the patients stomach
d.) it is used for long term chemotherapy

Answer 5

c.) it may be used to suction the patients stomach

Question 6

Socially shared characteristics, attitudes, beliefs, language, customs, etc of a group of people that are passed from one generation to the next defines:

a.) society
b.) culture
c.) heritage
d.) traditions

Answer 6

b.) culture

Question 7

Nitroglycerin is used:

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

Answer 7

c.) to relieve pain from angina pectoris

Question 8

In which scenario would implied consent be used?

a.) a trauma patient comes in unconcious after an MVA and needs a cervical spine radiograph series
b.) a elderly patient needs a barium enema and does not hear the instructions for the procedure
c.) a non english speaking patient needs a myelogram
d.) more than one of these, but not all

Answer 8

a.) a trauma patient comes in unconcious after an MVA and needs a cervical spine radiograph series

Question 9

Which condition is commonly known as low back pain?

a.) kyphosis
b.) lumbago
c.) scoliosis
d.) spondylosis

Answer 9

b.) lumbago

Question 10

A sign or symptom of shock is:

a.) increasing blood pressure
b.) pallor
c.) infection
d.) dry skin

Answer 10

b.) pallor

Question 11

Administration of contrast agents for radiographic demonstration of the spinal canal is performed by which of the following parenteral routes?

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

Answer 11

d.) intrathecal

Question 12

What is the first treatment for extravasation of contrast media during an IV injection?

a.) apply a cold compress
b.) apply a hot compress
c.) apply pressure to the vein until bleeding stops
d.) remove the needle and locate another vein immediately

Answer 12

c.) apply pressure to the vein until bleeding stops

Question 13

A large volume of medication introduced intravenously over a period of time is termed:

a.) an infusion
b.) a bolus
c.) an IV push
d.) concentrated

Answer 13

a.) an infusion

Question 14

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

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

Answer 14

a.) stomach

Question 15

Which of the following is the number one priority for good sterile technique?

a.) sterile drapes
b.) gowns
c.) handwashing
d.) saline solution

Answer 15

c.) handwashing

Question 16

The mechanical device used to correct an abnormal cardiac rhythm is:

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

Answer 16

b.) defibrillator

Question 17

Epistaxis is the medical term for:

a.) nosebleed
b.) chest pain
c.) hives
d.) slow heart rate

Answer 17

a.) nosebleed

Question 18

Chest tubes are used to remove ___________________.

a.) fluid, blood and air from the pleural cavity
b.) fluid only from the pleural cavity
c.) blood only from the pleural cavity
d.) air only from the pleural cavity

Answer 18

a.) fluid, blood and air from the pleural cavity

Question 19

Sterilization in an autoclave involves which of the following?

a.) steam
b.) chemicals
c.) ionizing radiation
d.) dry heat

Answer 19

a.) steam

Question 20

Normal systolic blood pressure is:

a.) 70-80
b.) 100-110
c.) <80
d.) 100-120

Answer 20

d.) 100-120

Question 21

When an injured patient requires assistance dressing or undressing, the radiographer must remember to:
1.) remove clothing from the uninjured side first
2.) place clothing on the injured side first
3.) always start with the injured side

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

Answer 21

c.) 1 and 2

Question 22

Early symptoms of anaphylactic reaction include:
1.) sneezing
2.) dyspnea
3.) hypotension

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

Answer 22

c.) 1 only

Question 23

A radiographer can be found guilty of a tort in which of the following situations?
1.) failure to shield a patient of childbearing age
2.) imaging the wrong patient
3.) using patient immobilization against their will

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

Answer 23

b.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 24

A vasovagal response experienced after injection of contrast is characterized by all of the following except:

a.) hypertension
b.) syncope
c.) anxiety
d.) nausea

Answer 24

a.) hypertension

Question 25

Diseases that require contact precautions include:
1.) MRSA
2.) C diff
3.) TB

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

Answer 25

b.) 1 and 2

Question 26

If a patient is referred for a right hip xray but complains of left hip pain, what should the technologist do?

a.) consult with the radiologist on duty
b.) perform a right hip examination
c.) perform imaging on both hips
d.) check with the referring physician

Answer 26

d.) check with the referring physician

Question 27

What is the normal adult respiration rate?

a.) 12-20 breaths per minute
b.) 8-12 breaths per minute
c.) 5-10 breaths per minute
d.) 14-22 breaths per minute

Answer 27

a.) 12-20 breaths per minute

Question 28

A patient with a __________ injury should be logrolled.

a.) head
b.) spine
c.) lower extremity
d.) chest

Answer 28

b.) spine

Question 29

What is the proper way to open a sterile tray?

a.) open flap toward you
b.) open right side first
c.) open flap away from you
d.) open left side first

Answer 29

c.) open flap away from you

Question 30

The smooth muscle relaxant given to a patient before a double contrast barium enema is:

a.) aspirin
b.) barium
c.) glucagon
d.) valium

Answer 30

c.) glucagon

Question 31

In which of the following situation should a radiographer wear protective goggles?
1.) when performing an UGI
2.) when assisting the radiologist during an angiogram
3.) when assissting the radiology in a biopsy procedure

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

Answer 31

b.) 2 and 3

Question 32

Non ionic contrast media are associated with a:

a.) high osmolality
b.) low osmolality
c.) none of these
d.) lower cost

Answer 32

b.) low osmolality

Question 33

Universal precautions should be practiced on :

a.) all patients
b.) CCU patients
c.) all isolation patients
d.) all patients undergoing chemotherapy

Answer 33

a.) all patients

Question 34

The radiographer must perform the following procedures prior to entering an isolation room with a mobile xray unit:
1.) wear gown and gloves
2.) wear gown, mask and gloves
3.) clean the mobile xray unit

a.) 1 only
b.) 2 only
c.) 2 and 3
d.) 1 and 3

Answer 34

b.) 2 only

Question 35

A diuretic is used to:

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

Answer 35

b.) promote elimination of urine

Question 36

Skin discoloration due to cyanosis may be observed in the:

1.) gums
2.) thorax
3.) nailbed
4.) foot

a.) 1 and 3
b.) all of these
c.) 3 only
d.) 2 and 4

Answer 36

a.) 1 and 3

Question 37

Which of the following is used to treat anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest?

a.) insulin
b.) epinephrine
c.) benadryl
d.) nitroglycerin

Answer 37

b.) epinephrine

Question 38

complete removal of all organisms and their spores from equipment is called:

a.) surgical asepsis
b.) medical asepsis
c.) sterile technique
d.) decontamination

Answer 38

a.) surgical asepsis

Question 39

What is the correct sequence for a patient scheduled for the following studies:

1.) upper GI
2.) IVU
3.) lower GI

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

Answer 39

a.) 2, 3, 1

Question 40

The common cold is an example of an infection caused by a :

a.) bacterium
b.) virus
c.) fungus
d.) protozoan

Answer 40

b.) virus

Question 41

The presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the tissues of the body is called:

a.) hematoma
b.) laxative
c.) edema
d.) bolus

Answer 41

c.) edema

Question 42

Types of positive contrast agents include:

1.) barium sulfate
2.) water based iodinated media
3.) carbon dioxide

a.) 2 and 3
b.) 1 and 2
c.) 3 only
d.) 2 only

Answer 42

b.) 1 and 2

Question 43

Which of the following is not a method of sterilization?

a.) gas
b.) steam
c.) handwashing
d.) dry heat

Answer 43

c.) handwashing

Question 44

A patient who is diaphoretic has:

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

Answer 44

d.) pale, cool, clammy skin

Question 45

The destruction of pathogens through the use of chemical materials is termed:

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

Answer 45

c.) disinfection

Question 46

Which of the following procedures should sterile gloves be worn?

a.) IVP
b.) myelogram
c.) abdominal series
d.) barium enema

Answer 46

b.) myelogram

Question 47

What is the name of the practice that serves to stop the growth of pathogenic bacteria?

a.) decontamination
b.) disinfection
c.) sterilization
d.) antisepsis

Answer 47

d.) antisepsis

Question 48

When lifting a patient, what must you remember?

a.) keep your legs straight
b.) keep your back straight
c.) keep your arms straight
d.) all of these

Answer 48

b.) keep your back straight

Question 49

What is the correct response by the radiographer when a patient suffers a seizure?

1.) gently restrain the patient
2.) keep the patient from injuring himself
3.) loosen tight clothing

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

Answer 49

b.) 2 and 3

Question 50

Chest tubes are used to remove _________________.

a.) fluid blood and air from the pleural cavity
b.) fluid only from the pleural cavity
c.) blood only from the pleural cavity
d.) air only from the pleural cavity

Answer 50

a.) fluid blood and air from the pleural cavity

Question 51

The most common site of healthcare acquired infection is:

a.) urinary catheter
b.) surgical suture
c.) compound fracture
d.) open wound

Answer 51

a.) urinary catheter

Question 52

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

a.) they must be left in place during initial filming
b.) they can be removed by the emergency department nurse before initial filming
c.) they can be removed if the area of injury is unstable
d.) they must be removed before the initial radiographic procedures

Answer 52

a.) they must be left in place during initial filming

Question 53

Oil based iodine contrast media are used for each of the following except:

a.) lymphography
b.) myelography
c.) dacryocystography
d.) bronchography

Answer 53

b.) myelography

Question 54

A swan ganz catheter is an:

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

Answer 54

c.) IV catheter

Question 55

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

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

Answer 55

a.) dorsal recumbent with feet elevated

Question 56

Another name for surgical asepsis is:

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

Answer 56

b.) sterilization

Question 57

What is the approximate needle angle usually recomended for intravenous injections?

a.) 90 degrees
b.) 15 degrees
c.) 45 degrees
d.) 35 degrees

Answer 57

b.) 15 degrees

Question 58

When attempting to assist a patient from a seated position to a standing position, what should be the first action taken by the technologist?

a.) keep the back straight and bend at the knees
b.) lock the wheels of the wheelchair
c.) call for assistance
d.) ask the patient to palce their arms across their chest

Answer 58

b.) lock the wheels on the wheelchair

Question 59

When moving a patient with a fractured extremity, which of the following is true:

a.) log roll the patient
b.) support the patients spine and head as they may have injured these also
c.) support both ends of the extremity
d.) perform horizontal views of the injury

Answer 59

c.) support both ends of the extremity

Question 60

In which of the following conditions is protective or reverse isolation indicated?
1.) transplant recipient
2.) burns
3.) leukemia

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

Answer 60

a.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 61

What is the first thing you should do if a standing patient turns pale and dizzy?

a.) quickly take the exposure
b.) have the patient inhale ammonia
c.) lay the patient down
d.) take the patients blood pressure

Answer 61

c.) lay the patient down

Question 62

Venipuncture should occur in which order:

1.) insert needle into vein
2.) wash hands
3.) observe blood return
4.) put on gloves
5.) throughly cleanse skin
6.) secure tourniquet in place
7.) cover wound and compress site

a.) 6, 5, 2, 4, 1, 3, 7
b.) 2, 6, 4, 5, 1, 3, 7
c.) 2, 5, 6, 4, 1, 3, 7
d.) 2, 4, 6, 5, 1, 3, 7

Answer 62

d.) 2, 4, 6, 5, 1, 3, 7

Question 63

Which of the following is the most appropriate person to interpret for a patient with a language barrier?

a.) a radiology exam typically doesnt need interpreting
b.) a certified interpreter
c.) the patients nurse
d.) any immediate family member

Answer 63

b.) a certified interpreter

Question 64

Which of the following is not a vehicle of infection?

a.) door knob
b.) blood
c.) food
d.) water

Answer 64

a.) door knob

Question 65

Urinary catheter bags should be kept where to prevent reflux of urine back into the bladder

a.) below the level of the bladder
b.) above the level of the bladder
c.) at the wrist
d.) at the patient feet

Answer 65

a.) below the level of the bladder

Question 66

Reducing the probability of infectious organisms transmission to a susceptible individual is the function of:

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

Answer 66

c.) medical asepsis

Question 67

When is an IV considered to be infiltrated?

a.) when blood is seen in the IV tubing
b.) when solution is leaking into the tissue
c.) when the IV bag leaks due to a hole in it
d.) when the needle is accidentally pulled out

Answer 67

b.) when solution is leaking into the tissue

Question 68

During a radiographic exam, a trauma patient experiences hemorrhaging from a leg injury. What should the radiographer do?

1.) apply pressure to the bleeding site
2.) call the emergency department for assistance
3.) apply a pressure bandage and complete the examination

a.) 2 only
b.) 1 and 2 only
c.) 1 only
d.) 3 only

Answer 68

b.) 1 and 2 only

Question 69

Hives is also known as:

a.) epilation
b.) epistaxis
c.) urticaria
d.) diaphoresis

Answer 69

c.) urticaria

Question 70

When inserting an enema tip, what position is the patient in?

a.) trendelenburg
b.) sims
c.) fowler
d.) prone

Answer 70

b.) sims

Question 71

Patient preparation for an UGI is:

a.) light breakfast on the morning of the exam
b.) NPO 8 hours before the exam
c.) cleansing enema on the morning of the exam
d.) clear liquids only on the morning of the exam

Answer 71

b.) NPO 8 hours before the exam

Question 72

If the radiographer encounters a sterile tray that has no expiration date on it, what should they do?

a.) use it immediately
b.) use it within a week
c.) consider it unsterile
d.) consider it sterile

Answer 72

c.) consider it unsterile

Question 73

Once gloving has started which part of the glove is considered to be nonsterile?

a.) outside of the cuff
b.) inside of the cuff
c.) fingers
d.) palm surface of the glove

Answer 73

b.) inside of the cuff

Question 74

Orthostatic hypotension is low blood pressure that:

a.) is caused by severe kyphosis
b.) is due to an unknown cause
c.) occurs in a standing posture
d.) occurs when lying down

Answer 74

c.) occurs in a standing posture

Question 75

A sterile pack is used for each of these procedures except:

a.) a barium enema
b.) an angiogram
c.) a venogram
d.) a myelogram

Answer 75

a.) a barium enema

Question 76

Blood pressure is measured in units of :

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

Answer 76

d.) mmHg

Question 77

Which of the following is not a violation of ARRT rules of ethics?

a.) violating state/federal narcotics law
b.) submitting misleading educational history
c.) revealing privledged patient communication
d.) failure to obtain pertinent information for the radiologist

Answer 77

d.) failure to obtain pertinent information for the radiologist

Question 78

The radiologic technologist should allow the patient to examine his or her health record while in the radiology department

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 78

b.) false

Question 79

What is the most common means by which microorganisms are spread?

a.) sneezing and coughing
b.) laying on dirty linen
c.) dirty hands
d.) breathing in airborne pathogens

Answer 79

c.) dirty hands

Question 80

Which of the following diastolic pressure readings indicates hypertension?

a.) 60
b.) 120
c.) 40
d.) 80

Answer 80

b.) 120

Question 81

Symptoms of a mild reaction to contrast media include:

1.) few hives
2.) nausea
3.) flushed appearance

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

Answer 81

d.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 82

When reviewing patient blood chemistry levels, what is considered the normal creatanine 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/100m

Answer 82

a.) 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL

Question 83

The prinipal habitat where a particular infectious agent lives and multiplies, and from which it can spread to cause disease, is called:

a.) portal of entry
b.) fomite
c.) vector
d.) resevoir

Answer 83

d.) resevoir

Question 84

When a patient arrives in the radiology department with a urinary catheter bag (foley), it is important to:

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

Answer 84

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

Question 85

Which of the following is the meaning of res ispa loquitor?

a.) health care power of attorney
b.) let the master answer
c.) the thing speaks for itself
d.) all is well that ends well

Answer 85

c.) the thing speaks for itself

Question 86

Which blood vessels are best suited for determination of pulse rate?

a.) superficial veins
b.) deep veins
c.) deep arteries
d.) superficial arteries

Answer 86

d.) superficial arteries

Question 87

What classification of drugs are used to kill or inhibit growth of microorganisms?

a.) antibiotics
b.) anticoagulants
c.) anesthetics
d.) analgesics

Answer 87

a.) antibiotics

Question 88

The best method of preventing the spread of aerosol infections is by:

a.) the patients wearing a mask
b.) the health care workers wear a gown
c.) proper hand washing
d.) all the above

Answer 88

a.) the patients wearing a mask

Question 89

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 89

d.) antihistamine

Question 90

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 90

d.) one part bleach to ten parts water

Question 91

An iatrogenic infection is one caused by:

a.) hospital acquired infection
b.) physician intervention
c.) chemotherapy
d.) urinary tract infection

Answer 91

b.) physician intervention

Question 92

Which of the following statements applies to all types of wheelchair transfers?

a.) transfer toward the strong side
b.) transfer toward the weak side
c.) hold the patients center of gravity away from the lifters center of gravity
d.) fully lift all patients

Answer 92

a.) transfer toward the strong side

Question 93

The term that best describes the absolute removal of all life forms is:

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

Answer 93

d.) sterilization

Question 94

The threat to do harm is referred to as:

a.) assault
b.) slander
c.) battery
d.) libel

Answer 94

a.) assault

Question 95

Which of the following items is used to transfer patients from a cart to a table?

a.) maxi slide
b.) drawsheet
c.) thin sheets of plastic
d.) a and c
e.) all of the above

Answer 95

e.) all of the above

Question 96

How must OR persons in sterile gown and gloves pass each other?

a.) it doesnt matter since everything is sterile
b.) front to front
c.) back to back
d.) side to side

Answer 96

c.) back to back

Question 97

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

Answer 97

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

Question 98

Which of the following diseases can be transmitted through the air?
1.) TB
2.) HIV
3.) hep B
4.) mumps
5.) HPV
6.) rubella

a.) 2, 3 and 5
b.) 1 only
c.) 1, 4 and 6
d.) 1, 2 and 4

Answer 98

c.) 1, 4 and 6

Question 99

All of the following statements regarding oxygen delivery are true, except:
1.) oxygen is a drug and must be prescribed by a physician
2.) rate of delivery must be part of the physicians order for oxygen
3.) oxygen may be ordered continuously or as needed
4.) oxygen can be removed by the nurse only

a.) 4 only
b.) 1 and 4
c.) 1 only
d.) 2 and 3

Answer 99

a.) 4 only

Question 100

Which type of drug is used to prevent and control the occurence of seizures?

a.) antihistamines
b.) antihypertensives
c.) antiemetics
d.) anticonvulsants

Answer 100

d.) anticonvulsants

Question 101

What precaution should be taken with a vomiting patient?

a.) turn the patients head to the side
b.) place the patient in trendelenburg position
c.) turn the patient prone
d.) place the patient in fowlers position

Answer 101

a.) turn the patients head to the side

Question 102

Misunderstandings between cultures can happen as a result of :
1.) Looking directly into someones eyes
2.) the use of certain gestures
3.) standing too close to someone

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

Answer 102

c.) 1, 2, 3

Question 103

Each of these is part of a needle except:

a.) hub
b.) cannula
c.) tip
d.) bevel

Answer 103

c.) tip

Question 104

What is another name for protective isolation?

a.) strict
b.) reverse
c.) respiratory
d.) enertic

Answer 104

b.) reverse

Question 105

Blood oxygen saturation is measured by a:

a.) pulse oximeter
b.) sphymomnanometer
c.) thermometer
d.) stethoscope

Answer 105

a.) pulse oximeter

Question 106

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

a.) beneficence
b.) nonmaleficence
c.) fidelity
d.) veracity

Answer 106

b.) nonmaleficence

Question 107

What is the most frequently used site for intravenous injections of contrast media?

a.) basilic vein
b.) antecubital vein
c.) cephalic vein
d.) femoral vein

Answer 107

b.) antecubital vein

Question 108

Radiolucent contrast media:

a.) composed of elements with high atomic numbers
b.) none of these
c.) appear dark on radiographs
d.) are positive contrast agents

Answer 108

c.) appear dark on radiographs

Question 109

Loss of blood circulation throughout the body is called:

a.) hypovolemic shock
b.) neurogenic shock
c.) cardiogenic shock
d.) septic shock

Answer 109

a.) hypovolemic shock

Question 110

Preparation of the intestinal tract for examination of the colon includes:
1.) laxatives
2.) dietary restrictions
3.) cleansing enemas

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

Answer 110

c.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 111

Which condition is an insulin resistance disorder?

a.) diabetes insupidus
b.) gestational diabetes
c.) type 1 diabetes mellitus
d.) type 2 diabetes mellitus

Answer 111

d.) type 2 diabetes mellitus

Question 112

Which condition is an abnormally rapid heartbeat?

a.) atrial fibrillation
b.) bradycardia
c.) palpitation
d.) tachycardia

Answer 112

d.) tachycardia

Question 113

With a deteriorating head injury, the first priority should be to:

a.) maintain an open airway
b.) stimulate the patient
c.) shake the patient to keep the person awake
d.) allow the patient to sleep

Answer 113

a.) maintain an open airway

Question 114

Lyme disease is caused by deer ticks. This is an example of transmission of infection by:

a.) a fomite
b.) a vector
c.) droplet contact
d.) a vehicle

Answer 114

b.) a vector

Question 115

Why would you need to immobilize a patient?
1.) to prevent injuries to the patient
2.) to prevent voluntary motion
3.) to prevent involuntary motion

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

Answer 115

b.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 116

Which of the following are recommended when discarding needles?
1.) never recap a needle before discarding
2.) break all needles to prevent reclaiming them from the trash
3.) consider all needles to be contaminated

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

Answer 116

d.) 1 and 3 only

Question 117

All of the following are correct concepts of good body mechanics during patient lifting/moving except:

a.) the radiographer should stand with feet 6 inches apart and one foot in front of the other
b.) the bodys center of gravity should be positioned over its base of support
c.) the back should be kept straight and avoid twisting
d.) when carrying a heavy object, hold it away from the body

Answer 117

d.) when carrying a heavy object, hold it away from the body

Question 118

What is the correct order for administering basic life support?

a.) airway, circulation, breathing
b.) airway, breathing, circulation
c.) breathing, circulation, airway
d.) circulation, airway, breathing

Answer 118

d.) circulation, airway, breathing

Question 119

Instruments required to asses vital signs include:
1.) a stethoscope
2.) a sphygmomanometer
3.) a watch with a second hand

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

Answer 119

a.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 120

Barium sulfate is a:

a.) none of these
b.) solution
c.) suppository
d.) suspension

Answer 120

d.) suspension

Question 121

Forms of intentional misconduct include:
1.) slander
2.) invasion of privacy
3.) negligence

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

Answer 121

d.) 1 and 2

Question 122

What is a cathartic used for?

a.) to counteract the reaction to contrast media
b.) to induce vomiting
c.) to stimulate peristalsis in order to clean out the colon
d.) to prevent nausea

Answer 122

c.) to stimulate peristalsis in order to clean out the colon

Question 123

A cathartic is almost always required before performing which of the following examination?

a.) UGI
b.) LGI
c.) KUB
d.) IVU

Answer 123

b.) LGI

Question 124

Written defamation is referred to as:

a.) battery
b.) slander
c.) tort
d.) libel

Answer 124

d.) libel

Question 125

Paralysis on one side of the body is called:

a.) omniplegia
b.) quadriplegia
c.) paraplegia
d.) hemiplegia

Answer 125

d.) hemiplegia

Question 126

The ideal way to perform a trasnfer is to:

a.) allow the patient to do as much work as possible
b.) ask the nursing staff for suggestions
c.) make the patient work harder than he or she can
d.) assume that the patient cannot assist

Answer 126

a.) allow the patient to do as much work as possible

Question 127

__________ technique is used to prevent the spread of pathogens and protect the patient from infection

a.) aseptic
b.) medical asepsis
c.) sterile
d.) disinfection

Answer 127

a.) aseptic

Question 128

When is a sterile field considered to be contaminated? choose all that apply.

a.) instrument is dropped below waist level
b.) expired
c.) tray is not clean
d.) tray is wet

Answer 128

a.) instrument is dropped below waist level
b.) expired
c.) tray is not clean
d.) tray is wet

Question 129

If a patient has a pergoration in their intestinal tract, what should the radiographer do?

a.) use a different type of barium
b.) use water soluble contrast instead
c.) perform the exam anyway because the benefit outweighs the risk
d.) cancel the procedure since barium cant be used

Answer 129

b.) use water soluble contrast instead

Question 130

Staphylococci is classified as what type of microorganism?

a.) bacteria
b.) fungi
c.) viruses
d.) molds

Answer 130

a.) bacteria

Question 131

The diameter of a needle is termed by its:

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

Answer 131

a.) guage

Question 132

A person is bitten by a mosquito and develops an infection. This type of transmission is known as:

a.) vector
b.) fomite
c.) nosocomial
d.) iatrogenic

Answer 132

a.) vector

Question 133

The omission or failure to take reasonable care or caution is termed:

a.) tort
b.) negligence
c.) assault
d.) nonmaleficence

Answer 133

b.) negligence

Question 134

Splashing of solutions is allowed on sterile fields/trays.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 134

b.) false

Question 135

A fomite is :

a.) an organism that transmits a disease from one person to another
b.) an inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism
c.) a tissue that is infested with a disease and can further spread the infection
d.) an organism on or in which a parasite lives

Answer 135

b.) an inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism

Question 136

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

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

Answer 136

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

Question 137

Which of the following needles has the largest bore?

a.) 22
b.) 23
c.) 18
d.) 12

Answer 137

d.) 12

Question 138

_______________ are commonly used as premedications to prevent allergic reactions to iodinated contrast media.
1.) steroids
2.) epinephrine
3.) antihistamines
4.) antibiotics
5.) anti inflammatories

a.) 1, 3, 4
b.) 2 and 5
c.) 1, 3
d.) 1, 5

Answer 138

c.) 1, 3

Question 139

Which of the following instructions should the patient be given following a barium enema examination?
1.) Increase fluid and fiber intake for a few days
2.) changes in stool color will occur until all barium is evacuated
3.) contact your physician if you do not have a bowel movement in 24 hours

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

Answer 139

a.) 1, 2, 3