Safety and Patient Transfer

Question 1

A Class A fire extinguisher should be used on fires fueled by:

Answer 1

Wood

Question 2

The source of fire of greatest concern in imaging departments is:

Answer 2

Electrical equipment

Question 3

Which of the following items in the imaging department would be regulated by the EPA?

Answer 3

Disposal of biohazardous waste

Question 4

When working with a patient who has been injected with a radionuclide, the radiographer should be sure to:

Answer 4

Wear a lead apron while positioning the patient

Question 5

Which of the following should be addressed first when a fire is reported?

Answer 5

Evacuate the patients

Question 6

Which of the following are required for a fire to burn?
(1) Oxygen
(2) A fuel
(3) Heat

Answer 6

1, 2 and 3

Question 7

T/F: The most effective way to use a fire extinguisher is to point at a steady target.

Answer 7

False; use a sweeping motion

Question 8

The proper way to carry a heavy object is to hold the object as close to the ___ as possible

Answer 8

Center of gravity

Question 9

Which of the following is a method to reduce strain and injury for a CT technologist who works at a computer console most of the day?
(1) Curve the spine and bend the head forward to relieve pressure on the lower limbs.
(2) Maintain proper body alignment and posture while sitting.
(3) Take frequent breaks from sitting.

Answer 9

2 and 3

Question 10

Which of the following imaging professionals has an increased risk of repetitive stress injury to the hand, wrist, or elbow?

Answer 10

Sonographers

Question 11

The scientific study of humans and their work, including the anatomic, physiologic, psychologic, and mechanical principles affecting the efficient use of human energy, defines:

Answer 11

Ergonomics

Question 12

Which type of transfer requires a primary, stronger person to lift the patient’s torso while another person lifts the patient’s lower limbs?

Answer 12

Two-person lift

Question 13

Which of the following is an important consideration when transporting patients who have a urinary catheter?

Answer 13

Keep the collection bag below the level of the urinary bladder.

Question 14

Which of the following medications might increase the risk of falls?

Answer 14

Antihistamines

Question 15

Mrs. Edie Brown, age 33, was thrown from her horse yesterday and underwent surgery last night to repair her fractured ankle. Today she is brought to radiology on a stretcher for an abdominal CT to investigate a cause for her LUQ pain. Which of the following would be the safest transfer method to move her from her stretcher onto the CT table?

Answer 15

Slide board

Question 16

Which of the following should be assessed prior to patient transfer and movement?
(1) Overall mobility
(2) Current medications
(3) Mental status

Answer 16

1, 2 and 3

Question 17

A drop in blood pressure that occurs with changes in body position from recumbent to upright is termed:

Answer 17

Orthostatic hypotension

Question 18

Which of the following will increase comfort when the patient is positioned supine?
(1) Elevating the knees on a radiolucent support
(2) Placing a radiolucent pad on the table
(3) Providing a pillow to support the head, when possible

Answer 18

1, 2 and 3

Question 19

A patient is lying on his right side with the shoulders and knees superimposed. Which term describes this position?

Answer 19

Recumbent lateral

Question 20

Which of the following immobilization devices would be used for a chest x-ray of a 2-year-old patient?

Answer 20

Pigg-O-Stat

Question 21

Which of the following immobilization techniques might cause ill-effects if applied or used improperly with certain patient populations?
(1) Adhesive tape
(2) Sponges
(3) Sandbags

Answer 21

1 and 3

Question 22

Which of the following tasks puts workers at risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders?
1. routinely lifting heavy objects
2. daily exposure to whole-body vibration
3. routinely reaching overhead

Answer 22

1, 2 and 3

Question 23

Which anatomical area is the leading cause of disability and results in an average of 7 workdays lost?

Answer 23

Low back

Question 24

A 2018 study specific to radiographers found that men most commonly reported __________ pain, whereas women more often reported ________ pain.

Answer 24

Neck; low back

Question 25

Repetitive movements performed regularly by technologists that might cause injury include:
1. bending
2. twisting
3. pushing

Answer 25

1, 2 and 3

Question 26

What percent of radiographers surveyed in 2018 reported lifting, transferring, or moving heavy objects 5 to 10 time per 8-hour shift?

Answer 26

85

Question 27

Sixty-eight percent of _______ report that they hold awkward positions more than 2 hours a day.

Answer 27

Sonographers

Question 28

Technologists sitting in 1 position for long periods can lead to all of the following EXCEPT

Answer 28

ankle swelling

Question 29

______ are a low cost, safe, comfortable tool for a patient transfer; however, they should not be used for patients who cannot bear any weight.

Answer 29

transfer belts

Question 30

What type of exercise frequently is prescribed for workers with low back pain?

Answer 30

Aquatic

Question 31

Technologists with tension neck syndrome might experience all of the following symptoms EXCEPT

Answer 31

Bony injury