Unit 4

Question 1

The collection of vital signs data is quick and noninvasive. The usual vital signs measured include

Answer 1

temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

Question 2

Body homeostasis is often referred to as the body’s “steady state” and is maintained by important body systems using physiologic feedback loops. Vital signs are an excellent indicator of the body’s response to conditions and therapies the patient is undergoing. A key strength of using vital signs as an indicator of homeostasis is that they

Answer 2

can be assessed quickly, and the data is objective.

Question 3

All of the following are related except

Answer 3

Rectal
Inguinal*
Tympanic
Oral

Question 4

All of the following are true of body temperature measurement except

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all temperatures should be the same, regardless of where the temperature is measured.

Question 5

A reliable device to measure oxygen saturation levels of arterial blood is a

Answer 5

pulse oximeter

Question 6

A patient who has a temporal artery temperature of 100° F is

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normal

Question 7

The term bradypnea is used to describe

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a decrease in respiratory rate.

Question 8

The levels of blood pressures that are read on a sphygmomanometer are

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systolic over diastolic

Question 9

The flow rate of oxygen therapy is given in

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liters per minute

Question 10

To measure blood pressures, you will need a

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stethoscope and sphygmomanometer

Question 11

All of the following are true of oxygen therapy except

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oxygen therapy can be prescribed by pharmacists and respiratory therapists

Question 12

When taking a portable chest radiograph on a patient undergoing oxygen therapy,

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the oxygen should not be removed without the consent of a physician or respiratory care practitioner.

Question 13

All of the following are related except

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thoracostomy tube*
Facial mask
Tent and oxy hood
Nasal cannula

Question 14

The ideal location of the endotracheal tube tip is

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in the trachea 1 to 2 inches above the carina.

Question 15

The preferred location of a central venous line tip is the

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superior vena cava.

Question 16

Providing care in an emergency situation is intended to
1. prepare the injured patient for surgery.
2. prevent further harm to the patient.
3. preserve life.
4. place the patient into a sedated state for transport.
5. stabilize the patient until the appropriate medical assistance arrives.

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2, 3, and 5

Question 17

The single most important action for the radiologic and image science professional when administering emergency care is

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providing a competent level of care, recognizing when advanced care is needed, and calling for assistance.

Question 18

A common name for an emergency cart within medical imaging is the _____ cart.

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crash

Question 19

The medical term for a temporary suspension of consciousness is

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syncope

Question 20

What type of shock is caused by a failure of the heart to pump enough blood to the vital organs including the brain?

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Cardiogenic

Question 21

A 16-year-old patient comes to the diagnostic imaging department for a CT examination. He is lying on the table in a supine position and suddenly seems to lose consciousness and begins to move violently, with jerking motions. You realize that he is having a generalized seizure. The action that you must take is

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go to the patient immediately, prevent him from harm and call for help.

Question 22

The type of shock that is a result of severe blood loss is

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hypovolemic

Question 23

Symptoms of a head injury include

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respiratory distress, a change in level of consciousness, and lethargy.

Question 24

What type of shock can result from a severe reaction to the contrast media used in radiographic examinations?

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Anaphylactic

Question 25

Which of the following is most appropriate for a patient to counteract hypoglycemia?

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Sugar-sweetened orange juice

Question 26

After the administration of an iodine-based contrast into a patient, it is important for the radiologic and image science professional to observe the patient for

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urticaria, nausea, shortness of breath, tightening in the throat, and cardiac arrest.

Question 27

In patients who are hyperglycemic

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insulin is required.

Question 28

What type of shock is caused by loss of blood from a knife or gunshot wound?

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Hypovolemic

Question 29

For patients coming into the ER with a suspected penetrating abdominal stab wound or gunshot injury, a current Standard of Care is to quickly perform

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a FAST sonographic scan series.

Question 30

When comparing hyperglycemia with hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia

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portrays clinical symptoms of excessive thirst and urination as well as dry mouth

Question 31

What is the first thing you should do if a patient who is standing turns pale and states that they feel dizzy?

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Have the patient lie down.

Question 32

When caring for a patient with epistaxis, the patient

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should lean forward and pinch their nostrils against the midline septum for several minutes.

Question 33

An effective method to handle a patient with an asthmatic attack during a radiographic procedure would be to

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have the patient sit down and allow the patient to use his or her aerosol inhaler.

Question 34

As you are radiographing a patient from the emergency department who has a knife wound to the upper extremity, you notice that his wound dressing is becoming saturated with blood quickly, and he is getting lightheaded. You should

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call for help, apply pressure to the wound site, and elevate their arm.

Question 35

When working with burn patients, it is critically important to

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use an extraordinary level of aseptic technique.

Question 36

Current CPR Guidelines advocate what sequence of CPR steps?

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Immediately begin compressions followed by ensuring an airway and ventilation.

Question 37

When performing CPR as a single rescuer,

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after each group of 30 compressions, give 2 quick ventilations

Question 38

CPR can be stopped when

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the rescuer is physically exhausted. the patient responds and shows signs of recovery. a physician says it’s time to stop CPR.

Question 39

The Heimlich maneuver

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is best achieved with increased intra-abdominal pressure through chest compressions.

Question 40

A disorganized cardiac rhythm in which the ventricle “flutters” and loses cardiac output is called

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fibrillation

Question 41

An effective non-invasive method to deal with severe patient claustrophobia during MR examinations is to

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provide a simple explanation of exam conditions and headphones to muffle the MR noise.

Question 42

Adequate perfusion of human tissue generally requires

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a systolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or greater.

Question 43

All of the following are related except

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myocardium

Question 44

The QRS complex on a typical ECG represents

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depolarization of ventricular muscle

Question 45

If the PR interval is longer than normal on a typical ECG tracing, one can assume that

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the patient has an AV node block

Question 46

A widened QRS complex on an ECG tracing could represent

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ventricular-paced rhythm pacemaker tissue that is below the AV node ventricular hypertrophy

Question 47

Heart rates above 100 beats/min in an adult is termed

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tachycardia

Question 48

A cardiac arrhythmia that is life threatening and provides no effective cardiac output is

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V-fib

Question 49

An effective method for treating select cardiac arrhythmias is the use of high-frequency alternating current to destroy strategic cardiac tissue and reroute the cardiac impulses generated. These procedures are known as

Answer 49

cardiac ablation treatments

Question 50

The T-wave of an ECG tracing represents

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ventricular repolarization

Question 51

Bonus Question- A dual-wire pacemaker places electrode tips in the

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right atrium and right ventricle

Question 52

Bonus Question- Cardiac output is a function of stroke volume and

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heart rate