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    Hypoxia

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    • Necessary for cellular repair
    • A state describing oxygen-deficient tissue
    • Necessary for cellular funtion
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Generally, patient care is something that everyone should have knowledge about. Through life, people find themselves with sick people who need care. This quiz will help gauge what you know and teach you even more. All the best.

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  • 2. 

    In the healthy adult the normal range for blood pressure is

    • Systolic less than 95 mm Hg, diastolic less than 60 mm Hg

    • Systolic less than 60 mm Hg, diastolic less than 95 mm Hg

    • Systolic less than 120 mm Hg, diastolic less than 80 mm Hg

    • Systolic less than 80 mm Hg, diastolic less than 120 mm Hg

    Correct Answer
    A. Systolic less than 120 mm Hg, diastolic less than 80 mm Hg
  • 3. 

    Oxygen therapy is administered to

    • Minimize cardiopulmonary workload

    • Counteract hypoxemia

    • Treat tissue hypoxia

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
  • 4. 

    Government statutes to protect people from discrimination are based on:

    • Ethnicity and race

    • Disability

    • Age

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
  • 5. 

    Voluntary motion is under the control of the:

    • Technologist

    • Patient

    • Radiologist

    • Student

    Correct Answer
    A. Patient
  • 6. 

    Microorganisms that cause infectious diseases can be classified as

    • Lytic

    • Endogenous

    • Pathogenic

    • Nosocomial

    Correct Answer
    A. Pathogenic
  • 7. 

    What term describes the primary medical problem as defined by the patient

    • Chief complaint

    • Palpation

    • Onset

    • Nonverbal communication

    Correct Answer
    A. Chief complaint
  • 8. 

    What term is used to describe the drop in blood pressure some patients experience when they stand up to quickly?

    • Center of gravity

    • Base of support

    • Orthostatic hypotension

    • A & b

    Correct Answer
    A. Orthostatic hypotension
  • 9. 

    Which of the following transfers can be used to move a patient from a wheelchair to an examination table?

    • Pivot

    • Assisted standing

    • Standby assist

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
  • 10. 

    The most important communication that occurs in a radiology department takes place between the radiographer and the:

    • Administrator

    • Patient

    • Radiologist

    • Student

    Correct Answer
    A. Patient
  • 11. 

    Which of the following is the determination of a precise area, usually through gentle palpation or careful wording of question?

    • Localization

    • Chronology

    • Quality

    • Occurence

    Correct Answer
    A. Localization
  • 12. 

    An infectious microbe can gain entrance into the human body by

    • Ingression

    • Penetration

    • Both a & b

    • Neither a nor b

    Correct Answer
    A. Both a & b
  • 13. 

    The word abulatory means that the patient

    • Must be confined to a wheelchair

    • Must be moved by ambulance

    • Can be moved by stretcher

    • Can walk

    Correct Answer
    A. Can walk
  • 14. 

    How can the base of support be increased?

    • Standing on one toe

    • Standing on one foot

    • Standing with legs far apart

    • Bending the knees with the feet together

    Correct Answer
    A. Standing with legs far apart
  • 15. 

    Toward which side should all transfers be initiated?

    • Left

    • Right

    • Patient's strong side

    • Patient's weak side

    Correct Answer
    A. Patient's strong side
  • 16. 

    Which of the following is an example of a spinal trauma immobilization device?

    • Air splint

    • Antishock garment

    • Backboard

    • Traction splint

    Correct Answer
    A. Backboard
  • 17. 

    The common cold is an example of an infection by a

    • Bacterium

    • Virus

    • Fungus

    • Protozoan

    Correct Answer
    A. Virus
  • 18. 

    Thoracostomy tubes are

    • Used to monitor pulmonary arterial pressures

    • Central venous lines used to adminter parenteral nutrition

    • Chest tubes used to drain the intrapleural space

    • Used to administer oxygen with mechanical ventilators

    Correct Answer
    A. Chest tubes used to drain the intrapleural space
  • 19. 

    The term that best describesthe absolute removal of all life forms is

    • Antisepsis

    • Medical asepsis

    • Disinfection

    • Sterilization

    Correct Answer
    A. Sterilization
  • 20. 

    Of the following, which one is not considered an element what may contribute to the ability of an organization to become culturally competent?

    • Valuing diversity

    • Institutionalizing cultural knowledge

    • Possessing the capacity for cultural self-assessment

    • Ignoring cultural norms and values

    • Developing of adaptations for the delivery of services that reflect an understanding of a multicultural enviroment

    Correct Answer
    A. Ignoring cultural norms and values
  • 21. 

    Which of the following is (are) desireable method(s) of conducting a clinical history interview?

    • Positive nonverbal communication

    • Defining and specifying terms

    • Subjectiveness

    • A & b

    Correct Answer
    A. A & b
  • 22. 

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

    • Vector

    • Fomite

    • Nosocomial

    • Iatrogenic

    Correct Answer
    A. Vector
  • 23. 

    Regarding oxygen delivery, all of the following are true except

    • Oxygen dose is ordered in liters per minute or in concentration as a fractional concentration of oxygen

    • The maximum dose should always be given to obtain the desired results

    • The oxygen flowmeter is green in color

    • The regulator attached to the oxygen tank consists of a flowmeter and pressure manometer

    Correct Answer
    A. The maximum dose should always be given to obtain the desired results
  • 24. 

    Pa tient is thought to have suffered cardiac arrest.  THe pulse should be checked at the

    • Radial artery

    • Brachial artery

    • Carotid artery

    • Femoral artery

    Correct Answer
    A. Carotid artery
  • 25. 

    Hand washing employs which of the following methods of infection control?

    • Chemical

    • Physical

    • Sterile

    • A and b

    Correct Answer
    A. A and b
  • 26. 

    When is removing a cervical collar permissable?

    • Before the initial radiographic examiniation

    • After a radiographic procedure

    • At the conclusion of the entire exam

    • After a paramedic approves the images

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
  • 27. 

    Which method is effective in communicating with a patient?1. professional appearance 2. touch3. pantomime technique

    • 1 only

    • 1 & 2

    • 2 & 3

    • 1, 2, & 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 1, 2, & 3
  • 28. 

    Which of the following includes a description of the color, quantity, and consistency of blood or other body substances?

    • Localization

    • Chronology

    • Quality

    • Occurrence

    Correct Answer
    A. Quality
  • 29. 

    If a patient arrives in a wheelchair and on a sling, which type of transfer is indicated?

    • Hydraulic lift

    • Pivot

    • Standby assist

    • Cart to table by means of a moving device

    Correct Answer
    A. Hydraulic lift
  • 30. 

    Which term describes the hypothetical point around which all mass appears to be concentrated?

    • Center of gravity

    • Base of support

    • Orthostatic hypotension

    • A & b

    Correct Answer
    A. Center of gravity
  • 31. 

    A properly placed endotracheal tube will be radiographically confirmed when the

    • Distal tip is positioned 1 inch inferior to the tracheal bifurcation

    • Distal tip is positioned 1 inch superior to the tracheal bifurcation

    • Distal tip is positioned adjacent to the vocal folds

    • Cuff is positioned between the vocal folds

    Correct Answer
    A. Distal tip is positioned 1 inch superior to the tracheal bifurcation
  • 32. 

    All of the following are types of indirect transmission except

    • Fomite

    • Vector

    • Aerosol

    • Touching

    Correct Answer
    A. Touching
  • 33. 

    Which of the following is the foundation on which a body rests?

    • Center of gravity

    • Base of support

    • Orthostatic hypotension

    • Biomechanics

    Correct Answer
    A. Base of support
  • 34. 

    Of the changes that occur in geriatric patients that are especially important when patients are undergoing radiologic examinations, which of the following may produce patient paranoia about potential falls with potential for permanent loss of mobility

    • Osteoporotic loss of bone mass

    • Arthritis

    • Decreased muscle strength

    • Atrophied muscle mass

    Correct Answer
    A. Osteoporotic loss of bone mass
  • 35. 

    A key component to effective communication with a patient is:

    • Establishing rapport

    • Assessing the patient's physical condition

    • Introducing the patient to the radiologist

    • Giving a detailed, technical explination of the examination

    Correct Answer
    A. Establishing rapport
  • 36. 

    A patient arrives to the emergency department with an oral temp of 99.8 degrees.  This finding is consistent with:

    • Normal temp

    • Hyperthermia

    • Hypothermia

    • Bradypnea

    Correct Answer
    A. Hyperthermia
  • 37. 

    Approximately what percentage of the world's population has some type of disability?

    • 5

    • 10

    • 15

    • 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
  • 38. 

    Which of the following devices can be classifed as a high-flow oxygen delivery device?

    • Air-entrainment mask

    • Nasal cannula

    • Simple mask

    • Nonrebreathing mask

    Correct Answer
    A. Air-entrainment mask
  • 39. 

    What is the minimum number of persons to use for a cart-to table transfer when no moving devices are available?

    • One

    • Two

    • Three

    • Four

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
  • 40. 

    A health care worker is accidentally punctured with a contaminated needle. This type of transmission is known as

    • Vector

    • Fomite

    • Nosocomial

    • Iatrogenic

    Correct Answer
    A. Fomite
  • 41. 

    What is the most commonly used immobilization device?

    • Sheet restraint

    • Cervical collar

    • Positioning sponge

    • Velcro straps

    Correct Answer
    A. Positioning sponge
  • 42. 

    Which of the following devices might a radiographer encounter when hemorrhage is thought to exist as a result of pelvic trauma?

    • Air splint

    • Compression band

    • Antishock garment

    • Traction splint

    Correct Answer
    A. Antishock garment
  • 43. 

    An outpatient develops a staphylococcal infection after a surgical procedure.  This type of transmission is known as

    • Vector

    • Fomite

    • Nosocomial

    • More than one of the above but not all

    Correct Answer
    A. More than one of the above but not all
  • 44. 

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

    • The patient wearing a mask

    • The health care worker's wearing a gown

    • Hand washing

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The patient wearing a mask

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