Patient Care

1. Hypoxia

A drug that must be prescribed by a md

Necessary for cellular repair

A state describing oxygen-deficient tissue

Necessary for cellular funtion

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

3. Oxygen therapy is administered to

Minimize cardiopulmonary workload

Counteract hypoxemia

Treat tissue hypoxia

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

5. Voluntary motion is under the control of the:

Technologist

Patient

Radiologist

Student

6. Microorganisms that cause infectious diseases can be classified as

Lytic

Endogenous

Pathogenic

Nosocomial

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

Chief complaint

Palpation

Onset

Nonverbal communication

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

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

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

Administrator

Patient

Radiologist

Student

11. An infectious microbe can gain entrance into the human body by

Ingression

Penetration

Both a & b

Neither a nor b

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

Localization

Chronology

Quality

Occurence

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

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

15. Toward which side should all transfers be initiated?

Left

Right

Patient's strong side

Patient's weak side

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

Air splint

Antishock garment

Backboard

Traction splint

17. The common cold is an example of an infection by a

Bacterium

Virus

Fungus

Protozoan

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

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

Antisepsis

Medical asepsis

Disinfection

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

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

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

Vector

Fomite

Nosocomial

Iatrogenic

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

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

Chemical

Physical

Sterile

A and b

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

Radial artery

Brachial artery

Carotid artery

Femoral artery

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

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

1 only

1 & 2

2 & 3

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

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

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

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

32. All of the following are types of indirect transmission except

Fomite

Vector

Aerosol

Touching

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

Center of gravity

Base of support

Orthostatic hypotension

Biomechanics

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

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

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

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

5

10

15

20

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

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

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

Vector

Fomite

Nosocomial

Iatrogenic

41. What is the most commonly used immobilization device?

Sheet restraint

Cervical collar

Positioning sponge

Velcro straps

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

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

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

Patient care