chp 11&12

Question 1

what is the sonographers first step in an emergency situation in a hospital setting

Answer 1

notify the emergency response team

Question 2

is breathing on the ACDU scale ?

Answer 2

No.

Question 3

The “D” in the ACDU scales stands for

Answer 3

drowsy

Question 4

what is the second stage in the shock continuum

Answer 4

compensatory

Question 5

in what stage of the shock continuum is blood shunted away from the lungs, skin and other organs to the brain and heart

Answer 5

progressive

Question 6

what type of shock would result from trauma and internal bleeding?

Answer 6

hypovolemic

Question 7

early signs of hypovolemic shock include all of the following except

Answer 7

itchiness

Question 8

what type of shock results from inability of the heart to perfuse the body

Answer 8

cardiogenic

Question 9

what type of shock could result from an allergy from intravenous contrast

Answer 9

anaphylactic

Question 10

which of the following would be considered a severe anaphylactic clinical symptom or sign?

Answer 10

dysphasia

Question 11

after completing a sonogram on an elderly patient, the patient sits up too quickly and becomes dizzy. this is referred to as

Answer 11

orthostatic hypotension

Question 12

while performing an obstetric sonogram, your patient begins to become light headed this is referred to as

Answer 12

supine hypotensive syndrome

Question 13

what should you do if a pregnant patient begins to complain of dizziness and weakness while you are performing an obstetric sonogram?

Answer 13

roll the patient onto her side

Question 14

what disorder is commonly associated with epilepsy?

Answer 14

seizures

Question 15

you are preparing for an invasive procedure and your patient begins to complain of anxiety, dizziness and nausea. What is this patient suffering from?

Answer 15

vasovagal reaction

Question 16

typically, a pulmonary embolism originates within the

Answer 16

legs

Question 17

the “F” in FAST stroke acronym stands for

Answer 17

face drooping

Question 18

the “A” in the FAST stroke acronym stand for

Answer 18

arm weakness

Question 19

which of the following is not a typical clinical symptom of diabetes mellitus

Answer 19

polyhydraminos

Question 20

mini stroke is referred to as

Answer 20

TIA

Question 21

which of the following would not be an appropriate action to take if a patient is having a seizure

Answer 21

place a tongue depressor in the patients mouth

Question 22

which of the following is not a typical clinical symptom of syncope

Answer 22

dysphasia

Question 23

which of the following would be most likely to increases the likelihood for a patient to suffer from syncope

Answer 23

fasting

Question 24

in response to shock, the patient should be placed in what position

Answer 24

semi flowers

Question 25

during an anaphylactic reaction, the vessels in the peripheral circulation

Answer 25

dilate

Question 26

hypovolemic shock may lead to the discoloration of the skin, a condition known as

Answer 26

cyanosis

Question 27

what type of diabetes is most often diagnosed before age 30?

Answer 27

type 1

Question 28

what type of diabetes is induced by and accompanies pregnancy

Answer 28

type 3

Question 29

which of the following is an example of a bacterium

Answer 29

streptococci

Question 30

which of the following is an example of a fungus

Answer 30

ringworm

Question 31

which of the following is an example of virus

Answer 31

measles

Question 32

which of the following is an example of a parasite?

Answer 32

echinococcus granulosusi

Question 33

which of the following is the smallest organism known to cause disease in humans

Answer 33

virus

Question 34

which of the following includes both yeast and molds?

Answer 34

fungus

Question 35

which of the following is the second link in the cycle of infection

Answer 35

reservoir

Question 36

what is the name for a person whose body cannot fight off of an organism that has entered his or her body

Answer 36

susceptible host

Question 37

contamination by intermediate object or person is known as

Answer 37

indirect transmission

Question 38

which of the following would not be an example of a vector

Answer 38

sneezing

Question 39

which of the following is a portal of entry

Answer 39

nose

Question 40

stage 2 of the stage of infection is

Answer 40

prodromal

Question 41

in what stage of infection does the infection become highly infectious

Answer 41

prodromal

Question 42

at what stage of infection do symptoms temporarily dissipate

Answer 42

convalescent

Question 43

what is the most common type of healthcare-associated infection reported

Answer 43

urinary tract infection

Question 44

which of the following would be most likely clinical sign of MRSA

Answer 44

oozing mass

Question 45

enterococcus is a normal flora found in the

Answer 45

nose

Question 46

a patient who presents with watery diarrhea for several days is exhibiting signs of

Answer 46

clostridium difficule

Question 47

clinically silent means

Answer 47

no signs no symptoms

Question 48

no N95 respirator is a device used to prevent the wearer from

Answer 48

TB

Question 49

the mantoux test is used for

Answer 49

TB

Question 50

during HIV, the t cells are targeted. as a result, the lymphatic system becomes reactive causing enlargement of the

Answer 50

spleen

Question 51

if hepatitis is not treated aggressively, the patient may experience jaundice and

Answer 51

hepatomegaly

Question 52

what lymphatic cells are targeted by HIV

Answer 52

T cells

Question 53

what lymphatic cells are targeted by HIV

Answer 53

T cells

Question 54

hiv is transmitted via

Answer 54

blood

Question 55

when would the CDC recommend that a healthcare worker wash his or her hands instead of a alcohol-based hand rub

Answer 55

when they are visibly soiled

Question 56

which of the following would not require the use of airborne precautions

Answer 56

hepatitis b

Question 57

enteric precaution, a specific form of contact precaution may also be used for patients with infectious waste such as

Answer 57

c. diff and e. coli

Question 58

which question would you most likely as the patient before performing an endovaginal exam

Answer 58

are you allergic to latex

Question 59

which of the following exams may require the use of a probe cover except

Answer 59

carotid

Question 60

before placing the probe cover on the transducer, US gel should be placed within the probe cover to

Answer 60

prevent any artifacts caused by air

Question 61

why should a transducer be disinfected following an endocavity exam

Answer 61

probe covers have been known to fail