Exam 5 Section 5

Question 1

a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism, the body has an insulin issue

Answer 1

diabetes

Question 2

The most common shock in our department is ________ because we use contrast

Answer 2

anaphylaxis

Question 3

can you leave a patient unattended after giving the, contrast?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

what is passing out/fainting called?

Answer 4

syncope

Question 5

Abnormally high glucose in blood =

Answer 5

hyperglycemia

Question 6

Abnormally low glucose in blood =

Answer 6

hypoglycemia

Question 7

profuse sweating and heavy perspiration
result of allergic reaction, diabetic episode

Answer 7

diaphoresis

Question 8

what is the first thing you should do if pt is in life threatening situation?

Answer 8

call hospital emergency team

Question 9

Addresses three areas of neurologic functioning and gives an overview of the patient’s responsiveness.
* Eyes open
* Motor response
* Verbal response

Answer 9

Glasgow comma scale

Question 10

If pt goes into shock it is a reaction of:

Answer 10

either illness, trauma, stress, emotional stress (all the above)

Question 11

Is shock life threatening?

Answer 11

yes

Question 12

Pulmonary embolism is typically caused by

Answer 12

deep vein thrombosis

Question 13

Can be caused by prolonged immobility
Results in approx 120,000 deaths per year
50% of those that develop this result in death

Answer 13

pulmonary embolism

Question 14

usually occurs in people under 30 with sudden onset that requires insulin injections

Answer 14

type 1 diabetes

Question 15

most common, gradual onset, usually occurs in people over 40, controlled by medication diet exercise and weight loss, if not controlled can turn into type 1

Answer 15

type 2 diabetes

Question 16

occurs in pregnant females, has to do with placenta, can also be a precursor to type 2 diabetes later in life, treated by medication and diet

Answer 16

gestational diabetes

Question 17

Every radiography needs to know where the ________ is for medical emergencies

Answer 17

crash cart

Question 18

Can be caused by embolus, thrombus, hemorrhage
A rupture of cerebral artery that causes hemorrhage in brain would be called:

Answer 18

Cerebral vascular accident (CVA; stroke)

Question 19

What is the best modality for demonstrating CVA?

Answer 19

CT

Question 20

Trauma is the leading cause of death among persons under the age of ___

Answer 20

44

Question 21

Before beginning radiographer procedure on trauma pt?

Answer 21

maintain standard precautions

Question 22

We reevaluate pt with anaphylaxis ever ___ minutes

Answer 22

5

Question 23

When we do long bone radiography what do we include?

Answer 23

both joints

Question 24

what are the two main fractures?

Answer 24

open (protruding through skin) & closed (badly broken but does not break through skin)

Question 25

Pt who have head injuries should be considered to have accompanying:

Answer 25

cervical spine injuries

Question 26

the cervical and lumbar spine are the most ______ and most ____ _____

Answer 26

articulating, easily injured

Question 27

Two most common trauma radiographs?

Answer 27

Cross-table lateral cervical spine & chest

Question 28

Which of the following catheters is monitoring

Answer 28

hickman

Question 29

Which of the following catheters is placed to evacuate fluid and air?

Answer 29

chest tube

Question 30

After pt has been in motor vehicle accident the leading cause of death is:

Answer 30

fracture or injury to the pelvis

Question 31

Most common fracture in elderly patient when they fall is:

Answer 31

the hip and femur

Question 32

Pt who has a fractured extremity the joint should be supported ________ fracture, and inform pt when ________

Answer 32

above and below fracture, we are moving it

Question 33

the progression from onset that may not be detectable to dangerous stage from lack of oxygen

Answer 33

shock comtinuum

Question 34

due to loss of blood or tissue fluid

Answer 34

hypovolemic shock

Question 35

due to cardiac disorders (MI)

Answer 35

cardiogenic shock

Question 36

due to the blood vessels’ inability to constrict and assist in the return of blood to the heart

Answer 36

distributive shock

Question 37

due to pathologic conditions that interfere with the normal pumping action of the heart

Answer 37

obstructive shock

Question 38

what are the 3 types of distributive shock?

Answer 38

neurogenic, septic, anaphylactic

Question 39

Loss of sympathetic tone causing vasodilation of peripheral vessels

Answer 39

neurogenic shock

Question 40

Least likely seen in the department; caused by a gram-negative bacteria

Answer 40

septic shock

Question 41

More commonly seen in the department due to iodinated contrast media. Result of hypersensitivity reaction to an exposure to an antigen that was previously encountered by the body’s immune system.

Answer 41

anaphylactic shock

Question 42

not enough insulin in body tissue

Answer 42

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Question 43

Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome:

Answer 43

the result of dehydration

Question 44

The human brain can survive without oxygen for only _____ minutes

Answer 44

4 to 5

Question 45

When the heart fails to beat effectively, the blood cannot circulate through the body, and the person no longer has an effective pulse Manifestation: – Loss of consciousness, pulse, and BP – Dilation of pupils – Possibility of seizures

Answer 45

cardiac failure

Question 46

Manifestations – Labored, noisy breathing – Wheezing – Neck vein distention – Diaphoresis – Anxiety – Cyanosis of lips and nail beds

Answer 46

respiratory failure

Question 47

What does CAB stand for in regards to CPR?

Answer 47

C: compressions - 30 compressions at least 2" deep A: airway - open the airway by head tilt, chin lift B: breaths - give two breaths through the use of a disposable mask with one-way valve

Question 48

is used to restart the heart or to determine the presence of ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation

Answer 48

defibrillation

Question 49

Caused by a foreign object that blocks the main bronchi

Answer 49

airway obstruction

Question 50

An unsystematic discharge of neurons of the cerebrum that results in an abrupt alteration in the brain function. A syndrome or symptom of a disease, not a disease in themselves

Answer 50

seizure

Question 51

two types of seizures:

Answer 51

generalized partial (complex, simple)

Question 52

Abnormally low blood pressure occurring when a person stands up before the blood in the extremities has time to circulate to the upper body

Answer 52

Orthostatic hypotension

Question 53

the skull or meninges are vulnerable to damage and infection because its protective casing has been broken

Answer 53

open head injury

Question 54

The brain tissue swells resulting in pressure and may cause brain damage

Answer 54

closed head injury

Question 55

things to consider for a cross-table lateral cervical spine:

Answer 55

* C1 to C7: needs to be visible * T1: Swimmer’s projection * Swelling, alignment, fractures, or subluxation * Sphenoid air-fluid levels

Question 56

Chest images are ordered for a number of reasons:

Answer 56

– Pathology findings – To view the bony thorax, lung field, cardiac silhouette, or soft tissue – Air and fluid levels – Tube or line placement