Final Flashcards
(78 cards)
A “no code” may also be referred to as a(n)____________
DNR
What is the leading cause of work-related injuries in the field of health care?
Abuse of the spine when moving or lifting patients
The acronym PASS is a helpful way to remember
the steps for using a fire extinguisher
To avoid the possibility of decubitus ulcer formation, you should
all of the above
Orthostatic hypotension is defined as
decreased blood pressure when changing to an upright position.
Tuberculosis is transmitted by which of the following routes?
airborne route
Which of the following is the credentialing body for Radiologic Technologists?
ARRT
If you are in a room with a patient who is infected with tuberculosis, OSHA recommends that you should protect yourself by wearing what ESSENTIAL protective equipment?
A fitted particulate mask
What type of airflow can be found in a surgical suite or a reverse isolation room?
positive pressure
The most common means of spreading infection are
human hands
Which of the following is an example of artificial active acquired immunity?
You are immune to chicken pox because you received the vaccine in 1992.
During an assessment of a patient, an imaging professional listens to the patient’s explanation and complaint about his pain. This is an example of:
subjective data
Which of the following is an example of natural active acquired immunity?
You are immune to chicken pox because you became infected with it in 1992.
In a slide board transfer, the patient is helped to
slide on a draw sheet across the board to another surface.
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are blood-borne viral infections. When you are caring for persons known to have either of these diseases, use the following infection control techniques:
A and B
Which of the following safety precautions must take place when disposing of used hypodermic needles and syringes?
Place the syringe with the uncapped needle attached directly into the contaminated sharps receptacle provided for them immediately after use.
The physician’s evaluation of the patient’s appearance can be found in which part of the history and physical information?
objective
A patient undergoes a right hip replacement in the hospital. While still in the hospital, the patient acquires influenza. This is an example of
nosocomial infection
The most common cause of back strain is
bending and twisting while lifting
When caring for a patient whom you know to be infected with HIV and who does not have AIDS, you use standard blood and body fluid precautions and
B and C
Which of the following situations represents an application of proper or sound body mechanics?
A construction worker makes sure to keep his back straight and knees slightly bent while lifting a heavy object.
Which of the following infectious diseases has been found to survive in dried blood for at least a week?
Hep B
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the technologist in case of fire?
Remain in the immediate area and stand by with the appropriate fire extinguisher.
Radiographers are expected to work within the scope of their practice at all times. An example of working outside the scope of a radiographer’s practice is:
Informing a patient that he has a fracture after a diagnostic examination
