Patient Care

Question 1

What type of transmission is possible when the limited operator does not clean the Bucky after performing an exam on a patient with flu?

Answer 1

Fomite transmission

Question 2

It is important for radiographers to develop and use patient assessment skills that can

Answer 2

Meet patient needs and set priorities

Question 3

Which of the following statements does not apply to the rules of body mechanics?

Answer 3

Carry heavy objects out beyond the front of your body

Question 4

When taking a radiograph of a patient with a contagious disease the dirty radiographer positions the

Answer 4

Patient and covered IR

Question 5

A patient who is terribly thirsty, urinates copious amounts frequently, and has a fruity smelling breath

Answer 5

Diabetic coma

Question 6

What is the normal range of temperature when measured orally?

Answer 6

96.8-99.6

Question 7

Which of the following is a health care workers single best protection against disease?

Answer 7

Frequent hand hygiene

Question 8

The cleaning agent recommended by the CDC for decontaminating environment surfaces?

Answer 8

Diluted bleach

Question 9

Which are correct statements of proper body mechanics?

Answer 9

Use a broad stance, carry heavy objects close to your body

Question 10

If a limited operator innocently commits and error as a result of following the orders of his or her employer, the employer may be held responsible according to the

Answer 10

Doctrine of respondent superior

Question 11

What is the medical term for fainting?

Answer 11

Syncope

Question 12

Temperature readings are highest when taken during which method?

Answer 12

Rectal method

Question 13

When oxygen is administered in response to an emergency situation, an appropriate flow rate is _____ liters per min

Answer 13

3-5

Question 14

When assisting a stroke patient to walk, you should place yourself

Answer 14

On the patients weak side

Question 15

Which of the following measurements requires the use of a stethoscope

Answer 15

Blood pressure, apical pulse

Question 16

Stage 2 hypertension

Answer 16

160/100

Question 17

Which of the following are symptoms or shock?

Answer 17

Cool clammy skin, confusion, increased pulse rate

Question 18

The term tachycardia to ______ heart rate

Answer 18

Abnormally rapid

Question 19

Which of the following are true regarding informed consent?

Answer 19

Informed consent may be revoked at any time, patient must be legally competent to sign

Question 20

Which of the following will aid in relieving strain on the abdomen for a patient suffering abdominal pain?

Answer 20

Elevation of the head, placing a bolster under knees

Question 21

Which of the following are most common infractions of fire safety rules as stated by fire marshals?

Answer 21

Improper use of extension cords, fire doors blocked open, improper storage of flammable materials.

Question 22

When does the CDC recommend hand washing in place of the use of alcohol based hand rubs?

Answer 22

When hands are visibly soiled following patient contact

Question 23

What signed document is required for experimental procedures of those that carry substantial risk?

Answer 23

Informed consent

Question 24

The omission of reasonable care or caution defines

Answer 24

Negligence

Question 25

The process of reducing the probability of infection organisms being transmitted to a susceptible individual is called

Answer 25

Asepsis

Question 26

Research has proven that victims of massive trauma who survive the initial injury have a greater chance of recovery if their condition is called the “golden”

Answer 26

Hour

Question 27

The vital sign that most accurately indicates the condition of shock is the?

Answer 27

Blood pressure

Question 28

Which of the following practices might be characterized as slander?

Answer 28

Telling a coworker that one of your patients pathology was caused by unsafe sex

Question 29

What is the usual retention time for radiographs?

Answer 29

5-7 years

Question 30

A document that sets forth standards of correct behavior within a profession is called?

Answer 30

Code of ethics

Question 31

Which of the following are types of intentional misconduct?

Answer 31

Assault, battery, invasion of privacy

Question 32

Rules that apply values and moral standards to our actions are what

Answer 32

Ethics