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RADT 456 Pt Care
ARRT Registry Review
Question | Answer |
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What is the mechanical device used to correct an ineffectual cardiac rhythm? | Defibrillator (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 2) |
The legal doctrine "respondeat superior" means? | Let the master answer (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 3) |
A quantity of medication introduced intravenously over a period of time is termed as... | An infusion (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 3) |
Which of the following are condition a of a lack of normal bone calcification: rickets, osteomalacia, osteoarthritis. | Rickets and Osteomalacia (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 3) |
What are some early symptoms of anaphylactic shock? | Dyshpagia, itching of palms and soles, and constriction of throat (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 3) |
Accidental injection of medication/contrast in the tissue is called? | Extravasation (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 2) |
What stage of infection does the bacteria begin to divide and multiply? | Incubation period (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 4) |
A patient suffering from orthopnea would be more comfortable in what position? (such as in fowler, recumbent...) | Erect (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 4) |
Hirschsprung disease is most common in what age group? | Neonates (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 4) |
Forms of intentional misconduct include: Slander, invasion of privacy, and/or negligence? | Slander and invasion of privacy (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 5) |
What angle should the needle be in when injecting intramuscular? | 90 Degrees (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 5) |
An esophogram would most likely be ordered for which of the following conditions: Varices, Achalasia, and/or Dysphasia? | Varices and Achalasia (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 6 ) |
What is a fomite? | A contaminated inanimate object. Examples: utensil and doorknob (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 6 and 24 #50) |
What is a Swan-Ganz catheter? | An IV catheter used to measure the pumping ability of the heart to obtain pressure readings. Also used to introduce medications and IV fluids. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.8 and 25 #61) |
What is a vector? | An insect or animal carrier or infectious organisms. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.24 #50) |
What is a central venous line? | A catheter placed in a large vein. Can be used to deliver medication/ nutrition, or to monitor cardiac pressures. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.8 and 26 #65) |
What are the advantages of non-ionic water-soluable contrast media? | Low toxicity and fewer adverse reactions. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.9 and 28 #78) |
What venous device is used for frequent or regular IV injections? | Heparin lock (intermittent injection port) (Saia, Lange Q&A p.9 and 27 #69) |
What is the normal range for blood urea nitrogen (BUN)? | 8 to 25 mg/100mL (Saia, Lange Q&A p.9 and 27 #72) |
What ethnic principle is regarded as being sincerity and truthfulness? | Veracity. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.11 and 28 #89) |
What is autonomy? | Patients have the right to decide what they will or will not do. The right to a free will. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.29 #89) |
What is beneficence? | Doing good and being kind (Saia, Lange Q&A p.30 #89) |
What is the ethnic principle of faithfulness and loyalty? | Fidelity. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.30 #89) |
What are antiseptics? | Chemical to stop growth of microorganisms. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.30 #92) |
What are disinfectants? | Remove microorganisms. (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 30 #92) |
What is a tort? | An intentional or unintentional act that involved personal injury or damage to a patient. Saia, Lange Q&A p.31 #97 |
How many inches above the vein should the IV bag be? | 18-20 inches (Saia, Lange Q&A p.12 and 31 #102) |
What is an unlawful laying of hands on a patient? | Battery. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.31 #99) |
What is an assault? | The threat of touching or laying hands on someone. (Saia, Lange Q&A p31 #99) |
What is false imprisonment? | Considered if a patient is ignored after saying that they do not want to continue with the exam or restraints or restraints used without a doctors order. (Saia, Lange Q&A P.31 #99) |
What is defamation? | Patient confidentiality is not respected and patient suffers embarrassment or mockery. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.31 #99) |
What does "pc" mean? | After meals. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.13 and 33 #115) |
A systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg is considered? | Hypertensive (Saia, Lange Q&A p.14 and 33 #117) |
Which of the following are considered for contact precautions: MRSA, C-diff, and/or TB? | MRSA and C-diff. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.14 and 34 #121) |
What retards growth of pathogenic bacteria? | Antisepsis. (Saia, Lange Q&A p.14 and 34 #124) |