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RAD 105 Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what the use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients | Radiography |
| ______ is a standard of conduct, this common concern for collective self-discipline, this control of the profession from within is called: | Ethics |
| Who made the discovery of “the X-ray” is one of medicine’s most significant achievements | Wilhelm C. Roentgen |
| Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s most famous early images he created was an X-ray image of: | his wife’s hand |
| An imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields to produce images is | MRI |
| The radiography “practice standards” are developed and maintained by the: | American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). |
| The Octostop immobilization device is used on : | infants and children younger than one yein |
| The usual vital signs measured include: | Temperature pulse respiration blood pressure |
| In working with an emergency patient, which of the following would be the first priority for attention? | Providing an open airway. |
| Which ethical theory evaluates the rightness or wrongness of ethical decisions by assessing the consequences of these decisions on the patient - that is, producing a good effect for the patient or at least avoiding some potential harm? | Consequentialism |
| Adequate breathing consists of : | • Good Respiratory Rate • Good Respiratory Depth • 12 to 20 breaths/Min |
| In the healthy adult, the normal range for blood pressure is: | • Systolic less than 120 mm Hg, diastolic less than 80 mm Hg. |
| The standard of care is defined as what? | • The degree of skill (proficiency), knowledge, and care ordinarily possessed and employed by members in good standing within the profession. |
| Hypoxia is: | • A state of describing oxygen-deficient tissue |
| The foundation on which a body rests is known as what? | • Base of Support |
| The term bradypnea is used to describe: | • A decrease in respiratory rate. |
| Where should the heel of the hand be placed when performing chest compressions during CPR in an adult? | • Two finger widths above the xiphoid process. |
| Syncope is a medical term for | • Fainting. |
| There are 4 types of wheelchair transfers are, which 3 of the 4 are listed below? (Select all that apply) | • Stand-By Assist • Two-Person • Assisted Standing Pivot |
| Common recumbent positions are: (Select all that apply) | • Supine • Prone • Sims |
| The Heimlich maneuver is used in response to_______: | choking |
| Thoracostomy tubes are: | • Chest tubes used to drain the intrapleural space. |
| How long can the brain be deprived of oxygen before cerebral function impairment is likely? | • 4 to 6 minutes |
| Some common types of immobilization devices are: (Select all that apply) | • Sheets • Sandbag • Velcro strap restraints |
| Which of the following actions is the most appropriate in handling a patient who begins a violent seizure? | • Attempt to prevent the patient from injuring himself or herself. |
| Orthostatic hypotension is something that every technologist should be aware of. Why is this? | • Sudden drop in blood pressure occurs when a person stands. |
| When performing a venipuncture for intravenous drug administration: | • It is important to remember that older patients’ veins tend to roll and are more fragile. |
| What position is this patient in – facing down on table? | • Prone |
| A _______ is an inanimate object contaminated with an infectious organism. | fomite |
| What position is this patient in – semi upright with legs out front? | • Fowler’s |
| The establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host are called: | infection |
| What position is the patient in – recovery position (Patient on their side)? | • Sim’s |
| What position is the patient in when lying down, facing up? | • Supine |
| A condition in which the lungs are not fully inflated or collapsed is called: | • Atelectasis |
| patient is supine on the table or bed, the head of which is tilted downward 30 to 40 degrees, with the feet higher than the head; also, supine position with the patient inclined at an angle of 45 degrees so that the pelvis is higher than the head. | • Trendelenburg |
| The type of shock that is a result of severe loss of blood is: | • Hypovolemic |
| When adding sterile supplies to an already established sterile field, the following should be remembered: (Select all that apply) | • Do not reach across a sterile field • A 1-inch border around the sterile field is not considered sterile |
| The three types of touch that the Rad Tech commonly uses are: (Select all that apply) | • Touching for emotional support • Touching for Emphasis • Touching for Palpation |
| The purpose of the surgical hand scrub is: | 1. To remove debris and transient microorganisms from the hand, nails, and forearms. 2. To inhibit rapid rebound growth of microorganisms |
| A small glass bottle containing multiple doses of a drug is known as a | vial. |
| The application of light pressure with the fingers to the body for the purposes of positioning or locating bony landmarks is known as: | palpation |
| The five rights of the Drug Administration are: (Select all the apply) | • Right Drug • Right Amount • Right patient • Right Time • Right Route extra: documentation |
| documenting an administrated drug: | contrast used, you must write the Contrast agent’s name and Strength, the volume administered, the route of administration, date and time of administration, and your signature or approved identification with credentials following it. |
| The patient presents with profuse sweating. This is known as | diaphoresis |
| An advance directive is a: | • Legal document prepared by a living, competent adult to guide the health care team if the individual should become unable to make decisions regarding their medical care; may also be called a living will or durable power of attorney for health care. |
| The _______ is an immobilization device used for a pediatric Chest examination. | Pigg-O-Stat |
| An outpatient develops a staphylococcal infection after a surgical procedure. This type of transmission is known as a | nosocomial infection |
| The method of reducing pathogenic microorganisms in the environment and intervening in the process by which microorganisms are spread is known as | medical asepsis. |
| Sterile gloves should be used for all of the following instances: | • An arteriogram with an angio catheter. • Changing a patient’s dressing • Attending a patient’s tracheostomy |
| For safe, stable lifting, the center of gravity must always be over the | base of support. |
| When adding sterile contents to an already sterile field, you should drop the contents gently onto the sterile field from about ________ above the field and at an _______ angle. | • 6 inches; slight |
| Chest tubes can be used for any of the following situations: (Select all that apply) | • Atelectasis • Pneumothorax • Hemothorax |
| The inflatable balloon portion of the Foley catheter is typically filled with | sterile saline. |
| When opening and pouring sterile solutions: | Sterile basin to the edge of the sterile field Show the solution to a worker before pouring. Only the fluids in the container are sterile Always try to use the exact amount The solution is considered sterile only if used immediately |
| There are four different disease-causing classifications of fungi. They are: | Superficial Cutaneous Subcutaneous Systemic |
| This is access to the organism via ingression or penetration. This is called: | • Entry |
| The goal of a good sterile technique is to: | • Protect the patient from infection. |
| An adverse reaction to contrast media that is not immediately life threatening but often requires treatment is considered: | • Moderate |
| What is the type of shock that is caused by a failure of the heart to pump enough blood to the vital organs? | • Cardiogenic shock |
| If a patient’s IV site becomes puffy and swollen, what should the radiographer do? | • Clamp off the IV |
| For a patient with IV therapy, how high above the vein should the container of solution be kept: | • 18-20” |
| When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the x-ray table which action would you do first? | • Put the wheelchair at a 45-degree angle to the table |
| When is an IV considered to be infiltrated? | • When IV Fluid/medication is leaking into tissue |
| Res ipsa loquitur means: | • The thing speaks for itself |
| ALARA stands for: | • As low as reasonably achievable |
| Which of the following is true regarding informed consent? (Select all that apply) | • The patient must be competent to sign • The physician named on the consent form is the only physician who can perform the procedure • Any condition stated on the consent form must be met |
| Enteral routes of drug administration are as follows: | • Oral (By mouth – most common route) • Sublingual (under the tongue) • Buccal (mucous membranes o the cheek of the upper or lower jaw for local dissolution and absorption) • Rectal ( when a patient can’t take a drug by mouth) |
| Parenteral routes of drug administration include: | • Intradermal (ID) – rapid onset of action • Intramuscular (IM) – rapid onset of action • Subcutaneous (Sub-Q) – slow and constant absorption • Intravenous (IV) – immediate onset of action |
| Carrier, especially an animal (usually an arthropod) that transfers an infective agent from one host to another is called a | Vector. |
| An animal or plant that harbors or nourishes another organism is called a | host |
| An ______ is a sealed glass container designed to hold a single drug dose and is intended for use only once. | ampule |
| This type of infection occurs from the activities of physicians – it’s called | Iatrogenic |
| This type of procedure is used to prevent contamination by microbes and endospores before, during, or after surgery using a sterile technique. It is called | Surgical Asepsis. |
| Your mobility muscles used for lifting are also known as the | extremity muscles |
| ___________ is a branch of physics that applies the laws of mechanics to living creatures. | Biomechanics |
| An ________ is someone who has been admitted to the hospital for diagnostic studies or treatment. | inpatient |
| Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs consists of the following: | • Self-Actualization • Aesthetics • Esteem • Belongingness and Love • Safety |
| An ________ is someone who has come to the hospital or outpatient center for diagnostic testing or treatment but does not usually occupy a bed overnight. | outpatient |
| _____________ is an exchange of information, thoughts, or messages; includes interpersonal rapport; also includes the accurate conveyance of information, clear self-expression, and transmission of information and ideas to others. | Communication |
| Some signs and symptoms associated with a deteriorating head injury are | • Lethargy. • Sudden Irritability. • Slowing pulse rate • Slowing respiratory rate • Change in LOC • Epistaxis. • Vertigo and Syncope • Seizures • Falls • Wounds |
| Epistaxis is also known as a | nosebleed |
| An unsystematic discharge of neurons of the cerebrum that results in an abrupt alteration in brain function is also called a | seizure |
| Bleeding outside of a vessel is called | hemorrhage |
| _______________ refers to a situation in which a patient’s sutures separate, allowing abdominal contents to spill out of the peritoneal cavity | Wound dehiscence |
| _____________ is the body’s steady state maintained by adaptive responses promoting healthy survival. | Homeostasis |
| Normal adult respiration ranges between: | 12 to 20 breaths per minute |
| The 5 routes of temperature measurement are: | • Oral • Axillary (Armpit area) • Tympanic (Ear) • Temporal (Temple region of the head) • Rectal |
| ________ is considered to occur at a temperature below normal | Hypothermia (i.e. below 97.7° F) |
| __________ is an oral temperature higher than 99.5° F. | Hyperthermia |
| Common sites of pulse measurement are: | • Radial Artery (Wrist area, along the distal radius) • Brachial Artery (Upper arm, mid humeral area) • Carotid Artery (Neck) |
| During inspiration the diaphragm moves ______ and during expiration, the diaphragm moves _______. | DOWN; UP |
| Thoracostomy tubes are also known as | Chest tubes |
| The position of the CV line should be in the SVC, approximately | 2 to 3 cm above the opening of the RA (Right Atrium). |
| When a large volume of fluids or normal saline is given, it is called a | bolus |
| The volume of air inhaled and exhaled during one respiratory cycle is known as | tidal volume. |
| A stage in the life cycle of certain parasites during which they are enclosed in a protective wall is known as a | cyst |
| Disease-causing microorganisms that may be present in human blood are known as | bloodborne pathogens. |
| _____________ is a discharge or escape of fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue that can cause localized vasoconstriction, resulting in the sloughing of tissue and tissue necrosis if not reversed with an antidote. | Extravasation |
| An unnatural paleness or absence of color to a patient’s skin is: | • Pallor |
| Three types of Contrast media are: | • Barium Sulfate products • Water-soluble iodine compounds • Gases (Air/CO2) |
| what exams need to be performed before any other studies involving iodinated contrast media. It can alter the results for up to 3 weeks | Thyroid |
| Thyroid exams order process is: | - All examinations not requiring contrast media and any laboratory studies for iodine uptake - examinations of the urinary tract - examinations of the biliary system - Lower gastrointestinal series (barium enema) - Upper gastrointestinal series |
| what compounds provide positive contrast, absorbing more radiation | Barium and Iodine |
| what absorbs less radiation and produce negative contrast | Air and Gases |
| what can be used to relax the smooth muscle of the GI Tract | Glucagon |
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