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which of the following blood pressure measurements might indicate shock   systolic pressure lower than 60mm hg  
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sterile technique is required when contrast agents are administered   intrathecally  
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for medicolegal reasons radiographic images are required to include all the following information,except   the patient birthdate  
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a radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals could be found guilty of   invasion of privacy  
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a diabetic patient who has prepared for a fasting radiiographic exam is susceptible to a hypoglycemic reaction.this is characterized by   shaking & nervousness,cold,clammy skin  
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which of the following instruction should be given to the patient following a barium sulfate contrast exam.   increased fluid & fiber intake for sereral days,changes in stool color will occur until all barium has been evacuated,contact a physician if no bowel movement occurs in 24hrs.  
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logrolling is a method of moving patients with suspected   spinal injury  
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a patient is usually required to drink a barium sulfate suspension in order to demostrate which of the following structure   pylorus  
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the normal average rate of respiraton for a healthy adult patient is   12 to 20 breaths/min.  
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examples of COPD include   bronchitis,pulmonary emphysema,asthma  
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administration of contrast agents for radiographic purposes is usually performed by which of the following parenteral routes   intravenous  
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a patient developed hives serveral minutes after injuection of an iodinated contrst agent.what type of drug should be readily available   antihistamine  
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which of the following sites are commonly used for an intravenous injection   antecubital vein,basilic vein  
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the mechanical device used to correct an ineffectual cardiac rhythm is a   defibrillator  
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you have encoutered a person who is apparentily unconscious.although you open his airway,there is no rise & fall of the chest,& you can hear no breath sounds.you should.   begin mouth to mouth rscue breathing,giving two full breaths.  
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in classifying intravenous(IV) contrast agents,the total number of dissovled particles in solution per kilogram of water difines.   osmolality  
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which of the following procedures requires that the patient be placed in the lithotomy position   hysterosalpingography  
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a nosocomial infection is a   infection acquired in a hospital  
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the legal doctrine res ipsa locquitur means which of the following   the thing speak for itself  
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the usual patient preparation for a upper gastrointestinal(GI) exam is   NPO 8 hrs before the exam  
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conditions in which there is a lack of normal bone calcification include   rickets,osteomalacia  
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abnormal accumulation of air in pulmonary tissues,resulting in over distention of the alveolar spaces,is   emphysema  
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anaphylactic shock manifests early symptoms that include   dysphagia,itching of palms & soles,constriction of the throat  
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anaphylaxis is the term used to describe   allergic shock  
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of the four stages of infection,which of the stage during which the infection is most communicable   disease phase  
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when performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CRP)on an infant,it is required that the number of compressions per minute,compared to that for an adult   increase  
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all of the following statements regarding hand washing & skin care are correct except   cracks or abrasions should be left uncovered to facilitate healing  
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a patient whose systolic blood pressure is less than 90mm Hg is usually considered   hypotensive  
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when a patient arrives in the radiology department with a urinary Foley catheter bag,it is important to   place the drainaage bag below the level of the bladder  
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intruments required to assess vital signs include   a thermoneter,a watch with a second hand  
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lyme disease is caused by bacteria carried by deer ticks.The tick bite may cause fever,fatigue,& other associated symptoms.This is an example of transmission of an infection by   vector  
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possible side effects of a iodinated contrast medium that is administered intravenously include all of the following execept   hypotension  
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blood pressure may be expressed as 120/95.what does 95 represent   the phase of relaxation of the cardiac muscle tissue.A higher than average diastolic pressure  
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all drug packages must provide certain information required by U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Some of the information that must be provided includes   the generic name,contraindications,the usual dose  
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forms of intentional misconduct include   alander,invasion of privacy  
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when a patient with an arm injury needs help in undressing,the radiographer should   removed clothing from the uninjured arm first  
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which of the following conditions describes a patient who is unable to breathe easily while in the recumbent position   orthopnea  
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you & fellow radiographer have received an unconscious patient from a motor vehicle accident.As you perform the exam,it is important that you   refer to the patient by name,make only those statements that you would make with a conscious patient.reassure the patient about what you are doing.  
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a diruretic is used to   promote elimination of urine  
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when radiographing the elderly,it is helpful to   address them by their full name,give straight forward instructions  
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the complete killing of all microorganisms is termed   sterilization  
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involuntary patient motion can be caused by   posttraumatic shock,medication,low room temperature  
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