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RADT 456 Pt. Cr.
ARRT Registry Review Pt. Care/Education
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Honor Code violations that can prevent a radiography student from meeting ARRT certification requirements include ... | 1)Being suspended from the radiography program 2)Being dismissed/expelled from a radiography program |
| An iatrogenic infection is one caused by | physician intervention |
| Demostration of which anatomic structures requires ingestion of barium sulfate suspension | Duodenum & Pylorus |
| Which drug is used to treat dysrhythmias | lidocaine |
| Conditions in which there is a lack of normal bone calcification include | Rickets & Osteomalacia |
| The most effective method of sterilization | moist heat |
| When looking at blood chemistry, what is the normal range for BUN | 8-25 mg/100mL |
| An inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism is a | fomite |
| The advantages of using nonionic, water-soluble contrast media include | Low toxicity & fewer adverse reactions |
| Skin discoloration owing to cyanosis may be observed in the | Gums & Earlobes |
| Diseases spread by direct or close contact include | MRSA, conjunctivitis, hepatitis A, skin infections, & syphilis |
| The medial term for congenital clubfoot is | Talipes |
| A patient experiencing an episode of syncope should be placed in what position | Dorsal recumbent with feet elevated |
| Which conditions is a double contrast BE essential for demostration of the condition ____ and ____ | Polyps & Colitis |
| When reviewing patient blood chemistry levels, creatinine range is | 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100mL |
| Violations of the ARRT Rules of Ethics includes | Accepting responsibility to perform a function outside the scope of practice |
| What organization has the authority to impose professional sanction on a radiographer | ARRT |
| What do patient rights include | Right to refuse treatment & right to confidentiality |
| If the patient lacks decision-making capacity, their rights can be exercised on their behalf by | Designated surrogate & designated proxy |
| Prehypertension is present when | 1)Systolic pressure is between 120-140 mmHg 2)Diastolic pressure is between 80-90 mmHg |
| What conditions should reverse isolation be indicated | Transplant recipient, burns, and leukemia |
| What is the name of the practice that serves to retard the growth of pathogenic bacteria | Antisepsis |
| What tyoe of diseases require airborn precaution | TB & Varicella |
| Symptoms that indicate inadequate oxygen supply | 1)Diaphoresis 2)Cyanosis 3)Dyspnea |
| A negative contrast agent is ___ | Air |
| Proper treatment for contrast media extravasation into tissues around a vein includes | Application of a cold pack to affected area & application of pressure to injection site |
| What order would you put the following exams to be performed; UGI, BE, and IVU | IVU, BE, UGI |