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RADT 456: Pat. Care

ARRT Registry Review

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A vasomotor effect experienced after injection of a contrast agent is characterized by all of the following symptoms except: Hypotension-(Vasomotor refers to a nonallergic reaction) Hypotension is categorized as a vasovagal, or "life threatening" reaction along with bradycardia, hypotension, and no detectable pulse (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 1)
Demonstration of which anatomic structures require ingestion of barium sulfate suspension? Duodenum and pylorus (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 2)
Which of the following drugs is used to treat dysrhythmias? Lidocaine - this treats cardiac arrhythmias (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 2)
Examples of COPD include: Bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, and asthma (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 2)
The legal document or individual authorized to make an individual's health care decisions, should the individual be unable to make them for himself or herself, is the: advanced health care directive, living will, health care proxy (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 3)
In which stage of infection do the infective microbes begin to multiply? Incubation period. Stages of infection include: initial phase (infection introduced and lies dormant), incubation period (where they reproduce and infection begins), and finally recovery phase when infection is fought off. (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 4)
When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on an infant, is is recommended that the number of compressions per minute, compared with that for an adult, _____. Increase- because an infant's heart rate is much faster (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 4)
Possible side effects of an iodinated contrast medium that is administered intravenously include all of the following except: rash and hives, because it is not a side effect but rather an adverse reaction (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 4)
A cathartic is used to: stimulate defecation (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 5)
An esophagram would most likely to requested for patients with which of the following esophageal disorders/symptoms? varices and achalasia. Varices are twisted veins of the esophagus associated with liver disease than can enlarge and rupture. Achalasia is dilation of the esophagus resulting from cardiac sphincter's failure to relax (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 6)
Which of the following legal phrases defines a circumstance in which both the health care provider's and the patient's actions contributed to an injurious outcome? Contributory negligence- both the health care provider and patient contributed to an injury (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 6)
What is the first treatment for extravasation of contrast media during an IV injection? Apply pressure to the vein until bleeding stops (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 6)
Diseases that require contact precautions include: MRSA and Clostridium difficile (c-diff). TB often requires use of a face mask. (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 14)
Increased pain threshold, breakdown of skin, and atrophy of fat pads and sweat glands are all important considerations when working with which of the following groups of patients? Geriatric patients (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 14)
The practice that is used to retard the growth of pathogenic bacteria is termed: Antisepsis. Medical asepsis is destruction of pathogens through disinfection. (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 14)
Which of the following medical equipment is used to determine blood pressure? Stethoscope and sphygmomanometer (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 15)
A small container holding several doses of medication is termed: A vial. An ampoule holds a single dose of medication. A vial holds large amounts of dosage. Bolus is the AMOUNT of fluid injected. (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 15)
Tracheostomy is indicated in cases of tracheal obstruction when the obstruction is located: Above the level of the larynx, because it would involve an upper airway obstruction. Examples include foreign bodies, crushing of tracheal rings, swollen membranes. (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 15)
Medical abbreviation for "after meals": pc (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 13)
Protective or "reverse" isolation is required in which of the following conditions? Burns and leukemia (Saia, Lange Q&A p. 12)
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