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Patient Care
Patient Care Rad Tech
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A breach of confidentiality or improper or unnecessary exposure or touching of a patient's body defines | Invasion of privacy |
| A law enacted under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect the privacy rights of patients is called the: | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). |
| A negative and destructive response to the chronic strain of dealing with the demands and problems of others that is characterized by exhaustion, dissatisfaction, anxiety, and eventually apathy, is called: | Burnout |
| A sensitivity to the needs of others that allows you to meet those needs constructively is characteristic of: | Empathy |
| Ageism is a term that refers to: | discrimination against people because of age. |
| All are appropriate communications with a patient s family except: | Providing a diagnosis |
| All of the following are moral principles except: | Self-care |
| Care that provides comfort only, rather than hope for a cure, is termed: | Palliative |
| If a radiographer attempts to gain a patient’s cooperation by threatening harm, this offense is termed | Assult |
| If you observe unethical or unprofessional conduct during the course of your work, you should first report your observations to: | your immediate supervisor |
| The calm, firm expression of feelings or opinions defines: | Assertiveness |
| The first step in the process of ethical analysis is to: | Identify the problem |
| The term ethics refers to: | moral principles and values |
| What document would be provided by the patient that outlines specific wishes about medical care to be followed in the event that the patient becomes unable to make his/her own decisions? | Advance directive |
| Which are nonverbal cues of communication? (1) Appearance (2) Touch (3) Eye Contact | 1, 2, and 3 |
| Which does NOT represent a responsibility of the radiographer? | Providing patients with complete and accurate information regarding diagnosis and treatment |
| Which of the following is the most effective way to meet legal requirements when obtaining informed consent from a patient who does not speak English? | Obtain a qualified interpreter |
| Which of the following offers a valid choice? | Would you like to use the restroom before we begin? |
| Which of the following statements regarding nonverbal communication is NOT true? | Nonverbal behaviors have the same interpretations in all cultures. |
| Which of the following statements about informed consent is NOT true? | Signed forms may be filled in after the procedure is completed. |
| If a patient refuses examination and wishes to leave, but is not allowed to do so, the radiographer who restrains the patient may be liable for charges of: | false imprisonment |
| Information confided to which of the following professionals is NOT legally “privileged”? | Radiographers |
| Education in radiography that usually leads to obtaining a degree may be obtained at a: (1) Hospital program (2) Community college (3) University | 2 and 3 only |
| Which is an example of an appropriate method to address a patient? | Sir, could you verify your full name? |
| If you smell smoke and smoldering insulation in the area of an x-ray control panel, the first thing you should do is: | turn off the main power switch. |
| Nosocomial infections are those that are contracted: | Within a hospital |
| Which infection-causing agent can only reproduce within a living cell? | Virus |
| Is Nitrile used to produce fire | No |
| Before entering the room of a patient who is under protective precautions, the first step is to: | Perform hand hygiene |
| Intact skin and functioning mucous membranes are types of: | Natural resistance |
| The primary fire concern in imaging is: | Electrical equipment |
| Which type of infection occurs more often in immunocompromised patients? | Opportunistic infections |
| A patient who is under airborne precautions is transported to the radiology department. Which of the following statements applies? | The patient must wear a mask. |
| Failing to disinfect the x-ray table or vertical Bucky between patients spreads microorganisms via the ________ route. | Formite |
| Invasive procedures, contaminated hands of health care workers, and urinary catheters are common causes of: | Healthcare-associated infection |
| Microorganisms that cause disease are termed: | Pathogens |
| The process by which inflammation works to fight infections is: | Phagocytosis |
| Which is a common source of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)? | Invasive procedures |
| Are Chicken Pox a bacterial infection | NO |
| Are antibodies a type of microorganism | NO |
| Which of the following should be performed first when a fire is detected in the imaging department? | Evacuate all patients. |
| Which type of hepatitis virus is of primary concern to health care workers? | Hepatitis B |
| Which type of immunity occurs after an individual has been infected with the organism or is conferred from a vaccine? | Acquired immunity |
| You are employed in a large medical facility. You wake up with fever and a nasty cough. You are scheduled to work trauma, and you know one of your co-workers is on maternity leave and another is away at a CE conference. What should you do? | Call in sick to avoid transmitting your illness to co-workers and patients |
| A common breach of fire safety rules is: | Hindering evacuation by storing equipment in corridors |
| A drug-resistant infection that is one of the more troublesome types of HAI and causes urinary, wound, skin, and bloodstream infections is: | Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) |
| The appearance of an infectious disease or condition that affects many people at the same time in the same geographical area defines a(n): | Epidemic |
| an airborne-transmitted pathogen encountered in the health care environment? | Tuberculosis |
| Which type of microorganism can only grow within an animal cell? | Rickettsiae |
| A sweeping motion is the most effective way to use a fire extinguisher. | True |
| Which of the following may be transmitted via airborne means? (1) Tuberculosis (2) Rubeola (3) Varicella | 1, 2, and 3 |
| Proper handling of contaminated linens is the first level of medical asepsis, termed: | Cleanliness measures |
| All are electrical safety rules except: | Use Class A fire extinguishers on electrical fires. |
| The practice of Standard Precautions is applied when there is a potential for contact with: 1 Blood '2 Sweat 3 Nonintact skin | 1, 2, & 3 |
| Which microorganisms are classified according to three general shapes? | Bacteria |
| A radiographer should wear a gown and gloves when practicing | Contact transmission precautions |
| Which might create a fall hazard? (1) An ungrounded electrical plug (2) A wet floor (3) A stretcher parked near a fire exit | 2 & 3 |
| Which are types of microorganisms? (1) Rickettsiae (2) Viruses (3) Protozoa | 1, 2, and 3 |
| In the event of an eye splash | Rinse eyes at an eyewash station or sink faucet. |
| The destruction of all microorganisms is termed: | Sterilization |
| Stability of the body is greatest when the line of gravity: | Bisects the base of support |
| The most common cause of back strain is: | bending and twisting while lifting |
| The principles of proper body alignment, movement, and balance define: | Body mechanics |
| The process by which certain cells engulf and destroy microorganisms and cellular debris is | Phagocytosis |
| Which respiratory infection is spread via airborne transmission? | Tuberculosis |
| Hand hygiene refers to decontamination of the hands using: 1. soap and water. 2. alcohol-based hand rubs. 3. an antiseptic hand wash. | 1, 2, or 3 |
| Which of the following describes the proper procedure for disposal of a safety needle and syringe following use? | Retract needle, do not remove from syringe, and dispose of syringe in a sharps container. |
| The practice of separating infectious patients from others and carefully controlling items that come in contact with these patients is called: | isolation technique |
| A topical antiseptic solution, such as Betadine, is used to perform ? | Skin preparation for a sterile injection |
| When a physician orders NPO for a patient, this means that | nothing is to be given by mouth. |
| The term diaphoretic means | sweating |
| When checking a patient for signs of cyanosis, the radiographer should note the coloration of the: | lips and nail beds. |
| Use of side rails on stretchers is required: 1. when transporting children. 2. when restraints are ordered. 3. when patients are uncooperative or unconscious. | 1, 2, and 3 |
| Checking transportation equipment for safety is the responsibility of: | the person transporting the patient. |
| A brief, mild reduction in the oxygen supply to the brain occurring with changes in body position that may cause the patient to feel faint is called: | orthostatic hypotension. |
| A gait belt is used to | assist a weak patient to stand and walk. |
| A gait belt is used to | assist a weak patient to stand and walk. |
| To lift an obese patient from a wheelchair to a radiographic table, a lift team uses: | a hydraulic lift. |
| Patients who have undergone hip replacement via the posterior surgical approach should avoid which of the following movements? | Adduction |
| Which device is no longer used in hospitals to monitor body temperature? | Mercury glass thermometers |
| The inability to control urination or defecation defines: | Incontinence |
| When obtaining a patient history, which skill is used to allow the patient time to gather his or her thoughts? | Silence |
| Which of the following will increase comfort for a patient with orthopnea? | Elevating the head |
| Any device that supports and reduces the risk of motion during an imaging procedure defines: | Immobilization |
| Joan Gordon, 72, has dentures, glasses, and a hearing aid. You should: | place them in a container in the x-ray room and inform her of their location. |
| Body temperatures vary during the day and usually are lowest: | in the morning. |
| A patient weighing 260 pounds arrives from an intermediate care facility via wheelchair for an examination of the hip. He is unable to bear weight on either leg. The most appropriate method for placing this patient on the x-ray table is to: | call for a hydraulic lift and personnel who are experienced in its use. |
| Which of the following methods are acceptable to check patient identification 1. Check patient’s arm band. 2. Ask patient to state his/her full name. 3. Ask patient to state his/her birth date. 4. Speak the patient’s name and see if he/she responds. | 1,2 and 3 only |
| Before helping a patient rise from a wheelchair, you should: 1. position the wheelchair in a convenient place. 2. set the brakes. 3. remove the lap cover. 4. move the foot and leg rests out of the way. | 1, 2, 3, and 4 |
| Which of the following treatment situations presents the greatest risk to the patient if momentarily disconnected? | Closed chest drainage |
| Bedside radiography is often preferable to radiography in the diagnostic imaging department when patients are in: 1. the PACU. 2. isolation. 3. orthopedic traction. | 1, 2, or 3 |
| It is especially important to have suction equipment immediately available for patients who: | have a new tracheostomy. |
| Which of the following central venous catheters may be used for either short or long-term therapy and introduced through a vein in the antecubital fossa? | PICC LINE |
| A nasogastric tube may be used to: 1. aspirate gas and fluid from the stomach. 2. feed the patient. 3. perform a radiographic exam of the stomach. | all of the above |
| When doing a bedside examination of a critical neonate in the ICU, : 1. perform hand hygiene and don a gown before entering the unit. 2. remove the neonate from the incubator before taking the x-ray. 3. x-ray the neonate within the incubator. | 1 and 3 |
| A Port-A-Cath is an example of a: | long-term implanted infusion port |
| An infant with newborn atelectasis would most likely require radiographs of the: | chest |
| To avoid respiratory motion blur when obtaining a bedside radiograph on a patient connected to a mechanical ventilator, the radiographer should: | observe the rhythm of the patient’s respirations |
| The hospital unit that is designed and staffed for close observation and care of patients following operative procedures that require a general anesthetic agent is called the: | PACU |
| What is the special precaution taken when obtaining a mobile abdomen x-ray on a patient lying on an air mattress? | Inflate the mattress to firm up and level the bed before placing the image receptor. |
| The sterile members of the surgical team include the: 1. surgeon. 2. scrub nurse. 3. anesthesiologist. | 1 and 2 only |
| Scrub clothes are required before entering the _____________to perform a mobile x-ray examination. | surgical suite |
| When mobile x-ray equipment is kept in the surgical suite and is not used elsewhere, the responsibility for the cleanliness of the unit rests with the: | radiographer. |
| Which of the following radiographic procedures may be performed in surgery? 1. T-tube cholangiography 2. Localization of fixation devices securing a hip fracture 3. Localization of metallic foreign bodies | 1, 2, and 3 |
| Before entering the operating room, the radiographer must change into scrub clothes | non-sterile pants, shirt, mask, cap, and shoe covers |
| The nonsterile members of the surgical team include the: 1. circulating nurse. 2. scrub nurse. 3. radiographer. | 1 and 3 only |
| The usual location of the anesthesiologist’s equipment in the operating room is: | at the head of the operating table |
| The area designated as the sterile corridor is the: | area between the patient drape and the instrument table |
| An implanted device that electrically stimulates the heart to control its rate is called a: | pacemaker |
| A rigid fiber-optic device for viewing inside the abdominal cavity is called a: | laparoscope |
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