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Patient Care

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Which blood vessels are best suited for determination of pulse rate? Superficial Arteries
For Medicolegal reasons, radiographic images are required to include all of the following except? Patient's DOB
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals can be found guilty of? Invasion of Privacy
A vasomotor effect experienced after an injection of a contrast agent can be characterized by all of the following symptoms except? Hypotension
What is the first step prior to performing a radiographic exam? Verify Patient Identity
Administration of contrast agents for radiographic demonstration of the spinal canal is performed by which of the following parenteral routes? Intrathecal
The mechanical device used to correct an ineffectual cardiac rhythm is? defibrillator
A small container holding several doses of medication is termed? Vial
The total number of dissolved particles in a solution per kilogram of water defines? Osmolality
A patient who is warm, flushed, or feverish is said to be? Febrile
"The thing speaks for it self" is also termed? Res ipsa loquitur
A large volume of medication introduced intravenously over a period of time is termed? Infusion
An inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism is termed a? Fomite
In which stage of infection do the infective microbes begin to multiply Incubation period
A Cathartic is used to? Stimulate Defication
Another term for nosocomial infection Healthcare Associated Infections
What needle angle is usually recommended for Intravenous injections? 15 degrees
The belief that one's own cultural ways are superior to any other is termed? Ethnocentrism
What can you do to reduce the viscosity of contrast media? Warming the Contrast media
The type of shock associated with pulmonary embolism or myocardial infarction? Cardiogenic shock
What type of precautions prevent the spread of infectious agents in droplet form? Airborne Precautions
To reduce back strain that can result from moving heavy objects, the radiographer should? Push the object
The most effective way of sterilization is? Moist heat
The condition in which pulmonary alveoli lose elasticity and become permanently inflated, causing the patient to consciously exhale is called? Emphysema
Nosocomial Infections are those acquired from? Healthcare facilities
What venous device can be used for a patient requiring IV injections at frequent or regular intervals? Intermittent Injection Port
The pain experience by an individual whose coronary arteries are not conveying sufficient blood to the heart is called? angina pectoris
An MRI procedure is contraindicated for a patient who has Cochlear implants
Medical term for hives urticaria
Blood pressure is measured in units of millimeters of mercury
31 Which ethical principle is related to sincerity and truthfulness? Veracity
Medical term for congenital clubfoot Talipes
Hypochlorite bleach (Clorox) and Lysol are examples of? Disinfectants
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