Question 1

A radiographer who tells the patient that he or she will have to repeat this uncomfortable exam if the patient does not try harder to cooperate can be accused of

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assault

Question 2

The antecubital vein and basillic vein (one or the other) are sites commonly used for intravenous injection.

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are sites commonly used for intravenous injection.

Question 3

Water-soluble iodinated media is used

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when a GI series has been requested for a patient with a suspected perforated ulcer.

Question 4

The Heimlich maneuver

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is used if a patient is choking.

Question 5

Chemical substances that are used to kill pathogenic bacteria are called

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disinfectants and germicides.

Question 6

False imprisonment and invasion of privacy

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are considered intentional misconduct.

Question 7

Antisepsis is the practice

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that retards the growth of pathogenic bacteria.

Question 8

The diameter of a needle's lumen

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is referred to as its gauge.

Question 9

When a recumbent patient's head is lower than their feet

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they are in the Trendelenburg position.

Question 10

Superficial arteries are

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best suited for determining a pulse rate.

Question 11

Lidocaine is an

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antiarrhythmic used to prevent or treat cardiac arrhythmias.

Question 12

The preferred scheduling of these internal organs for testing studies:

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a) Abdomen ultrasound

Question 13

Before bringing a patient in the radiographic room

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the radiographer should

Question 14

Radiographers should wear gloves when they might come in contact with

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wounds

Question 15

A nosocomial infection is

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an infection acquired in a hospital.

Question 16

Loss of blood results in

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hypovolemic shock.

Question 17

Nitroglycerin is used to

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relieve pain from angina pectoris.

Question 18

A radiologic technologist can be found guilty of a tort

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if they fail to shield a patient of childbearing age from unnecessary radiation

Question 19

Examples of COPD

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pulmonary emphysema

Question 20

Extravasation (also known as infiltration) is

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an accidental injection of medication or contrast medium into tissues around a vein.

Question 21

Honor Code violations that can prevent a radiography student from meeting ARRT certification requirements include

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suspension from the radiography program or being dismissed/expelled from a radiography program.

Question 22

Rapid onset of severe respiratory or cardiovascular symptoms after ingestion or injection of a drug

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vaccine

Question 23

AIDS virus can be transmitted

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by sharing contaminated needles

Question 24

Ipecac is a medication used to

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induce vomiting and is classified as an emetic. (think emisis basin - vomit holder!)

Question 25

The fastest method to promote rapid response

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fluids and medications are administered to patients

Question 26

The decision as to whether to deliver ionic or nonionic contrast medium should include

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a preliminary patient history including age of the patient

Question 27

The first stage of the grieving process as described by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

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denial.

Question 28

The radiographer must put on gown and gloves

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only when entering a contact isolation room with a mobile x-ray unit.

Question 29

Diagnostic and therapeutic orders

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medical history and informed consent form

Question 30

Barium enema exams require that the patient have a low-residue diet for 1 or 2 days followed by cathartic cleansing. A Pyelogram requires that the patient

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withhold a preceding meal before the exam.

Question 31

A normal creatinine range is considered

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0.6 to 1.5 mg/200 mL.

Question 32

An iatrogenic infection

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is one caused by physician intervention.

Question 33

Hysterosalpingography

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requires that the patient be placed in the lithotomy position.

Question 34

"Let the master answer"

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is the legal doctrine which in Latin means respondeat superior.

Question 35

Ultrasound and MRI

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do not require the use of ionizing radiation to produce an image.

Question 36

Patient's Bill of Rights

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does not allow the right to review any institutional records.

Question 37

Asthma is defined as

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difficulty in breathing and bronchospasms brought upon by stress.

Question 38

An MRI procedure i

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s contraindicated for a patient who has aneurysm clips.

Question 39

Possible side effects of an iodinated contrast medium that is administered intravenously

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includes a warm

Question 40

Heparin may be used to

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prolong blood clotting time. (prevents blood clots)

Question 41

If a patient refuses a procedure while on the x-ray table

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but has signed a consent form

Question 42

Norepinephrine

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is a drug commonly fond on emergency carts to raise the blood pressure.

Question 43

A vial is

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a small container holding several doses of medication.

Question 44

Normal BUN range

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is 8 to 25 mg/100 mL.

Question	Answer
A radiographer who tells the patient that he or she will have to repeat this uncomfortable exam if the patient does not try harder to cooperate can be accused of	assault
When a patient with one strong side and one weak side is being assisted onto an x-ray table
While measuring blood pressure
The antecubital vein and basillic vein (one or the other) are sites commonly used for intravenous injection.	are sites commonly used for intravenous injection.
Water-soluble iodinated media is used	when a GI series has been requested for a patient with a suspected perforated ulcer.
The Heimlich maneuver	is used if a patient is choking.
Chemical substances that are used to kill pathogenic bacteria are called	disinfectants and germicides.
False imprisonment and invasion of privacy	are considered intentional misconduct.
Antisepsis is the practice	that retards the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
The diameter of a needle's lumen	is referred to as its gauge.
When a recumbent patient's head is lower than their feet	they are in the Trendelenburg position.
Superficial arteries are	best suited for determining a pulse rate.
Lidocaine is an	antiarrhythmic used to prevent or treat cardiac arrhythmias.
The preferred scheduling of these internal organs for testing studies:	a) Abdomen ultrasound
Before bringing a patient in the radiographic room	the radiographer should
Radiographers should wear gloves when they might come in contact with	wounds
A nosocomial infection is	an infection acquired in a hospital.
Loss of blood results in	hypovolemic shock.
Nitroglycerin is used to	relieve pain from angina pectoris.
A radiologic technologist can be found guilty of a tort	if they fail to shield a patient of childbearing age from unnecessary radiation
Examples of COPD	pulmonary emphysema
Extravasation (also known as infiltration) is	an accidental injection of medication or contrast medium into tissues around a vein.
Honor Code violations that can prevent a radiography student from meeting ARRT certification requirements include	suspension from the radiography program or being dismissed/expelled from a radiography program.
Rapid onset of severe respiratory or cardiovascular symptoms after ingestion or injection of a drug	vaccine
AIDS virus can be transmitted	by sharing contaminated needles
Ipecac is a medication used to	induce vomiting and is classified as an emetic. (think emisis basin - vomit holder!)
The fastest method to promote rapid response	fluids and medications are administered to patients
The decision as to whether to deliver ionic or nonionic contrast medium should include	a preliminary patient history including age of the patient
To effectively reduce the viscosity of contrast media
The first stage of the grieving process as described by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross	denial.
The radiographer must put on gown and gloves	only when entering a contact isolation room with a mobile x-ray unit.
Diagnostic and therapeutic orders	medical history and informed consent form
Barium enema exams require that the patient have a low-residue diet for 1 or 2 days followed by cathartic cleansing. A Pyelogram requires that the patient	withhold a preceding meal before the exam.
A normal creatinine range is considered	0.6 to 1.5 mg/200 mL.
An iatrogenic infection	is one caused by physician intervention.
When caring for the elderly
Hysterosalpingography	requires that the patient be placed in the lithotomy position.
"Let the master answer"	is the legal doctrine which in Latin means respondeat superior.
Ultrasound and MRI	do not require the use of ionizing radiation to produce an image.
Patient's Bill of Rights	does not allow the right to review any institutional records.
Asthma is defined as	difficulty in breathing and bronchospasms brought upon by stress.
An example of how NOT to speak to a patient
An MRI procedure i	s contraindicated for a patient who has aneurysm clips.
Possible side effects of an iodinated contrast medium that is administered intravenously	includes a warm
Heparin may be used to	prolong blood clotting time. (prevents blood clots)
If a patient refuses a procedure while on the x-ray table	but has signed a consent form
If a radiographer performs a lumbar spine exam on a patient who was supposed to have an elbow exam
Norepinephrine	is a drug commonly fond on emergency carts to raise the blood pressure.
A vial is	a small container holding several doses of medication.
Adhering to the ARRT Rules of Ethics are mandatory
Normal BUN range	is 8 to 25 mg/100 mL.

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