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RAD105 Exam 2
part 1 (ch 14, 17, 18)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Voluntary motion is under the control of the: | patient |
| The most important communication that occurs in a radiology department takes place between the radiographer and the: | patient |
| A key component to effective communication with a patient is | establishing rapport |
| What is the most commonly used immobilization device? | positioning sponge |
| Which of the following might be used to immobilize a patient for an upright lateral chest radiograph? a. sandbags | Velcro straps |
| Which of the following is an example of a spinal trauma immobilization device? | backboard |
| When is removing a cervical collar permissible? | after the physician has reviewed the images and determined it is safe |
| Which immobilization device is radiopaque? | sandbag |
| The Pigg-O-Stat is an immobilization device used for which pediatric examination? | chest |
| One of the greatest fears of a geriatric patient is | falling |
| Microorganisms that cause infectious diseases can be classified as | pathogenic |
| The best method of preventing the spread of aerosol infections is by | the patient wearing a mask |
| All of the following are types of indirect transmission EXCEPT | touching |
| The common cold is an example of an infection by a | virus |
| The term that best describes the absolute removal of all life forms is | sterilization |
| A person is bitten by a mosquito and develops an infection. This type of transmission is known as | vector |
| A health care worker is accidentally punctured with a contaminated needle. This type of transmission is known as | fomite |
| An outpatient develops a staphylococcal infection after a surgical procedure. This type of transmission is known as: | vector, fomite, nosocomial d. more than one of the above, but not all (correct answer) |
| An infectious microbe can gain entrance into the human body by | ingression and penetration (both a and b) |
| Handwashing uses which of the following methods of infection control? | chemical and physical (both a and b) |
| A pacemaker prevents bradycardia by: | 1. sensing the patient’s heartbeats 2. pacing the heart when it does not contract 3. producing electrical impulses all of the above (correct answer) |
| What type of catheter is the Foley? | retention balloon |
| When handling sterile gloves with a nonsterile hand, which of the following is not considered sterile? | inside of the cuff |
| Outside air is prevented from entering the pleural cavity through the chest tube by the: | water seal chamber |
| The goal of good sterile technique is to: | protect the patient from infection |
| The first rule of caring for a tracheostomy patient is: | establish communication |
| The purpose of the surgical hand scrub is to: | 1. remove debris and transient microorganisms from the hands, nails, and forearms 2. destroy infected material 3. inhibit rapid rebound growth of microorganisms 1 and 3 (correct answer) |
| All of the following are true in regard to Foley catheters EXCEPT | this type of closed drainage system catheter is used for a long-tern use and sutured to the skin |
| What parts of a gown are considered sterile? | 1. sleeves 2. front from the waist up 3. back from below the waist 1 and 2 (correct answer) |
| Neonatal portable radiography requires the most care to maintain asepsis; which one of the following will best ensure asepsis of the infant? | 1. careful attention paid to everything that the radiographer comes in contact with and proper cleaning protocols followed 2. hand washing after each patient 3. wiping down the machine before each patient 1 and 3 (correct answer) |