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Question | Answer |
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A vasomotor effect experienced after injection of a contrast agent is_________? | Hypotension |
What drug can be used to treat dysrhythmias? | Lidocaine |
List three examples of COPD. | Bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, asthma |
In classifying IV contrast agents, the total number of dissolved particles in solution per kilogram of water defines ________? | Osmolality |
A patient suffering from orthopnea would experience the least discomfort in what body position? | Erect |
Hirschsprung disease, or congenital megacolon, is related to what age group? | Neonate |
List two forms of intentional misconduct. | Slander and invasion of privacy |
What is the needle angle usually recommended for intramuscular injections? | 90 degrees |
What type of precautions prevent the spread of infectious agents in droplet form? | Airborne precautions |
List three symptoms associated with a respiratory reaction to contrast media. | Sneezing, hoarseness, wheezing |
Skin discoloration owing to cyanosis may be observed in the_____ and ______? | Gums and earlobes |
What blood vessels are best suited for determination of pulse rate? | Superficial arteries |
Name the condition that allows blood to shunt between the right and left ventricles. | Ventricular septal defect |
When caring for patients with an IV line, the radiographer should keep the medication how many inches above the level of the vein? | 18 to 20 inches |
List two conditions where protective or "reverse" isolation is required. | Burns and leukemia |
What is nitroglycerin used for? | To relieve pain from angina pectoris |
What position should a patient be placed in if they are experiencing syncope? | Dorsal recumbent with feet elevated |
What procedure is used to visualize polyps and colitis in the large intestine? | Double-contrast BE |
The practice that is used to retard the growth of pathogenic bacteria is called what? | Antisepsis |
What equipment is used to determine blood pressure? | Stethoscope and sphygmomanometer |
A patient in a recumbent position with the head lower than the feet is said to be in what position? | Trendelenburg |