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ARRT Practice

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A vasomotor effect experienced after injection of a contrast agent is characterized by all of the following symptoms except   hypotension  
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Demonstration of which anatomic structures requires ingestion of barium sulfate suspension? (duodenum, pylorus, ilium)   not ilium  
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Which drug is used to treat dysrhythmias?   Lidocaine  
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Examples of COPD include   bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, and asthma  
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which of the following can be transmitted via infected blood? (HBV, AIDS, or TB)   Not TB!!  
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In which stage of infection do the infective microbes begin to multiply?   Incubation period  
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When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on an infant, it is recommended that the number of compressions per minute compared with that for an in adult do what?   increase  
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What is the first treatment for extravasation of contrast   apply pressure until bleeding stops  
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what is the normal diastolic range?   60-80  
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normal systolic range   110-140  
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Droplet precautions   private room, gowns, gloves, masks. rubella, mumps, flu  
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airborne precautions   private NEG-PRESSURE room, gloves, mask (on either pat. or tech.) TB, rubella, mumps, flu  
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contact precautions   private room, gowns, gloves, masks. C. diff, MRSA, conjunctivitis, Hep. A, varicella  
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Swan-Ganz catheter   IV cath advanced to pulmonary artery. measures pumping ability of heart, obtains pressure readings, and introduces medications & IV fluids  
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Salem-sump   NG gastric decompression tube. radiopaque double lumen tube. one lumen for gastric air compression, other for removal of fluids.  
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Levin   NG gastric decompression tube. single lumen tube used to prevent accumulation of intestinal liquids & gas during & following surgery  
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a catheter placed in a large vein is called a   central venous line. used to deliver frequent meds or nutrition or monitor cardiac pressure  
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port a cath   central venous line. totally implanted access port, permits long term iv treatment  
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PICC   central venous line. peripherally inserted central catheter, permits long term iv treatment  
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heparin lock   intermittent injection port. used for patients who will require frequent or regular injections.  
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respiratory symptoms with contrast   sneezing, hoarseness, wheezing, dyspnea, asthma attack, cyanosis. notify radiologist immediately  
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side effects of contrast   warm flushed feeling, metallic taste, nausea, headache, pain at injection site  
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adverse reactions to contrast   itching, anxiety, rash, hives, vomiting, sneezing, dyspnea, hypotension  
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cyanosis   bluish discoloration of the gums, nailbeds, earlobes, area around the mouth (NOT tongue)  
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best blood vessels for pulse   superficial arteries  
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another name for congenital clubfoot   talipes  
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order of examinations   endoscope, ivu/ivp, BE, UGI  
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congenital heart condition characterized by a hole in the interventricular septum that allows oxygenated and unoxygenated blood to mix.   ventricular septal defect  
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narrowing or constriction of the aorta   coarctation of the aorta  
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a small hole in the interatrial septum remnant of the fetal foramen ovale   atrial septal defect  
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short fetal blood vessel connecting the aorta and pulmonary artery that usually closes within 10 to 15 hours after birth   ductus arteriosus. a patent ductus arteriosus persists and requires surgical closure  
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the 4 components of the cycle of infection   a susceptible host, a reservoir of infection, a pathogenic organism, and a means of transmission  
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guidelines for cleaning contaminated objects or surfaces   clean from least to most contaminated areas, top down,  
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keep IV meds how many inches above the vein?   18-20  
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nitroglycerin and verapamil   vasodilator, decrease blood pressure, increase blood flow  
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epinephrine   bronchodilator for asthma or severe bronchospasm, vasopressor used to treat an anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest  
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hydrocortisone   a steroid that may be used to treat bronchial asthma, allergic reactions, and inflammatory reactions  
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digitoxin   used to treat cardiac fibrillation  
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average respiration rate   adults: (Saia 12-20) (Mosby & corectec 12-16) children: 20-30  
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lidocaine   xylocaine. antiarrhythmic used to prevent or treat cardiac arrhythmias or dysrhythmia  
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direct contact   via contact from skin infections, boils, std's. via droplets from nasal or oral secretions  
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indirect contact   via airborne, fomites, vectors.  
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"after meals"   pc  
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"three times a day"   tid  
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"four times a day"   qid  
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"every hour"   qh  
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symptoms of shock   pallor and weakness, drop in blood pressure, increased pulse, apprehension and restlessness, cool clammy skin. Call physician immediately.  
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practice that retards the growth of pathogenic bacteria   antisepsis  
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the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms thru hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, boric acid   medical asepsis  
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the removal of all microorganisms and their spores   surgical asepsis  
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a small container holding several doses of medication   vial  
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a small container that usually holds a single dose of medication   ampoule  
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an amount of fluid to be injected   bolus  
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narrow-mouthed container, not likely to be used for medical purposes   carafe  
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what is the proper procedure for turning a disabled patient on an xray table   toward you  
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correct order for basic life support   circulation, airway, breathing  
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first response for CPR   Call for help  
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first response for allergic reaction   call for DR  
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CPR should be started within __-__ minutes to prevent brain damage   1-3 min  
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what is an "explosive hazard"?   Anything that would contaminate the sterile field  
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first response for profuse bleeding   apply direct pressure  
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first response for swollen iv site   clamp off iv  
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written page or spoken word are which form of communication   channel  
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GFR stands for   glomerular filtration rate  
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BUN levels   avg adult:8-25 young adult:7-18  
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usual iv flow rate   20 drops/min (10-20 range)  
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wheelchair position to xray table   parallel  
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IV iodinated contrast is contraindicated with an eGFR of   30mL/min/1.73m^2  
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which position should a head injury patient be kept in?   semi-erect  
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another word for extravasation   infiltrated  
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what is necessary before entering the OR with a portable?   portable must be wiped w/disinfectant (no mask, gown, etc)  
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Dilantin   antiepileptic  
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most and least accurate temperature methods   most: rectal least: forehead  
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average pulse rate   adults:(mosby 60) (corectec 70-80) infants:115-130bpm  
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heparin   anticoagulant  
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demerol: anesthetic or analgesic?   analgesic  
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aminophylline   treats asthma  
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digoxin   treats heart failure  
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how mant chest compressions/min?   at least 100  
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"whenever necessary"   prn  
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gauge   diameter size of NEEDLE, not opening size  
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reaction to contrast that requires treatment   laryngeal edema, dyspnea, bronchospasm (not nausea/vomiting)  
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goiter   enlarged thyroid  
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physical retardation bc of congenital thyroid deficiency   cretinism  
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