Monitoring Patients
What is the normal adult blood pressure?
A. 100/39
B. 70/80
C. 90/20
D. 120/80
D. 120/80
Which instruction best reflects recommended plain language positioning communication?
A. assume a supine position
B. move into dorsal recumbency
C. lie on your back
D. adopt standard positioning
C. lie on your back
What does CPR stand for?
A. Cardiac Pulmonary Response
B. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
C. Cardiovascular Pulse Recovery
D. Cardiac Pressure Resuscitation
B. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Which SDS section provides recommended methods for extinguishing a chemical fire?
A. diposal considerations
B. ecological information
C. fire fighting measures
D. compostion and ingredients
C. fire fighting measures
Which of the following describes a pathogen in healthcare?
A. medication used to treat infections
B. microorganism or agent that can cause disease
C. symptom of a viral infection
D. type of white blood cell
B. microorganism or agent that can cause disease
Transfer boards are primarily used during patient handling to achieve which outcome?
A. Lift patients vertically using a sling
B. reduce anxiety during image procedures
C. Bridge gaps between surfaces for sliding
D. secure patients during scan acquisitions
C. Bridge gaps between surfaces for sliding
Why does casual disclosure of patient information violate ethical standards?
A. written records receive stricter protection
B. confidentiality applies regardless of setting
C. informal conversations are ethically exempt
D. routine care implies consent
B. confidentiality applies regardless of setting
Which condition best indicates the immediate need to initiate CPR?
A. responsive patient w/ shallow breathing
B. unresponsive patient w/ regular pulse
C. unresponsive patient without normal breathing
D. responsive patient w/ chest discomfort
C. unresponsive patient without normal breathing
Why are safety data sheets particularly important in diagnostic imaging environments?
A. chemicals may present toxicity or fire hazards
B. MRI scanners require chemical calibration
C. cleaning agents are used only in emergencies
D. imaging contrast agents require daily replacement
A. chemicals may present toxicity or fire hazards
What statement differientiates viruses from bacteria?
A. viruses are smaller than bacteria and require a host cell for replication
B. viruses are larger and replicate outside host cells
C. bacteria can only reproduce within a host cell
D. bacteria are not capable of causing diseases
A. viruses are smaller than bacteria and require a host cell for replication
The P wave of an EKG pattern represents the:
A. electrical activity through the atria
B. electrical activity through the ventricles
C. resetting of the ventricles
D. contraction of the ventricles without electrical impulse
A. electrical activity through the atria
Which statement best reflects the ARRT Rules of Ethics?
A. They are recommended behaviors for professionalism
B. They are optional guidelines for clinical judgment
C. They are enforceable standards with serious consequences
D. They are facility-specific policy suggestions
C. They are enforceable standards with serious consequences
Which symptom is most consistent with a moderate contrast rxn?
A. localized redness at injection site
B. mild sneezing without distress
C. bronchospasm with airway narrowing
D. metallic taste after injection
C. bronchospasm with airway narrowing
Which SDS section lists the product name, manufacturer, and recommended use?
A. composition and ingredients
B. stability and reactivity
C. identification
D. disposal considerations
C. identification
What is the role of the reservoir in the Chain of Infection?
A. provide a place for pathogen to live and multiply
B. transmit the pathogen to susceptible host
C. eliminate the pathogen from the host
D. produce antibodies against the pathogen
A. provide a place for pathogen to live and multiply
During an EKG, a patient is connected to a minimum of how many leads? (Number 1-5)
3
Which documentation entry reflects objective charting?
A. patient reports morning nausea
B. symptoms indicate pregnancy
C. morning sickness present
D. likely hormonal inbalance
A. patient reports morning nausea
CPR is primarily performed to acheive which physiological outcome during cardiac or respiratory arrest?
A. restore oxygenated blood flow
B. restart electrical activity in the heart
C. improve airway clearance effiency
D. increase pressure within lung tissue
A. restore oxygenated blood flow
Which SDS section describes procedures for managing chemical spills?
A. accidental release measures
B. exposure controls and PPE
C. toxicological information
D. transport information
A. accidental release measures
What function does inflammation serve in innate immune response?
A. produce insulin
B. neutralize specific pathogens w/ antibodies
C. increase fluid and WBCs in the affected tissue
D. prevent the entry of pathogens through physical barriers
C. increase fluid and WBCs in the affected tissue
What lab test evaluates the chemical byproduct of metabolism in the muscles?
A. blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
B. glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
C. sedimentation rate
D. creatinine
D. creatinine
Which ethical concept involves intentional action designed to mislead or gain an unfair advantage?
A. subversion of credentialing systems
B. fraud or deceptive practices
C. unprofessional interpersonal behavior
D. failure to report misconduct
B. fraud or deceptive practices
Which physiological response may occur during contrast injection due to non immune mechanisms?
A. warm sensation at injection site
B. generalized urticaria w/ itching
C. severe airway obstruction onset
D. anaphylactic shock w/ collapse
A. warm sensation at injection site
Which system standardizes the structure used in safety data sheets?
A. Occupational safety reporting system
B. Radiation protection guidelines
C. Hospital chemical registry
D. Globally Harmonized System
D. Globally Harmonized System
Which patient population is most susceptible to infections due to weakened immune systems?
A. patients w/ seasonal allergies
B. organ transplant recipients
C. individuals w/ occassional migraines
D. adults w/ acute onset muscular pain
B. organ transplant recipients