Vital signs, lines, tubes, O2
Infection Control
Ethics and Standards of Practice
Contrast Media
Medical Emergencies
100
Where should the Endotracheal tube distal tip be?
1-2" superior carina
100
what type of transmission precaution requires you to wear with an N95 mask?
Airborne
100
What are the 2 types of defamation? Describe them.
Slander (spoken words), libel (written words)
100
What type of positive contrast is injected for arthrograms, IVPs, and myelograms? (General term, not specific types)
Non-iodinated contrast
100
what is respiratory distress?
when the pulmonary function is compromised
200
Name the 4 reasons why someone may need a Thoracostomy Tube?
Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Pleural Effusion, Empyema
200
What is the difference between a vector and fomite?
A vector is a living carrier of a disease causing agent. A fomite is an inanimate object that can carry a disease.
200
what is Res Ipsa Loquitor (the thing speaks for itself)?
patient could not be at fault because they were completely incapacitated
200
itchy throat is classified as what level of reaction to contrast?
mild
200
What are 3 causes of vasogenic shock?
Sepsis, deep anesthesia ,and anaphylaxis
300
Which line is placed in the superior vena cava, 2-3cm above the right atrial junction? Give two names?
Central Venous Line, Venous Access Device, PICC line.
300
Meningitis, mumps, and rubella are all examples of what type of precaution?
Droplet precautions
300
What is the difference between informed and implied consent?
Informed = detailed explanation of procedure, patient’s understanding, and signed consent
Implied = typical exam, patient has the right to refuse
300
What are the normal ranges for BUN and creatinine levels in adults?
Creatinine: 0.6-1.5 mg/dL, and BUN = 8 to 25 mg/100 mL
300
How does hypoglycemia affect blood glucose and insulin?
Low blood glucose and high insulin.
400
What is the name of this oxygen device?
High flow nasal cannula.
400
List the chain of infection.
Host, microorganism, mode of transmission, reservoir.
400
What kind of legal document might someone have for a patient's future care?
Advanced directive
400
Throat tightness is classified as what level of reaction to contrast?
Moderate
400
List 4 minor medical emergencies.
Vertigo, syncope, nausea/vomiting, and seizures.
500
List the normal temperature, respirations, blood pressure, pulse rate, and oxygen ranges/numbers for an adult.
98.6f, 12-20 resp., 120/80 bp, 60-100 pulse, 95%-100% o2.
500
List the 6 steps of infectious disease
Encounter, entry, spread, multiply, damage, outcome
500
What is the best thing to do if you make a mistake? What rule of ethics would be broken if you do not follow this?
Report the mistake immediately and accurately. Failure to report the error immediately to a supervisor would violate ARRT Rule of Ethics #22
500
List the 4 contraindications to using barium sulfate:
Risk for aspiration, toxic megacolon, suspected perforation, or recent biopsy
500
Name 5 signs of a cardiac crisis?
Swelling in the arms and legs, profuse sweating, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and shortness of breath.