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Patient Care Study Tool 2

Patient Care Study Tool 2

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Question 1 of 40

1. Question

If the request to perform a radiographic exam is unclear,

the radiographer may determine what procedure is required.
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the radiographer should clarify with the ordering physician.
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the radiographer should refuse to do the exam.
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the radiographer may criticize the order to the patient.
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Question 2 of 40

2. Question

Speaking about your patient’s status would be a violation of confidentiality in all of the following situations EXCEPT:

when talking to your family members
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when talking to the patient's minister
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when talking to the radiographer who will perform the next exam
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when talking to your co-worker at lunch
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Question 3 of 40

3. Question

The patient must give permission for a student to be present.

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Question 4 of 40

4. Question

The patient’s right to information requires the radiographer to disclose his/her impressions of the images just produced.

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Question 5 of 40

5. Question

The patient cannot refuse to have an exam after an informed consent has been signed.

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Question 6 of 40

6. Question

Most procedures performed by Limited Radiographers require the patient to sign informed consents.

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Question 7 of 40

7. Question

Failure to maintain confidentiality may result in legal charges of invasion of privacy.

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Question 8 of 40

8. Question

All of the following may help prevent charges of personal negligence or malpractice EXCEPT:

Performing tasks as any reasonably prudent person would do.
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Complying with written policies and procedures.
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Accurately identifying the patient and his/her associated files.
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Immediately reciting details of an incident to any available co-worker.
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Question 9 of 40

9. Question

All of the following are likely to increase the success of a radiographic exam EXCEPT

Asking the patient where s/he hurts and how the injury happened.
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Hurrying through the procedure without explaining it to the patient.
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Looking at previous images when the procedure is a "recheck."
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Having the radiographic room ready before bringing in the patient.
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Question 10 of 40

10. Question

Skin that exhibits a bluish discoloration that may indicate a lack of sufficient oxygen in the tissues is said to be:

diaphoretic
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cyanotic
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diastolic
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anorexic
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Question 11 of 40

11. Question

A rapid pulse of more than 100 counts per minute is said to exhibit:

dorsalis pedis
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threadiness
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bradycardia
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tachycardia
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Question 12 of 40

12. Question

Which of the following terms refers to coughing or spitting up blood?

hemoptysis
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hematuria
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hematemesis
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hemothorax
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Question 13 of 40

13. Question

Which of the following terms refers to difficult breathing?

apnea
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hyperpnea
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dyspnea
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orthopnea
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Question 14 of 40

14. Question

Identify the following statement regarding normal acceptable ranges as True or False.

Systolic blood pressure reading of less than 120 mm Hg…

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Question 15 of 40

15. Question

Identify the following statement regarding normal acceptable ranges as True or False.

Pulse of 12-20 beats per minute…

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Question 16 of 40

16. Question

Identify the following statement regarding normal acceptable ranges as True or False.

Diastolic blood pressure reading – 98.6-99.6 degrees F

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Question 17 of 40

17. Question

Identify the following statement regarding normal acceptable ranges as True or False.

Respirations of 12 – 20 breaths per minute…

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Question 18 of 40

18. Question

All of the following represent good use of body mechanics EXCEPT:

Twisting while lifting a load
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Keeping a load well balanced
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Pushing an object rather than pulling it
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Standing with feet slightly part
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Question 19 of 40

19. Question

Which of the following patient supports may provide relief for lumbosacral stress?

Padding under the heels
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Trendelenburg position
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Pillow under the head
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Pillow or rolled blanket under the knees
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Question 20 of 40

20. Question

All of the following are involved in the cycle of infection EXCEPT

Reservoir or source of infection
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Incident report
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Means of transmission
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Susceptible host
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Question 21 of 40

21. Question

Which of the following micro-organisms are responsible for tuberculosis?

Protozoa
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Fungi
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Viruses
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Bacteria
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Question 22 of 40

22. Question

Which of the following micro-organisms are responsible for influenza?

Protozoa
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Fungi
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Viruses
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Bacteria
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Question 23 of 40

23. Question

Which of the following micro-organisms are responsible for the respiratory infection histoplasmosis?

Protozoa
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Fungi
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Viruses
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Bacteria
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Question 24 of 40

24. Question

Which of the following is considered the most common source or reservoir of infection?

soiled linens
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family pets
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unwashed dishes
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the human body
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Question 25 of 40

25. Question

Which one of the following is NOT caused by a virus?

AIDS
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Strep throat
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Hepatitis
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Chicken pox
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Question 26 of 40

26. Question

In order to immobilize a patient for radiographic exam, all of the following may be used as needed without specific patient permission or a doctor’s order EXCEPT:

physical restraints
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tape, sponges, sandbags
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plexiglass sheets
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mummy wrap
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Question 27 of 40

27. Question

The mode of transmission of infection that a patient may encounter when placing their mouths against the vertical film holder for a chest exam would be called

vehicle
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vector
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fomite
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droplet
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Question 28 of 40

28. Question

The patient that is alert and oriented on arrival and then becomes increasingly incoherent and drowsy may be showing signs of

hyperventilation
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hypoglycemia
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postural hypotension
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increased intracranial pressure
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Question 29 of 40

29. Question

Standard precautions involve use of barrier protections when contact is likely with any of the following EXCEPT:

Blood
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Body fluids
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Sweat
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Non intact skin
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Question 30 of 40

30. Question

A health care worker’s most likely exposure to HIV is from

Needle stick injury
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Dressing a wound
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Assisting a vomiting patient
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Positioning a patient for a radiographic exam
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Question 31 of 40

31. Question

The single best protection against disease is

using a 1:10 bleach solution to wipe down between patients
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use of heat to sterilize instruments
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discarding of objects contaminated by blood in biohazard container
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frequent hand washing
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Question 32 of 40

32. Question

All of the following should be done upon observing an unconscious person EXCEPT:

feel for the carotid pulse
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call the person's name and gently shake them
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observe respirations
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wait for 3-5 minutes to see if patient responds
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Question 33 of 40

33. Question

All of the following are appropriate when managing a patient having a major motor (grand mal) seizure EXCEPT:

immediately leave to seek help
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assist patient to a supine position
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remove hazardous objects from the area
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place padding under the patient's head
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Question 34 of 40

34. Question

All of the following symptoms are associated with a diabetic hypoglycemic response EXCEPT:

sudden onset of weakness
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sweating
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tremors
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terrible thirst
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Question 35 of 40

35. Question

All of the following indicate some degree of shock EXCEPT:

restlessness and sense of apprehension
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rise in blood pressure
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increase in pulse rate
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cool clammy skin
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Question 36 of 40

36. Question

All of the following are common places to check the pulse EXCEPT:

at the radial artery
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at the carotid artery
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at the ulnar artery
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at the pedal artery
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Question 37 of 40

37. Question

Signing a HIPAA release will allow which one(s) of the following to occur? Select all that apply.

release patient information regarding medical studies
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send information to other medical facilities
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allowing the patient to see images and make copies upon request
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withholding CPR in the event of a cardiac arrest
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Question 38 of 40

38. Question

Which microorganism is the smallest and least understood of all infectious agents?

viruses
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prions
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protozoa
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fungi
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Question 39 of 40

39. Question

Manual manipulation of the digital image (post-processing) before submitting for interpretation may cause which of the following negative consequences? Select all that apply.

loss of some information due to changes in brightness or contrast
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loss of some information due to masking or cropping
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disguising overexposure with manual "corrections"
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disguising underexposure with manual "corrections"
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Question 40 of 40

40. Question

Which one(s) of the following is an easy way to prevent unnecessary exposure to a patient?

discovering the patient does not have a DNR (do not resuscitate) on file
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discovering the patient has not signed the HIPAA release
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discovering ordered procedure does not correlate with clinical indications
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discovering additional clinical information pertinent to the ordered procedure
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