HESI Radiology Exit Exam prep Version Exam
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What is the wide spread of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (MRSA)
mainly attributed to?
A. Use of antibiotics with immunosuppressed patients.
B. Poor hygiene and overuse of pain killers.
C. Improper cleaning of medical equipment.
D. Over prescription of antibiotics and poor infection control practices. - Correct
Answer-d
How should a drug be administered to get the quickest response?
A. Subcutaneously.
B. Rectally.
C. Intravenously.
D. Orally. - Correct Answer-c
A patient in the radiology department suddenly develops a nosebleed. The
radiographer instructs the patient to lean forward and pinch the affected nostril
against the midline nasal cartilage, but the bleeding does not stop. What should
the radiographer do next?
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,A. Place the patient in a recumbent position.
B. Apply a moist compress.
C. Instruct the patient to tilt the head back.
D. Transport the patient to the emergency room. - Correct Answer-b
The radiographer is assisting a patient to move from a wheelchair to the x-ray
table. Which represents the safest practice by the radiographer when moving this
patient?
A. Bend at the waist so the center of gravity is midway between the patient and
the base of support.
B. Extend the arms as far as possible to increase the base of support.
C. Maintain the center of gravity over the base of support.
D. Reduce the base of support slightly so the center of gravity is easier to
maintain. - Correct Answer-c
Which nonverbal cue best demonstrates attentiveness and concern for a patient
who is giving a medical history?
A. A pleasant smile.
B. Turning the head to the side to place one ear closer.
C. Taking notes.
D. Consistent eye contact. - Correct Answer-d
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,What is required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)? (Select the three that apply.)
A. The patient must receive written information on how the health information
will be used.
B. Only patient schedules may be posted in public areas, but no other
information.
C. All health record information, except biometric information, must be removed
when using for research purposes.
D. Patients have the right to request restrictions on disclosures of their
information.
E. The patients are able to request amendments to their records. - Correct
Answer-ade
A radiographer enters a room to take a portable foot series on a patient in her
final trimester of pregnancy. The patient is just finishing her lunch and begins
choking. How should the radiographer respond to this medical emergency?
A. Initiate a backward thrust in the center of the sternum.
B. Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position.
C. Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
D. Apply an inward and upward thrust in the midline of the abdomen - Correct
Answer-a
In which clinical situation has valid consent been obtained?
A. Consent to perform an angiogram on a mentally disabled adult is provided by a
healthcare worker from the facility where the patient resides.
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, B. A 17-year-old male provides consent for a myelogram to be performed.
C. Consent to perform an x-ray on a 3-year-old grandchild is provided by the
child's grandmother.
D. A 16-year-old mother provides consent to perform an x-ray her 6-month-old
child. - Correct Answer-d
Which steps are involved in legally obtaining informed consent to perform a
radiographic procedure? (Select the 3 that apply.)
A. The patient is legally competent.
B. The patient has been informed about alternatives to this particular procedure
C. The patient has been informed about procedures in place to mitigate risks
D. The patient signed an informed consent form of their own volition in view of
multiple witnesses. - Correct Answer-abc
Which rule is followed when examining unconscious patients?
A. Remain as quiet as possible to avoid waking the patient during the exam.
B. Avoid saying things you would not say to a conscious patient.
C. Speak openly in front of the patient, since they cannot hear or understand you.
D. Proceed as if the patient were conscious, asking questions and giving
instructions - Correct Answer-b
Which procedure is an example of surgical asepsis?
A. Hand washing.
B. Surgical hand scrub.
C. Clean glove application.
D. Clean gown application. - Correct Answer-b
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Questions and Answers Practice Questions with
Solutions Newest | Already Graded A+ updated
Versions Questions and Correct Answers with
Rationales
What is the wide spread of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (MRSA)
mainly attributed to?
A. Use of antibiotics with immunosuppressed patients.
B. Poor hygiene and overuse of pain killers.
C. Improper cleaning of medical equipment.
D. Over prescription of antibiotics and poor infection control practices. - Correct
Answer-d
How should a drug be administered to get the quickest response?
A. Subcutaneously.
B. Rectally.
C. Intravenously.
D. Orally. - Correct Answer-c
A patient in the radiology department suddenly develops a nosebleed. The
radiographer instructs the patient to lean forward and pinch the affected nostril
against the midline nasal cartilage, but the bleeding does not stop. What should
the radiographer do next?
Page 1 of 76
,A. Place the patient in a recumbent position.
B. Apply a moist compress.
C. Instruct the patient to tilt the head back.
D. Transport the patient to the emergency room. - Correct Answer-b
The radiographer is assisting a patient to move from a wheelchair to the x-ray
table. Which represents the safest practice by the radiographer when moving this
patient?
A. Bend at the waist so the center of gravity is midway between the patient and
the base of support.
B. Extend the arms as far as possible to increase the base of support.
C. Maintain the center of gravity over the base of support.
D. Reduce the base of support slightly so the center of gravity is easier to
maintain. - Correct Answer-c
Which nonverbal cue best demonstrates attentiveness and concern for a patient
who is giving a medical history?
A. A pleasant smile.
B. Turning the head to the side to place one ear closer.
C. Taking notes.
D. Consistent eye contact. - Correct Answer-d
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,What is required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)? (Select the three that apply.)
A. The patient must receive written information on how the health information
will be used.
B. Only patient schedules may be posted in public areas, but no other
information.
C. All health record information, except biometric information, must be removed
when using for research purposes.
D. Patients have the right to request restrictions on disclosures of their
information.
E. The patients are able to request amendments to their records. - Correct
Answer-ade
A radiographer enters a room to take a portable foot series on a patient in her
final trimester of pregnancy. The patient is just finishing her lunch and begins
choking. How should the radiographer respond to this medical emergency?
A. Initiate a backward thrust in the center of the sternum.
B. Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position.
C. Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
D. Apply an inward and upward thrust in the midline of the abdomen - Correct
Answer-a
In which clinical situation has valid consent been obtained?
A. Consent to perform an angiogram on a mentally disabled adult is provided by a
healthcare worker from the facility where the patient resides.
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, B. A 17-year-old male provides consent for a myelogram to be performed.
C. Consent to perform an x-ray on a 3-year-old grandchild is provided by the
child's grandmother.
D. A 16-year-old mother provides consent to perform an x-ray her 6-month-old
child. - Correct Answer-d
Which steps are involved in legally obtaining informed consent to perform a
radiographic procedure? (Select the 3 that apply.)
A. The patient is legally competent.
B. The patient has been informed about alternatives to this particular procedure
C. The patient has been informed about procedures in place to mitigate risks
D. The patient signed an informed consent form of their own volition in view of
multiple witnesses. - Correct Answer-abc
Which rule is followed when examining unconscious patients?
A. Remain as quiet as possible to avoid waking the patient during the exam.
B. Avoid saying things you would not say to a conscious patient.
C. Speak openly in front of the patient, since they cannot hear or understand you.
D. Proceed as if the patient were conscious, asking questions and giving
instructions - Correct Answer-b
Which procedure is an example of surgical asepsis?
A. Hand washing.
B. Surgical hand scrub.
C. Clean glove application.
D. Clean gown application. - Correct Answer-b
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