PT Care Review
3 component for fire to burn ans: 1. Flammable substance
2. Oxygen
3. Heat
3 Sections of the kidney ans: Pelvis, medulla, and cortex
5 Million Lives Campaign ans: national initiative to protect patient from 5M potential medical harm
incidents in US hospitals between 12/06-12/08
A ans: An important piece of information regarding a patient's need for medical care is sought by
physicians and medical professionals. Many times, patients are vague about their pain or reason for
seeing the doctor. It is important to discover the patient's _____ for seeking medical care.
a. chief complaint
b. pain threshold
c. tolerance
d. insurance incentive
A ans: As a patient begins to explain his reasons for coming to the clinic for an x-ray examination, he
begins to use medical terms to describe his conditions. His information appears to be accurate medically
and helps clarify his symptoms. To deal with this patient you should:
a. politely listen, record his comments, and repeat his statements to clarify.
b. ask him if he is a doctor and tell the radiologist.
c. determine if he knows what he is talking about by quizzing him on basic anatomy.
d. disregard his information and record your impressions of his symptom
A ans: In recording a patient history for the radiologist, you note that the patient has an open sore on
her ankle. In your description you indicate that the sore is draining and has a foul odor. This information
deals with the _____ of a patient history.
a. quality
b. chronology
c. logic
d. onset
A ans: It would be professionally appropriate for the imaging professional to:
a. gently touch the patient to clarify the location of his or her pain.
b. touch the patient with varying degrees of pressure to measure the patient's pain tolerance over the
area of interest.
c. ask the patient to give you a general idea of the area of concern before the examination is started.
d. aggressively palpate the patient on the regions that do not hurt to isolate the area of interest.
A ans: Most radiologists have one key question they want answered when it relates to any medical
imaging examination. That question most likely would be:
a. Why is the patient having this examination?
b. What pain level is the patient tolerating?
,c. Can the patient tell you what day it is and what hospital he or she is visiting?
d. Is there a reason for coming to the hospital rather than an outpatient clinic?
A ans: The patient coming to you for an abdominal examination states, "My belly hurts." A logical
question to ask next would be:
a. "Can you touch the area of your belly that hurts?"
b. "Can you draw on a diagram of the human body the area that hurts?"
c. "Did you tell the nurse this when you were in the Urgent Care center?"
d. "Would you point to the area that hurts for the radiologist when he enters the examination room?"
A body position in which the patient is lying on his or her back with the head and upper body elevated is
called ans: the Fowler position
A brief, mild reduction in the oxygen supply to the brain occurring with changes in body position that
may cause the patient to feel faint is called: ans: orthostatic hypotension
A brief, mild reduction in the oxygen supply to the brain occurring with changes in body position that
may cause the patient to feel faint is called: ans: Orthostatic hypotension
A cathartic is a(n): ans: laxative
A cathartic is: ans: A laxative
A charge of battery may result if a patient is: ans: slapped.
A common emotion of most patients entering the hospital is: ans: fear of the unknown and about their
condition.
A common site for intravenous injection is: ans: The median cubital vein
A common term for myocardial infarction is: ans: heart attack.
A conscious patient whose hands are moist and trembling is most likely suffering from: ans: anxiety.
A cystogram is a study of the: ans: urinary bladder
A defibrillator stimulates the heart to contract effectively by delivering: ans: an electrical shock.
A defibrillator stimulates the heart to contract effectively by delivering: ans: An electrical shock.
A device called a manometer may be used as part of the procedure when performing which of the
following examinations? ans: Lumbar punture
A device to drain bile from the hepatic and common bile ducts to the outside of the body following
cholecystectomy is called a: ans: T-tube
A dizzy sensation that feels as if the room is spinning and that often causes nausea may be reported by
patients who suffer from: ans: inner ear disturbances.
,A dizzy sensation that feels as if the room is spinning and that often causes nausea may be reported by
patients who suffer from: ans: Inner ear disturbances.
A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered: ans: Intravenously
A feeling of faintness or light-headedness that occurs with changes in body position after long periods of
rest is termed ans: orthostatic hypotension
A four-step process for evaluating situations where the correct action is in question so that one can act
appropriately and defend one's actions is called: ans: ethical analysis.
A fracture that results in crushing of the bone into many small fragments is called a: ans: comminuted
fracture.
A fracture that results in crushing of the bone into many small fragments is called a: ans: Comminuted
fracture.
A gait belt is used to: ans: assist a weak patient to stand and walk.
A large area, such as a lobby, used in the event of a disaster for the process of identifying the victims,
performing initial examinations, and assigning priorities for further care is called a: ans: triage station
A law enacted under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect the privacy
rights of patients is called the: ans: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
A minimal amount of brain damage, characterized by "seeing stars" or very brief loss of consciousness, is
called: ans: A concussion.
A minimal amount of brain damage, characterized by "seeing stars" or very brief loss of consciousness, is
called: ans: concussion
A moral agent is: ans: the person responsible for implementing an ethical decision.
A multidrawered cabinet on wheels that contains medications, supplies, and equipment needed in the
event of a cardiac arrest is called a(n): ans: emergency cart
A multidrawered cabinet on wheels that contains medications, supplies, and equipment needed in the
event of a cardiac arrest is called a(n): ans: Emergency cart.
A negative and destructive response to the chronic strain of dealing with the demands and problems of
others that is characterized by exhaustion, dissatisfaction, anxiety, and eventually apathy, is called: ans:
burnout
A noninvasive treatment that is appropriate for any patient who experiences acute anxiety accompanied
by a rapid heart rate and shortness of breath is: ans: a low rate of oxygen administration.
, A normal oxygen saturation value is represented by which of the following percentages? ans: 95% to
100%
A numeric system developed to evaluate the changing status of coma patients that can be used by a
variety of healthcare workers is called the: ans: Glasgow Coma Scale.
A patient of color arrives for a GI series in a bright flowing gown and turban. You wish to be empathetic,
so your first question might be ans: "Have you had this procedure done before?"
A patient of color arrives for a GI series in a bright flowing gown and turban. You wish to be empathetic,
so your first question might be:
a. "Where did you get that outfit?"
b. "Can you speak English?"
c. "What country do you come from?"
d. "Have you had this procedure done before?" ans: d. "Have you had this procedure done before?"
A patient of color arrives for a GI series in a bright flowing gown and turban. You wish to be empathetic,
so your first question might be: ans: "Have you had this procedure done before?"
A patient of color arrives for a GI series in a bright flowing gown and turban. You wish to be empathetic,
so your first question might be: ans: "Have you had this procedure done before?"
A patient suffering from severe abdominal pain will be most comfortable when:
1. the head is elevated.
2. a bolster is placed under the knees.
3. the head is lower than the feet.
4. the head is flat and in alignment with the body. ans: 1 and 2 only
A patient weighing 260 pounds arrives from an intermediate care facility via wheelchair for an
examination of the hip. He is unable to bear weight on either leg. The most appropriate method for
placing this patient on the x-ray table is to: ans: call for a hydraulic lift and personnel who are
experienced in its use.
A patient weighing 260 pounds arrives from an intermediate care facility via wheelchair for an
examination of the hip. He is unable to bear weight on either leg. The most appropriate method for
placing this patient on the x-ray table is to: ans: Call for a hydraulic lift and personnel who are
experienced in its use.
A patient who suddenly demonstrates increased thirst, increased urinary output, decreased appetite,
nausea, weakness, confusion, and coma requires the administration of: ans: Insulin.
A patient who suddenly demonstrates nervous irritability, cold clammy skin, weakness, hunger, and
blurred vision requires the administration of: ans: glucose
A patient who suddenly demonstrates nervous irritability, cold clammy skin, weakness, hunger, and
blurred vision requires the administration of: ans: Glucose
3 component for fire to burn ans: 1. Flammable substance
2. Oxygen
3. Heat
3 Sections of the kidney ans: Pelvis, medulla, and cortex
5 Million Lives Campaign ans: national initiative to protect patient from 5M potential medical harm
incidents in US hospitals between 12/06-12/08
A ans: An important piece of information regarding a patient's need for medical care is sought by
physicians and medical professionals. Many times, patients are vague about their pain or reason for
seeing the doctor. It is important to discover the patient's _____ for seeking medical care.
a. chief complaint
b. pain threshold
c. tolerance
d. insurance incentive
A ans: As a patient begins to explain his reasons for coming to the clinic for an x-ray examination, he
begins to use medical terms to describe his conditions. His information appears to be accurate medically
and helps clarify his symptoms. To deal with this patient you should:
a. politely listen, record his comments, and repeat his statements to clarify.
b. ask him if he is a doctor and tell the radiologist.
c. determine if he knows what he is talking about by quizzing him on basic anatomy.
d. disregard his information and record your impressions of his symptom
A ans: In recording a patient history for the radiologist, you note that the patient has an open sore on
her ankle. In your description you indicate that the sore is draining and has a foul odor. This information
deals with the _____ of a patient history.
a. quality
b. chronology
c. logic
d. onset
A ans: It would be professionally appropriate for the imaging professional to:
a. gently touch the patient to clarify the location of his or her pain.
b. touch the patient with varying degrees of pressure to measure the patient's pain tolerance over the
area of interest.
c. ask the patient to give you a general idea of the area of concern before the examination is started.
d. aggressively palpate the patient on the regions that do not hurt to isolate the area of interest.
A ans: Most radiologists have one key question they want answered when it relates to any medical
imaging examination. That question most likely would be:
a. Why is the patient having this examination?
b. What pain level is the patient tolerating?
,c. Can the patient tell you what day it is and what hospital he or she is visiting?
d. Is there a reason for coming to the hospital rather than an outpatient clinic?
A ans: The patient coming to you for an abdominal examination states, "My belly hurts." A logical
question to ask next would be:
a. "Can you touch the area of your belly that hurts?"
b. "Can you draw on a diagram of the human body the area that hurts?"
c. "Did you tell the nurse this when you were in the Urgent Care center?"
d. "Would you point to the area that hurts for the radiologist when he enters the examination room?"
A body position in which the patient is lying on his or her back with the head and upper body elevated is
called ans: the Fowler position
A brief, mild reduction in the oxygen supply to the brain occurring with changes in body position that
may cause the patient to feel faint is called: ans: orthostatic hypotension
A brief, mild reduction in the oxygen supply to the brain occurring with changes in body position that
may cause the patient to feel faint is called: ans: Orthostatic hypotension
A cathartic is a(n): ans: laxative
A cathartic is: ans: A laxative
A charge of battery may result if a patient is: ans: slapped.
A common emotion of most patients entering the hospital is: ans: fear of the unknown and about their
condition.
A common site for intravenous injection is: ans: The median cubital vein
A common term for myocardial infarction is: ans: heart attack.
A conscious patient whose hands are moist and trembling is most likely suffering from: ans: anxiety.
A cystogram is a study of the: ans: urinary bladder
A defibrillator stimulates the heart to contract effectively by delivering: ans: an electrical shock.
A defibrillator stimulates the heart to contract effectively by delivering: ans: An electrical shock.
A device called a manometer may be used as part of the procedure when performing which of the
following examinations? ans: Lumbar punture
A device to drain bile from the hepatic and common bile ducts to the outside of the body following
cholecystectomy is called a: ans: T-tube
A dizzy sensation that feels as if the room is spinning and that often causes nausea may be reported by
patients who suffer from: ans: inner ear disturbances.
,A dizzy sensation that feels as if the room is spinning and that often causes nausea may be reported by
patients who suffer from: ans: Inner ear disturbances.
A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered: ans: Intravenously
A feeling of faintness or light-headedness that occurs with changes in body position after long periods of
rest is termed ans: orthostatic hypotension
A four-step process for evaluating situations where the correct action is in question so that one can act
appropriately and defend one's actions is called: ans: ethical analysis.
A fracture that results in crushing of the bone into many small fragments is called a: ans: comminuted
fracture.
A fracture that results in crushing of the bone into many small fragments is called a: ans: Comminuted
fracture.
A gait belt is used to: ans: assist a weak patient to stand and walk.
A large area, such as a lobby, used in the event of a disaster for the process of identifying the victims,
performing initial examinations, and assigning priorities for further care is called a: ans: triage station
A law enacted under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect the privacy
rights of patients is called the: ans: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
A minimal amount of brain damage, characterized by "seeing stars" or very brief loss of consciousness, is
called: ans: A concussion.
A minimal amount of brain damage, characterized by "seeing stars" or very brief loss of consciousness, is
called: ans: concussion
A moral agent is: ans: the person responsible for implementing an ethical decision.
A multidrawered cabinet on wheels that contains medications, supplies, and equipment needed in the
event of a cardiac arrest is called a(n): ans: emergency cart
A multidrawered cabinet on wheels that contains medications, supplies, and equipment needed in the
event of a cardiac arrest is called a(n): ans: Emergency cart.
A negative and destructive response to the chronic strain of dealing with the demands and problems of
others that is characterized by exhaustion, dissatisfaction, anxiety, and eventually apathy, is called: ans:
burnout
A noninvasive treatment that is appropriate for any patient who experiences acute anxiety accompanied
by a rapid heart rate and shortness of breath is: ans: a low rate of oxygen administration.
, A normal oxygen saturation value is represented by which of the following percentages? ans: 95% to
100%
A numeric system developed to evaluate the changing status of coma patients that can be used by a
variety of healthcare workers is called the: ans: Glasgow Coma Scale.
A patient of color arrives for a GI series in a bright flowing gown and turban. You wish to be empathetic,
so your first question might be ans: "Have you had this procedure done before?"
A patient of color arrives for a GI series in a bright flowing gown and turban. You wish to be empathetic,
so your first question might be:
a. "Where did you get that outfit?"
b. "Can you speak English?"
c. "What country do you come from?"
d. "Have you had this procedure done before?" ans: d. "Have you had this procedure done before?"
A patient of color arrives for a GI series in a bright flowing gown and turban. You wish to be empathetic,
so your first question might be: ans: "Have you had this procedure done before?"
A patient of color arrives for a GI series in a bright flowing gown and turban. You wish to be empathetic,
so your first question might be: ans: "Have you had this procedure done before?"
A patient suffering from severe abdominal pain will be most comfortable when:
1. the head is elevated.
2. a bolster is placed under the knees.
3. the head is lower than the feet.
4. the head is flat and in alignment with the body. ans: 1 and 2 only
A patient weighing 260 pounds arrives from an intermediate care facility via wheelchair for an
examination of the hip. He is unable to bear weight on either leg. The most appropriate method for
placing this patient on the x-ray table is to: ans: call for a hydraulic lift and personnel who are
experienced in its use.
A patient weighing 260 pounds arrives from an intermediate care facility via wheelchair for an
examination of the hip. He is unable to bear weight on either leg. The most appropriate method for
placing this patient on the x-ray table is to: ans: Call for a hydraulic lift and personnel who are
experienced in its use.
A patient who suddenly demonstrates increased thirst, increased urinary output, decreased appetite,
nausea, weakness, confusion, and coma requires the administration of: ans: Insulin.
A patient who suddenly demonstrates nervous irritability, cold clammy skin, weakness, hunger, and
blurred vision requires the administration of: ans: glucose
A patient who suddenly demonstrates nervous irritability, cold clammy skin, weakness, hunger, and
blurred vision requires the administration of: ans: Glucose
