Patient Care - Radiology Exam Review
[ARRT] - [Appelton & Lange Review]
A nosocomial infection is a(n)
(A) infection acquired at a large gathering.
(B) upper respiratory infection.
(C) infection acquired in a hospital.
(D) type of rhinitis. answer Infection acquired in a hospital.
Which of the following patient rights is violated by discussing privileged patient
information with an individual who is not involved with the patient's care?
1. The right to considerate and respectful care
2. The right to privacy
3. The right to continuity of care
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only answer The Right To Privacy
The most effective method of sterilization is
(A) dry heat.
(B) moist heat.
(C) pasteurization.
(D) freezing. answer Moist heat.
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may
be found guilty of
(A) invasion of privacy.
(B) slander.
(C) libel.
,(D) defamation. answer Invasion of privacy.
Hypochlorite bleach (Clorox) and Lysol are examples of
(A) antiseptics.
(B) bacteriostatics.
(C) antifungal agents.
(D) disinfectants. answer Disinfectants.
Which of the following must be included in the patient's medical record or chart?
1. Diagnostic and therapeutic orders
2. Medical history
3. Informed consent
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 answer Diagnostic and Therapeutic Orders
Medical History
Informed Consent
The pulse can be detected only by the use of a stethoscope in which of the following
locations?
(A) Wrist
(B) Apex of the heart
(C) Groin
(D) Neck answer Apex of the heart
An esophagogram might be requested for patients with which of the following
esophageal disorders/symptoms?
,1. Varices
2. Achalasia
3. Dysphasia
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 answer Varices
Achalasia
When reviewing patient blood chemistry levels, what is considered the normal creatinine
range?
(A) 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
(B) 4.5 to 6 mg/100 mL
(C) 8 to 25 mg/100 mL
(D) Up to 50 mg/100 mL answer 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
The complete killing of all microorganisms is termed
(A) surgical asepsis.
(B) medical asepsis.
(C) sterilization.
(D) disinfection. answer Sterilization.
Which of the following is (are) symptom(s) of shock?
1. Pallor and weakness
2. Increased pulse rate
3. Fever
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
, (D) 1, 2, and 3 answer Pallor and Weakness
Increased Pulse Rate
Which of the following may be used to effectively reduce the viscosity of contrast
media?
(A) Warming
(B) Refrigeration
(C) Storage at normal room temperature
(D) Storage in a cool, dry place answer Warming
The type of shock associated with pooling of blood in the peripheral vessels is classified
as
(A) neurogenic.
(B) cardiogenic.
(C) hypovolemic.
(D) septic. answer Neurogenic.
The usual patient preparation for an upper GI exam is
(A) NPO 8 h before the exam.
(B) light breakfast only on the morning of the exam.
(C) clear fluids only on the morning of the exam.
(D) 2 oz castor oil and enemas until clear. answer NPO 8 h before the exam.
The normal average rate of respiration for a healthy adult patient is
(A) 5 to 7 breaths/min.
(B) 8 to 12 breaths/min.
(C) 12 to 20 breaths/min.
(D) 20 to 30 breaths/min answer 12 to 20 breaths/min.
[ARRT] - [Appelton & Lange Review]
A nosocomial infection is a(n)
(A) infection acquired at a large gathering.
(B) upper respiratory infection.
(C) infection acquired in a hospital.
(D) type of rhinitis. answer Infection acquired in a hospital.
Which of the following patient rights is violated by discussing privileged patient
information with an individual who is not involved with the patient's care?
1. The right to considerate and respectful care
2. The right to privacy
3. The right to continuity of care
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only answer The Right To Privacy
The most effective method of sterilization is
(A) dry heat.
(B) moist heat.
(C) pasteurization.
(D) freezing. answer Moist heat.
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may
be found guilty of
(A) invasion of privacy.
(B) slander.
(C) libel.
,(D) defamation. answer Invasion of privacy.
Hypochlorite bleach (Clorox) and Lysol are examples of
(A) antiseptics.
(B) bacteriostatics.
(C) antifungal agents.
(D) disinfectants. answer Disinfectants.
Which of the following must be included in the patient's medical record or chart?
1. Diagnostic and therapeutic orders
2. Medical history
3. Informed consent
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 answer Diagnostic and Therapeutic Orders
Medical History
Informed Consent
The pulse can be detected only by the use of a stethoscope in which of the following
locations?
(A) Wrist
(B) Apex of the heart
(C) Groin
(D) Neck answer Apex of the heart
An esophagogram might be requested for patients with which of the following
esophageal disorders/symptoms?
,1. Varices
2. Achalasia
3. Dysphasia
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 answer Varices
Achalasia
When reviewing patient blood chemistry levels, what is considered the normal creatinine
range?
(A) 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
(B) 4.5 to 6 mg/100 mL
(C) 8 to 25 mg/100 mL
(D) Up to 50 mg/100 mL answer 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
The complete killing of all microorganisms is termed
(A) surgical asepsis.
(B) medical asepsis.
(C) sterilization.
(D) disinfection. answer Sterilization.
Which of the following is (are) symptom(s) of shock?
1. Pallor and weakness
2. Increased pulse rate
3. Fever
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
, (D) 1, 2, and 3 answer Pallor and Weakness
Increased Pulse Rate
Which of the following may be used to effectively reduce the viscosity of contrast
media?
(A) Warming
(B) Refrigeration
(C) Storage at normal room temperature
(D) Storage in a cool, dry place answer Warming
The type of shock associated with pooling of blood in the peripheral vessels is classified
as
(A) neurogenic.
(B) cardiogenic.
(C) hypovolemic.
(D) septic. answer Neurogenic.
The usual patient preparation for an upper GI exam is
(A) NPO 8 h before the exam.
(B) light breakfast only on the morning of the exam.
(C) clear fluids only on the morning of the exam.
(D) 2 oz castor oil and enemas until clear. answer NPO 8 h before the exam.
The normal average rate of respiration for a healthy adult patient is
(A) 5 to 7 breaths/min.
(B) 8 to 12 breaths/min.
(C) 12 to 20 breaths/min.
(D) 20 to 30 breaths/min answer 12 to 20 breaths/min.
