Patient Care - Radiology Exam Review
[ARRT] - [Appleton & Lange Review]
Already Passed
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. ✔✔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 ✔✔The Right To Privacy
,The most effective method of sterilization is
(A) dry heat.
(B) moist heat.
(C) pasteurization.
(D) freezing. ✔✔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. ✔✔Invasion of privacy.
Hypochlorite bleach (Clorox) and Lysol are examples of
(A) antiseptics.
(B) bacteriostatics.
(C) antifungal agents.
,(D) disinfectants. ✔✔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 ✔✔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 ✔✔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 ✔✔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
[ARRT] - [Appleton & Lange Review]
Already Passed
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. ✔✔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 ✔✔The Right To Privacy
,The most effective method of sterilization is
(A) dry heat.
(B) moist heat.
(C) pasteurization.
(D) freezing. ✔✔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. ✔✔Invasion of privacy.
Hypochlorite bleach (Clorox) and Lysol are examples of
(A) antiseptics.
(B) bacteriostatics.
(C) antifungal agents.
,(D) disinfectants. ✔✔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 ✔✔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 ✔✔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 ✔✔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
