RAD 110 Patient Care Final Exam Review, Questions & Answers

RAD 110 Patient Care Final Exam Review, Questions & Answers-Which of the following blood pressures would indicate hypertension? 130/80 160/120 120/90 - 160/120 T or F: If a radiographer suspects child abuse, it is strongly suggested that he or she should report these suspicions to the person at the institute. - False Which of the following pulse points will be used to evaluate a patient circulation in the lower extremities? Femoral artery Brachial artery Dorsalis pedis - Femoral artery and dorsalis pedis The radiographer should call for assistance if the pulse oximeter reading falls below: - 85% What is the normal respiratory rate for an infant? - 30 to 60 breaths per minute A patient whose systolic blood pressure is consistently greater than 140 mm Hg usually is considered: - hypertensive What is another term for stroke? - Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) If the volume of blood decreases because of dehydration, blood pressure will: - decrease During a grand mal seizure, the patient should be: - protected from injury The condition of slow heart rate, below 60 bpm is termed: - bradycardia The pulse can be detected only by the use of a stethoscope in which of the following locations? - apex of the heart The type of shock associated with pooling of blood in the peripheral vessels is classified as: - neurogenic Which of the following conditions describes a patient who is unable to breathe easily while in the recumbent position? - orthopnea The medical term for nosebleed is: - epistaxis The type of shock often associated with pulmonary embolism or myocardial infarction is classified as: - cardiogenic The type of shock often caused by a gram-negative bacteria - septic The bell of the stethoscope should be placed over the ____ artery to assess blood pressure. - Brachial In the blood pressure reading 145/75 mmHg, what does 145 represent? - The phase of contraction of the cardiac muscle tissue Which blood vessels are best suited for determination of pulse rate? - superficial arteries Log rolling is a method of moving patients having suspected: - spine injury Which of the following diastolic pressure readings might indicate hypertension? 40 mm Hg 100 mm Hg 80 mm Hg 60 mm Hg - 100 mm Hg