HESI RADIOGRAPHY PRACTICE TEST 1 ACTUAL
FINAL EXAM 2026-2027 COMPLETE VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (A
NEW UPDATED VERSION) |ALREADY GRADED A+
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. Maintain the center of gravity over the base of support.
B. Extend the arms as far as possible to increase the base of support.
C. Bend at the waist so the center of gravity is midway between the patient
and the base of support.
D. Reduce the base of support slightly so the center of gravity is easier to
maintain.
A. Maintain the center of gravity over the base of support.
,Which action is best taught to the patient using the communication
technique of demonstration?
A. The correct positioning for a particular projection.
B. Instructions for donning and removing a patient gown.
C. The correct direction to face when sitting at the radiography table.
D. Direction on where to sit relative to the radiography table.
A. The correct positioning for a particular projection.
Demonstration is particularly effective for showing a patient the specifics of
a position.
Which actions should the radiographer take to help prevent acquired
infections in hospitals or clinics? (Select the four that apply.)
A. Placing used needles in sharps containers.
B. Placing biologically soiled linen in biohazard linen bags.
C. Wearing exam gloves and changing them between each patient.
D. Placing used syringes in isolated trash receptacles.
E. Washing hands frequently and using hand lotion afterward.
A. Placing used needles in sharps containers.
B. Placing biologically soiled linen in biohazard linen bags.
C. Wearing exam gloves and changing them between each patient.
E. Washing hands frequently and using hand lotion afterward.
,Identify the medical conditions in a patient's history which should be
cleared by the radiologist before injection of an ionic, water soluble,
injectable contrast agent. (Select the four that apply.)
A. Pheochromocytoma
B. Age over 40
C. Compromised renal function
D. Diabetes
E. Sickle cell anemia
A. Pheochromocytoma
C. Compromised renal function
D. Diabetes
E. Sickle cell anemia
, Which steps are involved in legally obtaining informed consent to perform a
radiographic procedure? (Select the four that apply.)
A. The patient has been informed about alternatives to this particular
procedure.
B. The patient has been informed about procedures in place to mitigate
risks.
C. The patient has been informed about the risks involved in the procedure.
D. The patient is legally competent.
E. The patient signed an informed consent form of their own volition in view
of multiple witnesses
A. The patient has been informed about alternatives to this particular
procedure.
B. The patient has been informed about procedures in place to mitigate
risks.
C. The patient has been informed about the risks involved in the procedure.
D. The patient is legally competent.
How should a drug be administered to get the quickest response?
A. Subcutaneously
B. Intravenously
C. Orally
D. Rectally
B. Intravenously
Intravenous medication administrations result in the quickest response.
FINAL EXAM 2026-2027 COMPLETE VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (A
NEW UPDATED VERSION) |ALREADY GRADED A+
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. Maintain the center of gravity over the base of support.
B. Extend the arms as far as possible to increase the base of support.
C. Bend at the waist so the center of gravity is midway between the patient
and the base of support.
D. Reduce the base of support slightly so the center of gravity is easier to
maintain.
A. Maintain the center of gravity over the base of support.
,Which action is best taught to the patient using the communication
technique of demonstration?
A. The correct positioning for a particular projection.
B. Instructions for donning and removing a patient gown.
C. The correct direction to face when sitting at the radiography table.
D. Direction on where to sit relative to the radiography table.
A. The correct positioning for a particular projection.
Demonstration is particularly effective for showing a patient the specifics of
a position.
Which actions should the radiographer take to help prevent acquired
infections in hospitals or clinics? (Select the four that apply.)
A. Placing used needles in sharps containers.
B. Placing biologically soiled linen in biohazard linen bags.
C. Wearing exam gloves and changing them between each patient.
D. Placing used syringes in isolated trash receptacles.
E. Washing hands frequently and using hand lotion afterward.
A. Placing used needles in sharps containers.
B. Placing biologically soiled linen in biohazard linen bags.
C. Wearing exam gloves and changing them between each patient.
E. Washing hands frequently and using hand lotion afterward.
,Identify the medical conditions in a patient's history which should be
cleared by the radiologist before injection of an ionic, water soluble,
injectable contrast agent. (Select the four that apply.)
A. Pheochromocytoma
B. Age over 40
C. Compromised renal function
D. Diabetes
E. Sickle cell anemia
A. Pheochromocytoma
C. Compromised renal function
D. Diabetes
E. Sickle cell anemia
, Which steps are involved in legally obtaining informed consent to perform a
radiographic procedure? (Select the four that apply.)
A. The patient has been informed about alternatives to this particular
procedure.
B. The patient has been informed about procedures in place to mitigate
risks.
C. The patient has been informed about the risks involved in the procedure.
D. The patient is legally competent.
E. The patient signed an informed consent form of their own volition in view
of multiple witnesses
A. The patient has been informed about alternatives to this particular
procedure.
B. The patient has been informed about procedures in place to mitigate
risks.
C. The patient has been informed about the risks involved in the procedure.
D. The patient is legally competent.
How should a drug be administered to get the quickest response?
A. Subcutaneously
B. Intravenously
C. Orally
D. Rectally
B. Intravenously
Intravenous medication administrations result in the quickest response.
