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HESI Radiography Practice Test 1a Questions and
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Which procedure is an example of surgical asepsis?
A. Clean glove application.
B. Hand washing
C. Clean gown application
D. Surgical hand scrub.
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Ans: D
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A radiographer receives a request for a portable chest x-ray and then
performs the x-ray on the incorrect patient. Which legal term best
describes the actions of the radiographer?
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A. Battery
B. Negligence
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C. Assault
D. Invasion of privacy
Ans: A
The lead radiographer is planning a strategy to efficiently manage the
morning workload. The department is short-staffed due to meetings, and
four patients are now ready for their examinations. Assuming that none
of the exams is emergent, which patient should be seen first?
A. An 54-year-old male with type 2 diabetes for an upper GI
B. A 18-year-old female for an intravenous urogram
C. An 83-year-old female for a chest x-ray
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D. A two-year-old child for a barium swallow
Ans: D
Which type of contrast agent is preferred for low risk and low cost for a
patient diagnosed with a possible perforated bowel?
A. Barium sulfate suspension, flavored
B. Gaseous media in the form of crystals
C. Ionic, water soluble, diluted with juice
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D. Nonionic, water soluble, diluted with juice
Ans: C
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A patient reports symptoms including itching, rash formation, and
difficulty breathing immediately following the administration of
intravenous (IV) contrast media. Assuming the patient has had no prior
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exposure to radiopaque contrast media, what is the most likely cause of
these symptoms?
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A. Acute bronchospasm
B. Allergic reaction
C. Anaphylactoid reaction
D. Acute renal failure
Ans: C
A patient received 100 ml of IV contrast media as a part of an abdominal
computed tomography (CT) scan, as well as 500 ml of dilute, oral
contrast, prior to coming to Radiology for a separate order, an
intravenous urogram (IVU). The patient's creatinine is 0.4 mg/dl and BUN
is 36 mg/dl. Why should this IVU be rescheduled?
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A. The presence of the previous oral contrast in the abdomen precludes
an IVU.
B. The lab values indicate increased risk for contrast injection.
C. The lab values indicate that the contrast would not be excreted in
sufficient quantity to be useful for an IVU.
D. The presence of the previous intravenous contrast precludes an IVU
Ans: A
The radiographer is assisting a patient to move from a wheelchair to the
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x-ray table. Which represents the safest practice by the radiographer
when moving this patient?
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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.
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C. Bend at the waist so the center of gravity is midway between the
patient and the base of support.
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D. Reduce the base of support slightly so the center of gravity is easier to
maintain.
Ans: A
Which term best describes the process of cleaning the surfaces in a
radiology department with 10% bleach solution in water?
A. Sterile technique
B. Medical asepsis
C. Sterilization
D. Surgical asepsis
Ans: B
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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.
Ans: A
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Which actions should the radiographer take to help prevent acquired
infections in hospitals or clinics? (Select the four that apply.)
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A. Placing used needles in sharps containers.
B. Placing biologically soiled linen in biohazard linen bags.
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C. Wearing exam gloves and changing them between each patient.
D. Placing used syringes in isolated trash receptacles.
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E. Washing hands frequently and using hand lotion afterward.
Ans: 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
HESI Radiography Practice Test 1a Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
Which procedure is an example of surgical asepsis?
A. Clean glove application.
B. Hand washing
C. Clean gown application
D. Surgical hand scrub.
Assignment Expert
Ans: D
Guru01 - Stuvia
A radiographer receives a request for a portable chest x-ray and then
performs the x-ray on the incorrect patient. Which legal term best
describes the actions of the radiographer?
2026
A. Battery
B. Negligence
©
C. Assault
D. Invasion of privacy
Ans: A
The lead radiographer is planning a strategy to efficiently manage the
morning workload. The department is short-staffed due to meetings, and
four patients are now ready for their examinations. Assuming that none
of the exams is emergent, which patient should be seen first?
A. An 54-year-old male with type 2 diabetes for an upper GI
B. A 18-year-old female for an intravenous urogram
C. An 83-year-old female for a chest x-ray
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D. A two-year-old child for a barium swallow
Ans: D
Which type of contrast agent is preferred for low risk and low cost for a
patient diagnosed with a possible perforated bowel?
A. Barium sulfate suspension, flavored
B. Gaseous media in the form of crystals
C. Ionic, water soluble, diluted with juice
Assignment Expert
D. Nonionic, water soluble, diluted with juice
Ans: C
Guru01 - Stuvia
A patient reports symptoms including itching, rash formation, and
difficulty breathing immediately following the administration of
intravenous (IV) contrast media. Assuming the patient has had no prior
2026
exposure to radiopaque contrast media, what is the most likely cause of
these symptoms?
©
A. Acute bronchospasm
B. Allergic reaction
C. Anaphylactoid reaction
D. Acute renal failure
Ans: C
A patient received 100 ml of IV contrast media as a part of an abdominal
computed tomography (CT) scan, as well as 500 ml of dilute, oral
contrast, prior to coming to Radiology for a separate order, an
intravenous urogram (IVU). The patient's creatinine is 0.4 mg/dl and BUN
is 36 mg/dl. Why should this IVU be rescheduled?
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A. The presence of the previous oral contrast in the abdomen precludes
an IVU.
B. The lab values indicate increased risk for contrast injection.
C. The lab values indicate that the contrast would not be excreted in
sufficient quantity to be useful for an IVU.
D. The presence of the previous intravenous contrast precludes an IVU
Ans: A
The radiographer is assisting a patient to move from a wheelchair to the
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x-ray table. Which represents the safest practice by the radiographer
when moving this patient?
Guru01 - Stuvia
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.
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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.
Ans: A
Which term best describes the process of cleaning the surfaces in a
radiology department with 10% bleach solution in water?
A. Sterile technique
B. Medical asepsis
C. Sterilization
D. Surgical asepsis
Ans: B
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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.
Ans: A
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Which actions should the radiographer take to help prevent acquired
infections in hospitals or clinics? (Select the four that apply.)
Guru01 - Stuvia
A. Placing used needles in sharps containers.
B. Placing biologically soiled linen in biohazard linen bags.
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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.
Ans: 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
