IBC TEST BANK PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ C.
Answer: 3. You have received a request to perform a radiographic study on
a patient who is clearly intoxicated but coherent. In preparing to perform
this procedure, you shoulda. close all the examination room doors to prevent
others from hearing the patient'slanguage.b. put on a patient gown and
gloves in case the patient vomits or has bodilydischarges.c. ensure your
safety by checking to see that the hospital security officer will staywith the
patient during the procedure.d. prepare patient restraint devices, including
restraint jackets, and tape to holddown the patient during the procedure.
◍ A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative and at risk of
paralytic ileus. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan
to take to promote peristalsis?A. Increase ambulation.B. Decrease fluid
intake.C. Increase protein intake.D. Offer the client the bedpan every 2 hr..
Answer: A. Increase ambulation.
◍ A nurse is caring for an older client who is at risk for skin breakdown.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain
the integrity of the client's skin?A. Reposition the client every 3 hr.B.
Massage bony prominences to promote circulation.C. Provide the client with
a diet high in protein.D. Apply cornstarch to keep the skin dry..
Answer: C. Provide the client with a diet high in protein.
◍ D.
Answer: It has been estimated that about 10% of all medical claims of
negligence involvea. orthopedic surgeons.b. family practitioners.c.
pharmacy.d. medical imaging.
,◍ A.
Answer: 10. When positioning a patient in a rolling motion transfer,a.
always move the patient toward you.b. ask the patient which way he or she
wants to be rolled.c. roll the patient toward his or her weak side.d. never roll
a patient because it creates postural hypotension.
◍ C.
Answer: 3. To perform effectively and compassionately as a radiologic
sciences professional, it is important to understand the areas of human
cultural diversity. These may include1. social organizations.2. phobias.3.
symbolism.4. space.5. time.6. communication.a. 1, 3, 4, and 6 only.b. 1, 2,
3, and 5 only.c. 1, 4, 5, and 6 only.d. 2, 3, and 6 only.
◍ C.
Answer: 10. Which of the following situations would require critical
analysis thinking skills?1. A patient asking for directions to the restroom2.
A physician asking you to call his office to connect with his/her nurse3.
Improvising the angulation of the X-ray tube to compensate for a patient
condition 4. Your supervisor asking you to develop a new quality control
plan5. Repositioning a patient after assessing the patient's previous images6.
Providing a gown to a patient with instructions on putting it on correctly 7.
Modifying exposure factors after reviewing the patient's historya. 2, 3, 4, 5
and 6 onlyb. 1 and 2 onlyc. 3, 4, 5, and 7 onlyd. 1, 2, and 6 only
◍ C.
Answer: 25. As you position an adult patient for a skull examination, you
begin to position a shadow shield attached to the X-ray tube assembly to
protect the patient's thyroid from exposure. While you are doing so, the lead
shield falls and hits the patient in the throat. You apologize, and nursing care
is administered to the patient. Eventually, the patient's voice changes, and he
contends that the accident led to his throat damage. In the court proceedings,
his attorney claims negligence and uses the principle ofa. respondeat
superior.b. caveat emptor.c. res ipsa loquitur.d. tort reform.
◍ A nurse finds that a client did not receive a scheduled dose of furosemide
, (Lasix). Which of the following should the nurse include in the
incident/variance report? (Select all the apply.)The date of the incidentThe
name of the provider who prescribed the medicationThe potential adverse
effects of the medicationThe time the client was to receive the
medicationThe client's vital signs.
Answer: The date of the incidentThe time the client was to receive the
medicationThe client's vital signs
◍ A nurse has completed care procedures for a client who requires airborne
precautions. Which of the following items of personal protective equipment
(PPE) should the nurse remove last?A. MaskB. GlovesC. GownD. Goggles.
Answer: A. Mask
◍ A.
Answer: 11. If a patient cannot assist with a cart-to-table transfer,a. a draw
sheet or transfer assist device should be used.b. ask one other colleague to
help you do the lifting.c. disregard the transfer and do a portable
examination with the patient on the cart.d. None of the above are
appropriate.
◍ D.
Answer: 22. All of the following are necessary for a legitimate case of
malpractice excepta. a clear definition of duty.b. proof of damages.c. a clear
illustration of one's breach of duty.d. third-party testimonial as to the
inappropriate acts of the defendant.
◍ A nurse is preparing to administer 40 mEq of potassium chloride in 45%
sodium chloride (NaCl) 500 mL IV to infuse 10 mEq/hr. The nurse should
set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the
nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing
zero.)CALCULATION.
Answer: 125 mL/hr
◍ A.
Answer: 9. As you prepare to take a final examination for a course you have
enjoyed, you discover that your laptop computer battery is very low, causing
, concern. You wanted to review your notes one last time before going into
the examination. This event would be classified as a(n)a. hassle.b. uplift.c.
worry.d. intervention.
◍ A nurse caring for a client who has an infected wound removes a dressing
saturated with blood and purulent drainage. How should the nurse dispose of
the dressing material?A. Discard the dressing in the bedside trash
receptacle.B. Dispose of the dressing in a biohazardous waste container.C.
Enclose the dressing in a single clear plastic bag and discard in the bedside
trash receptacle..
Answer: B. Dispose of the dressing in a biohazardous waste container.
◍ A.
Answer: 9. When working with an elderly patient,a. speak slowly and
clearly and ask for understanding and feedback.b. write down your
instructions first for the patient to read.c. give the patient breathing
instructions while you're positioning him or her inorder to hasten the
procedure.d. assume the patient can see and hear you clearly and move
quickly anddeliberately in order to get done.
◍ A nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate 2 mg IV bolus.
Available is morphine sulfate 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse
administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading
zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)CALCULATION.
Answer: 0.2 mL
◍ A.
Answer: 13. The term res ipsa loquitur means thea. thing speaks for itself.b.
employee is responsible for his or her actions.c. accused must prove
innocence.d. employer is responsible for an employee's actions.
◍ C.
Answer: 20. A person's hair color and texture as well as his or her skin
condition would be an example of what area of human diversity?a. Social
hierarchyb. Mental and physical abilityc. Biologic variationsd. Regional
ethnicity
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ C.
Answer: 3. You have received a request to perform a radiographic study on
a patient who is clearly intoxicated but coherent. In preparing to perform
this procedure, you shoulda. close all the examination room doors to prevent
others from hearing the patient'slanguage.b. put on a patient gown and
gloves in case the patient vomits or has bodilydischarges.c. ensure your
safety by checking to see that the hospital security officer will staywith the
patient during the procedure.d. prepare patient restraint devices, including
restraint jackets, and tape to holddown the patient during the procedure.
◍ A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative and at risk of
paralytic ileus. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan
to take to promote peristalsis?A. Increase ambulation.B. Decrease fluid
intake.C. Increase protein intake.D. Offer the client the bedpan every 2 hr..
Answer: A. Increase ambulation.
◍ A nurse is caring for an older client who is at risk for skin breakdown.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain
the integrity of the client's skin?A. Reposition the client every 3 hr.B.
Massage bony prominences to promote circulation.C. Provide the client with
a diet high in protein.D. Apply cornstarch to keep the skin dry..
Answer: C. Provide the client with a diet high in protein.
◍ D.
Answer: It has been estimated that about 10% of all medical claims of
negligence involvea. orthopedic surgeons.b. family practitioners.c.
pharmacy.d. medical imaging.
,◍ A.
Answer: 10. When positioning a patient in a rolling motion transfer,a.
always move the patient toward you.b. ask the patient which way he or she
wants to be rolled.c. roll the patient toward his or her weak side.d. never roll
a patient because it creates postural hypotension.
◍ C.
Answer: 3. To perform effectively and compassionately as a radiologic
sciences professional, it is important to understand the areas of human
cultural diversity. These may include1. social organizations.2. phobias.3.
symbolism.4. space.5. time.6. communication.a. 1, 3, 4, and 6 only.b. 1, 2,
3, and 5 only.c. 1, 4, 5, and 6 only.d. 2, 3, and 6 only.
◍ C.
Answer: 10. Which of the following situations would require critical
analysis thinking skills?1. A patient asking for directions to the restroom2.
A physician asking you to call his office to connect with his/her nurse3.
Improvising the angulation of the X-ray tube to compensate for a patient
condition 4. Your supervisor asking you to develop a new quality control
plan5. Repositioning a patient after assessing the patient's previous images6.
Providing a gown to a patient with instructions on putting it on correctly 7.
Modifying exposure factors after reviewing the patient's historya. 2, 3, 4, 5
and 6 onlyb. 1 and 2 onlyc. 3, 4, 5, and 7 onlyd. 1, 2, and 6 only
◍ C.
Answer: 25. As you position an adult patient for a skull examination, you
begin to position a shadow shield attached to the X-ray tube assembly to
protect the patient's thyroid from exposure. While you are doing so, the lead
shield falls and hits the patient in the throat. You apologize, and nursing care
is administered to the patient. Eventually, the patient's voice changes, and he
contends that the accident led to his throat damage. In the court proceedings,
his attorney claims negligence and uses the principle ofa. respondeat
superior.b. caveat emptor.c. res ipsa loquitur.d. tort reform.
◍ A nurse finds that a client did not receive a scheduled dose of furosemide
, (Lasix). Which of the following should the nurse include in the
incident/variance report? (Select all the apply.)The date of the incidentThe
name of the provider who prescribed the medicationThe potential adverse
effects of the medicationThe time the client was to receive the
medicationThe client's vital signs.
Answer: The date of the incidentThe time the client was to receive the
medicationThe client's vital signs
◍ A nurse has completed care procedures for a client who requires airborne
precautions. Which of the following items of personal protective equipment
(PPE) should the nurse remove last?A. MaskB. GlovesC. GownD. Goggles.
Answer: A. Mask
◍ A.
Answer: 11. If a patient cannot assist with a cart-to-table transfer,a. a draw
sheet or transfer assist device should be used.b. ask one other colleague to
help you do the lifting.c. disregard the transfer and do a portable
examination with the patient on the cart.d. None of the above are
appropriate.
◍ D.
Answer: 22. All of the following are necessary for a legitimate case of
malpractice excepta. a clear definition of duty.b. proof of damages.c. a clear
illustration of one's breach of duty.d. third-party testimonial as to the
inappropriate acts of the defendant.
◍ A nurse is preparing to administer 40 mEq of potassium chloride in 45%
sodium chloride (NaCl) 500 mL IV to infuse 10 mEq/hr. The nurse should
set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the
nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing
zero.)CALCULATION.
Answer: 125 mL/hr
◍ A.
Answer: 9. As you prepare to take a final examination for a course you have
enjoyed, you discover that your laptop computer battery is very low, causing
, concern. You wanted to review your notes one last time before going into
the examination. This event would be classified as a(n)a. hassle.b. uplift.c.
worry.d. intervention.
◍ A nurse caring for a client who has an infected wound removes a dressing
saturated with blood and purulent drainage. How should the nurse dispose of
the dressing material?A. Discard the dressing in the bedside trash
receptacle.B. Dispose of the dressing in a biohazardous waste container.C.
Enclose the dressing in a single clear plastic bag and discard in the bedside
trash receptacle..
Answer: B. Dispose of the dressing in a biohazardous waste container.
◍ A.
Answer: 9. When working with an elderly patient,a. speak slowly and
clearly and ask for understanding and feedback.b. write down your
instructions first for the patient to read.c. give the patient breathing
instructions while you're positioning him or her inorder to hasten the
procedure.d. assume the patient can see and hear you clearly and move
quickly anddeliberately in order to get done.
◍ A nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate 2 mg IV bolus.
Available is morphine sulfate 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse
administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading
zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)CALCULATION.
Answer: 0.2 mL
◍ A.
Answer: 13. The term res ipsa loquitur means thea. thing speaks for itself.b.
employee is responsible for his or her actions.c. accused must prove
innocence.d. employer is responsible for an employee's actions.
◍ C.
Answer: 20. A person's hair color and texture as well as his or her skin
condition would be an example of what area of human diversity?a. Social
hierarchyb. Mental and physical abilityc. Biologic variationsd. Regional
ethnicity
