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RADT 465 Pt Care
ARRT registry review covering patient care content area.
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Which adult body temperature is normally the highest? | Rectal Temperature Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 22 |
What is the normal resting pulse rate for women? | 72-80 beats/min Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 23 |
What is orthopnea? | Difficulty breathing while recumbent. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 23 |
When is blood pressure the highest within the vessels? | During ventricular systole (contraction) Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 23 |
What is a sphygmomanometer used for? | Measuring blood pressure. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 23 |
When measuring blood pressure, what vessel is normally collapsed? | Brachial artery. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 23 |
Define assault? | Is the threat of harm. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 7 |
Define battery? | Carrying out a threat of harm. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 7 |
What is an example of a negligent unintentional tort? | Patient fall when left unattended in x-ray room. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 7 |
During a trauma x-ray of a broken hand, a technologist forces a pt to move into lateral. This could be an example of? | Battery. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 7 |
What does HIPAA stand for ? | Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 3 |
Who defines the practice standards for a radiographer? | ASRT Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 5 |
Where should the IV bag be placed? | 18-24 inches above the VEIN. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 26 |
Define pathogens? | Causative agents - microorganisms capable of producing disease. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 35 |
What is the purpose of contrast media? | To artificially increase subject contrast in body tissues and area where there is little natural subject contrast. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 59 |
What should be schedules first, a UGI or BE? | UGI Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 60 |
What is a emetic? | Used to induce vomiting. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 62 |
What is a analgesic? | Pain reliever. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 62 |
What is a cathartic? | A laxative. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 62 |
What is a diuretic? | Stimulates urine output. Reference: radiography prep 8th edition pg. 62 |