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Patient Care
Certification Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| T/F inappropriate use of radiographic equipment is against the ARRT Rules of Ethics? | False |
| iatrogenic infections are caused by what? | physician intervention |
| physical changes that geriatric patients may have undergone include the following except: A. muscle mass loss B. bone calcium loss C. loss of mental alertness | C. mental alertness --not every geriatric patient undergoes a change in mental alertness |
| what does res ipsa loquitur mean? | "the thing speaks for itself" |
| what are some medical equipment that may contain latex? | stethoscopes, enema tips, syringes, gloves, tourniquets, blood pressure cuffs, IV tubing, oral and nasal airways, ET tubes, electrode pads, catheters, wound drains, injection ports |
| an inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism is termed a what? | fomite |
| what is facsimile transmission of information? | permitted for urgently needed patient care; permitted for third-party payer hospitalization certification |
| what are some symptoms associated with a respiratory reaction to contrast media? | sneezing, wheezing, hoarseness, dyspnea, asthma, or cyanosis |
| what is the legal phrase that defines a circumstance in which the action of both the health care provider and the patient are responsible for an injurious outcome? | contributory negligence |
| if a radiographer performs an x-ray on the incorrect body part, what charge may the radiographer face? | battery (unlawful handling) |
| do patients have a dietary restriction prior to a pyelogram? | yes -- have the meal prior to the examination withheld to prevent aspiration in the chance of an allergic reaction |
| give a couple of examples of nasogastric (NG) tubes | Salem Sump and Levin |
| what is the normal range for adult blood urea nitrogen (BUN)? | 7 to 20 mg/dL |
| a patient being treated with metformin for type 2 diabetes with no history of AKI or severe chronic kidney disease needs to receive IV contrast, what are the recommended instructions for the metformin? | do not discontinue use of metformin before or after the procedure; renal function reassessment not required following the procedure |
| ________ needs to be double contrasted to properly demonstrate the pathology. | polyps and colitis |
| what are three examples of microorganisms that are spread by direct or close contact? | rotavirus, MRSA, and conjunctivitis |
| what is the ethical principle that is related to sincerity and truthfulness? | veracity |
| what is the medical term for congenital clubfoot? | talipes |
| in what order should the following examinations be performed? 1. upper GI series 2. IVU 3. BE | 2, 3, 1 |
| what is the condition that allows blood to shunt between the LT and RT ventricles? | ventricular septal defect |
| what is a Swan-Ganz catheter? | an IV catheter --used to measure the pumping ability of the heart, to obtain pressure readings and to introduce medications and IV fluids |
| how many inches above a patient should you keep their IV bag? | 18 to 24 inches above the level of the vein |
| what type of contrast media should be used for a GI series with a patient who has a suspected perforated ulcer? | water- soluble iodinated media |
| what is the normal rate of respiration for an adult? | 12 to 20 breaths |
| what is a vasopressor and may be used for an anaphylactic reaction? | epinephrine |
| which blood vessels are best suited for determination of pulse rate? | superficial arteries |
| The Controlled Substance Act divides drugs and other controlled substances into five schedules according to what? | potential for abuse |
| what is the normal creatinine range for an adult? | 0.5 to 1.2 mg/dL |
| when is a tracheostomy recommend for a tracheal obstruction? | above the level of the larynx |
| what are the 5 stages of grief? | denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance |
| The Standard of Ethics is made up of? | Code of Ethics and Rules of Ethics |
| an abnormal, acquired immune system response to a substance that would not typically trigger a reaction is known as what? | allergy |
| a diabetic patient who has taken insulin prior to a fasting radiologic examination is susceptible to what? | hypoglycemic reaction |
| what is the ethical principle that refers to our responsibility to keep our patients from harm and to avoid inflicting harm is what? | non maleficence |
| what is the difference between subjective and objective data? | subjective- relates to what the patient feels and to what extent objective- includes signs and symptoms that can be observed |
| what is the minimally acceptable professional conduct for those certified by the ARRT? | Rules of Ethics |
| pacemakers are often used to treat what? | bradycardia |
| what drug is used to treat dysrhythmias? | lidocaine |
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