hand washing (C)
Which of the following precautions is the most effective method with preventing spread of infection:A. glovesB. gownC. hand washingD. negative pressure ventilationE. isolation
battery (A)
____________ is defined as unlawful touching of a person without consent.A. batteryB. negligenceC. assaultD. malpractice
accidental needlestick (B)
Which of the following is a relatively low risk entry site for inoculation with HIV:A. perinatal exposureB. accidental needlestickC. infected blood productsD. broken skin
contrast medium is injected into the tissue surrounding a vein (B)
Which of the following characterizes extravasation:A. excess contrast is injected into a veinB. contrast medium is injected into the tissue surrounding a veinC. there is no collateral circulationD. more than one blood vessel supplies an anatomic area
10 gauge (B)
Which of the following needle gauges has the largest diameter:A. 12 gaugeB. 10 gaugeC. 22 gaugeD. 18 gauge
incubation (A)
During what part of an infection do pathogenic microorganisms begin to multiply?A. incubationB. latencyC. diseaseD. convalescenceE. transmission
apply pressure and call for emergency assistance (B)
If a patient begins to hemorrhage from an open wound, which of the following actions should the radiographer take:A. apply a tourniquetB. apply pressure and call for emergency assistanceC. only call for emergency assistanceD. apply an elastic bandage and call for assistanceE. find the first aid kit and apply a triangular bandage before calling for assistance
Pull pin, Aim nozzle, Squeeze handle, Sweep (A)
PASS stands for:A. Pull pin, Aim nozzle, Squeeze handle, SweepB. Pull pin, Aim nozzle, Stand back, SweepC. Pull pin, Aim away, Stand back, SweepD. Pull pin, Aim away, Squeeze handle, Stop
paralytic ileus (D)
Which of the following is not a cause of mechanical obstruction of the intestine:A. meconium ileusB. carcinoma C. volvulusD. paralytic ileusE. intussusception
intrathecal (A)
Which of the following routes of administration is used for contrast agents when demonstration of the spinal cord is desired:A. intrathecalB. intramuscularC. intravenousD. subcutaneousE. intradermal
respiratory rate of 22/min (B)
Which of the following is an abnormal vital sign in an adult:A. pulse of 65 beats per minuteB. respiratory rate of 22/minC. systolic blood pressure of 120 mm HgD. temperature of 98 degrees FahrenheitE. diastolic blood pressure of 80 mm Hg
battery (B)
Which of the following charges can be made against a radiographer who performs the wrong examination on a patient:A. defamationB. batteryC. assaultD. libelE. slander
stop the growth of bacteria (C)
What is the purpose of an antibiotic medication?A. increase urine outputB. increase blood-clotting timeC. stop the growth of bacteriaD. reduce fever
standard precautions (C)
Which of the following does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend for protection of patients & healthcare workers against transmission of disease by blood borne pathogens:A. respiratory precautionsB. sterilizationC. standard precautionsD. strict isolation
res ipsa loquitor (D)
Which of the following legal doctrines is relevant to a case of obvious negligence:A. libelB. slanderC. defamationD. res ipsa loquitor E. respondeat superior
warming to body temperature (B)
Which of the following methods of storage or preparation can decrease the viscosity of contrast medium:A. refrigerationB. warming to body temperatureC. store at room temperatureD. store in a cool, dry placeE. placing the vial in ice
gown and gloves only; disinfect mobile x-ray unit after use (D)
When taking a portable chest x-ray in a contact isolation room, which of the following are required of the radiographer:A. gown, gloves, maskB. gown and gloves only; clean mobile x-ray unit before & after entryC. gown, gloves, mask; clean mobile x-ray unitD. gown and gloves only; disinfect mobile x-ray unit after useE. gloves only
all of the above (E)
Which of the following symptoms can be related to a reaction to contrast medium:A. hoarsenessB. wheezingC. cyanosisD. dyspneaE. all of the above
a tourniquet should be applied before choosing a vein (B)
Which of the following is true concerning the procedure for venipuncture:A. sterile gloves should be worn at all timesB. a tourniquet should be applied before choosing a veinC. the tourniquet should be removed before venipunctureD. the tourniquet should be placed after venipunctureE. if blood return is observed after introduction of the needle, another vein should be selected
contributory negligence (A)
If the actions of both patient and healthcare professional contribute to an adverse outcome, which of the following legal terms characterizes the situation:A. contributory negligence B. gross negligenceC. defamationD. intentional misconductE. incompetence
call the ordering physician for clarification (D)
You have an order for an x-ray of the left humerus, but the patient states she fell on her right arm. Which of the following is the correct course of action:A. perform x-ray of the left humerusB. perform x-ray of the right humerusC. perform x-rays on both sidesD. call the ordering physician for clarification
stimulates bowel movements (C)
Which of the following characterizes a cathartic:A. increases urine outputB. stimulates emesisC. stimulates bowel movementsD. reduces fever
hypovolemic shock (C)
Which of the following characterizes low blood pressure that results from loss of large amounts of blood:A. septic shockB. cardiogenic shockC. hypovolemic shockD. anaphylactic shockE. neurogenic shock
position the right side closest to the table (B)
Your patient has weakness on the left side of the body. When helping the patient onto an x-ray table, you should:A. position the left side closest to the tableB. position the right side closest to the tableC. call for assistance to lift the patient to the tableD. allow the patient to get on the table without assistance
barium enema (B)
When performing an examination, which of the following require the patient's diet be restricted:A. venous doppler ultrasound of lower extremitiesB. barium enemaC. CT hear without contrastD. MRI of femurE. V/Q scan
epistaxis (B)
Which of the following terms refers to bleeding from the nose:A. hematemesisB. epistaxisC. hematuriaD. hemoptysis
1.5 inches superior to the tip of the xiphoid process (B)
Where should the heel of the hands be placed when performing sternal compressions during CPR?A. 3 inches superior to the tip of the xiphoid processB. 1.5 inches superior to the tip of the xiphoid processC. 3 inches inferior to the tip of the xiphoid processD. 1.5 inches inferior to the tip of the xiphoid process
mild bronchospasm (A)
What is considered a moderate reaction to iodinated contrast media?A. mild bronchospasmB. renal toxicityC. sweats/chillsD. laryngeal edema
use of an IV catheter allows greater flexibility compared to a hypodermic needle (D)
Which of the following is true concerning placement of an intravenous catheter:A. a combination unit has a flexible catheter inside of the needleB. the catheter should be withdrawn and the needle left in place during use of an IV catheterC. IV catheters cannot be used for injection of contrast mediumD. use of an IV catheter allows greater flexibility compared to a hypodermic needleE. if a serious contrast reaction occurs, the catheter should be withdrawn and a hypodermic used to inject medications
A, B, C, D
Which of the following is required for valid patient consent: (Select all the apply)A. the patient must sign the consent before receiving sedationB. the physician named on the consent must perform the procedureC. all blank spaces must be completed before the patient signs the consentD. if the patient is a minor, a parent or legal guardian must sign the consent
10 mg/dL (D)
A measurement of blood urea nitrogen in serum is part of the assessment of renal function. Which of the following represents a normal blood urea nitrogen (BUN):A. 5 g/dLB. 0.8 mg/dLC. 1.0 mg/dLD. 10 mg/dLE. 50 mg/dL
chest compressions should be 100 times per minute at minimum (D)
In resuscitation of an infant, which of the following is true:A. chest compressions should be performed at a faster rate than in an adultB. chest compressions should be performed at a lower rate than in an adult C. chest compressions should be double the adult rateD. chest compressions should be 100 times per minute at minimumE. chest compressions should be performed 60 times per minute
anaphylactic reaction (B)
Which of the following characterizes development of flushing, hives, and nausea after injection of a contrast agent:A. overdoseB. anaphylactic reactionC. psychogenic reactionD. cardiovascular reactionE. phlebitis
wash the area with bleach (D)
When a surface is contaminated by body fluids, which of the following is indicated:A. cover the area and isolate it for 24 hoursB. report the incident to a supervisorC. notify risk managementD. wash the area with bleach
lower gauge needles are associated with more bleeding at the site compared to higher gauge needles (C)
Which of the following is accurate regarding venipuncture in radiography:A. lower gauge needles limit the rate of injectionB. lower gauge needles make a smaller holeC. lower gauge needles are associated with more bleeding at the site compared to higher gauge needlesD. when injecting contrast medium with a hypodermic needle, the contrast medium should not fill the needle during injectionE. the smaller the gauge of a needle, the smaller the diameter of the needle opening
anaphylactic shock (D)
A patient has a severe allergic reaction after injection of intravenous contrast. Her blood pressure drops to 60/30 mm Hg. Which of the following best describes this patient's reaction:A. cardiogenic shockB. neurogenic shockC. hypovolemic shockD. anaphylactic shockE. septic shock
assault (B)
____________ is defined as the threat of touching in an injurious way.A. negligenceB. assaultC. malpracticeD. battery
patient (A)
When a patient with a respiratory infection needs a chest x-ray in the radiology department, who should wear a mask?A. patientB. transporterC. radiographerD. B & CE. all of the above
HIPAA (B)
Which of the following lists policies and procedures regarding the release of patient information:A. MSDSB. HIPAAC. advanced directivesD. DNRE. implied consent
all of the above (E)
A patient's medical record must contain which of the following:A. medical historyB. informed consentC. diagnostic ordersD. therapeutic ordersE. all of the above
respiratory isolation (C)
Which of the following precautions is used to prevent the spread of aerosolized microorganisms:A. protective isolationB. contact isolationC. respiratory isolationD. strict isolation
bradypnea (A)
_____________ is described as slow breathing with fewer than 12 breaths per minute.A. bradypneaB. bradycardiaC. tachypneaD. tachycardia
all are concepts (D)
Which is not a concept of body mechanics:A. base of supportB. center of gravityC. line of gravityD. all are concepts
the radiographer should avoid the sterile field at all times or it will be contaminated (A)
When a radiographer is assisting with a sterile procedure but is not gowned & gloved, which of the following is correct:A. the radiographer should avoid the sterile field at all times or it will become contaminatedB. the radiographer should move between the physician and sterile field in a face-to-face mannerC. the radiographer should place necessary utensils for the procedure in the center of the sterile field by unwrapping them & sliding them to the physicianD. the radiographer should pass the doctor back to front when moving in the sterile field E. all of the above
close to your body (B)
In regards to body mechanics, how should you carry an item?A. away from your bodyB. close to your bodyC. on your sideD. unbalanced
hand washing (A)
Which of the following is required in all patient encounters:A. hand washing B. gloves should be used in all encountersC. avoidance of direct patient contactD. protective eyewear should be usedE. gowns and gloves should always be used
18-20 inches (C)
How high should an IV bag be from the vein?A. 10-12 inchesB. 14-16 inchesC. 18-20 inchesD. 22-24 inches
defibrillator (B)
Which of the following refers to a mechanical device that is used to stun the heart and allow the natural pacemaker of the heart to restart the cardiac conduction system:A. pacemakerB. defibrillatorC. cardiac monitorD. ECGE. crash cart
bronchitis (C)
Which of the following is an example of COPD:A. pulmonary hypertensionB. pneumoniaC. bronchitisD. pleural effusionE. pulmonary embolism
omission of reasonable care (D)
What is negligence?A. treating or touching in an injurious wayB. unlawful touching of a person without consentC. unjustifiable detention of a person against their willD. omission of reasonable care
A, C, and D can be transmitted by infected blood or body fluid (E)
Which of the following infections can be transmitted by infected blood or body fluids:A. HIVB. hepatitis AC. hepatitis BD. hepatitis CE. A, C, and D can be transmitted by infected blood or body fluidF. all of the above
radiographing the wrong body part (B)
Which of the following is battery:A. violation of confidentiality B. radiographing the wrong body partC. any action of an employee for which an employer can be held liableD. dissemination of harmful information about a patientE. violation of the standard of care
pulmonary artery catheter (B)
A Swan-Ganz catheter refers to which of the following:A. urinary catheterB. pulmonary artery catheterC. chest tubeD. tracheostomyE pacemaker
autoclaving (C)
Which of the following correctly refers to the process of elimination of microorganisms from the environment using moist heat under pressure:A. sterilizationB. medical asepsisC. autoclavingD. disinfectingE. surgical asepsis
B & C (D)
Which of the following Honor Code violations can prevent certification by ARRT:A. failure of a course in the radiography curriculumB. suspension from the radiography programC. expulsion or dismissal from the programD. B & CE. all of the above
endoscopic procedures should be performed first if a series of procedures is to be performed (B)
When scheduling an endoscopic procedure, which of the following is correct:A. endoscopic procedures should be scheduled by the endoscopy department onlyB. endoscopic procedures should be performed first if a series of procedures is to be performedC. endoscopic procedures should be scheduled after oral contrast is ingested in order to improve the contrast of the studyD. endoscopic procedures should be scheduled last to verify the results of other diagnostic studiesE. endoscopic procedures are not performed in radiology
all of the above (E)
Which of the following is needed to assess patient vital signs:A. watch with a second handB. stethoscopeC. thermometer D. sphygmomanometerE. all of the above
millimeters of mercury (B)
Which of the following units of measurement is used to express blood pressure measurements:A. degrees centigradeB. millimeters of mercuryC. liters per minuteD. kilograms per literE. beats per minute
it is the result of physician or medical intervention (B)
Which of the following characterizes an iatrogenic infection:A. it is the result of transmission of infection by droplets during sneezing or coughingB. it is the result of physician or medical interventionC. it is the result of direct contact with another personD. it is the result of direct contact with a contaminated fomiteE. it is caused by a bloodborne pathogen
metallic taste in the mouth (D)
Which of the following is a possible side effect after administration of an intravenous iodinated contrast medium:A. itchingB. rashC. vomitingD. metallic taste in the mouthE. all of the above
stimulate bowel movement (B)
What is the purpose of a cathartic?A. increase urinary excretionB. stimulate bowel movementC. induce emesisD. suppress coughingE. increase relaxation
20 seconds (C)
How long should you wash your hands for?A. 10 secondsB. 15 secondsC. 20 secondsD. 25 seconds
decreased hemoglobin (C)
Anemia is characterized by:A. increased circulating red blood cellsB. decreased plateletsC. decreased hemoglobinD. decreased white blood cellsE. A & C are correct
all of the above (D)
Which of the following factors are associated with an increased risk of a reaction to ionic contrast material:A. COPDB. ageC. kidney functionD. all of the above
bowel impaction (C)
Which of the following is a common potential complication of barium contrast:A. cardiac arrhythmia B. splenic ruptureC. bowel impactionD. deep venous thrombosis E. retropharyngeal edema
standard precautions should be used for all infectious waste (A)
Which of the following is correct concerning infectious waste:A. standard precaution should be used for all infectious wasteB. if exposed to infectious waste, only file an incident report if you contract a diseaseC. bedpans and urinals should be emptied every 24 hoursD. used bandages can be replaced in their packaging and placed in the regular garbageE. needles should be recapped after use to prevent someone from incurring a needlestick injury
below the level of the bladder (B)
Which of the following is the proper placement for the tubing and drainage bad associated with a Foley catheter:A. on the IV poleB. below the level of the bladderC. above the level of the bladderD. at the level of the bladder
ulcerative colitis (C)
Which of the following is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease:A. Hirschsprung's disease B. intussusceptionC. ulcerative colitisD. pyloric stenosisE. appendicitis
emphysema (A)
What is the condition that results in loss of elasticity of pulmonary alveoli, causing permanent inflation of the lungs?A. emphysemaB. tuberculosisC. asthmaD. pneumoniaE. bronchitis
respiratory isolation (C)
Which of the following precautions protect against the spread of aerosolized infectious agents:A. contact isolationB. strict isolationC. respiratory isolationD. protective isolation
chest tube (D)
Which of the following is used to remove fluid or air from the pleural space:A. venous catheterB. arterial catheterC. nasogastric tubeD. chest tubeE. urinary catheter
double contrast GI series (E)
Which of the following examinations usually requires ingestion of gas-producing powder or crystals:A. intravenous pyelogram B. renal ultrasoundC. double contrast barium enema D. oral cholecystogramE. double contrast GI series
common vehicle transmission (B)
Which of the following best describes the spread of infection through a hospital food cart:A. airborne infectionB. common vehicle transmissionC. droplet transmissionD. vector borne transmissionE. direct contact
their primary advantage is how they don't separate into positive and negative charges (C)
Which of the following is true of iodinated non-ionic contrast agents:A. they have a higher incidence of contrast reactions compared to iodinated ionic contrast agentsB. they ionize into positive and negative chargesC. their primary advantage is how they don't separate into positive and negative chargesD. they cannot be used in GI studiesE. they are only given orally
side effect (B)
A predictable action or effect of a drug other than that desired is called a/an _______________. A. therapeutic effectB. side effectC. toxic effectD. idiosyncratic effect
material safety data sheet (E)
Which of the following has written instructions for handling biohazardous chemicals including safe use, cleanup, and disposal:A. HIPAAB. package insertC. biohazard warning systemD. employee handbookE. material safety data sheet (MSDS)
rabbit (A)
Which of the following is a vector:A. rabbitB. computer keyboardC. contaminated milkD. sister in-lawE. door knob
all of the above are considered potentially infectious (E)
Which of the following body fluids is not considered potentially infectious:A. synovial fluidB. bloodC. sputumD. A & CE. all of the above are considered potentially infectious
patient name and/or identification number (B)
Radiographic images are required by law to include which of the following:A. patient date of birthB. patient name and/or identification numberC. name of attending physician D. time of dayE. all of the above
pneumoconiosis (C)
Asbestos is a disease that is the result of inhaling asbestos particles. Which of the following terms describes the class of respiratory disorders like asbestosis:A. emphysemaB. bronchitisC. pneumoconiosisD. pneumothoraxE. empyema
bacteria (B)
Which of the following is the cause if streptococcal pharyngitis:A. fungusB. bacteriaC. protozoaD. virus
diuretic (C)
What type of drug is used to increase urine output?A. antipyretic B. emeticC. diureticD. cathartic
common vehicle transmission (C)
Which of the following refers to transmission of infection by a contaminated device:A. airborne transmissionB. direct transmissionC. common vehicle transmissionD. vector borne transmissionE. droplet transmission
have a wide base of support (C)
Which of the following rules should be used for good body mechanics:A. when picking up an object, bend at the waistB. pull on an object instead of pushing itC. have a wide base of supportD. hold object away from the body
oxygen must be ordered by a physician and is classified as a drug (C)
Which of the following is true of oxygen:A. oxygen can be ordered as needed by the patientB. after oxygen is ordered, the nurse or technician can determine the rate of deliveryC. oxygen must be ordered by a physician and is classified as a drugD. oxygen is available in most hospitals and patients should be instructed to get oxygen by turning on a wall unitE. arterial blood gases should be ordered before oxygen is given
respondeat superior (C)
Which of the following is a legal doctrine that states the employer is responsible for the actions of the employee:A. malpracticeB. res ipsa loquitorC. respondeat superiorD. defamationE. contributory negligence
non-maleficence (B)
Which of the following ethical principles refers to "do no harm":A. veracityB. non-maleficenceC. beneficence D. fidelity
if the patient becomes faint, check vital signs immediately (E)
After injection of contrast medium:A. do not talk to the patient until the procedure is overB. if the patient appears anxious, reassure him or herC. if the patient becomes faint, tell the patient to reclineD. if the patient becomes ill, leave the patient to find a physician E. if the patient becomes faint, check vital signs immediately
negligence (C)
Which of the following is not a form of intentional misconduct:A. slanderB. libelC. negligence D. invasion of privacyE. all of the above are forms of intentional misconduct
anaphylaxis (C)
Which of the following best describes the rapid onset of hypotension or severe respiratory distress after injection of a contrast agent or ingestion of a food:A. allergic rhinitisB. asthmaC. anaphylaxisD. sepsis
how someone trained in radiography would act in the same circumstances (A)
Which of the following is consistent with the legal concept of a reasonably prudent person when considering an action by a radiographer:A. how someone trained in radiography would act in the same circumstancesB. how the jury will interpret the actC. how a member of the jury would act in the same circumstanceD. how the judge would act in the same circumstance
source, transmission, host (D)
The cycle of infection is as follows:A. host, source, transmissionB. transmission, source, hostC. source, host, transmissionD. source, transmission, host
bend at the knees and push the object (E)
Which of the following can help reduce back strain from moving heavy objects:A. bend at the waist and push the objectB. hold the object away from the body when liftingC. pull the object while standing straightD. bend at the waist and pull the objectE. bend at the knees and push the object
systolic pressure (A)
Which of the following represents the first sound heard when measuring blood pressure:A. systolic pressureB. diastolic pressureC. valvular pressureD. venous pressure
air (B)
Which of the following is the most commonly used negative contrast agent:A. bariumB. airC. iodinated non-ionic contrastD. gastrograffinE. iodinated ionic contrast
diastole (D)
What is defined as the relaxation phase of the heart muscle?A. atrialB. ventricularC. systoleD. diastole
use of a disposable gown and gloves (A)
A procedure involving a barium enema increases the possibility of contact between the patient's body fluids and the radiographer. Which of the following is recommended in this situation:A. use of a disposable gown and glovesB. uniformC. gloves onlyD. shoe coveringsE. head covering
tachycardia (C)
_____________ occurs when the heart rate of a patient is greater than 100 BPM.A. bradycardiaB. tachypneaC. tachycardiaD. bradypnea
the standard of care was violated (C)
Which of the following is a necessary condition of proving malpractice:A. there was a violation of confidentiality of informationB. reckless disregard of life or limbC. the standard of care was violatedD. the patient did not contribute in any way to the harmful outcomeE. the misconduct was intentional
call for help and place the patient in Trendelenburg position (D)
When a patient is in shock, what should the radiographer do?A. complete the procedure rapidlyB. call for helpC. place the patient in the recumbent positionD. call for help and place the patient in Trendelenburg position E. call for help and place the patient in the Fowler position
A & B are NG tubes (E)
Which of the following is a nasogastric tube that is used for gastric decompression:A. Salem-sumpB. LevinC. Swan-GanzD. PICC lineE. A & B are NG tubes
all of the above are torts (E)
Which of the following is not a tort:A. invasion of privacyB. defamationC. assaultD. negligenceE. all of the above are torts
urinary tract (D)
Which of the following is the most frequent site of nosocomial infections:A. respiratory tractB. GI tractC. bloodD. urinary tract
vasodilators (A)
What type of medication relaxes the walls of blood vessels, allowing for greater blood flow?A. vasodilatorsB. stimulantsC. cardiac stimulantsD. antiemetics
all of the above (D)
Which of the following is associated with Maslow's hierarchy of basic human needs: A. love and belongingness B. safety and securityC. self-esteemD. all of the above
air is the most common negative contrast agent (D)
Which of the following is true of a negative contrast agent:A. generally results in lower density on radiograph than withoutB. rarely usedC. greater attenuation of x-raysD. air is the most common negative contrast agentE. barium is the most common negative contrast agent
disinfectant (D)
Which of the following describes hypochlorite bleach (Clorox):A. bacteriostaticB. antifungalC. antisepticD. disinfectantE. antibiotic
it should be below the level of the patient's chest (B)
Which of the following is true of a chest drainage system associated with a chest tube:A. it should be above the level of the patient's chestB. it should be below the level of the patient's chestC. it should be even with the patient's chestD. position in relation to the patient's chest is not important
60-100; 12-20 (B)
The following vitals are normal for an adult (male or female): ___-___ pulse___-___ respirationA. 50-100; 12-20B. 60-100; 12-20C. 60-120; 10-20D. 60-100; 10-20
osmolarity (A)
Which of the following refers to the total number of dissolved particles per liter of water in a solution of IV contrast agent:A. osmolarityB. osmolalityC. viscosityD. toxicityE. miscibility
dispose the entire needle and syringe in a dedicated container without recapping the needle (D)
Which of the following is the proper procedure for disposing of a contaminated sharp:A. recap the needle and dispose the entire syringe in a dedicated containerB. recap the needle and dispose the needle after removing the syringeC. dispose the needle only, without recapping, in a dedicated containerD. dispose the entire needle and syringe in a dedicated container without recapping the needle
rat (B)
Which of the following is not a fomite:A. keyboardB. ratC. coffee cupD. light switchE. key
gauge (A)
Which of the following refers to the diameter of a needle lumen:A. gauge B. hubC. bevelD. lengthE. width
all patients are infected (B)
Universal precautions are based upon which of the following assumptions:A. all healthcare workers are contagious B. all patients are infectedC. people don't like to be touched D. isolation is the most efficient modality of limiting transmission of infectionE. when blood is present, infection is more likely
sweats/chills (B)
What is considered a mild reaction to iodinated contrast media?A. cardiac arrhythmia B. sweats/chillsC. vasovagal responseD. anaphylaxis
objective signs (B)
When a radiographer interviews a patient, which of the following can he/she observe?A. historyB. objective signsC. chief complaintD. symptoms
hemoptysis (C)
Which of the following medical terms refers to coughing up blood:A. hematuria B. epistaxisC. hemoptysisD. hematemesis
syncope (D)
Which of the following is a symptom of a vasomotor reaction to a contrast agent:A. sneezingB. acute renal failureC. hoarsenessD. syncopeE. hives
choking (E)
In which of the following situations should the Heimlich maneuver be utilized:A. syncopeB. seizureC. cardiac arrestD. hypotensionE. choking
let the master answer (C)
Which of the following describes the legal doctrine of respondeat superior:A. the thing speaks for itselfB. the matter will be settled by precedentC. let the master answerD. the matter will be settled by justice
newborns (E)
Which of the following age groups is most likely to manifest Hirschsprung disease:A. adultsB. toddlesC. older patientsD. adolescentsE. newborns
aqueous iodine compound (B)
What is the most appropriate contrast medium for a study of the gastrointestinal tract when a patient has suspected rupture of the appendix?A. bariumB. aqueous iodine compound C. non-ionic contrastD. iodineE. air
written information (A)
Libel refers to:A. written informationB. spoken informationC. A & BD. none of the above
urticaria (B)
Which of the following refers to hives:A. epistaxisB. urticariaC. psoriasisD. contact dermatitisE. erythema marginatum
non-ionic, low-osmolar contrast (B)
What type of contrast agent will be less likely to produce an adverse reaction?A. ionic, high-osmolar contrast B. non-ionic, low-osmolar contrastC. iso-osmolar contrastD. non-ionic, iso-osmolar contrast
moist heat (D)
Which of the following is the most effective method of sterilization:A. pasteurizationB. dry heatC. freezingD. moist heatE. cleaning with disinfectant
antipyretic (C)
What class of drug includes acetaminophen?A. antihistamineB. antiemeticC. antipyretic D. diuretic
duodenum (C)
Which of the following structures requires ingestion of barium sulfate to visualize optimally:A. appendixB. cecumC. duodenumD. gallbladderE. rectum
heparin lock (B)
Management of a patient who requires frequent intravenous injections can include use of which of the following venous devices:A. hypodermic syringeB. heparin lockC. butterfly needleD. intravenous infusionE. arterial line
invasion of privacy (D)
Disclosure of confidential patient information by a radiographer to unauthorized individuals is known as:A. slander B. defamationC. libelD. invasion of privacy