RADT COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following would best describe an ambulatory patient?
one that is able to walk
Which of the following may cause a patient to faint?
1. hunger
2. emotional stress
3. lack of sleep
1, 2 and 3
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A radiologic technologist's primary responsibility is to which of the
following?
the patient
The patient in insulin shock who is conscious requires which of the
following?
,something with sugar
Which of the following would be considered an unethical practice for
a radiologic technologist?
- repeating a radiograph
- participating in an interesting case
- criticizing a doctor or a team member in front of a patient
- reporting unethical practice
criticizing a doctor or a team member in front of a patient
A professional assessment of a patient's health will require which of
the following?
1. observation of physical condition
2. note of mental status
3. if possible, awareness of cultural background
1, 2 and 3
Which is the correct order for administering basic life support?
airway, breathing, circulation
When the body is invaded by pathogens, what is the body's
response?
white blood cells increase
If it is determined that a patient is in need of CPR, what is the 1st
action taken?
call for help
What is the most severe form of convulsive seizures?
grand mal
What is the definition of a fomite?
an item to which microorganisms cling
By what method are pathogens spread when a person coughs or
sneezes?
droplet
What should be done with a plastic cassette cover after it is used to
cover an IR during an isolation patient's exam?
discard it according to the PPE guidelines associated with the
isolation precautions
,When a disease is spread by an insect depositing the pathogen on
or in a human, it is transmitted by what method?
vector
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A disease spread through contaminated water or food is being
transmitted by which of the following methods?
vehicle
When lifting a patient, what must you remember?
1. keep your back straight
2. keep your arms straight
3. keep your legs straight
1 only
If CPR is not started with in _____ of cardiac arrest, there will be
brain damage due to lack of oxygen.
1 to 3 minutes
Which of the following diseases is not considered to be
communicable?
gastritis
What is the type of shock that is caused by a failure of the heart to
pump enough blood to the vital organs?
cardiogenic
If a patient convulses in the x-ray department, the technologist
should do which of the following?
prevent injury to the patient
The threat of touching a person in a harmful manner is the legal
definition of what?
assault
Which of the following is an example of good body mechanics?
bend from the knees
, What type of shock is caused by loss of blood due to a knife or
gunshot wound?
hypovolemic
Which of the following best describes the Fowler position?
feet lower than head
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is
a person's most basic need?
safety and security
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Which of the following would be considered an example of negative
non-verbal communication?
standing with your arms crossed
When doing an exam on a patient with chest tube drainage, which
of the following actions must be taken?
keep drainage tube below chest
What is the purpose of isolation techniques?
to prevent the spread of disease
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
12 to 16 respirations per minute
In most cases, if the patient's blood pressure is high, then their
pulse rate will be what?
slow
What is the most accurate method for taking a temperature?
rectal
What is the average pulse rate of an infant?
115 to 130 beats per minute
Which of the following is the normal range for oral temperature?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following would best describe an ambulatory patient?
one that is able to walk
Which of the following may cause a patient to faint?
1. hunger
2. emotional stress
3. lack of sleep
1, 2 and 3
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A radiologic technologist's primary responsibility is to which of the
following?
the patient
The patient in insulin shock who is conscious requires which of the
following?
,something with sugar
Which of the following would be considered an unethical practice for
a radiologic technologist?
- repeating a radiograph
- participating in an interesting case
- criticizing a doctor or a team member in front of a patient
- reporting unethical practice
criticizing a doctor or a team member in front of a patient
A professional assessment of a patient's health will require which of
the following?
1. observation of physical condition
2. note of mental status
3. if possible, awareness of cultural background
1, 2 and 3
Which is the correct order for administering basic life support?
airway, breathing, circulation
When the body is invaded by pathogens, what is the body's
response?
white blood cells increase
If it is determined that a patient is in need of CPR, what is the 1st
action taken?
call for help
What is the most severe form of convulsive seizures?
grand mal
What is the definition of a fomite?
an item to which microorganisms cling
By what method are pathogens spread when a person coughs or
sneezes?
droplet
What should be done with a plastic cassette cover after it is used to
cover an IR during an isolation patient's exam?
discard it according to the PPE guidelines associated with the
isolation precautions
,When a disease is spread by an insect depositing the pathogen on
or in a human, it is transmitted by what method?
vector
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
A disease spread through contaminated water or food is being
transmitted by which of the following methods?
vehicle
When lifting a patient, what must you remember?
1. keep your back straight
2. keep your arms straight
3. keep your legs straight
1 only
If CPR is not started with in _____ of cardiac arrest, there will be
brain damage due to lack of oxygen.
1 to 3 minutes
Which of the following diseases is not considered to be
communicable?
gastritis
What is the type of shock that is caused by a failure of the heart to
pump enough blood to the vital organs?
cardiogenic
If a patient convulses in the x-ray department, the technologist
should do which of the following?
prevent injury to the patient
The threat of touching a person in a harmful manner is the legal
definition of what?
assault
Which of the following is an example of good body mechanics?
bend from the knees
, What type of shock is caused by loss of blood due to a knife or
gunshot wound?
hypovolemic
Which of the following best describes the Fowler position?
feet lower than head
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is
a person's most basic need?
safety and security
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Which of the following would be considered an example of negative
non-verbal communication?
standing with your arms crossed
When doing an exam on a patient with chest tube drainage, which
of the following actions must be taken?
keep drainage tube below chest
What is the purpose of isolation techniques?
to prevent the spread of disease
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
12 to 16 respirations per minute
In most cases, if the patient's blood pressure is high, then their
pulse rate will be what?
slow
What is the most accurate method for taking a temperature?
rectal
What is the average pulse rate of an infant?
115 to 130 beats per minute
Which of the following is the normal range for oral temperature?
