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RTBC PATIENT CARE EXAM | 100 QUESTIONS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
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RTBC PATIENT CARE EXAM | 100 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
Streptococcus is a type of: Answer - bacteria
What two procedures require a non-sterile aseptic technique? Answer -
Insertion of a nasogastric tube
Insertion of a barium enema tip
The vein of the antecubital fossa that is the first choice for venipuncture is the:
Answer - median cubital
How can paralanguage be used to improve the quality of communication with
one's patient? Answer - make sure to speak distinctly when giving instructions
for positioning
A 75-year-old outpatient comes into the imaging department for a scheduled
double-contrast barium enema procedure. Per the patient, she has skipped her
morning medications but took her insulin as prescribed. As you are explaining
the procedure to her, she complains about feeling weak. You notice she has
become diaphoretic and confused. Her speech has also become slurred. You
should suspect a: Answer - Diabetic insulin reaction
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease resulting from a chronic disorder of:
Answer - blood glucose metabolism
What medications are considered analgesics? Answer - Acetaminophen,
ibuprofen, aspirin
, The best communication method for dealing with preschool age children that
are having radiographic procedures that may be painful is to: Answer -
Describe the sensation they may experience
If a patient develops a pulmonary edema after contrast administration, and
they don't respond to conservative treatment, which emergency medication
can be administered intravenously? Answer - Lasix
Which type of isolation precaution may be used for patients who are highly
susceptible to becoming infected, like those with leukemia? Answer -
Expanded precautions
If extravasation occurs during an intravenous injection of contrast media,
correct treatment includes which of the following? Answer - Remove the
needle immediately
Apply pressure to vein until bleeding stops
Watch for improvement in the initial signs and symptoms
When performing venipuncture, a tourniquet is placed where in relation to
injection site? Answer - 2-4 inches proximal to the injection site
When preparing to assist a patient with a fractured leg from a wheelchair to
the xray table, the technologist should: Answer - Position the wheelchair so
the non-fractured leg is on the side closest to the table
What two radiologic examinations require a patient to be NPO for 8-12 hours
prior to procedure? Answer - Barium enema and small bowel follow through
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