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Quiz 3 - Patient Care and Intro to Radiology questions with correct answers 2024/2025
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Quiz 3 - Patient Care and Intro toRadiology
which of the following does not represent a responsibility of the radiographer? - ANSproviding
patients with complete and accurate information regarding diagnosis and treatment
the failure to use reasonable care or caution in the context of a professional relationship is
termed - ANSmalpractice
if you observe unethical or unprofessional conduct during the course of your work, you should
first report your observations to - ANSyour immediate supervisor
the hospital unit that is designed and staffed for close observation and care of patients following
operative procedures that require a general anesthetic agent is called the - ANSPACU
a surgical opening made into the trachea with placement of a tube to establish a temporary or
permanent airway is a - ANStracheostomy
when a radiographic image is visible immediately after exposure, without the need for
processing, the image receptor system is o the type called - ANSdigital radiography (DR)
Treatment used to make an item germ-free is called: - ANSsterilization
in order to increase optical density of a film/screen image, which of the following factors should
be increased? - ANSmAs
the term ethics refers to - ANSmoral principles or values
when opening a sterile pack, the first corner of the wrap is opened - ANSaway from you
(according to the book)
to avoid respiratory motion blur when obtaining a bedside radiograph on a patient connected to
a mechanical ventilator, the radiographer should - ANSobserve the rhythm of the patient's
respiration
a topical antiseptic solution, such as Betadine, is used to perform which of the listed
procedures? - ANSskin preparation fro a sterile injection
An x-ray exposure is made using the following factors: 200 mA, 0.04 seconds, 80 kVp, and 48
inches SID. In this case, which represents the value of the mAs? - ANS8
, which of the following is not necessarily an element of a malpractice charge - ANSthe patient
consented to the care
in order to increase he penetration of the x-ray beam, which of the following factors should be
increased? - ANSkilovoltage
nasoenteric tubes are used for which of the following purposes?
1. decompression
2. instillation f contrast media for radiographic examination
3. feeding - ANS1, 2, 3
when taking a radiograph of a patient with a new tracheostomy in diagnostic imaging, the
following precautions must be observed:
1. monitor patient closely for respiratory distress
2. ensure that suction equipment is available and functioning
3. don't unfasten the ties holding the tube in place - ANS1, 2, 3
which of the following sterilization methods is most practical in the hospital setting for items that
can withstand heat and moisture? - ANSautoclaving
A law enacted under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect the
privacy rights of patients is called the: - ANShealth insurance portability and accountability act
(HIPAA)
A salem-sump tube is an example of a - ANSnasogastric tube
which of the following statements about informed consent is NOT true? - ANSsigned forms may
be filled in after the procedure is completed
the purpose of a Swan-Ganz catheter is to - ANSmonitor cardiac function
An increase in OID will result in:
1. increased magnification.
2. decreased image detail.
3. increased image detail. - ANS1, 2
if a patient refuses examination and wished to leave, but is not allowed to do so, the radiograher
who restrains the patient may be liable for charges of: - ANSfalse imprisonment
which of the following items will NOT be needed if you are going to perform a pre-surgical skin
preparation - ANSsterile gown
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