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Examples of COPD include
1. bronchitis 2. pulmonary emphysema 3. bronchiectasis A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, and 3 |
D. 1, 2, 3
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A nosocomial infection is a(n)
A. infection acquired from frequent hand shaking B. upper respiratory tract infection C. infection acquired in a hospital D. type of rhinitis |
C. infection acquired in a hospital
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Anaphylaxis is the term used to describe
A. an inflammatory reaction B. bronchial asthma C. acute chest pain D. allergic shock |
D. allergic shock
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Of the four stages of infection, which is the stage during which the infection is most communicable?
A. latent period B. incubation period C. disease phase D. convalescent phase |
C. disease phase
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Blood pressure may be expressed as 120/95. What does 95 represent?
1. The phase of relaxation of the cardiac muscle tissue 2. The phase of contraction of the cardiac muscle tissue 3. A higher-than-average diastolic pressure A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 1 and 3 D. 2 and 3 |
C. 1 and 3
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Which of the following is a violation of correct sterile technique?
A. Gowns are considered sterile in the front down to the waist, including the arms B. Sterile gloves must be kept above the waist level C. Persons in sterile dress should pass each other face to face D. A sterile field should not be left unattended |
C. Persons in sterile dress should pass each other face to face.
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If extravasation occurs during an IV injection of contrast media, correct treatment includes which of the following?
1. Remove the needle and locate a sturdier vein immediately 2. Apply pressure to the vein until bleeding stops 3. Apply warm, moist heat A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 |
C. 2 and 3 only
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A patient with an upper respiratory tract infection is transported to the radiology department for a chest examination. Who should be masked?
1. Technologist 2. Transporter 3. Patient A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 3 only D. 1, 2, 3 |
C. 3 only
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An autoclave is used for
A. dry heat sterilization B. chemical sterilization C. gas sterilization D. steam sterilization |
D. steam sterilization
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A vasodilator would most likely be used for
A. angina B. cardiac arrest C. bradycardia D. antihistamine |
A. angina
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While in your care for a radiologic procedure, a patient asks to see his chart. Which of the following is the appropriate response?
A. inform the patient that the chart is for healthcare providers to view, not for the patient B. Inform the patient that you do not know where the chart is C. Inform the patient that he has the right to see his chart, but that he should request D. Give the patient the chart and leave him alone for a few minutes to review it |
C. Inform the patient that he has the right to see his chart, but that he should request to view it with his physician, so that it is properly interpreted.
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Guidelines for cleaning contaminated objects or surfaces include the following:
1. Clean from the least contaminated to the most contaminated area 2. Clean in a circular motion, starting from the center and working outward 3. Clean from the top down A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 |
C. 1 and 3
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A patient in a recumbent position with the head lower than the feet is said to be in which of the following position?
A. Trendelendburg B. Fowlers C. Sims D. Stenvers |
A. Trendelenburg
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All of the following rules regarding proper hand washing technique are correct except
A. keep hands and forearms lower than elbows B. use paper towels to turn water on C. avoid using hand lotions whenever possible D. carefully wash all surfaces and between fingers. |
C. avoid using hand lotions whenever possible
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Diseases whose mode of transmission is through the air include
1. tuberculosis 2. mumps 3. rubeola A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3 |
D. 1, 2 and 3
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When disposing of contaminated needles, they are placed in a special container using what procedure?
A. Recap the needle, remove the syringe, and dispose of the needle B. Do not recap the needle, remove the syringe, and dispose of the needle C. Recap the needle and dispose of the entire syringe D. Do not recap the needle and dispose of the entire syringe |
D. Do not recap the needle and dispose of the entire syringe
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The normal average rate of respiration for a healthy adult patient is
A. 5-7 breaths/min B. 8-12 breaths/min C. 12-20 breaths/min D. 20-30 breaths/min |
C. 12-20 breaths/min
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A patient whose systolic blood pressure is less than 90mmHg is usually considered
A. hypertensive B. hypotensive C. average/normal D. baseline |
B. hypotensive
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Which of the following conditions describes a patient who is unable to breathe easily while in the recumbent position?
A. Dyspnea B. Apnea C. Orthopnea D. Oligopnea |
C. Orthopnea
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A diuretic is used to
A. induce vomiting B. stimulate defecation C. promote elimination of urine D. inhibit coughing |
C. promote elimination of urine
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When caring for a patient with an IV, the radiographer should keep the medication
A. 18-20 inches above the level of the vein B. 18-20 inches below the level of the vein C. 28-30 inches above the level of the vein D. 28-30 inches below the level of the vein |
A. 18-20 inches above the level of the vein
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Which of the following diastolic pressure readings might indicate hypertension?
A. 40mmHg B. 60mmHg C. 80mmHg D. 100mmHg |
D. 100mmHg
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You have encountered a person who is apparently unconscious. Although you open his airway, there is no rise and fall of the chest, and you can hear no breath sounds. You should
A. begin mouth-to-mouth resuce breathing, giving two full breaths B. proceed with the Heimlich maneuver C. begin external chest compressions at a rate of 80 to 100/min D. begin external chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min |
A. begin mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing, giving two full breaths
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Anaphylactic shock manifests early symptoms that include
1. dysphagia 2. itching of palms and soles 3. constriction of the throat A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 |
D. 1, 2, 3
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Anaphylaxis is the term used to descibe
A. an inflammatory reaction B. bronchial asthma C. acute chest pain D. allergic shock |
D. allergic shock
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When performing CPR on an infant, it is required that the number of compressions per minute, compared to that for an adult,
A. remain the same B. double C. decrease D. increase |
A. remain the same
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The type of shock associated with pooling of blood in the peripheral vessels is classified as
A. neurogenic B. cardiogenic C. hypovolemic D. septic |
A. neurogenic
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Nitroglycerin is used
A. to relieve pain from angina pectoris B. to prevent a heart attack C. as a vasoconstrictor D. to increase blood pressure |
A. to relieve pain from angina pectoris
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A patient who is diaphoretic has
A. pale, cool, clammy skin B. hot, dry skin C. dilated pupils D. warm, moist skin |
A. pale, cool, clammy skin
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The pain experienced by an individual whose coronary arteries are not conveying sufficient blood to the heart is called
A. tachycardia B. bradycardia C. angina pectoris D. syncope |
C. angina pectoris
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Which of the following drugs is considered a bronchodilator?
A. Epinephrine B. Lidocaine C. Nitroglycerin D. Verapamil |
A. Epinephrine
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Which of the following is a vasopressor and may be used for anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest?
A. Nitroglycerin B. Epinephrine C. Hydrocortisone D. Digitoxin |
B. Epinephrine
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During a grand mal seizure, the patient should be
A. protected from injury B. placed in a semiupright position to prevent aspiriation of vomitus C. allowed to thrash freely D. given a sedative to reduce jerky body movements and reduce the possibility of injury |
A. protected from injury
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Techniques that function to reduce the spread of microbes are termed
A. surgical asepsis B. medical asepsis C. sterilization D. disinfection |
B. medical asepsis
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An emetic is used to
A. induce vomiting B. stimulate defecation C. promote elimination of urine D. inhibit coughing |
A. induce vomiting
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Fluids and medications are administered to patients intravenously for which of the following reason?
1. To promote rapid response 2. To administer parenteral nutrition 3. To achieve a local effect A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 |
B. 1 and 2
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When medications are administered parenterally, they are given
A. orally B. orally or intravenously C. intravenously or intramuscularly only D. by any route other than orally D. |
D. by any route other than orally
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Unlawful touching of a person without his or her consent is termed
A. assault B. battery C. false imprisonment D. invasion of privacy |
B. battery
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Extravasation occurs when
A. there is an absence of collateral circulation B. there are a multitude of vessels supplying one area C. excessive contrast medium in injected D. contrast medium is injected into surrounding tissue |
D. contrast medium is injected into surrounding tissue
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A cathartic is used to
A. induce vomiting B. stimulate defecation C. promote elimination of urine D. inhibit coughing |
B. stimulate defecation
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Sternal compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are made with the heels of the hands located about
A. 1 1/2 inches superior to the xiphoid tip B. 1 1/2 inches inferior to the xiphoid tip C. 3 inches superior to the xiphoid tip D. 3 inches inferior to the xiphoid tip |
A. 1 1/2 inches superior to the xiphoid tip
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An animal host of an infectious organism that transmits the infection via a bite or sting is a
A. vector B. fomite C. host D. reservoir |
A. vector
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All of the following are rules of good body mechanics except
A. provide a wide base of support B. keep back straight, avoid twisting C. pull, do not push the load D. keep the load close to the body |
C. pull, do not push the load
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