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In utilizing proper body mechanics, which of the following is NOT recommended for safe and effective transfer:
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A). maintaining a stable base of support.
B). aligning the body's center of gravity over the base of support. C), Using muscles of arms and legs for lifting D). Using the large back muscles for lifting. |
ANSWER
D |
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Proper Patient transfer technique includes all of the following except :
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A). letting the patient help as much as possible.
B). maintaing a wide base of support. C). having the patient's center of gravity away from your center of gravity. D). Using muscles of the arms and legs for lifting. |
ANSWER
C |
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Upon completion of an imaging procedure, the patient sits up quickly and complains of dizziness and feeling faint. The most appropriate action for the tech should be
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A). talk with the patient and have the patient breathe slowly and deeply.
B). check vital signs C). have the patient lie down again D). have the patient stand and walk around. |
ANSWER
A |
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Which of the following steps would be appropriate during a standby assist wheelchair transfer?
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A). The wheelchair should be perpendicular to the imaging table.
B). The wheelchair footrests should be out of the way. C). The wheelchair should be placed parallel to the imaging table. D). The wheelchair should be unlocked. |
ANSWER
B |
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For a wheelchair to bed transfer, which of the following statements describes the proper wheelchair placement with respect to the imaging table?
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A). The wheelchair should be placed perpendicular to the table such that the patient's knees are in line with the tables edge.
B). The wheelchair should be placed at a 45 degree angle to the table with the pt's weakest side to the table. C). The wheelchair should he placed at a 45 degree angle to the table with the patient strongest side to the table. D). The wheelchair should be placed parallel to the table with the patient weakest side to the table for additional support. |
ANSWER
C |
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The function of a draw sheet is to
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A). warmth to the patient during the procedure.
B). support for the patient during a stretcher to bed transfer. C). Protection from infectious disease. D). Patient privacy |
ANSWER
B |
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Which of the following methods is the most inaccurate and time consuming method of measuring body temperature?
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A).oral
B). tympanic C). rectal D). Axillary |
ANSWER
D |
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Of the four vital signs, which one can be most easily regulated by the patient?
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A). temperature
B). pulse C). blood pressure D). Respiration |
ANSWER
D |
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Pulse Rates may be determined by all of the following except for
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A). Multiplying the respiration rate by 4
B). using a pulse oximeter C). Listening to the heart rate with a stethoscope. D). Analyzing the electrocardiogram |
ANSWER
A |
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One verification method used to ensure that the correct radiopharmaceutical is being adm. is to check the label found on the vial. The best times to check this label would include all of the following EXCEPT:
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A). Before the vial is removed from the shelf
B). Before the tracer is dispensed. C). After the vial is placed back on the shelf D). After the tracer is administered to the patient. |
ANSWER
D |
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A patient with a nasogastric tube is in place when the pt. arrives in the NM department. The tech should:
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A). Confirm physician orders for transfer and reestablish suction if required.
B). Remove the nasogastric tube since it will interfere with the imaging procedure. C). Use the nasogastric tube to adm. the tracer. D). Cancel the study since the presence of a nasogastric tube precludes any imaging procedure being performed. |
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A= Nasogastric tubes are used for gastric decompression. A physician must order for transfer and interruption of suction. The tech may be required ti reestablish suction upon the patient's arrival to the department. |
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The artery most commonly used for blood pressure is the
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A). radial
B). brachial C). Ulnar D). Cephalic |
ANSWER
B |
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Which of the following statements regarding adm. of oxygen is FALSE?
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A). Oxygen is classified as a drug.
B). Oxygen therapy may be ordered by a doctor, nurse, or respiratory tech. C). With consent of a doctor or nurse, oxygen may be removed from the patient if it interferes with the scan. D). Orders for oxygen must include the amount to be delivered, the type of oxygen appliance to be used, and whether or not adm. is to be continuos or intermittent. |
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B |
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The most common device used for oxygen adm. is the
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A). Nasal cannula
B). Simple oxygen mask C). Oxygen tent. D). Ventilator |
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A= While all of the listed equipment can be used as a supply of oxygen....the most common is the nasal canula because the pt. can continue to talk,eat, sleep and move around easily. |
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Which of the following statements regarding infectious disease is false?
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A). Direct host to host transmission involves some type of touching
B). Some microorganisms require a vector such as a mosquito, flea, tick in order to spread an infection. C). Inanimate objects such as bed liners, tables or gloves cannot serves as a transmission mode. D). Transmission of normal body flora from one site to another within the same individual can result in an infection |
ANSWER
C |
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A body fluid that requires standard universal precautions is
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A). tears
B). blood C). vomitus D). urine |
ANSWER
B |
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The most effective means of sterilizing objects used in a hospital setting is by:
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A). cleaning the object with isopropyl alcohol
B). Autoclaving the objects C). Using an ultraviolet light D). Heating the object in an oven |
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A |
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The most effective way of controlling the spread of infectious disease in a hospital setting is for the tech to:
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A). stay home when ill
B). wear gloves,mask, and hospital, gown at all times C). wash his/her hands before and after patient contact. D). maintain distance from each patient |
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C |
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All of the following are considered to be an example of personal protective equipment except:
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A). latex gloves
B). face/eye shield C). film/ring badge D). lab coats |
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C |
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Which of the following statements regarding isolation techniques is false?
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A). Gowns, gloves, and mask are required when working with a patient who has been placed in contact isolation.
B). Protective (reverse isolation) has the same protocols as strict isolation. C). Patient in strict isolation are considered highly contagious. D). Health care workers must wear gown,gloves, and mask when dealing with a patient placed in strict isolation. |
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A = Masks are not required with contact isolation. Patients are placed in contact isolation whenever the route of transmission is by close or direct contact. |
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Which of the following represents a type of intravenous line?
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A). Foley
B). Hickman C). Trendelenburg D). Fowler |
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B |
