Patient Care Final Review

Which of the following statements about consent is not true?

A. Only the physician named on the form may perform the procedure.
B. Only parents or legal guardians may sign for a minor.
C. Signed forms may be filled in after the procedure is completed.
D. Patients must sign the form after an explanation of the procedure but before sedation is given.

Signed forms may be filled in after the procedure is completed

The term ethics refers to:

A. moral principles or values
B. legal responsibility
C. the need for confidentiality
D. professional liability

Moral principles or values

All of the following are elements of a malpractice charge, except:

A. the patient has been harmed in some way.
B. the person being sued had a duty to provide reasonable care.
C. the harm resulted from failure to provide reasonable care.
D. the patient consented to the care.

The patient consented to the care

The age group most likely to accept the word of healthcare professionals without question is:

A. middle age (46-64 years old)
B. young adults (19-45 years old)
C. adolescents (13-18 years old)
D. geriatric (over 65 years old)

Geriatric (over 65 years old)

If a technologist has a question about the imaging orders for a patient, who would be the best person to ask for clarification?

A. The patient's nurse
B. The ordering doctor
C. The radiologist
D. The unit secretart

The ordering doctor

An approach to healthcare in which the client seeks help only when unable to manage alone is called a(n) _________ approach

A. Preferred Provider
B. Crisis Intervention
C. Health Maintenance
D. Urgency Care

Crisis Intervention

A physician specialist in medical imaging who interprets diagnostic images and provides reports to referring physicians is called a(n)

A. oncologist
B. imagist
C. hospitalist
D. radiologist

Radiologist

Which of the following are good strategies for effective communication in a stressful situation?

1. Lower your voice and speak slowly and clearly.
2. Be nonjudgmental in both verbal and nonverbal communication.
3. Do no allow an upset individual's inappropriate actions or speech to goad you into a similar response.
4. When you are uncertain whether the listener has understood you, request an answer.

1, 2, 3, and 4

Which of the following is the most effective way to meet legal requirements when obtaining informed consent from a patient who does not speak English?

A. Provide a pen and point to the correct signature line.
B. Ask the patient's family to help.
C. Obtain a qualified interpreter.
D. Use facial expressions and gestures to explain.

Obtain a qualified interpreter

A professional organization for radiographers and all radiologic technologists is:

A. ACR
B. JRCERT
C. ASRT
D. SDMS

ASRT

All of the following are professional responsibilities of the radiographer, except:

A. providing the patient with considerate and respectful care.
B. avoidance of discrimination in professional practice.
C. keeping patient information confidential
D. providing patients with complete and accurate information regarding diagnosis and treatment

Providing patients with complete and accurate information regarding diagnosis and treatment

Which of the following organizations provides accreditation for healthcare institutions?

A. ASRT
B. OSHA
C. JRCERT
D. TJC

TJC

When a patient becomes hostile and threatening, which of the following strategies is NOT appropriate?

A. Call for assistance.
B. Say loudly, "Stop this now or I'll call the police."
C. Maintain a safe path between yourself and the door.
D. Leave the room.

Say loudly, "Stop this now or I'll call the police."

Standards of correct behavior for professional groups are called:

A. Morals
B. Code of ethics
C. Torts
D. Regulations

Code of ethics

Cultural differences can result in differing perceptions of which of the following behaviors?

A. Eye contact
B. A loud, firm voice
C. A casual hug
D. All of the above

All of the above

A widely accepted ethical standard for selecting and defending solutions to ethical dilemmas in healthcare communities uses six moral principles as guides to right actions. This standard is called:

A. Principle-based ethics
B. Rights-based ethics
C. Social contract theory
D. Virtue-based ethics

Principle-based ethics

If a radiographer attempts to gain a patient's cooperation by threatening harm, this offense is termed

A. Invasion of privacy
B. Battery
C. Slander
D. Assault

Assault

Aphasic patients are unable to:

A. hear
B. speak
C. respond to instructions
D. make decisions

Speak

Children who are beginning to communicate using two-to-three word sentences, to explore and manipulate their environment, and to assert their independence, but are still very attached to their parents, are typical of which of the following age groups?

A. Infant
B. Toddler
C. Preschooler
D. School age

Toddler

Arm and leg restrains applied without either the patient's permission or physician's order could result in charges of:

A. false imprisonment
B. negligence
C. invasion of privacy
D. battery

False imprisonment

When an Asian patient is apprehensive about the examination, you should:

A. use sign language to communicate
B. maintain eye contact while providing reassurance
C. maintain a respectful distance, use a calm voice, and smile while minimizing eye contact
D. show friendliness by placing your arm around his shoulders

Maintain a respectful distance, use a calm voice, and smile while minimizing eye contact

Ageism is a term that refers to:

A. the study of age-related behaviors
B. a condition in which behavior is not typical of one's age
C. a condition in which one's appearance does not accurately reflect one's age
D. discrimination against people because of age

Discrimination against people because of age

Which of the following offers a valid choice?

A. What is your doctor's name?
B. Would you mind lying down on this table?
C. Would you like to use the restroom before we begin?
D. Please hold your breath

Would you like to use the restroom before we begin?

Which of the following is not a component of ethical analysis?

A. Identifying the problem
B. Determining who is at fault
C. Developing alternative solutions
D. Defending your selection

Determining who is at fault

Mandatory, specific, and enforceable standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct for all registered technologists are called:

A. the Rules of Ethics
B. the Code of Ethics
C. the Laws of Practice
D. the Hippocratic Oath

The Rules of Ethics

In legal matters, the person called the plaintiff is:

A. the one accused of a crime
B. the attorney who represents the public
C. the one who brings a civil law suit.
D. the one who is guilty of a tort.

The one who brings a civil law suit

The offense of producing written material that causes defamation of character or loss of reputation is referred to legally as:

A. slander
B. libel
C. assault
D. plagiarism

Libel

In the United States, a patient's right to communicate effectively in healthcare situations, regardless of language barriers, is guaranteed by:

A. the Constitution
B. the ASRT Code of Ethics
C. the American Hospital Association's Patient's Bill of Rights
D. federal law

Federal law

A negative and destructive response to the strain of dealing with the demands and problems of others that is characterized by exhaustion, dissatisfaction, anxiety, and eventually apathy is called:

A. sympathy
B. empathy
C. objectivity
D. burnout

Burnout

Res ipsa loquitur means:

A. "at the location specified in the complaint"
B. "let the master respond"
C. "the thing speaks for itself"
D. "both parties are partially at fault"

"The thing speaks for itself"

The federal health insurance program in the United States that covers a portion of the medical care costs for those over age 65 is called:

A.HMO
B. Eldercare
C. Medicare
D. Medicaid

Medicare

A health maintenance organization provides:

A. healthcare on a fee-for-service basis
B. preventative healthcare and other needed health services
C. free choice of physician and hospital
D. reduced rates for care by specialists

Preventative healthcare and other needed health services

Which of the following statements is true with regard to comatose patients?

A. They do not need side rails because they cannot move
B. They are unable to swallow
C. They are always confused when first awakened
D. They may hear and comprehend while apparently unconscious

They may hear and comprehend while apparently unconscious

When a patient has impaired hearing, which of the following strategies is LEAST likely to be helpful?

A. Face the patient while speaking
B. Provide written instructions
C. Shout loudly with your lips close to the patient's ear
D. Speak in a quiet place to minimize background noise

Shout loudly with your lips close to the patient's ear

When communication has been validated, this means that the speaker has:

A. spoken clearly
B. received a response from the listener that demonstrates comprehension
C. presented the information accurately
D. reviewed the material

Received a response from the listener that demonstrates comprehension

The neglect of omission of reasonable care or caution in the context of a professional relationship is termed:

A. battery
B. slander
C. malpractice
D. misdemeanor

Malpractice

When dealing with preschool children, it is important to:

A. calm them by giving them many choices
B. let them know who is in charge
C. keep directions simple, direct, and honest
D. tell a crying child, "Stop that, or we can't get all the pictures!"

Keep directions simple, direct, and honest

The organization that establishes minimum standards for certification in various imaging specialties and radiation therapy, conducts qualifying examinations, and certifies those who pass is called:

A. ARRT
B. ASRT
C. ACR
D. AMA

ARRT

When you must touch a patient, you are less likely to unintentionally offend if you:

1. tell the patient in advance what you are about to do.
2. use a firm, appropriate touch
3. have a professional purpose that is clear to the patient.

1, 2, and 3

A sensitivity to the needs of others that allows you to meet those needs constructively is characteristic of:

A. sympathy
B. empathy
C. self-actualization
D. objectivity

Empathy

An electrolarynx is a device that assists communication for some who have:

A. inability to speak normally
B. organic brain syndrome
C. congenital deafness
D. amnesia

Inability to speak normally

When a qualified interpreter is used for non-English-speaking patients, the interpreter will:

A. translate only what is said by and to the patient
B. tell the patient what is likely to happen
C. insist that the family remain in the room for legal protection
D. edit the conversation to save valuable time

Translate only what is said by and to the patient

A tort is a(n):

A. civil wrong
B. felony
C. award for victims of negligence
D. misdemeanor

Civil wrong

Which of the following statements regarding nonverbal communication is NOT true?

A. Nonverbal behaviors reveal a great deal about how we feel
B. Hand gestures, facial expressions, and posture can convey feelings non-verbally
C. Nonverbal behaviors have the same interpretations in all cultures
D. Nonverbal messages may be either positive or negative

Nonverbal behaviors have the same interpretations in all cultures

If a radiographer observes another technologist acting inappropriately with a patient, who should he or she report this behavior to?

A. A fellow technologist
B. Hospital security
C. The director of imaging
D. The lead radiographer/manager

The lead radiographer/manager

The principle of providing healthcare service with full respect for the dignity of humankind is:

A. established by law
B. included in the ASRT Code of Ethics
C. applicable only to physicians
D. impossible to implement

Included in the ASRT Code of Ethics

A law enacted under the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect the privacy rights of patients is called the:

A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
B. Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence (CARE)
C. Healthcare Privacy Act (HPA)
D. Privacy and Confidentiality Assurance Act (PCAA)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

What is usually the first phase of experience in the grieving process?

A. Depression
B. Denial
C. Anger
D. Acceptance

Denial

A profession might be thought of as:

A. A group of healthcare workers with similar job descriptions
B. A job that requires an advanced academic degree
C. An organized occupational group that applies specialized knowledge to benefit others
D. Any occupation that has a long history

An organized occupational group that applies specialized knowledge to benefit others

When a patient does not respond to noises or words spoken out of the range of vision, uses lip movements without making a sound, or speaks in a flat monotone, it is likely that the patient is:

A. Aphasic
B. Deaf
C. Hard of Hearing
D. Suffering from Alzheimer Disease

Deaf