review ch 5,6,7,8

A moral agent is one who:

A. Behaves correctly

B. Is responsible for implementing an ethical decision

C. Judges the morality of others

D. Analyzes ethical dilemmas

B. Is responsible for implementing an ethical decision

“A response in which understanding and compassion are accompanied by an objective detachment that enables you to act appropriately.” This phrase describes the characteristic of:

A. Aggressiveness

B. Assertiveness

C. Empathy

D. Sympathy

C. Empathy

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

B. Determining who is at fault

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

A. Malfeasance

B. Malpractice

C. Misdemeanor

D. Malapropism

B. Malpractice

Which of the following statements about diagnostic images is true?

A. They do not need to be kept confidential because they do not contain written information.

B. They belong to the patient when they have been paid for by the patient or his or her insurance company.

C. They are part of the legal medical record.

D. They may be discarded or deleted as soon as the report has been sent to the patient’s physician.

C. They are part of the legal medical record.

Arm and leg restraints applied without either the patient’s permission or a physician’s order could result in charges of:

A. False imprisonment

B. Negligence

C. Invasion of privacy

D. Battery

A. False imprisonment

Standards of correct behavior for professional groups are called:

A. Morals

B. Codes of ethics

C. Torts

D. Regulations

B. Codes of ethics

 A patient has the right to revoke consent regarding a risky procedure:

A. Before the procedure begins

B. During the procedure

C. After the procedure ends

D. Both before the procedure begins and during the procedure

D. Both before the procedure begins and during the procedure

Healthcare providers may disclose a patient’s protected health information without the patient’s consent to:

A. Another physician providing care to the patient

B. The patient’s employer

C. The patient’s family

D. The news media

A. Another physician providing care to the patient

In which of the following states is there a law protecting a patient’s right to die with dignity?

A. Texas

B. Alaska

C. Oregon

D. Wyoming

C. Oregon

Which of the following terms best describes assertive behavior?

A. Forceful

B. Persuasive

C. Firm

D. Argumentative

C. Firm

When instructions are given to a non-English-speaking patient, it is best to:

A. Speak English slowly and firmly

B. Use a sympathetic family member who speaks English

C. Draw detailed pictures

D. Use a trained interpreter

D. Use a trained interpreter

Deaf patients and hearing impaired patients differ in that the deaf patients:

A. Will not respond to sounds outside their field of vision

B. May use ASL as their primary means of communication

C. Often move socially within a deaf community

D. All of the choices are correct

D. All of the choices are correct

When dealing with a hostile patient it is important to:

A. Gain control of the situation with a loud, firm voice

B. Use nonverbal behavior to show disapproval

C. Limit confusion by dealing with the situation alone

D. Ask for help before the situation escalates

D. Ask for help before the situation escalates

Which of the following statements is true with respect to individuals with decreased levels of consciousness?

A. They are not responsible for their actions or answers.

B. They are likely to be violent when regaining consciousness.

C. They cannot hear while unconscious.

D. They do not need help going to the bathroom.

A. They are not responsible for their actions or answers.

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 take all the pictures!”

C. Keep directions simple, direct, and honest

Grief caused by death or loss may be characterized by expressions of:

A. Anger

B. Denial

C. Depression

D. All of the choices are correct

D. All of the choices are correct

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

A. Eye contact

B. A casual hug

C. A loud, firm voice

D. All of the choices are correct

D. All of the choices are correct

The onset of chronic conditions is most common during which of the following life stages?

A. Adolescence

B. Young adult

C. Middle adult

D. Old adult

C. Middle adult

Which of the following characteristics is not typical of adolescents?

A. They tend to move at a slower pace.

B. They fear threats to their physical appearance.

C. Modesty and privacy are of paramount importance.

D. They are capable of understanding abstract concepts.

A. They tend to move at a slower pace.

The most likely cause of a fire in an imaging department is:

A. Spontaneous combustion

B. Open flames

C. Cigarette smoking

D. An electrical problem

D. An electrical problem

The federal agency governing workplace safety in the United States is:

A. OSHA

B. ARRT

C. FDA

D. CCD

A. OSHA

Which of the following is not a typical component of a spill kit?

A. Nitrile gloves

B. Mop

C. Kitty litter

D. Plastic bags

B. Mop

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the radiographer in case of fire?

A. Assess the situation and direct the activities of others

B. Evacuate the immediate area

C. Report the fire using the proper procedure

D. Reassure patients so that they do not become alarmed

A. Assess the situation and direct the activities of others

The most common types of workplace disabilities reported by healthcare workers are:

A. Vision problems

B. Respiratory disorders

C. Musculoskeletal disorders

D. Allergies

C. Musculoskeletal disorders

MSDS documents are likely to be needed in the event of:

A. A fall

B. A fire

C. A chemical spill

D. An electrical problem

C. A chemical spill

The study of workplace injury prevention is called:

A. Body mechanics

B. Ergonomics

C. Environmental protection

D. Material data safety

B. Ergonomics

Fires start when three elements occur in the same place at the same time. These three elements are oxygen, excessive heat, and:

A. Electricity

B. Water

C. Fuel

D. Smoke

C. Fuel

Eighty percent of imaging technologists experience some form of work-related injury, usually in the form of RMIs and RSIs affecting the shoulder, arm, or wrist, if their area of specialization is:

A. Sonography

B. Radiography

C. Computed tomography

D. Magnetic resonance imaging

A. Sonography

Stress due to repetitive motion, overreaching, or maintaining the same positions for long periods causes:

A. Back strain

B. Vision problems

C. Carpal tunnel syndrome

D. Microtrauma to muscle tissue

D. Microtrauma to muscle tissue

A slider board or sliding mat can be used to:

A. Evacuate the area

B. Immobilize a child

C. Facilitate a stretcher transfer

D. Provide comfort on the x-ray table

C. Facilitate a stretcher transfer

When a patient arrives by wheelchair and cannot stand to get onto the x-ray table, which of the following methods is most appropriate?

A. Slider board transfer

B. Hydraulic lift

C. Face-to-face assist

D. Draw sheet transfer

B. Hydraulic lift

Patients who have not stood or walked since an accident, surgery, stroke, or heart attack should be transported by:

A. Wheelchair

B. Hydraulic lift

C. Stretcher

D. Slider board

C. Stretcher

When assisting a patient to sit from a supine position or to lie down from a sitting position, you should place your arms under the shoulders and:

A. Knees

B. Head

C. Buttocks

D. Waist

A. Knees

Infants and toddlers are usually transported in: A. Incubators

B. Cribs

C. Stretchers

D. Wheelchairs

B. Cribs

A feeling of faintness or light-headedness that occurs with changes in body position after long periods of rest is termed:

A. Orthostatic hypertension

B. Orthostatic hypotension

C. Secondary hypertension

D. Momentary hypertension

B. Orthostatic hypotension

When an ambulatory patient has a weak leg as a result of a stroke or other condition, it is helpful to:

A. Position the patient with the weak side against the bed or table

B. Position yourself on the patient’s weak side

C. Position yourself on the patient’s strong side

D. Encourage the patient to lead with the weak leg

B. Position yourself on the patient’s weak side

Patients who have undergone which of the following procedures must not flex at the hips more than 90 degrees?

A. Knee replacement

B. Spinal surgery

C. Hip replacement via the anterior approach

D. Hip replacement via the posterior approach

D. Hip replacement via the posterior approach

Which of the following items is NOT useful for facilitating a stretcher transfer?

A. Slider board

B. Transfer belt

C. Sliding mat

D. Draw sheet

B. Transfer belt

When transferring a patient who is unable to assist with transfer to or from a stretcher, you should position the patient’s arms:

A. Across the chest

B. At the sides

C. Over the head

D. Behind the body

A. Across the chest