Rad 204: Exam 1 Study Guide

physiological needs (food, shelter, clothing, sexual gratification)

The lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is:

an outpatient

A patient schedules an appointment for a barium enema on Friday at 8 am. The patient is given the intestinal prep and instruments to follow. The scheduling department instructs the patient to arrive at 7:45 am in the radiology department. This patient is considered:

They should be instructed to call their physician's office for the results.

How does the radiographer respond to questions from patients or visitors regarding the results?

Obtain a qualified interpreter

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?

Through an English-speaking family member of proper age

How does the radiographer communicate with patients who do not speak English?

all of the above

What actions reflect(s) interactions with substance abuse patients?

-Restraints may be used for their safety

-The patient may become agitated or violent

-The patient should never be left unattended while films images are being processed

-all of the above

all of the above

What type of actions characterize(s) the development of an infant?

-Preferring to be wrapped tightly in a blanket

-Preferring to be held in a familiar position

-preferring to hear a calm, soothing voice

-a and b only

-all of the above

respect the patient's wishes to keep fully covered

Adolescents' special needs revolve around their modest feelings about their bodies. Therefore, what do radiographers need to do?

anger

What is the stage of dying is described as the realization that life will be interrupted before everything the dying patient has planned has been accomplished?

Physiologic needs aren't being met

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the reason patients may behave abnormally during their hospital stay?

the radiographer

Who is responsible for obtaining the clinical history from the patient for the diagnostic procedure?

It focuses the radiologist's attention on a specific area.

What is the significance of a good clinical history?

By showing interest in the patient's well-being

According to Dr. Eric Cassell, how do radiographers become part of the "healing process"?

Acknowledge the anger and help overcome it.

How should radiographers handle patients who are combative as a result of their frustration?

Greet the patient by using their preferred name and use the formal Mr., Mrs., or Ms. unless the patient tells you to do otherwise.

What is the professional way to greet a patient?

objective data

A patient's vital signs are as follows: heart rate, 95; blood pressure, 120/75; temperature, 99.20F. This information is considered:

subjective data

The patient describes her chest pain by saying, "It feels like someone is standing on my chest." This information is considered:

biomechanics

Which branch of science applies the laws of physics, specifically the action of forces on bodies at rest or in motion?

allow the patient to do as much work as he or she can

The ideal way to perform a transfer is to:

D. all of the above

Which pathologic conditions requires special handling?

A. pelvic girdle fractures

B. painful, inflamed joints

C. debilitated condition

D. all of the above

A. to increase the base of support

13. When lifting a patient, why would you stand with your feet apart?

A. to increase the base of support

B. to utilize the mobility muscles

C. to make it more comfortable for the patient

D. to decrease the center of gravity

D. decrease in vasomotor tone in blood vessels resulting in a decrease of oxygen to the brain

Why does orthostatic hypotension occur in patients who have been in bed for long periods?

A. lack of dietary nutrients that results in lack of energy

B. increase of elasticity of blood vessels, resulting in an increase of CO2 leads

C. the patient sits up and becomes anxious, resulting in a drop of blood pressure.

D. decrease in vasomotor tone in blood vessels resulting in a decrease of oxygen to the brain

B. move slowly

13. How can the severity of orthostatic hypotension be minimized?

A. stand quickly

B. move slowly

C. remain flat

D. none of the above

transfer toward the strong side

What statements applies to all types of wheelchair transfers?

standby assist

What type of wheelchair transfers require minimal assistance by the radiographer?

determine the patient's abilities by talking to him or her

When assessing the wheelchair patient for transfer, it is important to:

motion

When immobilization techniques are used, which radiographic factor is being controlled?

communicate with the patient

An effective way to reduce motion is to:

PA chest

What type of radiography procedures doesn't require the use of positioning sponges?

-lateral hand

-PA chest

-oblique lumbar spine

-lateral finger

Velcro straps

What type of immobilization device is used for a lateral chest film on a non-ambulatory patient?

-positioning sponge

-sandbags

-sheet restraint

-Velcro straps

they assist the patient in dorsiflexing the foot

Why are Velcro straps used for the axial projection of the calcaneus?

-They reduce foot motion.

-They assist the patient in dorsiflexing the foot.

-They protect the patient from falling.

-They support the ankle, preventing further injury.

Velcro restraints

What type of immobilization device is used to help keep the patient from falling off the table?

-sandbags

-positioning sponges

-Velcro restraints

-head clamps

because it is radiopaque

A sandbag cannot be placed directly over the injured site because:

-because it is radiopaque

-because it is radiolucent

-because it reduces physical strain

-because it reduces radiographic density

They must be left in place during initial filming.

What is true about immobilization devices applied to trauma patients?

-They must be removed before the initial radiographic procedures.

-They can be removed by the emergency department nurse before initial filming.

-They must be left in place during initial filming.

-They can be removed if the area of injury is unstable.

place traction on the spine to prevent movement

The purpose of the cervical collar is to:

-prevent hemorrhaging of carotid arteries

-place traction on the spine to prevent movement

-reduce the possibility of aspiration

-immobilize the entire vertebral column

Thermoregulation

What terms describes the body's maintenance of heat production and loss?

1. Thermoregulation

2. Hypothalamus

3. Homeostasis

tympanic

Which body temperature measurement takes the shortest length of time?

1. Axillary

2. Tympanic

3. Oral

4. Rectal

4. 1 and 3

A 42-year-old patient has a temperature of 101.30 F. What term(s) describes the patient's condition?

1. Hyperthermic

2. Hypothermic

3. Febrile

4. 1 and 3

5. All of the above

Hypothermia

A patient comes to the emergency department with an oral temperature of 96.60 F. This finding is consistent with:

1. Hyperthermia

2. Bradypnea

3. Tachypnea

4. Hypothermia

12 to 20

The average adult respiratory rate is:

1. 4 to 11

2. 12 to 20

3. 18 to 25

4. 24 to 30

respiration

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the external environment and the blood circulating in the body is called:

1. Respiration

2. Temperature

3. Blood pressure

4. Cardiovascular

dyspnea

The physician's diagnosis for a patient who has difficulty breathing would be:

1. Apnea

2. Bradypnea

3. Dyspnea

4. Tachypnea

a vector

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria carried by deer ticks. The tick bite may cause fever, fatigue, and other associated symptoms. This is an example of:

a. Droplet contact

b. A vehicle

c. The airborne route

d. A vector

bacteria

Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of microorganisms?

a. Viruses

b. Bacteria

c. Fungi

d. Molds

infection

The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as:

a. inflammation.

b. infection.

c. pathogen.

d. nosocomial

are eukaryotic organisms

What are the characteristics of bacteria?

Bacteria have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT they:

a. are eukaryotic organisms.

b. have the ability to produce endospores.

c. are single-cell organisms.

d. may live on a host in a colony form.

pathogenic

Any microorganism that causes disease is:

a. prokaryotic.

b. flora.

c. pathogenic.

d. iatrogenic.

bacillus

What type of bacteria are related?

All of the following are related EXCEPT:

a. fungi.

b. protozoa.

c. viruses.

d. bacillus.

all of the above

Pathogenic organisms have the ability to:

a. cause cellular and tissue damage.

b. replicate and cause blockages to the flow of fluids and gases

c. secrete endotoxins.

d. all of the above.

tinea pedis

What are some viral infections?

All of the following are viral infections EXCEPT:

a. cold sores.

b. tinea pedis.

c. common cold.

d. warts

d. 1, 2, 4, and 7 only

Once an organism is infected and by the time symptoms of the infectious process manifest, several steps have taken place. These steps consist of:

1. multiplication and spread.

2. encounter and entry.

3. host.

4. damage.

5. reservoir.

6. fomite.

7. outcome.

a. 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

b. 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 only

c. 3 and 6 only

d. 1, 2, 4, and 7 only