ch 8-11 ch 13 key questions

the x-ray tube has a positive and negative side to uts operation, otherwise known as a(n)

a. Diode

b. Microprocessor

c. Tetrode

d. Invertor

Diode

What is the purpose of the collimator?

a. to protect the patient from unecessary radiation

b. to limit the x-ray beam only to the anatmoy of interest

c. to provide a visual lighted representation of the x-ray beam to the tech

d. all of the above

all of the above

which of the following options include natural resources of ionizing radiation?

a. medical x-radiation and cosmic radiation

b. terrestrial elements and the human body

c. solar radiation and medical x-radiation

d. nuclear acidents and nuclear energy plants

terrestrial elements and the human body

which of the following best describes cultural competence?

a. fluency in multiple languages

b. being a member of an underserved culture

c. awareness of the cultural bachgrounds, traditions, and values of others

d. ability to overcome subconscious bias

awareness of the cultural bachgrounds, traditions, and values of others

Maslow's hierarchy of basic human needs includes which of the following?

1. self-esteem

2. love and belongingness

3. death and dignity

a. 1 only

b. 1 and 2 only

c. 2 and 3 only

d. 1, 2, and 3

1 and 2 only

what is the most common injury for healthcare workers?

a. musculoskeletal injury

b. needle sticks

c. workplace violence

d. infectious disease exposure

musculoskeletal injury

when performing a 3-person lateral cart transfer, how mnay people should stand on the side of the x-ray table and pull the patient across the slide board onto the x-ray table?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

2

what is the purpose of a surgical drain?

a. measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood

b. prevent fluid build-up in post-operative sites

c. remove air, fluids, or pus from the intrathoracic space

d. controlled delivery of medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream

prevent fluid build-up in post-operative sites