Practice Test for Exam 3: Medical and Radiology Concepts

Code Blue

Cardiac arrest

3 multiple choice options

Crash carts location in radiology

Procedural room where IV contrast is administered

3 multiple choice options

Glasgow Coma Scale categories

Eyes, motor and verbal response

3 multiple choice options

A Glasgow coma scale rating of seven IS within normal range

False

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Which of the following could be used in assessing a patient's condition after regaining consciousness?

All could be used in assessing a patient's condition

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Which is not a characteristic of shock in the irreversible stage?

D.High Pressure

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Which is not a determination of shock?

C. All are possible causes of shock

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Bleeding and blood loss is a major contributor to shock

A. True

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Blood pressure increases as shock worsens

B. False

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Respiration increases as shock worsens

A. True

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Heart rate decreases as shock worsens

B. False

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Normal blood pressure, a heart rate of 100 bpm and respiration of 30 per minute, describes class I clinical manifestation of hypovolemic shock.

A. False

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How often should vitals be taken?

C. Every 5 minutes

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Distributive Shock definition

Occurs when a pooling of blood in the Peripheral vessels results in decreased venous return of blood to heart, decreased blood pressure and decreased tissue perfusion.

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Cardiogenic Shock definition

caused by failure of the heart to pump adequate amounts of blood to vital organs

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Septic Shock definition

An immune response resulting in increased capillary permeability and vasodilation

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Obstructive Shock definition

results from Pathologic conditions that interfere with the normal pumping action of the heart.

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Anaphylactic Shock definition

exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction to an antigen that was previously encountered by the body’s immune system.

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Food and medication contribution to anaphylactic reaction

A. True

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Transient responses to iodinated contrast material include a warm, flush feeling throughout the body and a metallic taste in the mouth.

A. True

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Benadryl and Solu-Cortef are types of drugs that can be given to patients prior to injection of contrast media to lower the risk of anaphylactic reaction.

A. True

Which is an example of obstructive shock?

C. Pulmonary emboli

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Obstructive shock can cause sudden death

True

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Can be controlled with diet

Type 2

Failure to produce insulin

Type 1

Common in obesity

Type 2

Resistant to insulin

Type 2

Can result in ketoacidosis

Type 1

What is the normal blood-glucose range?

A. 80-115 mg

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Individuals with diabetes are highly susceptible to infections

True

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Ketoacidosis is a systemic response of the body using muscles as energy instead of glucose

False

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Fainting is a form of cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

False

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Which is not a clinical manifestation of CVA?

Twitching

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Seizures are considered a neurological disease

False

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A patient having a seizure should be fully restrained to avoid injury to themselves and personnel.

False

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Orthostatic hypotension occurs when an individual stands for a prolonged period of time

False

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The safest position to put a patient in having a head injury is on their back with feet elevated about 30 degrees

False

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Occurs with a severe blow to the head causing the brain to bounce, tearing blood vessels.

Concussion

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Prolonged fever can cause damage to the central nervous system

True

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Chewing gum and smoking can alter patient's temperature

True

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Where is the most reliable place to take a temperature?

Rectal

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An example of how temperature is written when taken by ear is:

97.6 T

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Normal heart rate in adult is:

D. 60-90 bpm

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Which is not a common site for detecting a pulse?

A. Brachial

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Respiration is defined as the exchange of carbon dioxide between the external and internal environment

False

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Respiration is defined as one inspiration

False

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Cheyne-Stokes is also known as:

D. The death rattle

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40.Normal blood pressure in children is:

B. 90/50

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Using the blood pressure 110/60 mmHg as an example, 60 represents:

B. Diastolic pressure

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Which lab data is most important to the radiographer?

A. Creatinine

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Shortness of breath, itching, and urticaria are additional examples of a transient response

B. False

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It is within the scope of practice of the radiographer to administer iodinated contrast and perform CPR.

A. True

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Vasovagal reactions can occur as a response to pain and anxiety

A. False

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Shallow breathing is described as minimal breathing using the chest muscles instead of the diaphragm

A. True

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HIPAA as it pertains to the radiographer means, "on a need to know"

A. True

1 multiple choice option