EXAM Ch. 16, 18, 19

UNIT 6 EXAM

when possible trauma patients w/ massive life-threatening conditions will be treated at a

level II trauma center

level IV trauma center

level III trauma center

level I trauma center

level I trauma center

research has proven that victims of massive trauma who survive the initial injury have a greater change of recovery if their condition can be stabilized within the “golden” period, which refers to the first

24 hours

hour

15 minutes

4 hours

hour

which of the following are acceptable methods for administering oxygen?

mask

nasal prongs

ventilator

tent

mask, nasal prongs, ventilator, tent

the three greatest risks to survival that determine priority in a trauma unit are paralysis, cardiac arrest, and

concussion

respiratory arrest

fracture

syncope

respiratory arrest

an x-ray order designated STAT indicates that the patient’s well-being may be jeopardized by

x-ray exposure

lack of caution when moving the patient

failure to supply supplemental oxygen

delay in completing the examination

delay in completing the examination

a multidrawered cabinet on wheels that contains medications, supplies, and equipment needed in the event of a cardiac arrest is called a(n)

team support vehicle

emergency cart

trauma chest

defibrillator

emergency cart

the most common cause for death for individuals under 40 years of age in the US is

stroke

heart attack

trauma

cancer

trauma

an oxygen mask that has an attached reservoir bag that fills w/ 100% oxygen + a valve to prevent exhaled gas from being inhaled again is called a

nonrebreathing mask

particulate respirator

Venturi mask

partial rebreathing mask

nonrebreathing mask

the type of oxygen mask most appropriate for a patient w/ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, such as emphysema, is a

simple face mask

Venturi mask

nonrebreathing mask

particulate respirator

Venturi mask

an emergency drug that is a vasoconstrictor, increases cardiac output, raises blood pressure, and relaxes bronchioles is

diazepam

atropine

epinephrine

amiodarone

epinephrine

xylocaine (lidocaine) is a drug found on the emergency code cart that can be used for treating

vasoconstrictor

antidysrhythmic

anticonvulsant

vasodilator

before suctioning a patient, it is important to check the suction system for which of following?

the pump is working + clean receptable is connected to pump

there is adequate length of tubing connecting the suction catheter to receptable

there is assortment of disposable catheters available

AOB

AOB

patients who require priority scheduling for studies that require fasting are

emergencies

diabetic patients

infants + small children

geriatric patients

AOB

AOB

the flow rate for a standard nasal cannula is typically _ to _ liters of oxygen per minute

1 - 6

1 - 10

2 - 6

10 -15

1 - 6

the substance most commonly used to provide radiographic contrast in GI tract is

iodized oil

water soluble iodine compound

barium sulfate

glucagon

barium sulfate

the media usually used for double contrast studies of the colon are

water soluble iodine compound + CO2

barium sulfate + air

iodized oil + CO2

water soluble iodine compound + barium sulfate

barium sulfate + air

preparation for an upper GI exam usually requires

enemas

suppositories

fasting

low fiber diet

fasting

a black, tarry substance in the stool is an indication of

bleeding from the upper GI tract

bleeding from hemorrhoids in rectum

Hirschsprung disease

diverticulitis

bleeding from the upper GI tract

what drug is sometimes administered to relax the stomach + duodenum during a double contrast upper GI series

glucophage

glutaraldehyde

glucosamine

glucagon

glucagon

your patient collapses on the floor + results in activating the code system, which code is most appropriate?

gray

blue

red

yellow

blue

if a patient is not given adequate post exam instructions following an UGI exam, they could be in danger of the following condition

allergy to latex enema tips

colon perforation

barium impaction

bleeding from upper GI tract

barium impaction

which of the following liquids is not appropriate for patients on a liquid diet in preparation for a colon exam

apple juice

red/purple drink

tea

gelatin

red/purple drink

black tarry stools + chest pain are indications for which of the following exams

myelogram

barium enema

esophagogram

small bowel series

diabetic patients who are to receive an iodine contrast should have their medication withheld if it contains

insulin

Beta-blocker

glucose

metformin

the administration of barium for a barium enema requires the bag to be suspended _ to _ inches above the table

12 - 18

10 - 15

24 - 30

5 - 10

which of the following is not a contraindication for a double contrast barium enema

pregnancy

megacolon

suspected bowel perforation

dysphagia

the thickness of barium suspension may be reference as its

varicose

aqueous

hygroscopic

viscosity

viscosity

which type of iodine contrast media is closer to the osmolarity of human blood

non-ionic

ionic

non-ionic

iodine contrast requires which of the following lab tests

BUN + glucose

BUN + creatinine

creatinine + glucose

CBC + BUN

BUN + creatinine

which of the following is not classified as a severe reactions to contrast media

vomiting

throat constriction

seizures

hypotension

True/False

Defecography requires barium sulfate paste to be administered through a foley catheter

False

if a patient had iodine contrast within 48 hour + is schedule for another exam where iodine contrast is required, the radiologic technologist should

determine contrast used, concentration and dose +

inform the referring physician

inform the nurse supervisor

inform the imaging director

inform the radiologist

a sterile manometer + specimen tubes might be needed when preparing to perform a(n)

cystogram

myelogram

excretory urogram

arthrogram

myelogram

a sterile manometer + specimen tubes might be needed when preparing to perform a(n)

spinous process

subarachnoid space

superior sacrum

vertebral body

True/False

during a VCUG, patients will void (urinate) as part of the procedure to demonstrate the action of the bladder + urethra

True

increased hydration prior to an injection of iodine contrast media is recommended for what reason

decreases the chance of nausea + vomiting

ease the burden on kidneys when the contrast media is filtered through kidneys

reduce the change of an anaphylactic reaction

reduce risk of itchy palms

ease the burden on kidneys when the contrast media is filtered through kidneys

what drugs are commonly used as premedication to prevent allergic reactions to IV contrast in a patient w/ a known allergy

antihistamines + corticosteroids

antihistamines + antibiotics

corticosteroids + cathartics

antihypertensive + corticosteroids

antihistamines + corticosteroids

pocket formations in mucous membranes, most commonly in the colon are termed

polyps

hemorrhoids

hernias

diverticula

diverticula

ERCP stands for

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

external reciprocal cholangiopancreatography

ethiodol related circulatory pathology

enteroclysis retrograde catheterization + paracentesis

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

which of the following sites is commonly selected for lumbar puncture to instill a contrast agent for myelography

C6-C7

T6-T7

T12-L1

L3-L4

L3-L4