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STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
The best location for a central venous catheter is:
1. brachiocephalic vein at junction to superior vena cava
2. vena cava
3. subclavian
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3 Answer: b
When is it appropriate to recap needles?
a. always
b. only over sterile fields
c. never
d. whenever it's not used on a patient Answer: c
Where would a reservoir of infection be found?
a. only on already contaminated surfaces
b. only on a patient who is already on isolation
c. on all surfaces
d. anywhere organisms can thrive Answer: d
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,Mrs. Z was visiting her sister Mrs. D, who was hospitalized at the Valley Community Hospital for
a respiratory tract infection. During the visit, they shared a vanilla pudding. A few days later,
Mrs. Z started exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection. This is an example of what type of
infection transmission?
a. droplet contract
b. indirect contact by fomite
c. direct contact by droplet
d. percutaneous contact Answer: b
Medical asepsis is defined as:
a. any practice that helps reduce the number and spread of microorganisms
b. complete removal of microorganisms and their spores from the surface of an object
c. destruction of microorganisms and their spores by means of chemicals or physical agents
d. destruction of microbes by steam under pressure or other means, both chemical and
physical Answer: a
Jane is at her new employee orientation at a new facility where she will work as a casual
employee. The presenter is asking the new employees to name the top work-related injury.
Which of the following is the right answer?
a. abuse of spine when lifting and moving patients
b. radiation overexposure
c. infection due to poor hand hygiene
d. bumping into misplaces equipment Answer: a
Offering a pillow under the knees during long examinations can help prevent what?
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,a. immobility
b. decubitus ulcers
c. leg edema
d. pooling of blood on extremities Answer: d
A patient who was recently brought down to the imaging department started feeling of
spinning, or the room spinning about him, this is called:
a. epistaxis
b. vertigo
c. orthostatic hypotention
d. syncope Answer: b
Torts are defined by:
a. violations of civil law that are part of personal injury law and provide compensation for injury
b. violations of criminal law
c. considered part of personal injury law
d. provides for compensation for injury Answer: a
Lead aprons and thyroid shields should have a minimum thickness of:
a. 2.5 mm Pb
b. 2.5 mm Al
c. 0.25 mm Pb
d. 0.25 mm Al Answer: c
A contusion is defined as:
a. Accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity resulting in collapse of the lung
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, b. collection of blood in the pleural cavity
c. an injury that does not break skin caused by a blow to the body
d. an oozing of blood from a vessel into tissues Answer: c
A patient who is about to get a CT study with iodine contrast is asking about early signs of
anaphylactic reaction. What is the best answer?
a. syncope
b. burping
c. high body temperature
d. itching of the palms Answer: d
Mrs. Smith is a diabetic patient who is insulin dependent. What would be the best time to
schedule her upper GI study?
a. as early in the day as possible
b. later in the day to give her time to build her strength
c. only after she had her insulin
d. after a full breakfast Answer: a
What is the usual rate at which oxygen is administered?
a. 5 to 6 L/min
b. 3 to 5 L/min
c. 3 to 5 lb./min
d. 3 to 5 L/hour Answer: b
Which of the following is related to the person born of people who were the ones actually
irradiated?
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STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
The best location for a central venous catheter is:
1. brachiocephalic vein at junction to superior vena cava
2. vena cava
3. subclavian
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3 Answer: b
When is it appropriate to recap needles?
a. always
b. only over sterile fields
c. never
d. whenever it's not used on a patient Answer: c
Where would a reservoir of infection be found?
a. only on already contaminated surfaces
b. only on a patient who is already on isolation
c. on all surfaces
d. anywhere organisms can thrive Answer: d
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1
,Mrs. Z was visiting her sister Mrs. D, who was hospitalized at the Valley Community Hospital for
a respiratory tract infection. During the visit, they shared a vanilla pudding. A few days later,
Mrs. Z started exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory infection. This is an example of what type of
infection transmission?
a. droplet contract
b. indirect contact by fomite
c. direct contact by droplet
d. percutaneous contact Answer: b
Medical asepsis is defined as:
a. any practice that helps reduce the number and spread of microorganisms
b. complete removal of microorganisms and their spores from the surface of an object
c. destruction of microorganisms and their spores by means of chemicals or physical agents
d. destruction of microbes by steam under pressure or other means, both chemical and
physical Answer: a
Jane is at her new employee orientation at a new facility where she will work as a casual
employee. The presenter is asking the new employees to name the top work-related injury.
Which of the following is the right answer?
a. abuse of spine when lifting and moving patients
b. radiation overexposure
c. infection due to poor hand hygiene
d. bumping into misplaces equipment Answer: a
Offering a pillow under the knees during long examinations can help prevent what?
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,a. immobility
b. decubitus ulcers
c. leg edema
d. pooling of blood on extremities Answer: d
A patient who was recently brought down to the imaging department started feeling of
spinning, or the room spinning about him, this is called:
a. epistaxis
b. vertigo
c. orthostatic hypotention
d. syncope Answer: b
Torts are defined by:
a. violations of civil law that are part of personal injury law and provide compensation for injury
b. violations of criminal law
c. considered part of personal injury law
d. provides for compensation for injury Answer: a
Lead aprons and thyroid shields should have a minimum thickness of:
a. 2.5 mm Pb
b. 2.5 mm Al
c. 0.25 mm Pb
d. 0.25 mm Al Answer: c
A contusion is defined as:
a. Accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity resulting in collapse of the lung
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, b. collection of blood in the pleural cavity
c. an injury that does not break skin caused by a blow to the body
d. an oozing of blood from a vessel into tissues Answer: c
A patient who is about to get a CT study with iodine contrast is asking about early signs of
anaphylactic reaction. What is the best answer?
a. syncope
b. burping
c. high body temperature
d. itching of the palms Answer: d
Mrs. Smith is a diabetic patient who is insulin dependent. What would be the best time to
schedule her upper GI study?
a. as early in the day as possible
b. later in the day to give her time to build her strength
c. only after she had her insulin
d. after a full breakfast Answer: a
What is the usual rate at which oxygen is administered?
a. 5 to 6 L/min
b. 3 to 5 L/min
c. 3 to 5 lb./min
d. 3 to 5 L/hour Answer: b
Which of the following is related to the person born of people who were the ones actually
irradiated?
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