Patient Care - Radiology Exam Review Questions and Correct Verified Answers
A diabetic patient who is prepared for a fasting radiographic exam is susceptible to a
hypoglycemic reaction. This is characterized by
1. shaking and nervousness.
2. cold, clammy skin.
3. cyanosis
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-Shaking and Nervousness
Cold Clammy Skin
A diuretic is used to
(A) induce vomiting.
(B) stimulate defecation.
(C) promote elimination of urine.
(D) inhibit coughing. - Answer-Promote Elimination of Urine.
A drug's chemical name is called its
(A) generic name.
(B) trade name.
(C) brand name.
(D) proprietary name. - Answer-Generic name.
A nosocomial infection is a(n)
,(A) infection acquired at a large gathering.
(B) upper respiratory infection.
(C) infection acquired in a hospital.
(D) type of rhinitis. - Answer-Infection acquired in a hospital.
A patient developed hives several minutes after injection of an iodinated contrast medium.
What type of drug should be readily available?
(A) Analgesic
(B) Antihistamine
(C) Anti-inflammatory
(D) Antibiotic - Answer-Antihistamine
A patient experiencing an episode of syncope should be placed in which of the following
positions?
(A) Dorsal recumbent with head elevated
(B) Dorsal recumbent with feet elevated
(C) Lateral recumbent
(D) Seated with feet supported - Answer-Dorsal Recumbent with Feet Elevated
A patient in a recumbent position with the head lower than the feet is said to be in which of
the following positions?
(A) Trendelenburg
(B) Fowler's
(C) Sims
(D) Stenver's - Answer-Trendelenburg
A patient is usually required to drink a barium sulfate suspension in order to demonstrate
which of the following structure(s)?
1. Pylorus
,2. Sigmoid
3. Duodenum
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 3 only - Answer-Pylorus
Duodenum
A patient suffering from orthopnea would experience the least discomfort in which body
position?
(A) Fowler's
(B) Trendelenburg
(C) Recumbent
(D) Erect - Answer-Erect
A patient who is diaphoretic has
(A) pale, cool, clammy skin.
(B) hot, dry skin.
(C) dilated pupils.
(D) warm, moist skin. - Answer-Pale, Cool, Clammy Skin.
A patient whose systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mmHg is usually considered
(A) hypertensive.
(B) hypotensive.
(C) average / normal.
(D) baseline. - Answer-Hypotensive.
, A quantity of medication introduced intravenously over a period of time is termed
(A) an intravenous push.
(B) an infusion.
(C) a bolus.
(D) parenteral. - Answer-An Infusion
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be
found guilty of
(A) invasion of privacy.
(B) slander.
(C) libel.
(D) defamation. - Answer-Invasion of privacy.
A radiologic technologist can be found guilty of a tort in which of the following situations?
1. Failure to shield a patient of childbearing age from unnecessary radiation
2. Performing an examination on a patient who has refused the examination
3. Discussing a patient's condition with a third party
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-Failure to shield a patient of childbearing age from unnecessary
radiation.
Performing an examination on a patient who has refused the examination.
Discussing a patient's condition with a third party.
A small bottle containing a single dose of medication is termed
(A) an ampule.
A diabetic patient who is prepared for a fasting radiographic exam is susceptible to a
hypoglycemic reaction. This is characterized by
1. shaking and nervousness.
2. cold, clammy skin.
3. cyanosis
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-Shaking and Nervousness
Cold Clammy Skin
A diuretic is used to
(A) induce vomiting.
(B) stimulate defecation.
(C) promote elimination of urine.
(D) inhibit coughing. - Answer-Promote Elimination of Urine.
A drug's chemical name is called its
(A) generic name.
(B) trade name.
(C) brand name.
(D) proprietary name. - Answer-Generic name.
A nosocomial infection is a(n)
,(A) infection acquired at a large gathering.
(B) upper respiratory infection.
(C) infection acquired in a hospital.
(D) type of rhinitis. - Answer-Infection acquired in a hospital.
A patient developed hives several minutes after injection of an iodinated contrast medium.
What type of drug should be readily available?
(A) Analgesic
(B) Antihistamine
(C) Anti-inflammatory
(D) Antibiotic - Answer-Antihistamine
A patient experiencing an episode of syncope should be placed in which of the following
positions?
(A) Dorsal recumbent with head elevated
(B) Dorsal recumbent with feet elevated
(C) Lateral recumbent
(D) Seated with feet supported - Answer-Dorsal Recumbent with Feet Elevated
A patient in a recumbent position with the head lower than the feet is said to be in which of
the following positions?
(A) Trendelenburg
(B) Fowler's
(C) Sims
(D) Stenver's - Answer-Trendelenburg
A patient is usually required to drink a barium sulfate suspension in order to demonstrate
which of the following structure(s)?
1. Pylorus
,2. Sigmoid
3. Duodenum
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 3 only - Answer-Pylorus
Duodenum
A patient suffering from orthopnea would experience the least discomfort in which body
position?
(A) Fowler's
(B) Trendelenburg
(C) Recumbent
(D) Erect - Answer-Erect
A patient who is diaphoretic has
(A) pale, cool, clammy skin.
(B) hot, dry skin.
(C) dilated pupils.
(D) warm, moist skin. - Answer-Pale, Cool, Clammy Skin.
A patient whose systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mmHg is usually considered
(A) hypertensive.
(B) hypotensive.
(C) average / normal.
(D) baseline. - Answer-Hypotensive.
, A quantity of medication introduced intravenously over a period of time is termed
(A) an intravenous push.
(B) an infusion.
(C) a bolus.
(D) parenteral. - Answer-An Infusion
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be
found guilty of
(A) invasion of privacy.
(B) slander.
(C) libel.
(D) defamation. - Answer-Invasion of privacy.
A radiologic technologist can be found guilty of a tort in which of the following situations?
1. Failure to shield a patient of childbearing age from unnecessary radiation
2. Performing an examination on a patient who has refused the examination
3. Discussing a patient's condition with a third party
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-Failure to shield a patient of childbearing age from unnecessary
radiation.
Performing an examination on a patient who has refused the examination.
Discussing a patient's condition with a third party.
A small bottle containing a single dose of medication is termed
(A) an ampule.
