TEST BANK For Mosby’s Respiratory Care Equipment,
11th Edition, by J. M. Cairo
Routes of entry of toxic chemicals include - ANSWER:Inhalation
Swallowing
Absorption through the skin or mucous membranes
Written instructions for handling of biohazardous materials, safe use of the product,
and cleanup and disposal directions are called.. - ANSWER:MSDS (Material Safety
Data Sheets)
Older patients should be scheduled.. - ANSWER:As early in the day as possible
Scheduling for patients who have been NPO - ANSWER:First
Scheduling for patients with diabetes - ANSWER:As early in the day as possible
Scheduling for endoscopic procedures - ANSWER:First in a series of procedures
Description of torts - ANSWER:Violations of civil law that are part of personal injury,
law and provide for compensation for injury
Which of the following may be an example of battery.. - ANSWER:Radiographing the
wrong patient or body part
Assault means - ANSWER:Threatening the patient or causing the patient to be
apprehensive
Which of the following is an example of invasion of privacy.. - ANSWER:Improperly
exposing the patient's body
Unintentional misconduct is also called.. - ANSWER:negligence
The concept of the reasonable prudent person is interpreted as.. - ANSWER:How a
professional who has similar education, training, and experience would perform the
act
Respondent superior means - ANSWER:let the master answer
Gross negligence is.. - ANSWER:An act that shows reckless disregard for life or limb
, Which of the following conditions must be met to prove malpractice.. - ANSWER:The
standard of care was violated and the injury actually occurred and was caused by the
defendant and was a result of negligence
A case involving obvious negligence would be defined by the doctrine of.. -
ANSWER:res ipsa loquitur
Which of the following statements are true concerning valid (informed) consent -
ANSWER:1. Patient must be of legal age
3. Consent must be offered voluntarily
4. Patient must be mentally competent
Patient transfers from cart to x-ray table and back to cart should be performed.. -
ANSWER:By two or more radiographers to ensure patient and radiographer safety
A patient history should be taken by the radiographer.. - ANSWER:To assist the
radiographer in understanding the patient's injury and to assist the radiologist with
interpretation of the images
Direct contact allows an infectious organism to move.. - ANSWER:From the infected
person directly to the susceptible host
MSDS provide directions for.. - ANSWER:all persons exposed to hazardous materials
If the radiographer touches hazardous chemicals what must be done first.. -
ANSWER:rinse immediately with cool water for at least 5 minutes
Vectors may be.. - ANSWER:insects
Common vehicle transmission involves.. - ANSWER:food, water, medications
Airborne transmission of infection may occur as a result of contact with.. -
ANSWER:droplets and dust
Indirect contact involves.. - ANSWER:An object containing pathogenic organisms
A system that emphasizes the placement of barriers between the healthcare worker,
and the patient is called.. - ANSWER:standard precautions
The placement of barriers between the health care worker and the patient assumes
that.. - ANSWER:There is always a contagion present
The most effective method used to prevent the spread of infection is.. -
ANSWER:proper hand hygiene
11th Edition, by J. M. Cairo
Routes of entry of toxic chemicals include - ANSWER:Inhalation
Swallowing
Absorption through the skin or mucous membranes
Written instructions for handling of biohazardous materials, safe use of the product,
and cleanup and disposal directions are called.. - ANSWER:MSDS (Material Safety
Data Sheets)
Older patients should be scheduled.. - ANSWER:As early in the day as possible
Scheduling for patients who have been NPO - ANSWER:First
Scheduling for patients with diabetes - ANSWER:As early in the day as possible
Scheduling for endoscopic procedures - ANSWER:First in a series of procedures
Description of torts - ANSWER:Violations of civil law that are part of personal injury,
law and provide for compensation for injury
Which of the following may be an example of battery.. - ANSWER:Radiographing the
wrong patient or body part
Assault means - ANSWER:Threatening the patient or causing the patient to be
apprehensive
Which of the following is an example of invasion of privacy.. - ANSWER:Improperly
exposing the patient's body
Unintentional misconduct is also called.. - ANSWER:negligence
The concept of the reasonable prudent person is interpreted as.. - ANSWER:How a
professional who has similar education, training, and experience would perform the
act
Respondent superior means - ANSWER:let the master answer
Gross negligence is.. - ANSWER:An act that shows reckless disregard for life or limb
, Which of the following conditions must be met to prove malpractice.. - ANSWER:The
standard of care was violated and the injury actually occurred and was caused by the
defendant and was a result of negligence
A case involving obvious negligence would be defined by the doctrine of.. -
ANSWER:res ipsa loquitur
Which of the following statements are true concerning valid (informed) consent -
ANSWER:1. Patient must be of legal age
3. Consent must be offered voluntarily
4. Patient must be mentally competent
Patient transfers from cart to x-ray table and back to cart should be performed.. -
ANSWER:By two or more radiographers to ensure patient and radiographer safety
A patient history should be taken by the radiographer.. - ANSWER:To assist the
radiographer in understanding the patient's injury and to assist the radiologist with
interpretation of the images
Direct contact allows an infectious organism to move.. - ANSWER:From the infected
person directly to the susceptible host
MSDS provide directions for.. - ANSWER:all persons exposed to hazardous materials
If the radiographer touches hazardous chemicals what must be done first.. -
ANSWER:rinse immediately with cool water for at least 5 minutes
Vectors may be.. - ANSWER:insects
Common vehicle transmission involves.. - ANSWER:food, water, medications
Airborne transmission of infection may occur as a result of contact with.. -
ANSWER:droplets and dust
Indirect contact involves.. - ANSWER:An object containing pathogenic organisms
A system that emphasizes the placement of barriers between the healthcare worker,
and the patient is called.. - ANSWER:standard precautions
The placement of barriers between the health care worker and the patient assumes
that.. - ANSWER:There is always a contagion present
The most effective method used to prevent the spread of infection is.. -
ANSWER:proper hand hygiene
