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Pathogens organisms have the ability to:
1. cause cellular and tissue damage
2. replicate and cause blockages to the flow
3. secrete endotoxins
4. all of the above - Answer-all of the above
Another term for human diversity is: - Answer-cultural diversity
The law of Bergonie and Tribondeau states that cells are major radiosenstive if they are:
1. highly mitotic
2. undifferentiated
3. mature cells - Answer-1 and 2 only
The chain of infection consists of: - Answer-host, infectious mircobe, mode of
transmission, reservoir
Nasogastric (NG) tubes are inserted through the patient's _____ with the end of the
tube placed in the _____. - Answer-nasopharynx; stomach
All of the following situations would require aseptic techniques EXCEPT:
1. insertion of the central venous line
2. barium enema examination
3. insertion of an indwelling Foley catheter
4. insertion of an angiographic cetheter - Answer-barium enema examination
For a pregnant radiographer who declares her prenancy to the employer, a second
personnel monitoring device is provided. The purpose of this additional onitor is to
ensure that the monthly equivalent dose to the embryo or fetus does not exceed __mSv
(__rem) - Answer-0.5; 0.05
Which of the following is an example of a negative nonverbal communication
technique? - Answer-Talking to the patient with your back turned as you record in the
chart.
Valuable traits of the U.S. mainstream culture include which of the folowing?
1. strong work ethic
2. efficiency
3. travel and modality
, 4. tolerance and mobility
5. individualism
6. capitalism
7. competition - Answer-1, 2, 5, and 7 only
Two-blood borne pathogens of particular importance to hospital personnel are: -
Answer-hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HIV
All of the following are true of cleansing enemas EXCEPT:
1. they are complete when bowel contents are clear and free of federal matter
2. there are several types of enemas, each with its own strengths and weaknesses
3. they are intended for the administration of enteric medications
4. they promote the defecation reflex and discharge. - Answer-they are the intended for
the administration of enteric medications
By what method are pathogens spread when a person coughs or sneezes? - Answer-
droplet
The spread of infection via contaminated food referenced is spread by: - Answer-fomite
The administration of glucagon shortly before a double-contrast barium enema is
intended to: - Answer-relieve bowl spasm
When gowning and gloving for a sterile procedure, it is important to remember that: -
Answer-after gowning, the front of the gown down to the waist and the sleeves are
considered sterile
If you suspect the radiologist has contaminated his or her glove, whicih of the following
should you do? - Answer-Make the radiologist aware of the possible contamination
immediately
Which of the following would not reflect a human diversity characteristic?
1. handicap
2. occupation
3. gender
4. race - Answer-occupation
Which of the following is not a method of sterilization?
1. moist heat
2. autoclaving
3. steam under pressure
4. hand washing - Answer-hand washing
According to the 2000 .S. Census more than 36% of the population was 45 y.o. and
older. This age-class of citizens represents a very large population that will have a
significant impact on the country with regard to economics, politics, heaalth care,