Radr 1309 midterms questions and
answers
Which of the following may be a cause of a complication at the contrast injection
site? ✔✔Extravasation
Mrs. Ida Menge (age 94) returns to the department after being allowed to use the
restroom. The radiographer observes that her skin is very dry and fragile, and she
states that she has not had anything to eat or drink for 12 hours. The radiographer
is to inject a bolus of contrast media and proceed with the study. He takes scout
images, completes the allergic history form, and prepares the media for injection.
He approaches the patient and assesses her arms for an injection site. The
patient's veins do not look promising; however, the cephalic vein on her right arm
appears to be the most likely to be successful.
After gathering the material and proceeding with the injection, the vein rolls, and
the venipuncture is not successful. The radiographer understands that he has only
one more opportunity to begin the procedure without calling another staff
member to assist him with the venipuncture. How should he proceed? ✔✔The
radiographer should release the tourniquet, remove the needle, and apply
pressure to the site. He should then attempt to reinsert a second needle into a
vein in the vicinity of the cephalic vein.
After attending to Mrs. Menge, the radiographer is sent to discontinue an
intravenous infusion for Mr. Domingo. The radiographer approaches the patient
and observes that his arm is cold and edematous at the infusion site. How should
the radiographer
,proceed? ✔✔He should identify the patient, assemble needed supplies, perform
hand hygiene, and observe the site. When he notes the problem, he should stop
the infusion, notify the radiologist, remove the catheter from the vein, elevate the
arm, and apply a warm compress to the area of infiltration.
Which of the following is a possible complication that can occur from
venipuncture? ✔✔a. Air embolism
b. Phlebitis
c. Infiltration
Needles and syringes must be disposed of in: ✔✔sharps containers
Which of the following is an example of privileged (confidential) information?
✔✔You assist with a diagnostic study and a large adherent mass is discovered in
the colon
Information about a patient's condition or prognosis: ✔✔Must always remain
confidential
The process of grieving, though painful and diffi-cult, is normal and the patient
follows the various stages in order before finding relief. ✔✔False
Lee, a 56-year-old male, was diagnosed with cancer 6 weeks ago. He was told it is
inoperable and, thus, incurable. He has decided to seek treatment in another
, country that promises instant cures with natural herbs. One might conclude the
Lee is in which stage of the grieving process? ✔✔Bargaining
An elderly woman loses her spouse of 40 years.
Shortly after his death, she becomes ill and requires hospitalization. One might
consider that her illness might be related to ✔✔Stress
Which of the following is NOT an example of invasion of privacy? ✔✔Refusing to
discuss a patient's diagnosis with a family member
CE that is a requirement for all radiographers who graduate after 2011 is known
as: ✔✔CQR
Which of the following is NOT a professional attribute? ✔✔aggressiveness
Criteria for a profession includes which of the following? ✔✔a. A vital human
service is provided.
b. Education is obtained in institutes of higher education.
d. There is a code of ethics.
Career advancement should not be considered until at least 2 years after
graduation for a program in order to obtain a full understanding of what the field
involves. ✔✔False
answers
Which of the following may be a cause of a complication at the contrast injection
site? ✔✔Extravasation
Mrs. Ida Menge (age 94) returns to the department after being allowed to use the
restroom. The radiographer observes that her skin is very dry and fragile, and she
states that she has not had anything to eat or drink for 12 hours. The radiographer
is to inject a bolus of contrast media and proceed with the study. He takes scout
images, completes the allergic history form, and prepares the media for injection.
He approaches the patient and assesses her arms for an injection site. The
patient's veins do not look promising; however, the cephalic vein on her right arm
appears to be the most likely to be successful.
After gathering the material and proceeding with the injection, the vein rolls, and
the venipuncture is not successful. The radiographer understands that he has only
one more opportunity to begin the procedure without calling another staff
member to assist him with the venipuncture. How should he proceed? ✔✔The
radiographer should release the tourniquet, remove the needle, and apply
pressure to the site. He should then attempt to reinsert a second needle into a
vein in the vicinity of the cephalic vein.
After attending to Mrs. Menge, the radiographer is sent to discontinue an
intravenous infusion for Mr. Domingo. The radiographer approaches the patient
and observes that his arm is cold and edematous at the infusion site. How should
the radiographer
,proceed? ✔✔He should identify the patient, assemble needed supplies, perform
hand hygiene, and observe the site. When he notes the problem, he should stop
the infusion, notify the radiologist, remove the catheter from the vein, elevate the
arm, and apply a warm compress to the area of infiltration.
Which of the following is a possible complication that can occur from
venipuncture? ✔✔a. Air embolism
b. Phlebitis
c. Infiltration
Needles and syringes must be disposed of in: ✔✔sharps containers
Which of the following is an example of privileged (confidential) information?
✔✔You assist with a diagnostic study and a large adherent mass is discovered in
the colon
Information about a patient's condition or prognosis: ✔✔Must always remain
confidential
The process of grieving, though painful and diffi-cult, is normal and the patient
follows the various stages in order before finding relief. ✔✔False
Lee, a 56-year-old male, was diagnosed with cancer 6 weeks ago. He was told it is
inoperable and, thus, incurable. He has decided to seek treatment in another
, country that promises instant cures with natural herbs. One might conclude the
Lee is in which stage of the grieving process? ✔✔Bargaining
An elderly woman loses her spouse of 40 years.
Shortly after his death, she becomes ill and requires hospitalization. One might
consider that her illness might be related to ✔✔Stress
Which of the following is NOT an example of invasion of privacy? ✔✔Refusing to
discuss a patient's diagnosis with a family member
CE that is a requirement for all radiographers who graduate after 2011 is known
as: ✔✔CQR
Which of the following is NOT a professional attribute? ✔✔aggressiveness
Criteria for a profession includes which of the following? ✔✔a. A vital human
service is provided.
b. Education is obtained in institutes of higher education.
d. There is a code of ethics.
Career advancement should not be considered until at least 2 years after
graduation for a program in order to obtain a full understanding of what the field
involves. ✔✔False
