Patient Care Practice Exam
After a patient signs the appropriate informed consent for a series of radiation therapies, it is
appropriate for the healthcare provider to: - Answer-complete the procedure only with the patient's
continuing consent
The normal body substance which is released by the tissue in respone to an allergic reaction is called: -
Answer-histamine
What is the correct sequence of steps to follow if a partially paralyzed patient falls out of a wheelchair?
1. Get a doctor
2. Help the patient up
3. Fill out an incident report - Answer-123
The lithotomy position is most often used for - Answer-examining the female reproductive organs
The failure to properly cover a patient during a theraputic treatment is covered under a legal principle
called: - Answer-invasion of privacy
,A living will is a document which is intended to: - Answer-state the patient's preference concerning the
course of treatment after a severe injury
Complement and interferon are two of the body's proteins which directly or indirectly act to: - Answer-
synthesize antimicrobial proteins which attach to the surface of bacteria
Gloves must be worn by all healthcare workers when handling any type of contaminated articles
(bedpans, linens, etc.). Used bandages and dressings should be placed into ___________ prior to their
disposal. - Answer-red biohazard bags
The epidermis and dermis are the two principle layers of tissue forming the protective barrier called the:
- Answer-skin
A type of intentional misconduct which involved unlawful touching of a person without their consent is
called: - Answer-battery
Which of the following are included with the five rights of medication adminstration?
1. The right dose
2. The right patient
3. The right medication - Answer-123
Which of the following are NOT one of the major phases of the grieving process?
1. Submission
, 2. Denial
3. Regression - Answer-1 and 3
A diabetic has taken an insulin injection but it's not for treatment. You note excessive sweating and
dizziness. This person may be experiencing: - Answer-a hypoglycemic reaction
Even after viruses or bacteria invade a human host, all of the following blood components are available
to help destroy invading organisms EXCEPT: - Answer-thrombocytes
In order to better protect a radiation therapist from spreading infections, a system of _____ should be
practiced during all patient procedures. - Answer-standard precautions
A wedge shaped are of either hemorrhage or necrosis in an organ caused by loss of blood supply or
obstruction of a terminal vessel is called a/an: - Answer-infarct
Which of the following are normal types of lymphocytes found in the blood?
1. A cell
2. B cell
3. T cell - Answer-2 and 3
The principle danger of an excessively high rate of an intravenous infusion is a buildup of fluid in the
lungs called (a): - Answer-pulmonary edema
After a patient signs the appropriate informed consent for a series of radiation therapies, it is
appropriate for the healthcare provider to: - Answer-complete the procedure only with the patient's
continuing consent
The normal body substance which is released by the tissue in respone to an allergic reaction is called: -
Answer-histamine
What is the correct sequence of steps to follow if a partially paralyzed patient falls out of a wheelchair?
1. Get a doctor
2. Help the patient up
3. Fill out an incident report - Answer-123
The lithotomy position is most often used for - Answer-examining the female reproductive organs
The failure to properly cover a patient during a theraputic treatment is covered under a legal principle
called: - Answer-invasion of privacy
,A living will is a document which is intended to: - Answer-state the patient's preference concerning the
course of treatment after a severe injury
Complement and interferon are two of the body's proteins which directly or indirectly act to: - Answer-
synthesize antimicrobial proteins which attach to the surface of bacteria
Gloves must be worn by all healthcare workers when handling any type of contaminated articles
(bedpans, linens, etc.). Used bandages and dressings should be placed into ___________ prior to their
disposal. - Answer-red biohazard bags
The epidermis and dermis are the two principle layers of tissue forming the protective barrier called the:
- Answer-skin
A type of intentional misconduct which involved unlawful touching of a person without their consent is
called: - Answer-battery
Which of the following are included with the five rights of medication adminstration?
1. The right dose
2. The right patient
3. The right medication - Answer-123
Which of the following are NOT one of the major phases of the grieving process?
1. Submission
, 2. Denial
3. Regression - Answer-1 and 3
A diabetic has taken an insulin injection but it's not for treatment. You note excessive sweating and
dizziness. This person may be experiencing: - Answer-a hypoglycemic reaction
Even after viruses or bacteria invade a human host, all of the following blood components are available
to help destroy invading organisms EXCEPT: - Answer-thrombocytes
In order to better protect a radiation therapist from spreading infections, a system of _____ should be
practiced during all patient procedures. - Answer-standard precautions
A wedge shaped are of either hemorrhage or necrosis in an organ caused by loss of blood supply or
obstruction of a terminal vessel is called a/an: - Answer-infarct
Which of the following are normal types of lymphocytes found in the blood?
1. A cell
2. B cell
3. T cell - Answer-2 and 3
The principle danger of an excessively high rate of an intravenous infusion is a buildup of fluid in the
lungs called (a): - Answer-pulmonary edema
