RTE 1000 CHAPTERS #20-26 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is extravasation and what radiographer should do in case of extravasation? -
ANSWER-Leakage from a vessel into tissue, stop injection, stop needle, apply
pressure, apply moist heat to site, elevate the wound
Patient has right to refuse the treatment at any time ( tru/false ) - ANSWER-true
Describe anaphylactic shock - ANSWER-Most common in medical imaging
May occur with contrast media administration
Signs and symptoms must be monitored as routine procedure
Describe hypovolemic shock - ANSWER-Caused by severe blood and fluid loss,
such as from traumatic bodily injury, which makes the heart unable to pump enough
blood to the body.
Describe cardiogenic shock - ANSWER-Occurs when the heart is damaged and
unable to supply sufficient blood to the body
Describe neurogenic shock - ANSWER-Caused by spinal cord injury, usually as a
result of a traumatic accident or injury.
Describe vasogenic shock - ANSWER-Pooling of blood takes place in peripheral
blood vessels decreased venous return of blood to heart, decreased BP decreased
tissue perfusion
What actions are the most appropriate in handling a patient who begins a violent
seizure - ANSWER-Laying the patient on the floor, prevent any harm to the patient
and do not put anything in the patients mouth
Define HIPAA - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996, Confidentially
Describe enteral drug administration routes
Oral
Sublignual
Buccal
Rectal - ANSWER-O - mouth
S - Underneath
B- Cheek
R - Butt
What is a radiopharmaceutical? - ANSWER-A pharmaceutical, biologic, or drug that
contains a radioactive entity. Radioactive matireal that is attached
In emergency situations what is the first priority for attention? - ANSWER-Open
airway
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is extravasation and what radiographer should do in case of extravasation? -
ANSWER-Leakage from a vessel into tissue, stop injection, stop needle, apply
pressure, apply moist heat to site, elevate the wound
Patient has right to refuse the treatment at any time ( tru/false ) - ANSWER-true
Describe anaphylactic shock - ANSWER-Most common in medical imaging
May occur with contrast media administration
Signs and symptoms must be monitored as routine procedure
Describe hypovolemic shock - ANSWER-Caused by severe blood and fluid loss,
such as from traumatic bodily injury, which makes the heart unable to pump enough
blood to the body.
Describe cardiogenic shock - ANSWER-Occurs when the heart is damaged and
unable to supply sufficient blood to the body
Describe neurogenic shock - ANSWER-Caused by spinal cord injury, usually as a
result of a traumatic accident or injury.
Describe vasogenic shock - ANSWER-Pooling of blood takes place in peripheral
blood vessels decreased venous return of blood to heart, decreased BP decreased
tissue perfusion
What actions are the most appropriate in handling a patient who begins a violent
seizure - ANSWER-Laying the patient on the floor, prevent any harm to the patient
and do not put anything in the patients mouth
Define HIPAA - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996, Confidentially
Describe enteral drug administration routes
Oral
Sublignual
Buccal
Rectal - ANSWER-O - mouth
S - Underneath
B- Cheek
R - Butt
What is a radiopharmaceutical? - ANSWER-A pharmaceutical, biologic, or drug that
contains a radioactive entity. Radioactive matireal that is attached
In emergency situations what is the first priority for attention? - ANSWER-Open
airway
