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The following serves as a professional guide of conduct:
a. ARRT Examination Content Specification
b. ARRT Code of Ethics
c. ARRT Rules of Ethics
d. ARRT Mission Statement Answer: b
Why are patients instructed to increase fluid uptake following a cystoscopy?
a. to aid in the urethra staying distended
b. the help the bladder absorb the remaining contrast media
c. to keep the bladder distended
d. to aid in the elimination of contrast media Answer: d
Mrs. Z has been a patient at the Valley Community Hospital for 6 days. While she was an
inpatient, she was taken to the imaging department where she was taken care by a
radiographer who had an upper respiratory infection and who was constantly coughing and
sneezing. Two days after Mrs. Z went home, she developed an upper respiratory infection
herself. It is appropriate to day that Mrs. Z developed:
a. a community-acquired infection
b. an iatrogenic infection
c. a nosocomial infection
d. a blood-borne infection Answer: c
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,An animal that transmits infection through a bite or sting is called
a. vector
b. fomite
c. host
d. reservoir Answer: a
The following diastolic blood pressure readings can indicate hypertension:
a. 75 mm Hg
b. 115 mm Hg
c. 40 mm Hg
d. All of the above Answer: b
While on lunch, you notice a person signaling that she is choking on food. You approach the
person and ask if she is choking and offer your help. The person nods to your questions. What
mechanical method will you use to help her?
a. CPR
b. suctioning
c. NG tube placement
d. the Heimlich maneuver Answer: d
Which of the following is most frequently performed contrast examination?
a. chest x-ray study
b. IVP
c. barium enema
d. small bowel study Answer: a
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, What should a radiographer do after a contrast medium injection?
a. if the patient faints, immediately check vitals
b. if the patient faints, immediately recline them
c. if the patient becomes ill, immediately leave the patient to find a physician
d. if the patient becomes anxious, reassure test will be over quickly Answer: b
A diabetic patient has been fasting for a radiologic examination, of the following, which
symptoms might the patient experience during the test?
a. restlessness
b. fatigue
c. irritability
d. all of the above Answer: d
What areas are more susceptible to decubitus ulcers?
a. ramus of mandible and back of head
b. wrists and ankles
c. elbows
d. scapulae, sacrum, and heels of feet Answer: d
In regards of biohazardous chemicals, which of the following is true?
a. material safety data sheets (MSDS) can only be found online
b. if the skin becomes in contact with a chemical, the area must be immediately rinsed with
cool water for at
least 5 minutes
c. it is safe to pour toxic materials down the drain, only if done carefully
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PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
The following serves as a professional guide of conduct:
a. ARRT Examination Content Specification
b. ARRT Code of Ethics
c. ARRT Rules of Ethics
d. ARRT Mission Statement Answer: b
Why are patients instructed to increase fluid uptake following a cystoscopy?
a. to aid in the urethra staying distended
b. the help the bladder absorb the remaining contrast media
c. to keep the bladder distended
d. to aid in the elimination of contrast media Answer: d
Mrs. Z has been a patient at the Valley Community Hospital for 6 days. While she was an
inpatient, she was taken to the imaging department where she was taken care by a
radiographer who had an upper respiratory infection and who was constantly coughing and
sneezing. Two days after Mrs. Z went home, she developed an upper respiratory infection
herself. It is appropriate to day that Mrs. Z developed:
a. a community-acquired infection
b. an iatrogenic infection
c. a nosocomial infection
d. a blood-borne infection Answer: c
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
,An animal that transmits infection through a bite or sting is called
a. vector
b. fomite
c. host
d. reservoir Answer: a
The following diastolic blood pressure readings can indicate hypertension:
a. 75 mm Hg
b. 115 mm Hg
c. 40 mm Hg
d. All of the above Answer: b
While on lunch, you notice a person signaling that she is choking on food. You approach the
person and ask if she is choking and offer your help. The person nods to your questions. What
mechanical method will you use to help her?
a. CPR
b. suctioning
c. NG tube placement
d. the Heimlich maneuver Answer: d
Which of the following is most frequently performed contrast examination?
a. chest x-ray study
b. IVP
c. barium enema
d. small bowel study Answer: a
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, What should a radiographer do after a contrast medium injection?
a. if the patient faints, immediately check vitals
b. if the patient faints, immediately recline them
c. if the patient becomes ill, immediately leave the patient to find a physician
d. if the patient becomes anxious, reassure test will be over quickly Answer: b
A diabetic patient has been fasting for a radiologic examination, of the following, which
symptoms might the patient experience during the test?
a. restlessness
b. fatigue
c. irritability
d. all of the above Answer: d
What areas are more susceptible to decubitus ulcers?
a. ramus of mandible and back of head
b. wrists and ankles
c. elbows
d. scapulae, sacrum, and heels of feet Answer: d
In regards of biohazardous chemicals, which of the following is true?
a. material safety data sheets (MSDS) can only be found online
b. if the skin becomes in contact with a chemical, the area must be immediately rinsed with
cool water for at
least 5 minutes
c. it is safe to pour toxic materials down the drain, only if done carefully
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