ARRT Seminar: Patient Care
A patient has a fractured right tibia and was transported in a wheelchair to the medical
imaging department for a follow-up x-ray. In order to get the patient onto the x-ray table,
which side of the patient should be closest to the x-ray table? - ANS-Patient's left side of
the body
A patient is hesitant in having their fluoroscopy procedure. The technologist threatens
the patient and states she has to complete the exam. Which of the following tort can the
technologist be charged with? - ANS-Assault
A patient who has been recumbent for some time and gets up quickly may suffer from
light-headedness or feel faint. This is referred to as: - ANS-Orthostatic hypotension
A patient who is warm, flushed, or feverish is said to be: - ANS-Febrile
A patient's blood pressure is 100 mm Hg/75 mm Hg. Which number is measuring the
pumping action of the patient's heart? - ANS-100 mm Hg which is the systolic number
A radiographer had an x-ray order for the patient's right foot but x-rayed the left foot.
Which of the following tort can the technologist be charged with? - ANS-Battery
Acetaminphen - ANS-Antipyretic
Action that causes fear or apprehension in the patient - ANS-Assault
Administration of contrast agents for radiographic demonstration of the spinal canal is
performed by which of the following parenteral routes? - ANS-Intrathecal
All of the following patients may be under neutropenic precautions, EXCEPT a: -
ANS-Patient with Hepatitis C
An iatrogenic infection is one caused by: - ANS-Physician intervention
An inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism is termed
a: - ANS-Fomite
Back injuries are common injuries for radiologic technologists. Which of the following
will reduce strain on your back? - ANS-Pushing an object or patient
, bid - ANS-Twice a day
Cause of the negligence is obvious - ANS-Res ipsa loquitur
Central Venous Lines - ANS-- Port-a-cath
- PICC
- Swan-ganz catheter
Complete removal of all organisms from equipment & environment - ANS-Surgical
Asepsis
Device used to measure blood pressure - ANS-Sphygmomanometer
Dexamethasone or methylprednisolone - ANS-Anti-inflammatory
Diphenhydramine - ANS-Antihistamine
Disease that require contact precautions include: - ANS-- MRSA
- C-diff
DNR - ANS-Do not resuscitate
Drugs that can be used as a blood thinner: - ANS-Anticoagulants
Drugs that can be used during an allergic reaction or acute anaphylaxis? -
ANS-Antihistamine
Drugs that can be used to break up clots: - ANS-Thrombolytics
Drugs that can be used to induce vomiting: - ANS-Emetic
Drugs that can be used to relieve or prevent vomiting: - ANS-Antiemtic
Drugs that can be used to suppress inflammation of tissue: - ANS-Anti-inflammatory
Drugs that can help increase blood flow: - ANS-Vasodilator
Drugs used to raise blood pressure: - ANS-Vasoconstrictor
A patient has a fractured right tibia and was transported in a wheelchair to the medical
imaging department for a follow-up x-ray. In order to get the patient onto the x-ray table,
which side of the patient should be closest to the x-ray table? - ANS-Patient's left side of
the body
A patient is hesitant in having their fluoroscopy procedure. The technologist threatens
the patient and states she has to complete the exam. Which of the following tort can the
technologist be charged with? - ANS-Assault
A patient who has been recumbent for some time and gets up quickly may suffer from
light-headedness or feel faint. This is referred to as: - ANS-Orthostatic hypotension
A patient who is warm, flushed, or feverish is said to be: - ANS-Febrile
A patient's blood pressure is 100 mm Hg/75 mm Hg. Which number is measuring the
pumping action of the patient's heart? - ANS-100 mm Hg which is the systolic number
A radiographer had an x-ray order for the patient's right foot but x-rayed the left foot.
Which of the following tort can the technologist be charged with? - ANS-Battery
Acetaminphen - ANS-Antipyretic
Action that causes fear or apprehension in the patient - ANS-Assault
Administration of contrast agents for radiographic demonstration of the spinal canal is
performed by which of the following parenteral routes? - ANS-Intrathecal
All of the following patients may be under neutropenic precautions, EXCEPT a: -
ANS-Patient with Hepatitis C
An iatrogenic infection is one caused by: - ANS-Physician intervention
An inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism is termed
a: - ANS-Fomite
Back injuries are common injuries for radiologic technologists. Which of the following
will reduce strain on your back? - ANS-Pushing an object or patient
, bid - ANS-Twice a day
Cause of the negligence is obvious - ANS-Res ipsa loquitur
Central Venous Lines - ANS-- Port-a-cath
- PICC
- Swan-ganz catheter
Complete removal of all organisms from equipment & environment - ANS-Surgical
Asepsis
Device used to measure blood pressure - ANS-Sphygmomanometer
Dexamethasone or methylprednisolone - ANS-Anti-inflammatory
Diphenhydramine - ANS-Antihistamine
Disease that require contact precautions include: - ANS-- MRSA
- C-diff
DNR - ANS-Do not resuscitate
Drugs that can be used as a blood thinner: - ANS-Anticoagulants
Drugs that can be used during an allergic reaction or acute anaphylaxis? -
ANS-Antihistamine
Drugs that can be used to break up clots: - ANS-Thrombolytics
Drugs that can be used to induce vomiting: - ANS-Emetic
Drugs that can be used to relieve or prevent vomiting: - ANS-Antiemtic
Drugs that can be used to suppress inflammation of tissue: - ANS-Anti-inflammatory
Drugs that can help increase blood flow: - ANS-Vasodilator
Drugs used to raise blood pressure: - ANS-Vasoconstrictor
