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Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography. Answer: Anatomy and positioning
are not covered in this study guide.
What is a Tort Answer: A violation of CIVIL LAW
Torts are also known as ________. Answer: Personal Injury Law
If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer causes FEAR
in the patient, it is known as ________. Answer: Assault
UNLAWFUL TOUCHING or touching WITHOUT CONSENT , harm resulting from
physical contact with the radiographer, and IMAGING WRONG BODY PART or
against the patients will is known as ________. Answer: Battery
UNJUSTIFIED RESTRAINT of a patient is known as ________. Answer: False
Imprisonment
EXPOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, improperly exposing the patients body,
inappropriately touching a patients body, or photographing a patient without their
permission is known as ________. Answer: Invasion of Privacy
WRITTEN information that results in DEFAMATION of chracater or loss of reputation
is known as ________. Answer: Libel
ORALLY SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION that results in DEFAMATION of
character or loss of reputation is known as ________. Answer: Slander
RESPONDEAT Superior is a legal DOCTRINE stating the EMPLOYER is held
LIABLE for an employee's negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________.
Answer: Let the master answer.
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,RES IPSA LOQUITOR is a legal DOCTRINE stating that the cause of the
NEGLIGENCE is obvious. Res Ipsa Loquitur means ________. Answer: The thing
speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________
of Ethics. Answer: 1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a GUIDE FOR what RADIOGRAPHER
aspire TO BECOME as PROFESSIONALS. Answer: Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are MANDATORY, ENFORCEABLE, and carry
SANCTIONS for violations. Answer: Rules
Attempting to copy ARRT exam materials, disclosing exam questions, impersonating
a test candidate, being convicted of a crime, engaging in unprofessional conduct,
injuring a patient, misrepresenting CE units earned, violating state or federal
narcotics and controlled-substance laws, and attempting to circumvent the
certification and registration process are examples that violate the ARRT ________
of Ethics. Answer: Rules
ACTING in a professional manner, responding to patient needs, and supporting
colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care, practicing technology
founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, practicing ethical conduct
appropriate to the profession and protecting the patient's right to quality radiologic
care, and striving to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing
education and professional activities are examples covered under the ARRT
________ of Ethics. Answer: Code
In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? Answer: 1) Fiberoptic
(endoscopic) studies.
2) Radiography of the urinary tract.
3) Radiography of the biliary system.
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,4) Computed tomography studies.
5) Lower GI radiographic studies.
6) Upper GI radiographic studies.
Tachycardia is having a heartbeat of more than ________ beats per minute.
Answer: 100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. Answer:
60
Diastolic blood pressure GREATER THAN ________mm/Hg indicates an
INCREASING level of HYPERTENSION. Answer: 90
Diastolic blood pressure LESS THAN ________mm/Hg gives some indication of
SHOCK. Answer: 50
The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. Answer:
3 to 5
LOSING large amounts of BLOOD or PLASMA may result in ________ shock.
Answer: Hypovolemic
When TOXINS ARE PRODUCED during massive INFECTION causing a dramatic
DECREASE in BLOOD PRESSURE, ________ shock is suspected. Answer: Septic
________ shock is when BLOOD POOLS in PERIPHERAL VESSELS. Answer:
Neurogenic
________ shock results from CARDIAC FAILURE or other interference with heart
function. Answer: Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and
may follow injection of iodinated contrast media. Answer: 1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
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, What are some symptoms of shock? Answer: 1) Restlessness and apprehension.
2) Accelerated pulse.
3) Pale skin.
4) Weakness.
5) Alteration in ability to think.
6) Cool, clammy skin.
7) Systolic blood pressure less than 30 mm/Hg.
What is the radiographer's response to shock? Answer: 1) Stop procedure.
2) Place patient in Trendelenburg position.
3) Call for help.
4) Determine blood pressure.
5) Administer oxygen.
6) Document time and occurrence of each symptom.
Contrast media ________ may occur in infants, or patients who have renal, cardiac
or hepatic failure. Answer: Overdose
What are some reactions to ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK? Answer: 1) Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
What are some reactions to CARDIOVASCULAR SHOCK? Answer: 1) Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
3) Cardiac Arrest
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Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography. Answer: Anatomy and positioning
are not covered in this study guide.
What is a Tort Answer: A violation of CIVIL LAW
Torts are also known as ________. Answer: Personal Injury Law
If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer causes FEAR
in the patient, it is known as ________. Answer: Assault
UNLAWFUL TOUCHING or touching WITHOUT CONSENT , harm resulting from
physical contact with the radiographer, and IMAGING WRONG BODY PART or
against the patients will is known as ________. Answer: Battery
UNJUSTIFIED RESTRAINT of a patient is known as ________. Answer: False
Imprisonment
EXPOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, improperly exposing the patients body,
inappropriately touching a patients body, or photographing a patient without their
permission is known as ________. Answer: Invasion of Privacy
WRITTEN information that results in DEFAMATION of chracater or loss of reputation
is known as ________. Answer: Libel
ORALLY SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION that results in DEFAMATION of
character or loss of reputation is known as ________. Answer: Slander
RESPONDEAT Superior is a legal DOCTRINE stating the EMPLOYER is held
LIABLE for an employee's negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________.
Answer: Let the master answer.
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,RES IPSA LOQUITOR is a legal DOCTRINE stating that the cause of the
NEGLIGENCE is obvious. Res Ipsa Loquitur means ________. Answer: The thing
speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________
of Ethics. Answer: 1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a GUIDE FOR what RADIOGRAPHER
aspire TO BECOME as PROFESSIONALS. Answer: Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are MANDATORY, ENFORCEABLE, and carry
SANCTIONS for violations. Answer: Rules
Attempting to copy ARRT exam materials, disclosing exam questions, impersonating
a test candidate, being convicted of a crime, engaging in unprofessional conduct,
injuring a patient, misrepresenting CE units earned, violating state or federal
narcotics and controlled-substance laws, and attempting to circumvent the
certification and registration process are examples that violate the ARRT ________
of Ethics. Answer: Rules
ACTING in a professional manner, responding to patient needs, and supporting
colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care, practicing technology
founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, practicing ethical conduct
appropriate to the profession and protecting the patient's right to quality radiologic
care, and striving to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing
education and professional activities are examples covered under the ARRT
________ of Ethics. Answer: Code
In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? Answer: 1) Fiberoptic
(endoscopic) studies.
2) Radiography of the urinary tract.
3) Radiography of the biliary system.
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,4) Computed tomography studies.
5) Lower GI radiographic studies.
6) Upper GI radiographic studies.
Tachycardia is having a heartbeat of more than ________ beats per minute.
Answer: 100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. Answer:
60
Diastolic blood pressure GREATER THAN ________mm/Hg indicates an
INCREASING level of HYPERTENSION. Answer: 90
Diastolic blood pressure LESS THAN ________mm/Hg gives some indication of
SHOCK. Answer: 50
The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. Answer:
3 to 5
LOSING large amounts of BLOOD or PLASMA may result in ________ shock.
Answer: Hypovolemic
When TOXINS ARE PRODUCED during massive INFECTION causing a dramatic
DECREASE in BLOOD PRESSURE, ________ shock is suspected. Answer: Septic
________ shock is when BLOOD POOLS in PERIPHERAL VESSELS. Answer:
Neurogenic
________ shock results from CARDIAC FAILURE or other interference with heart
function. Answer: Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and
may follow injection of iodinated contrast media. Answer: 1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
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, What are some symptoms of shock? Answer: 1) Restlessness and apprehension.
2) Accelerated pulse.
3) Pale skin.
4) Weakness.
5) Alteration in ability to think.
6) Cool, clammy skin.
7) Systolic blood pressure less than 30 mm/Hg.
What is the radiographer's response to shock? Answer: 1) Stop procedure.
2) Place patient in Trendelenburg position.
3) Call for help.
4) Determine blood pressure.
5) Administer oxygen.
6) Document time and occurrence of each symptom.
Contrast media ________ may occur in infants, or patients who have renal, cardiac
or hepatic failure. Answer: Overdose
What are some reactions to ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK? Answer: 1) Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
What are some reactions to CARDIOVASCULAR SHOCK? Answer: 1) Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
3) Cardiac Arrest
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