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RADT 153- PATIENT CARE- UNIT 3
FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

◍ What does Code Blue mean?.
Answer: cardiac arrestcall a code, get the"crash cart"
◍ Codes.
Answer: Code Grey- securityCode Red- fireCode Pink/Secure- infant
abductionCode Purple- child abductionCode Orange- hazardous material
spillCode Green- incoming cardiac arrestCode Triage- internal/external
disasterCode Yellow- bomb threatCode White- pediatric medical
emergencyCode Silver- person with weapon or hostage situation
◍ Know the definition of Code Blue.
Answer: Cardic Arrest- call the code, get the crash cart
◍ Where is the Crash Cart located?.
Answer: Areas of patiaent care not in all rooms. Contrast media, iodinated
crash carts
◍ Glascow Coma Scale.
Answer: -need to be able to evaluate levels of consciousness. -eye opening,
verbal response, motor response7 or less is dangerousNever leave patient
alone
◍ Know the location of crash carts.
Answer: usually located in areas where iodinated contrast studies take place
◍ Know the gasgow coma scale and including its rating (rating parameters).
Answer: measures the LOCit includes 3 behavioral categories 1. eyes-
open-to voice- to pain- no response2. verbal response-oriented and alert-

, disoriented- nonsensical speech- moans, unintelligible- no response 3. motor
response- follows commands- localizes pain- withdraws to pain- decorticate
flexion- decrebrate extension - no response Each category is worth 1-6
points for a total of 15Score of 7 or less is dangerous
◍ shock.
Answer: A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide
sufficient circulation to enable every body part to perform its function; also
called hypoperfusion.Stages: Compensatory Progressive Irreversible
◍ Know the basic characteristics of shock.
Answer: -blood pressure drops- respiration increases- heart rate - increases-
urine output- decreases
◍ Shock: Compensatory Stage.
Answer: Skin is cold and clammyUrine output decreasesRespirations
increaseBowel sounds are hypoactiveBlood pressure is normal-BP *(120/80
to 140/90)HR *(60 to 100 bpm)RR 14 to 20 per minuteNormal rangAnxiety
level increases; patient may begin to beuncooperative
◍ Shock: Progressive Stage.
Answer: Blood pressure falls- systolic pressure <60 mm Hg-Respirations are
rapid and shallow-Severe pulmonary edema results from leakage of fluid
from the pulmonary capillaries-Tachycardia results & may be as rapid as
150 bpm-Patient complains of chest pain-Mental status changes beginning
with subtle behavior alterations such as confusion with progression to
lethargyand LOC-Renal, hepatic, GI, and Heme problems occur
◍ Be able to give some possibilities that can cause shock or determinate
factors , can stress cause shock? bowel obstruction? diabetes? Age of
patient?.
Answer: all Yes.BleedingUnder physical or emotional stressHas a serious
injury or infectionIs vomiting or has diarrheaHas any form of diabetesIs
very young or very oldIs experiencing severe painHas a bowel obstructionIs
undergoing any procedure that causes rapid decompression of an organ or
rapid fluid loss from a body cavity Has undergone anesthesia Diabetes

, ◍ Shock: Irreversible Stage.
Answer: Death is imminent-Blood pressure remains low-Renal & liver
failure results-Release of necrotic tissue toxins & an overwhelming
lacticacidosis
◍ Intermediate of shock.
Answer: -Bleeding-Under physical or emotional stress-Has a serious injury
or infection-vomiting or has diarrhea-Has any form of diabetes-Is very
young or very old-Is experiencing severe pain-Has a bowel obstruction-Is
undergoing any procedure that causes rapid-decompression of anorgan or
rapid fluid loss from a body cavity-Has undergone anesthesia
◍ What is shock?.
Answer: A life-threatening medical condition whereby the body suffers from
insufficient blood flow throughout the body as a result of severe injury or
illness.(Body starts to shut down) decrease blood in body lack of circulation.
◍ Look over the clinical manifestations of Class 1- shock.
Answer: a blood loss of 15%. Blood pressure is within normal limits Heart
rate is less than 100 bpm The patient is slightly anxious Respiration ranges
from 14 to 20 per minute Urine output is within normal limits
◍ What is Perfusion.
Answer: exchange of gas in bodyTaking in oxygen and being able to get rid
of toxins
◍ How often vitals taken.
Answer: 5 minutes
◍ 4 major criteria of patient going into shock.
Answer: 1.) Increase insperation2.) increase heartgrate3.) decrease blood
pressure4.) decrease urin output
◍ Will have 5 different shocks and match with definition - matching.
Answer: 1. Hypovolemic shock2. Cardiogenic shock3. Distributive shock-
neurogenic shock- spetic shock4. Anaphylactic shock

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