ARRT Radiography Exam Review With Compete Solutions 2024.

ARRT Radiography Exam Review With Compete Solutions 2024. *Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.*Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide.* What is a Tort - CORRECT ANSWER-A violation of CIVIL LAW Torts are also known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Personal Injury Law If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer causes FEAR in the patient, it is known as ________. - CORRECT 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 ________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Battery UNJUSTIFIED RESTRAINT of a patient is known as ________. - CORRECT 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 ________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Invasion of Privacy WRITTEN information that results in DEFAMATION of chracater or loss of reputation is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Libel ORALLY SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION that results in DEFAMATION of character or loss of reputation is known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Slander RESPONDEAT Superior is a legal DOCTRINE stating the EMPLOYER is held LIABLE for an employee's negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Let the master answer. RES IPSA LOQUITOR is a legal DOCTRINE stating that the cause of the NEGLIGENCE is obvious. Res Ipsa Loquitur means ________. - CORRECT ANSWERThe thing speaks for itself. The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of Ethics. - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Code 2) Rules The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a GUIDE FOR what RADIOGRAPHER aspire TO BECOME as PROFESSIONALS. - CORRECT ANSWER-Code The ARRT ________ of Ethics are MANDATORY, ENFORCEABLE, and carry SANCTIONS for violations. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-Code In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Fiberoptic (endoscopic) studies. 2) Radiography of the urinary tract. 3) Radiography of the biliary system. 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-100 Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - CORRECT ANSWER-60 Diastolic blood pressure GREATER THAN ________mm/Hg indicates an INCREASING level of HYPERTENSION. - CORRECT ANSWER-90 Diastolic blood pressure LESS THAN ________mm/Hg gives some indication of SHOCK. - CORRECT ANSWER-50 The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - CORRECT ANSWER-3 to 5 LOSING large amounts of BLOOD or PLASMA may result in ________ shock. - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypovolemic When TOXINS ARE PRODUCED during massive INFECTION causing a dramatic DECREASE in BLOOD PRESSURE, ________ shock is suspected. - CORRECT ANSWER-Septic ________ shock is when BLOOD POOLS in PERIPHERAL VESSELS. - CORRECT ANSWER-Neurogenic ________ shock results from CARDIAC FAILURE or other interference with heart function. - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardiogenic ________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may follow injection of iodinated contrast media. - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Allergic 2) Anaphylaxis What are some symptoms of shock? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-Overdose What are some reactions to ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Flushing 2) Hives 3) Nausea What are some reactions to CARDIOVASCULAR SHOCK? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Hypotension 2) Tachycardia 3) Cardiac Arrest What are some other reactions that may be found as a result of contrast media injection? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Nausea/Vomiting 2) Sneezing 3) Sensation of Heat 4) Itching 5) Hoarseness of Voice 6) Coughing 7) Urticaria 8) Dyspnea 9) Loss of Consciousness 10) Convulsions 11) Cardiac Arrest 12) Paralysis 13) Change in Orientation ________ contains negatively and positively charged ions. - CORRECT ANSWERIodinated Ionic Contrast Media ________ do not ionize into separate negative and positive charges. - CORRECT ANSWER-Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media ________ has a far lower incidence of contrast agent reactions because it is not ionized. - CORRECT ANSWER-Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media What is the atomic number for IODINE? - CORRECT ANSWER-53 What is the atomic number for BARIUM? - CORRECT ANSWER-56 What is the atomic number for TUNGSTEN? - CORRECT ANSWER-74 What letter represents the ATOMIC MASS NUMBER? - CORRECT ANSWER-A What letter represents the ATOMIC NUMBER? - CORRECT ANSWER-Z In what order is venipuncture performed? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Wash hands. 2) Put on gloves. 3) Place tourniquet in place. 4) Select vein. 5) Cleanse area. 6) Remove air from syringe/tubing. 7) Insert needle. 8) Observe blood flow into catheter. 9) Remove tourniquet. 10) Begin injection When handling chemicals and they are exposed to skin, th