ARRT Radiography Exam Review questions with correct answers

*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* - ANSWERS *Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide.* What is a Tort - ANSWERS A violation of CIVIL LAW Torts are also known as ________. - ANSWERS Personal Injury Law If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer causes FEAR in the patient, it is known as ________. - ANSWERS 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 ________. - ANSWERS Battery UNJUSTIFIED RESTRAINT of a patient is known as ________. - ANSWERS 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 ________. - ANSWERS Invasion of Privacy WRITTEN information that results in DEFAMATION of chracater or loss of reputation is known as ________. - ANSWERS Libel ORALLY SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION that results in DEFAMATION of character or loss of reputation is known as ________. - ANSWERS Slander RESPONDEAT Superior is a legal DOCTRINE stating the EMPLOYER is held LIABLE for an employee's negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - ANSWERS Let the master answer. RES IPSA LOQUITOR is a legal DOCTRINE stating that the cause of the NEGLIGENCE is obvious. Res Ipsa Loquitur means ________. - ANSWERS The thing speaks for itself. The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of Ethics. - ANSWERS 1) Code 2) Rules The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a GUIDE FOR what RADIOGRAPHER aspire TO BECOME as PROFESSIONALS. - ANSWERS Code The ARRT ________ of Ethics are MANDATORY, ENFORCEABLE, and carry SANCTIONS for violations. - ANSWERS 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. - ANSWERS 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. - ANSWERS Code In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? - ANSWERS 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. - ANSWERS 100 Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - ANSWERS 60 Diastolic blood pressure GREATER THAN ________mm/Hg indicates an INCREASING level of HYPERTENSION. - ANSWERS 90 Diastolic blood pressure LESS THAN ________mm/Hg gives some indication of SHOCK. - ANSWERS 50 The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - ANSWERS 3 to 5 LOSING large amounts of BLOOD or PLASMA may result in ________ shock. - ANSWERS Hypovolemic When TOXINS ARE PRODUCED during massive INFECTION causing a dramatic DECREASE in BLOOD PRESSURE, ________ shock is suspected. - ANSWERS Septic ________ shock is when BLOOD POOLS in PERIPHERAL VESSELS. - ANSWERS Neurogenic ________ shock results from CARDIAC FAILURE or other interference with heart function. - ANSWERS Cardiogenic ________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may follow injection of iodinated contrast media. - ANSWERS 1) Allergic 2) Anaphylaxis What are some symptoms of shock? - ANSWERS 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? - ANSWERS 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. - ANSWERS Overdose What are some reactions to ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK? - ANSWERS 1) Flushing 2) Hives 3) Nausea What are some reactions to CARDIOVASCULAR SHOCK? - ANSWERS 1) Hypotension 2) Tachycardia 3) Cardiac Arrest What are some other reactions that may be found as a result of contrast media injection? - ANSWERS 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