ARRT PATIENT CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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When caring for a patient with an IV line, the radiographer should keep the
medication
A. 18 to 20 inches above the level of the vein.
B. 18 to 20 inches below the level of the vein.
C. 28 to 30 inches above the level of the vein.
D. 28 to 30 inches below the level of the vein. ------CORRECT ANSWER----
-----------A. 18 to 20 inches above the level of the vein.
Which of the following may be used to effectively reduce the viscosity of
contrast media?
A. Warming
B. Refrigeration
C. Storage at normal room temperature
D. Storage in a cool, dry place ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A.
Warming
The type of shock often associated with pulmonary embolism or myocardial
infarction is classified as
A. neurogenic
B. cardiogenic
C. hypovolemic
D. septic ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. cardiogenic
,Which of the following must be included in a patient's medical record or
chart?
1. Diagnostic and therapeutic orders
2. Medical history
3. Informed consent
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. 1, 2, and 3
What type of precautions prevents the spread of infectious agents in
droplet form?
A. Contact precautions
B. Airborne precautions
C. Protective isolation
D. Strict isolation ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. Airborne
precautions
Which of the following conditions must be met in order for patient consent
to be valid?
1. The patient must sign the consent form before receiving sedation.
2. The physician named on the consent form must perform the procedure.
3. All the blanks on the consent form must be filled in before the patient
signs the form.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. 1, 2, and 3
The Heimlich maneuver is used if a patient is
,A. in cardiac arrest
B. choking
C. having a seizure
D. suffering from hiccups ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. choking
Which of the following is a violation of correct sterile technique?
A. Gowns are considered sterile in the front down to the waist, including the
arms.
B. Sterile gloves must be kept above the waist level.
C. Persons in sterile dress should pass each other face to face.
D. A sterile field should not be left unattended. ------CORRECT ANSWER---
------------C. Persons in sterile dress should pass each other face to face.
FALSE!
Which of the following legal phrases defines a circumstance in which both
the health care provider's and the patient's actions contributed to an
injurious outcome?
A. Intentional misconduct
B. Contributory negligence
C. Gross negligence
D. None of the above ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. Contributory
negligence
What is the correct treatment for extravasation of contrast media during an
IV injection?
A. Apply a hot compress.
B. Apply a cold compress.
C. Apply pressure to the vein until bleeding stops.
D. Remove the needle and locate a sturdier vein immediately. ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. Apply pressure to the vein until
bleeding stops.
, You receive an ambulatory patient for a GI series. As the patient is being
seated on the x-ray table, he feels faint. You should
1. lay the patient down on the x-ray table.
2. elevate the patient's legs or place the table slightly Trendelenburg.
3. leave quickly and call for help.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. 1 and 2 only
Which of the following examinations require(s) restriction of a patient's
diet?
1. Barium enema
2. Pyelogram
3. Metastatic survey
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. 1 and 2 only
The radiographer must perform which of the following procedures prior to
entering a contact isolation room with a mobile x-ray unit?
1. Put on gown and gloves only.
2. Put on gown, gloves, mask, and cap.
3. Clean the mobile x-ray unit.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. 1 only
CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST EXAM |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | JUST RELEASED |
GRADED A+
When caring for a patient with an IV line, the radiographer should keep the
medication
A. 18 to 20 inches above the level of the vein.
B. 18 to 20 inches below the level of the vein.
C. 28 to 30 inches above the level of the vein.
D. 28 to 30 inches below the level of the vein. ------CORRECT ANSWER----
-----------A. 18 to 20 inches above the level of the vein.
Which of the following may be used to effectively reduce the viscosity of
contrast media?
A. Warming
B. Refrigeration
C. Storage at normal room temperature
D. Storage in a cool, dry place ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A.
Warming
The type of shock often associated with pulmonary embolism or myocardial
infarction is classified as
A. neurogenic
B. cardiogenic
C. hypovolemic
D. septic ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. cardiogenic
,Which of the following must be included in a patient's medical record or
chart?
1. Diagnostic and therapeutic orders
2. Medical history
3. Informed consent
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. 1, 2, and 3
What type of precautions prevents the spread of infectious agents in
droplet form?
A. Contact precautions
B. Airborne precautions
C. Protective isolation
D. Strict isolation ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. Airborne
precautions
Which of the following conditions must be met in order for patient consent
to be valid?
1. The patient must sign the consent form before receiving sedation.
2. The physician named on the consent form must perform the procedure.
3. All the blanks on the consent form must be filled in before the patient
signs the form.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D. 1, 2, and 3
The Heimlich maneuver is used if a patient is
,A. in cardiac arrest
B. choking
C. having a seizure
D. suffering from hiccups ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. choking
Which of the following is a violation of correct sterile technique?
A. Gowns are considered sterile in the front down to the waist, including the
arms.
B. Sterile gloves must be kept above the waist level.
C. Persons in sterile dress should pass each other face to face.
D. A sterile field should not be left unattended. ------CORRECT ANSWER---
------------C. Persons in sterile dress should pass each other face to face.
FALSE!
Which of the following legal phrases defines a circumstance in which both
the health care provider's and the patient's actions contributed to an
injurious outcome?
A. Intentional misconduct
B. Contributory negligence
C. Gross negligence
D. None of the above ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. Contributory
negligence
What is the correct treatment for extravasation of contrast media during an
IV injection?
A. Apply a hot compress.
B. Apply a cold compress.
C. Apply pressure to the vein until bleeding stops.
D. Remove the needle and locate a sturdier vein immediately. ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------C. Apply pressure to the vein until
bleeding stops.
, You receive an ambulatory patient for a GI series. As the patient is being
seated on the x-ray table, he feels faint. You should
1. lay the patient down on the x-ray table.
2. elevate the patient's legs or place the table slightly Trendelenburg.
3. leave quickly and call for help.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. 1 and 2 only
Which of the following examinations require(s) restriction of a patient's
diet?
1. Barium enema
2. Pyelogram
3. Metastatic survey
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. 1 and 2 only
The radiographer must perform which of the following procedures prior to
entering a contact isolation room with a mobile x-ray unit?
1. Put on gown and gloves only.
2. Put on gown, gloves, mask, and cap.
3. Clean the mobile x-ray unit.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A. 1 only
