QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
Category specific isolation - CORRECT ANSWER - the original isolation precautions that
have been modified to disease specific consisting of 7 different types of isolation precautions, the
categories are based on the way they are transmitted, example categories airborne, droplet and
contact
Disease specific isolation - CORRECT ANSWER - revised from the original category
specific, focuses on transmission based precautions of a communicable disease or if a pt is
immunosuppressed, example would be chicken pox
Incorporate the features of both body fluid precautions and body substance isolation and should
be used when performing procedures that may require contact with blood, body fluids,
secretions, excretions, mucous membranes, and nonintact skin - CORRECT ANSWER -
Standard Precautions
Adequate breathing consists of
a. good respiratory depth
b. 10-12 breaths per minute
c. good respiratory rate
d. all are correct - CORRECT ANSWER - d. all are correct
The flow rate of oxygen therapy is given in
liters per minute.
pounds per square inch.
cubic meters per minute.
cubic centimeters. - CORRECT ANSWER - liters per minute
Most common administration method of oxygen? - CORRECT ANSWER - nasal canula
,Most common oxygen flow rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2-5 L/ min
The most appropriate type of oxygen administration device to provide a patient with 100%
oxygen is:
A. nasal prongs
B. a partial rebreathing face mask
C. a nonrebreathing face mask
D. an oxygen tent - CORRECT ANSWER - c. a nonrebreathing face mask
A patient with chicken pox, sharing a room with another patient who has chicken pox is in
_______ isolation.
disease specific
aseptic
category specific
diagnostic specific - CORRECT ANSWER - disease specific
Revealing privileged communications from or relating to a former or current patient, except
when required by law, is a violation of:
Res Ipsa Loquitor and ASRT standards
HIPAA and ACR standards of care.
HIPAA and ARRT rules of ethics.
Facility torts - CORRECT ANSWER - HIPAA and ARRT rules of ethics
Standard precautions include:
a. applying sterile technique to treating all patients.
b. wearing gloves, goggles, masks and gowns when you may be exposed to body fluids.
,c. isolation when the patient is a newborn.
d. immobilization when injuries are caused by trauma. - CORRECT ANSWER - b.
wearing gloves, goggles, masks and gowns when you may be exposed to bodily fluids
The collection of vital signs data is quick and noninvasive. The usual vital signs measured
include
temperature, blood pressure, blood gases, and bowel sounds.
electrolytes, blood gases, urinalysis values.
respiration, pulse, cardiac output, and urinalysis values.
temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER - temperature,
pulse, respiration and blood pressure
Common physical changes in elderly RTs need to be aware of - CORRECT ANSWER -
proceeding at their own pace, physically and mentally
changes to the skin and circulatory system: be gentle on their skin and provide warm blankets
loss of sense of balance and depth perception
Of the following, the highest CONCENTRATION of oxygen can be delivered through:
nasal catheter
nasal cannula
oxygen tent
partial rebreather mask - CORRECT ANSWER - partial rebreather mask
Physiologic changes that may come with aging that should be considered by the R.T. as she/he
works with the elderly patient INCLUDE:
Increase of the sensation of pain
An increase of sensitivity to heat or cold
A diminishing gag reflex
, An increase in bone density - CORRECT ANSWER - a diminishing gag reflex
destruction of pathogens using chemicals is termed what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
disinfection
surgical asepsis is also known as ______ and is effective in destroying microorganisms -
CORRECT ANSWER - sterilization
The following are the steps for what?
• Place the pack on a clean surface within reach of the physician. Check the expiration date and
sterilization indicator.
• Inspect the sterile item for the integrity of its cover; look for punctures, tears, discoloration, or
any sign that the package may be contaminated.
• Just before the procedure begins, break the seal and open the pack.
• Unfold the first corner away from you; then unfold the two sides.
• Pull the front fold down toward you and drop it. Do not touch the inner surface.
• The inner wrap, if there is one, is opened in the same manner.
• You have now established a sterile field. - CORRECT ANSWER - opening a sterile
package/ sterile tray
Methods of sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER - -Gas Sterilization
-Dry Heat Sterilization
-Chemical Sterilization
-Steam Sterilization
Disinfection means:
rendering an object sterile
removing as many microorganisms as possible
removing spores