The technologist is preparing to obtain a set of vital signs. Which is the most
important factor for the technologist to consider when measuring patient vital
signs? - ANSWER A-Environmental factors play a minor role on patient vital
signs
B-Documentation of vital signs requires timely and accurate recording
C-Measuring equipment must suit the patient's condition and characteristics**
D-Normal limits are very narrow and are generally the same for all patients
The nursing assistant reports the following vital signs for four patients just
evaluated. Which patient should the nurse see first? - ANSWER A-25
respirations per minute for a toddler
B-38 respirations per minute for a newborn
C-12 respirations per minute for an 8 yo**
D-14 respirations per minute for an adult patient
The patient is morbidly obese and the technologist uses a blood pressure cuff
that is too narrow for the patient's arm. What problem will the technologist
encounter because of the cuff used? - ANSWER A-The Korotkoff sounds
would not be heard
B-Only a palpable BP could be obtained
C-The stethoscope could not be positioned correctly
D-Afalse high BP reading would occur**
At what distance above the antecubital fossa does the technologist position a
blood pressure cuff when using the brachial artery to measure BP? - ANSWER
A- 0.6 cm (1/4 inch)
B-1.3 cm (1/2 inch)
C-2.5 cm (1 inch)**
D-5.1 cm (2 inches)
,A patient has and electronic blood pressure cuff that inflates every 15 minutes
for a reading. Which activity by the radiography student would require the
technologist to intervene? - ANSWER A-The alarm limits on the electronic
device are checked frequently
B-The cuff is removed every 2 hours for a skin assessment
C-The cuff is rotated to the other extremity every few hours as possible
D-The cuff is positioned carefully on the gown sleeve for comfort**
A patient born without arms needs to have a blood pressure assessment. Which
artery should the technologist use to most accurately obtain this measurement? -
ANSWER A-Carotid
B-Popliteal**
C-Brachial
D-Femoral
The technologist is caring for a lethargic, 18yo patient with a respiratory rate of
32 breaths per minute. What is the first action the technologist should take? -
ANSWER A-Notify the health care provider
B-Reassess the respiratory rate
C-Assess the remaining vital signs
D-Place the patient in high-Fowler's position**
The patient is hypotensive after hemodialysis. Which interventions should the
technologist implement to prevent complications from hypotension? -
ANSWER A-Place the patient in the supine position**
B-Elevate the head of the bed
C-Place the patient on seizure precautions
D-provide warm blankets
The technologist needs to measure the adult patient's temperature but the patient
has just finished a cup of coffee. Which is the best type of temperature for the
technologist to obtain accurate results efficiently? - ANSWER A-Axillary
B-Rectal
C-Tympanic**
D-Disposable
, The technologist measures the patient's blood pressure and obtains 145/90 mm
Hg. Which action should the technologist implement next? - ANSWER A-
Repeat the blood pressure after the patient sits for a few minutes**
B-Ask the patient about caffeine, fat, and sodium intake
C-Ask for the date of the initial hypertension diagnosis
D-Talk with the patient about the use of blood pressure medications
The technologist is preparing to begin the thoracic assessment of a patient.
What is the initial step of the thoracic assessment? - ANSWER A-measurement
of the resiratory rate
B-Percussion of the lateral thorax
C-Palpation of the anterior thorax
D-Inspection of the posterior thorax**
The technologist assesses peripheral perfusion. Which does the technologist
find in the patient with arterial insufficiency? - ANSWER A-Edema
B-Warm skin
C-Palpable pulses
D-Pain with exercise**
The technologist assesses the adult patient's spine Which expected finding does
the technologist identify about the patient's alignment and posture? - ANSWER
A-Spine in straight alignment**
B-Dominant side of patient favored
C-Upper spine bent slightly
D-Slumping to nondominant side
The technologist assesses the patient's lungs to find high-pitched musical sounds
on inspiration and expiration. Which description does the technologist use to
characterize the findings? - ANSWER A-Friction rub
B-Rhonchi
C-Wheezes**
D-Crackles
The technologist observes yellow sclerae while assessing the patient's eyes.
What does the technologist look for to validate this finding? - ANSWER A-A
history of pallor
B-Cyanosis
important factor for the technologist to consider when measuring patient vital
signs? - ANSWER A-Environmental factors play a minor role on patient vital
signs
B-Documentation of vital signs requires timely and accurate recording
C-Measuring equipment must suit the patient's condition and characteristics**
D-Normal limits are very narrow and are generally the same for all patients
The nursing assistant reports the following vital signs for four patients just
evaluated. Which patient should the nurse see first? - ANSWER A-25
respirations per minute for a toddler
B-38 respirations per minute for a newborn
C-12 respirations per minute for an 8 yo**
D-14 respirations per minute for an adult patient
The patient is morbidly obese and the technologist uses a blood pressure cuff
that is too narrow for the patient's arm. What problem will the technologist
encounter because of the cuff used? - ANSWER A-The Korotkoff sounds
would not be heard
B-Only a palpable BP could be obtained
C-The stethoscope could not be positioned correctly
D-Afalse high BP reading would occur**
At what distance above the antecubital fossa does the technologist position a
blood pressure cuff when using the brachial artery to measure BP? - ANSWER
A- 0.6 cm (1/4 inch)
B-1.3 cm (1/2 inch)
C-2.5 cm (1 inch)**
D-5.1 cm (2 inches)
,A patient has and electronic blood pressure cuff that inflates every 15 minutes
for a reading. Which activity by the radiography student would require the
technologist to intervene? - ANSWER A-The alarm limits on the electronic
device are checked frequently
B-The cuff is removed every 2 hours for a skin assessment
C-The cuff is rotated to the other extremity every few hours as possible
D-The cuff is positioned carefully on the gown sleeve for comfort**
A patient born without arms needs to have a blood pressure assessment. Which
artery should the technologist use to most accurately obtain this measurement? -
ANSWER A-Carotid
B-Popliteal**
C-Brachial
D-Femoral
The technologist is caring for a lethargic, 18yo patient with a respiratory rate of
32 breaths per minute. What is the first action the technologist should take? -
ANSWER A-Notify the health care provider
B-Reassess the respiratory rate
C-Assess the remaining vital signs
D-Place the patient in high-Fowler's position**
The patient is hypotensive after hemodialysis. Which interventions should the
technologist implement to prevent complications from hypotension? -
ANSWER A-Place the patient in the supine position**
B-Elevate the head of the bed
C-Place the patient on seizure precautions
D-provide warm blankets
The technologist needs to measure the adult patient's temperature but the patient
has just finished a cup of coffee. Which is the best type of temperature for the
technologist to obtain accurate results efficiently? - ANSWER A-Axillary
B-Rectal
C-Tympanic**
D-Disposable
, The technologist measures the patient's blood pressure and obtains 145/90 mm
Hg. Which action should the technologist implement next? - ANSWER A-
Repeat the blood pressure after the patient sits for a few minutes**
B-Ask the patient about caffeine, fat, and sodium intake
C-Ask for the date of the initial hypertension diagnosis
D-Talk with the patient about the use of blood pressure medications
The technologist is preparing to begin the thoracic assessment of a patient.
What is the initial step of the thoracic assessment? - ANSWER A-measurement
of the resiratory rate
B-Percussion of the lateral thorax
C-Palpation of the anterior thorax
D-Inspection of the posterior thorax**
The technologist assesses peripheral perfusion. Which does the technologist
find in the patient with arterial insufficiency? - ANSWER A-Edema
B-Warm skin
C-Palpable pulses
D-Pain with exercise**
The technologist assesses the adult patient's spine Which expected finding does
the technologist identify about the patient's alignment and posture? - ANSWER
A-Spine in straight alignment**
B-Dominant side of patient favored
C-Upper spine bent slightly
D-Slumping to nondominant side
The technologist assesses the patient's lungs to find high-pitched musical sounds
on inspiration and expiration. Which description does the technologist use to
characterize the findings? - ANSWER A-Friction rub
B-Rhonchi
C-Wheezes**
D-Crackles
The technologist observes yellow sclerae while assessing the patient's eyes.
What does the technologist look for to validate this finding? - ANSWER A-A
history of pallor
B-Cyanosis
