ARRT RADIOGRAPHY EXAM REVIEW
VERSIONAL COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS.
LOSING large amounts of BLOOD or PLASMA may result in ________
shock. - CorreCt Answers -Hypovolemic
When TOXINS ARE PRODUCED during massive INFECTION causing a
dramatic DECREASE in BLOOD PRESSURE, ________ shock is
suspected. - CorreCt Answers -Septic
________ shock is when BLOOD POOLS in PERIPHERAL VESSELS. -
CorreCt Answers -Neurogenic
________ shock results from CARDIAC FAILURE or other interference
with heart function. - CorreCt Answers -Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after
injections, and may follow injection of iodinated contrast media. - CorreCt
Answers -1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
What are some symptoms of shock? - CorreCt 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? - CorreCt 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. - CorreCt Answers -Overdose
What are some reactions to ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK? - CorreCt Answers -
1) Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
What are some reactions to CARDIOVASCULAR SHOCK? - CorreCt
Answers -1) Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
3) Cardiac Arrest
,What are some other reactions that may be found as a result of contrast
media injection? - CorreCt 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
________ contains negatively and positively charged ions. - CorreCt
Answers -Iodinated Ionic Contrast Media
________ do not ionize into separate negative and positive charges. -
CorreCt Answers -Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
________ has a far lower incidence of contrast agent reactions because it
is not ionized. - CorreCt Answers -Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
What is the atomic number for IODINE? - CorreCt Answers -53
, What is the atomic number for BARIUM? - CorreCt Answers -56
What is the atomic number for TUNGSTEN? - CorreCt Answers -74
What letter represents the ATOMIC MASS NUMBER? - CorreCt Answers -
A
What letter represents the ATOMIC NUMBER? - CorreCt Answers -Z
In what order is venipuncture performed? - CorreCt Answers -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, the area should be
washed with cool water for at least ________ minutes. - CorreCt Answers
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VERSIONAL COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS.
LOSING large amounts of BLOOD or PLASMA may result in ________
shock. - CorreCt Answers -Hypovolemic
When TOXINS ARE PRODUCED during massive INFECTION causing a
dramatic DECREASE in BLOOD PRESSURE, ________ shock is
suspected. - CorreCt Answers -Septic
________ shock is when BLOOD POOLS in PERIPHERAL VESSELS. -
CorreCt Answers -Neurogenic
________ shock results from CARDIAC FAILURE or other interference
with heart function. - CorreCt Answers -Cardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after
injections, and may follow injection of iodinated contrast media. - CorreCt
Answers -1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
What are some symptoms of shock? - CorreCt 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? - CorreCt 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. - CorreCt Answers -Overdose
What are some reactions to ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK? - CorreCt Answers -
1) Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
What are some reactions to CARDIOVASCULAR SHOCK? - CorreCt
Answers -1) Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
3) Cardiac Arrest
,What are some other reactions that may be found as a result of contrast
media injection? - CorreCt 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
________ contains negatively and positively charged ions. - CorreCt
Answers -Iodinated Ionic Contrast Media
________ do not ionize into separate negative and positive charges. -
CorreCt Answers -Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
________ has a far lower incidence of contrast agent reactions because it
is not ionized. - CorreCt Answers -Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
What is the atomic number for IODINE? - CorreCt Answers -53
, What is the atomic number for BARIUM? - CorreCt Answers -56
What is the atomic number for TUNGSTEN? - CorreCt Answers -74
What letter represents the ATOMIC MASS NUMBER? - CorreCt Answers -
A
What letter represents the ATOMIC NUMBER? - CorreCt Answers -Z
In what order is venipuncture performed? - CorreCt Answers -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, the area should be
washed with cool water for at least ________ minutes. - CorreCt Answers
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