prn correct answers When Needed
QID correct answers Four Times a Day
T1, T2, ... correct answers First Thoracic Vertebra, Second Thoracic Vertebra, ...
TIA correct answers Transient Ischemic Attack
UA correct answers Urinalysis
URI correct answers Upper Respiratory Infection
VD correct answers Venereal Disease
Vent correct answers Ventilator
W/C correct answers Wheelchair
WBC correct answers White Blood Cells
*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* correct answers *Anatomy and positioning
are not covered in this study guide.*
What is a Tort correct answers A violation of CIVIL LAW
,Torts are also known as ________. correct answers Personal Injury Law
If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer causes FEAR in the patient,
it is known as ________. correct 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 ________. correct answers Battery
UNJUSTIFIED RESTRAINT of a patient is known as ________. correct 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 ________. correct answers Invasion of Privacy
WRITTEN information that results in DEFAMATION of chracater or loss of reputation is known
as ________. correct answers Libel
ORALLY SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION that results in DEFAMATION of character or
loss of reputation is known as ________. correct answers Slander
RESPONDEAT Superior is a legal DOCTRINE stating the EMPLOYER is held LIABLE for an
employee's negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. correct 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 ________. correct answers The thing speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of Ethics.
correct answers 1) Code
,2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a GUIDE FOR what RADIOGRAPHER aspire TO
BECOME as PROFESSIONALS. correct answers Code
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are MANDATORY, ENFORCEABLE, and carry SANCTIONS
for violations. correct 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. correct 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. correct answers Code
In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? correct 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. correct answers 100
, Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. correct answers 60
Diastolic blood pressure GREATER THAN ________mm/Hg indicates an INCREASING level
of HYPERTENSION. correct answers 90
Diastolic blood pressure LESS THAN ________mm/Hg gives some indication of SHOCK.
correct answers 50
The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. correct answers 3 to
5
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.