RADT 1010 EXAM 3 CH 18 & 19 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
All of the following would require aseptic technique except
A. Insertion of barium enema tip
B. Insertion of central venous line
C. Insertion of an indwelling folley catheter
D. Insertion of an angiographic catheter - answer -a. Insertion of a barium enema tip
The goal of aseptic technique is to
A. Protect the radiographer from infection
B. Protect the patient from microbes
C. Prevent the spread of infection from the patient to any equipment in the examination
room
D. Protect the surgical team from an infected patient - answer -b. Protect the patient
from microbes
When creating a sterile field, it is important for the imaging professional to
A. Establish the sterile field as early in the day as possible to create an awareness of
the scheduled procedure
B. Remember that anything above the ankles is considered sterile
C. Keep sterile gloves in sight and above the waist level
D. Remember that any moisture that develops on the sterile field can be died using an
infrared lamp - answer -c. Keep sterile gloves in sight and above the waist level
When performing the dressing changes, it is important to remember that - answer -if
the wound is purulent, gowns are recommended
Which of the following represents a good sterile technique? - answer -when using a
sterile set up, avoid bending and reaching over it
Which of the following should be examined first when a sterile package is used? -
answer -expiration date
If the sterility of an object is unknown, which of the following should be done? - answer
-consider the object unsterile and do not use it
Persons in sterile attire should pass each other in which of the following ways - answer
-back to back
If you suspect the radiologist has unknowingly contaminated his or her glove., which of
the following should you do? - answer -make the radiologist aware of the possible
contamination immediately
, When performing radiologic examinations on patients with chest tubes - answer -the
chest drainage system has three compartments: collections chamber, water seal
chamber, and suction control chamber
The purpose of inflatable balloon portion at the tip of the folley catheter is to - answer -
hold the catheter within the bladder
When handling a patient with a foley catheter in place - answer -avoid kinks in the
tubing and keep the drainage bad lower than the bladder
When a foley catheter system is inserted into a patient for an expected period of 4-6
weeks, - answer -a polyvinyl chloride catheter is used
You are working as a radiographer in a busy imaging department late into the evening.
You receive a request for a portable chest radiograph on a cardiac patient in the icu.
Your coworker comments that he just did a portable chest xray on that same patient
approximately 15 min ago and questions why they are wanting another one so soon.
The rationale for this next chest image would most likely be - answer -the patient has a
central venous line and the physician wants to check the repositioning
The role of the imaging technologist during the cardiac pacemaker studies is to -
answer -operate fluoroscopy for the physician as he or she guides the pacemaker in
position
When using a portable fluoroscopy c-arm in surgery, - answer -the image receptor and
c-arm are draped with a snap cover for sterility
When using a portable c-arm for a surgical hip pinning, - answer -sterility will be
maintained using a "shower curtain" approach
Hazardous drug-related waste materials ____. - answer -require the labeling of needle
containers and breakable items of hazardous waste
When performing portable radiology on neonatal infants, - answer -aseptic techniques
are especially important because of the infants weak immune system
When establishing a sterile field using a sterile drape,
A. Reach over the sterile field to minimize reach and air motion.
B. Drape items must be clean and dry.
C. Inspect the expiration date to determine if you are using the sterile pack within 36
hours of the expiration date
D. Open the sterile package with the top flap set to open toward the person opening the
pack. - answer -b. All drape items must be clean and dry.
When opening and poring sterile solutions,
A. Remove the cap and place it on a corner of the sterile field with the lid down.
ANSWERS
All of the following would require aseptic technique except
A. Insertion of barium enema tip
B. Insertion of central venous line
C. Insertion of an indwelling folley catheter
D. Insertion of an angiographic catheter - answer -a. Insertion of a barium enema tip
The goal of aseptic technique is to
A. Protect the radiographer from infection
B. Protect the patient from microbes
C. Prevent the spread of infection from the patient to any equipment in the examination
room
D. Protect the surgical team from an infected patient - answer -b. Protect the patient
from microbes
When creating a sterile field, it is important for the imaging professional to
A. Establish the sterile field as early in the day as possible to create an awareness of
the scheduled procedure
B. Remember that anything above the ankles is considered sterile
C. Keep sterile gloves in sight and above the waist level
D. Remember that any moisture that develops on the sterile field can be died using an
infrared lamp - answer -c. Keep sterile gloves in sight and above the waist level
When performing the dressing changes, it is important to remember that - answer -if
the wound is purulent, gowns are recommended
Which of the following represents a good sterile technique? - answer -when using a
sterile set up, avoid bending and reaching over it
Which of the following should be examined first when a sterile package is used? -
answer -expiration date
If the sterility of an object is unknown, which of the following should be done? - answer
-consider the object unsterile and do not use it
Persons in sterile attire should pass each other in which of the following ways - answer
-back to back
If you suspect the radiologist has unknowingly contaminated his or her glove., which of
the following should you do? - answer -make the radiologist aware of the possible
contamination immediately
, When performing radiologic examinations on patients with chest tubes - answer -the
chest drainage system has three compartments: collections chamber, water seal
chamber, and suction control chamber
The purpose of inflatable balloon portion at the tip of the folley catheter is to - answer -
hold the catheter within the bladder
When handling a patient with a foley catheter in place - answer -avoid kinks in the
tubing and keep the drainage bad lower than the bladder
When a foley catheter system is inserted into a patient for an expected period of 4-6
weeks, - answer -a polyvinyl chloride catheter is used
You are working as a radiographer in a busy imaging department late into the evening.
You receive a request for a portable chest radiograph on a cardiac patient in the icu.
Your coworker comments that he just did a portable chest xray on that same patient
approximately 15 min ago and questions why they are wanting another one so soon.
The rationale for this next chest image would most likely be - answer -the patient has a
central venous line and the physician wants to check the repositioning
The role of the imaging technologist during the cardiac pacemaker studies is to -
answer -operate fluoroscopy for the physician as he or she guides the pacemaker in
position
When using a portable fluoroscopy c-arm in surgery, - answer -the image receptor and
c-arm are draped with a snap cover for sterility
When using a portable c-arm for a surgical hip pinning, - answer -sterility will be
maintained using a "shower curtain" approach
Hazardous drug-related waste materials ____. - answer -require the labeling of needle
containers and breakable items of hazardous waste
When performing portable radiology on neonatal infants, - answer -aseptic techniques
are especially important because of the infants weak immune system
When establishing a sterile field using a sterile drape,
A. Reach over the sterile field to minimize reach and air motion.
B. Drape items must be clean and dry.
C. Inspect the expiration date to determine if you are using the sterile pack within 36
hours of the expiration date
D. Open the sterile package with the top flap set to open toward the person opening the
pack. - answer -b. All drape items must be clean and dry.
When opening and poring sterile solutions,
A. Remove the cap and place it on a corner of the sterile field with the lid down.
