Board Vitals Patient Care Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
Which of the following factors are associated with an increased risk of a reaction
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to ionic contrast material?
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All of the above (COPD, age, kidney function)
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Which of the following is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
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Ulcerative colitis |
A measurement of blood urea nitrogen in serum is part of the assessment of
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renal function. Which of the following represents a normal blood urea nitrogen
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(BUN)?
10mg/dL
Which of the following characterizes low blood pressure that results from loss of
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large amounts of blood?
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Hypovolemic shock |
Which of the following is used to remove fluid or air from the pleural space?
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Chest tube |
Which of the following is true of negative contrast agents?
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Air is the most common negative contrast agent
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Which of the following is a common potential complication of barium contrast?
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Bowel impaction |
What is the most appropriate contrast medium for a study of the gastrointestinal
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tract when a patient has a suspected rupture of the appendix?
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, Aqueous iodine compound | |
After injection of contrast mediums:
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If the patient becomes faint, check vital signs immediately
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Which of the following characterizes development of flushing, hives, and nausea
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after injection of a contrast agent?
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Anaphylactic reaction |
Which of the following is true of iodinated nonionic contrast agents?
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Their primary advantage is because they don't separate into positive and negative
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charges.
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Which of the following is accurate regarding venipuncture in radiography?
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Lower gauge needles are associated with more bleeding at the site compared to
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higher gauge needles| |
Which of the following is true concerning placement of an intravenous catheter?
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Use of an IV catheter allows greater flexibility compared to a hypodermic needle
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Which of the following is true concerning the procedure for venipuncture?
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A tourniquet should be applied before choosing a vein
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Which of the following is correct concerning infectious waste?
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Standard precautions should be used for all infectious waste
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Which of the following has written instructions for handling biohazardous
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chemicals including safe use, cleanup, and disposal?
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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When scheduling an endoscopic procedure, which of the following is correct?
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Endoscopic procedures should be performed first if a series of procedures is to be
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performed.
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Which of the following legal doctrines is relevant to a case of obvious negligence?
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With Correct Answers
Which of the following factors are associated with an increased risk of a reaction
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
to ionic contrast material?
| | |
All of the above (COPD, age, kidney function)
| | | | | | |
Which of the following is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
| | | | | | | | | | |
Ulcerative colitis |
A measurement of blood urea nitrogen in serum is part of the assessment of
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
renal function. Which of the following represents a normal blood urea nitrogen
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(BUN)?
10mg/dL
Which of the following characterizes low blood pressure that results from loss of
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
large amounts of blood?
| | |
Hypovolemic shock |
Which of the following is used to remove fluid or air from the pleural space?
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chest tube |
Which of the following is true of negative contrast agents?
| | | | | | | | |
Air is the most common negative contrast agent
| | | | | | |
Which of the following is a common potential complication of barium contrast?
| | | | | | | | | | |
Bowel impaction |
What is the most appropriate contrast medium for a study of the gastrointestinal
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
tract when a patient has a suspected rupture of the appendix?
| | | | | | | | | |
, Aqueous iodine compound | |
After injection of contrast mediums:
| | | |
If the patient becomes faint, check vital signs immediately
| | | | | | | |
Which of the following characterizes development of flushing, hives, and nausea
| | | | | | | | | | |
after injection of a contrast agent?
| | | | |
Anaphylactic reaction |
Which of the following is true of iodinated nonionic contrast agents?
| | | | | | | | | |
Their primary advantage is because they don't separate into positive and negative
| | | | | | | | | | |
charges.
|
Which of the following is accurate regarding venipuncture in radiography?
| | | | | | | | |
Lower gauge needles are associated with more bleeding at the site compared to
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
higher gauge needles| |
Which of the following is true concerning placement of an intravenous catheter?
| | | | | | | | | | |
Use of an IV catheter allows greater flexibility compared to a hypodermic needle
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Which of the following is true concerning the procedure for venipuncture?
| | | | | | | | | |
A tourniquet should be applied before choosing a vein
| | | | | | | |
Which of the following is correct concerning infectious waste?
| | | | | | | |
Standard precautions should be used for all infectious waste
| | | | | | | |
Which of the following has written instructions for handling biohazardous
| | | | | | | | | |
chemicals including safe use, cleanup, and disposal?
| | | | | |
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
| | | |
When scheduling an endoscopic procedure, which of the following is correct?
| | | | | | | | | |
Endoscopic procedures should be performed first if a series of procedures is to be
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
performed.
|
Which of the following legal doctrines is relevant to a case of obvious negligence?
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
