Test Bank for Patient Care in Radiography, 10th Edition by Ehrlich – All Chapters Covered with Verified Answers 2025/2026

Download Test Bank for Patient Care in Radiography 10th Edition by Ehrlich (PDF) Prepare confidently for radiography courses with the Complete Test Bank for Patient Care in Radiography, 10th Edition (Ehrlich & Coakes). Aligned with every chapter of the definitive 10th Edition used in radiography programs, this resource offers: • Full-chapter alignment – covers all topics from safety and positioning to infection control and advanced imaging modalities • Exam-inspired questions – multiple-choice and application-focused items reflecting real class and board-level scenarios • Expert-verified answers – reliable correctness to support accurate learning • Time-saving tool; ideal for studying, self-quizzing, or instructor use • Immediate access, download-ready for instant use Make this test bank your trusted prep companion for mastering radiographic patient care: efficient, accurate, and aligned with your textbook. 13. The acronym RACE is a helpful way to remember: a. the basic principles of body mechanics. b. the steps for using a fire extinguisher. c. the steps to follow in the event of a fire. d. the steps involved in cleaning up a hazardous spill. ANS: C REF: p. 124 OBJ: 2 14. What type(s) of musculoskeletal disorder(s) is/are more likely to occur in technologists who perform computerized modalities? 1. RMIs 2. RSIs 3. CTDs 4. Vision problems a. 1 and 2 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 1, 2, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4 ANS: D REF: p. 127 OBJ: 7 15. In the language of body mechanics, the center of gravity refers to: a. the point around which body weight is balanced. b. a line between the points of contact with a horizontal surface. c. an imaginary vertical line passing through the center of the body. d. an imaginary horizontal line passing through the shoulders. N U R S I N ANS: A REF: p. 128 OBJ: 8 G T B.C O M 16. With respect to the type of fire extinguisher needed, an electrical fire is designated as: a. Class A. b. Class B. c. Class C. d. Class D. ANS: C REF: pp. 124-125 OBJ: 3 17. Electrical equipment used on or near patients must be: 1. approved for hospital use. 2. have grounded plugs. 3. inspected regularly and repaired if needed. a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3 Page 29 of 93 ANS: D REF: p. 123 OBJ: 4 18. The 2015 National Patient Safety Goals include: 1. using at least two ways to identify patients. 2. improving staff communication. 3. using hand hygiene guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control. a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3 ANS: D REF: p. 120 OBJ: 1 19. Because oxygen supports combustion, the safety rules regarding oxygen use state that there should be no: 1. smoking. 2. ungrounded appliances. 3. candles or other open flames. a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 1 and 2 only d. 1, 2, and 3 ANS: D REF: p. 123 OBJ: 5 N U R S Page 30 of 93 I N G T B.C O M Chapter 08: Infection Control Concepts Ehrlich: Patient Care in Radiography: With an Introduction to Medical Imaging MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following are NOT microorganisms? a. Bacteria b. Viruses c. Protozoa d. Fomites ANS: D REF: p. 133 OBJ: 1 2. Which of the following are involved in the body’s first line of defense against infection? 1. Intact skin and mucous membranes 2. Upper respiratory tract cilia 3. Inflammatory response a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3 ANS: B REF: pp. 141-142 OBJ: 9 3. These microorganisms occur as yeasts or molds and can infect the skin, nail beds, and scalp. a. Protozoa b. Fungi c. Bacteria d. Viruses N U R S I N ANS: B REF: p. 135 OBJ: 1 G T B.C O 4. Which of the following are involved in the cycle of infection? 1. Pathogen 2. Mode of transmission 3. Susceptible host a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3 ANS: D REF: p. 139 OBJ: 3 5. The portal of entry describes the: a. method by which the pathogen enters the body. b. method by which the pathogen exits the body. c. reservoir or place where the pathogen resides. d. carrier of the pathogen. Page 31 of 93 ANS: A REF: p. 140 OBJ: 3 M nk 6. The contaminated food, water, drugs, or blood that transport microorganisms is referred to as a: a. reservoir. b. vehicle. c. fomite. d. vector. ANS: B REF: p. 141 OBJ: 8 7. Subcellular organisms that are among the smallest known disease-causing microorganisms are called: a. rickettsiae. b. bacteria. c. viruses. d. fungi. ANS: C REF: p. 135 OBJ: 1 8. Which microorganisms are classified according to their shape and a staining process? a. Bacteria b. Fungi c. Rickettsiae d. Protozoa ANS: A REF: p. 133 OBJ: 1 9. Passive immunity is immunity that occurs as a result of: N U R S a. intact skin and mucous membranes. b. lysozyme in human tears. c. an injection of preformed antibodies. d. an infection with a specific organism. I N ANS: C REF: p. 142 OBJ: 9 10. The portal of exit describes the: G T a. method by which the pathogen enters the body. b. method by which the pathogen exits the body. c. reservoir or place where the pathogen resides. d. carrier of the pathogen. ANS: B REF: p. 139 OBJ: 3 | 7 11. A spirochete is an example of a: a. virus. b. fungus. c. bacterium. d. prion. ANS: C REF: p. 133 OBJ: 1 B.C O M 12. Single-celled animals that are classified according to whether or not they are motile are called: a. prions. Page 32 of 93 b. rickettsiae. c. virions. d. protozoa. ANS: D REF: p. 137 OBJ: 1 13. Properties of pathogens that distinguish them from normal flora are called: a. virulence factors. b. endospores. c. capsids. d. vectors. ANS: A REF: p. 137 OBJ: 5 14. Any warm, moist place, such as the human body, where microorganisms can grow and reproduce is called a: a. portal of entry. b. susceptible host. c. reservoir of infection. d. carrier of the pathogen. ANS: C REF: p. 139 OBJ: 3 15. When an infection causes the body to produce an inflammatory response, white blood cells engulf microorganisms in a process called: a. phagocytosis. b. endospore production. c. vehicle transmission. d. enveloped viruses. N U R S I N ANS: A REF: p. 142 OBJ: 9 G T B.C O M 16. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, rubeola virus, and varicella virus are transmitted by: a. direct contact. b. vectors. c. fomites. d. airborne transmission. ANS: D REF: p. 140 OBJ: 8 17. One type of microorganism is very difficult to treat medically because there are few effective medications and those are effective for only a limited number of organisms. This statement refers to: a. bacteria. b. viruses. c. protozoa. d. fungi. ANS: B REF: p. 135 OBJ: 2 18. Which of the following is not usually considered a portal of entry for pathogenic organisms? a. Mouth b. Nose Page 33 of 93 c. Rectum d. Wound ANS: C REF: p. 140 OBJ: 7 19. Immunity that is passed from mother to child in the mother’s milk is: a. passive immunity. b. acquired resistance. c. natural resistance. d. active immunity. ANS: A REF: p. 142 OBJ: 9 20. HIV and syphilis are examples of infections that are spread by means of: a. droplet contamination. b. airborne contamination. c. vectors. d. direct contact. ANS: D REF: p. 140 OBJ: 8 21. Malaria, bubonic plague, Lyme disease, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are examples of diseases that are spread by: a. vectors. b. vehicles. c. droplet contamination. d. fomites. N U R S I N ANS: A REF: p. 140 OBJ: 8 G T 22. Nosocomial infections are those that are contracted: a. from contaminated water. b. from an occupational environment. c. within a hospital. d. with poor hygiene. Page 34 of 93 ANS: C REF: p. 139 OBJ: 3 B.C O M Chapter 09: Preventing Disease Transmission Ehrlich: Patient Care in Radiography: With an Introduction to Medical Imaging MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following statements does NOT meet infection control guidelines with regard to the handling of patient linens? a. Soiled linens should be shaken to remove loose material before being placed in the hamper. b. No item should be used for more than one patient without being laundered first. c. Fold the edges of used linens to the middle without shaking or flapping. d. Used linen is considered contaminated even when no soil is apparent. ANS: A REF: p. 158 OBJ: 4 2. The practice of separating infectious patients from others and carefully controlling items that come in contact with these patients is called: a. microbial dilution. b. surgical asepsis. c. environmental asepsis. d. isolation technique. ANS: D REF: p. 159 OBJ: 7 3. Under the system of protective precautions, the radiographer who handles the x-ray unit: N U R S I N G T B.C O a. must wear sterile gloves. b. helps lift and move the patient. c. may touch only sterile items. d. drops the image receptor into a clean or sterile cover. ANS: D REF: p. 163 OBJ: 7 4. Upon completion of an isolation procedure, the first step is to: a. perform hand hygiene. b. remove your gown. c. remove your mask. d. remove your cap. ANS: B REF: pp. 163-164 OBJ: 8 M 5. A patient diagnosed with a contagious respiratory infection is being transported to the radiology department. Which of the following must be done to prevent transmission of the patient’s infection? a. The patient must wear a mask. b. The radiographer must wear a mask. c. The patient must wear an isolation gown. d. The radiographer must wear gloves. Page 35 of 93 ANS: A REF: p. 159 OBJ: 7 6. Precautions for the compromised patient may include: 1. cleaning equipment before entering room. 2. hand hygiene before entering the room. 3. the use of masks, gowns, and sometimes gloves. a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3 ANS: D REF: pp. 167-168 OBJ: 7 7. When taking a radiograph of a patient with a contagious disease, the “dirty” radiographer positions the: 1. patient. 2. covered image receptor. 3. radiographic equipment. a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3 ANS: B REF: p. 168 OBJ: 7 8. Reducing the probability of infectious organisms being transmitted to a susceptible individual is called: a. sepsis. b. medical asepsis. c. surgical asepsis. d. sterilization. N U R S I N ANS: B REF: p. 154 OBJ: 1 G T B.C O M 9. A patient placed under airborne precautions requires a bedside chest radiograph. The radiographer must follow standard precautions and must don: a. a surgical mask. b. a particulate respirator. c. a gown and gloves. d. a gown, gloves, and surgical mask. ANS: B REF: p. 159 OBJ: 7 10. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an inexpensive environmental surface germicide that is effective against HIV is a solution of: a. 1 part Lysol to 10 parts water. b. 1 part sodium hypochlorite (bleach) to 10 parts water. c. soap and water. d. isopropyl alcohol. Page 36 of 93 ANS: B REF: p. 158 OBJ: 5 11. Which of the following describes the proper procedure for disposal of a safety needle and syringe following use? a. Recap the needle, remove from syringe, and dispose of both in a sharps container. b. Recap the needle, do not remove from syringe, and dispose of syringe in a sharps container. c. Recap needle, remove from syringe, discard syringe in garbage, and dispose of needle in sharps container. d. Retract needle, do not remove from syringe, and dispose of syringe in a sharps container. ANS: D REF: p. 159 OBJ: 6 12. When does the CDC recommend hand washing in place of the use of alcohol-based hand rubs? a. When hands are visibly soiled following patient contact b. Before patient contact c. Before donning gloves d. Following contact with objects in the vicinity of the patient ANS: A REF: p. 169 OBJ: 3 13. Hand hygiene refers to decontamination of the hands using: 1. soap and water. 2. alcohol-based hand rubs. 3. an antiseptic hand wash. a. 1 only b. 1 or 2 only c. 1 or 3 only d. 1, 2, or 3 N U R S I N ANS: D REF: p. 169 OBJ: 3 G T B.C O M 14. The current CDC recommendation for isolating patients with known infections is called: a. universal precautions. b. transmission-based precautions. c. standard precautions. d. category-specific precautions. ANS: B REF: p. 159 OBJ: 7 15. Which set of transmission-based precautions is used for patients with multidrug resistant wound infections? a. Airborne precautions b. Droplet precautions c. Contact precautions d. Combination airborne and contact precautions Page 37 of 93 ANS: C REF: p. 160 OBJ: 7 Chapter 10: Response to Patient's Personal and Physical Needs Ehrlich: Patient Care in Radiography: With an Introduction to Medical Imaging MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When you are scheduled for lunch and you have not completed a procedure, the best course of action is to: a. request that someone else take over for you. b. send out for a snack and eat hurriedly. c. postpone your meal until the procedure is completed. d. delay completion of the procedure until you return from lunch. ANS: C REF: p. 173 OBJ: 2 2. When a physician orders NPO for a patient, this means that: a. the patient is on bed rest. b. nothing is to be given by mouth. c. all urine must be saved. d. only water and ice chips can be given by mouth. ANS: B REF: p. 173 OBJ: 2 3. A conscious patient whose hands are moist and trembling is most likely suffering from: a. anxiety. b. shock. c. fever. d. acute illness. N U R S I N ANS: A REF: p. 173 OBJ: 2 G T B.C O M 4. Joan Gordon, 72, has dentures, glasses, and a hearing aid. You should: a. instruct her to leave them with her clothes in the dressing room. b. carefully place them in the department office. c. place them in a container in the x-ray room and inform her of their location. d. tell her to leave them at home next time. ANS: C REF: p. 173 OBJ: 2 5. Fear and anxiety cause many patients to suffer from a dry mouth. When a patient complains of thirst, you should: a. offer a drink of water with a straw. b. provide a cup of ice chips within reach. c. offer a choice of fruit juice, water, or ice chips. d. check the chart before offering anything. Page 38 of 93 ANS: D REF: p. 173 OBJ: 2 6. When a patient needs to void during an examination in the imaging department: a. it is not necessary to collect a specimen; this is a nursing function. b. all urine should be saved. c. nursing service should be notified. d. the chart should be checked to see if qualitative or quantitative specimens are needed. ANS: D REF: p. 174 OBJ: 2 7. Mark Novak is an ambulatory inpatient who needs to urinate while in the imaging department. His chart states that a urine specimen is needed. You should: a. insist that Mark use a urinal. b. send Mark back to the nursing service immediately because this is not a radiology function. c. urge Mark to wait until the procedure is completed and he has returned to his room. d. provide supplies and instructions for obtaining a clean catch midstream specimen. ANS: D REF: p. 175 OBJ: 2 8. A body position in which the patient is lying on his or her back with the head and upper body elevated is called: a. the Fowler position. b. the Sims position. c. the supine position. d. the Trendelenburg position. ANS: A REF: p. 176 | pp. 178-179 OBJ: 3 9. Patients who suffer from orthopnea need to have: a. padding under bony prominences. b. their heads elevated in order to breathe. c. their feet elevated to relieve pain. d. a skin graft. N U R S I N ANS: B REF: p. 179 OBJ: 4 G T B.C O 10. The term recumbent refers to a position in which the patient is: a. seated. b. lying down. c. upright. d. supine with the head elevated. ANS: B REF: p. 176 OBJ: 3 M 11. To avoid the possibility of decubitus ulcer formation in the elderly, the radiographer should: 1. ensure that the patient’s skin stays clean and dry. 2. avoid bumps that may cause contusions and abrasions in the skin. 3. provide padding under bony prominences. 4. leave the patient in the same position for the duration of the examination. a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 1, 2, and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Page 39 of 93