RADT 101 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100%CORRECT ANSWERS
When you write a lengthy essay on your feelings about radiation protection, you are
analyzing your
a. values that are learned or instilled as a part of your affective education.
b. knowledge of allowable dose limits.
c. skills with patient restraint that were developed in the laboratory setting.
d. comprehension of the cardinal rules of radiation protection. - Answer-A
The collection of vital signs data is quick and noninvasive. The usual vital signs
measured include:
a. electrolytes, blood gases, urinalysis values, and fecal occult blood test findings.
b. temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
c. temperature, blood pressure, blood gases, and bowel sounds.
d. respiration, pulse, cardiac output, and urinalysis values. - Answer-B
Adequate breathing consists of:
a. good respiratory rate.
b. good respiratory depth.
c. 10 to 12 breaths per minute.
d. all of the above. - Answer-D
Body homeostasis is often referred to as the body's "steady state" and is maintained by
important body systems using physiologic feedback loops. Vital signs are an excellent
indicator of the body's response to conditions and therapies the patient is undergoing. A
key strength of using vital signs as an indicator of homeostasis is that they:
a. are subjective and subject to interpretation.
b. are measured using interventional catheters and therefore are very accurate.
c. can be assessed quickly, and the data revealed are objective.
d. can be confirmed by asking the patient how he or she feels. - Answer-C
All of the following are related EXCEPT:
a. oral.
b. tympanic.
c. inguinal.
d. rectal. - Answer-C
,All of the following are true of body temperature measurement EXCEPT:
a. all temperatures should be identical regardless of where the temperature is
measured.
b. body temperatures are read in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
c. temporal artery (TA) measurements can be measured in 3 seconds noninvasively.
d. rectal and TA measurement are typically 1 degree higher than oral readings. -
Answer-A
The peak blood pressure reading when measuring blood pressures is the:
a. diastolic pressure.
b. systolic pressure.
c. blood pressure resulting from left ventricular contraction.
d. both b and c - Answer-D
A reliable device to measure oxygen saturation levels of arterial blood is a:
a. sphygmomanometer
b. stethoscope
c. pulse oximeter
d. spirometer - Answer-C
A patient who has a rectal temperature of 100.5° F is:
a. febrile
b. hyperthermic
c. hypothermic
d. normal - Answer-D
All of the following apply to respiratory measurements EXCEPT:
a. a single respiration cycle consists of an inspiration and an expiration.
b. the respiratory rate of newborns averages 12 to 20 respirations per minute.
c. adult respiration quality refers to rhythm, depth, and degree of effort.
d. respiration measurements may alter if the patient is supine. - Answer-B
The term bradypnea is used to describe:
a. a decrease in respiratory rate.
b. an increase in respiratory rate.
c. difficulty in breathing.
d. absence of breathing. - Answer-A
The levels of blood pressures that are read on a sphygmomanometer are:
,a. systolic over diastolic.
b. diastolic over systolic.
c. arterial over venous.
d. none of the above - Answer-A
Providing care in an emergency situation is intended to:
1. prepare the injured patient for surgery.
2. prevent further harm to the patient.
3. preserve life.
4. place the patient into an unconscious state for transport.
5. stabilize the patient until the appropriate medical assistance arrives.
a. 2, 3, and 5 only
b. 1, 3, 4, and 5 only
c. 3, 4, and 5 only
d. 1, 4, and 5 only - Answer-A
The single most important action for the radiographer when administering emergency
care is:
a. Reacting to the emergent situation and providing any and all care needed to save the
patient's life
b. Providing a competent level of care, recognizing when advanced care is needed, and
calling for assistance
c. Not getting involved for fear of medical and professional liability
d. Waiting to provide care until any doctor arrives - Answer-B
The single most important action for the radiographer when administering emergency
care is:
a. reacting to the emergent situation and providing any and all care needed to save the
patient's life.
b. not getting involved for fear of medical and professional liability.
c. providing a competent level of care, recognizing when advanced care is needed, and
calling for assistance.
d. waiting to provide care until any doctor arrives. - Answer-C
A common name for an emergency cart within medical imaging is the _____ cart.
a. First aid
b. Code
c. Red
d. Crash - Answer-D
The medical term for a temporary suspension of consciousness is:
, a. Aura
b. Vertigo
c. Epistaxis
d. Syncope - Answer-D
What type of shock is caused by a failure of the heart to pump enough blood to the vital
organs?
a. Septic
b. Neurogenic
c. Anaphylactic
d. Cardiogenic - Answer-D
The type of shock that is a result of severe loss of blood is:
a. Anaphylactic
b. Hypovolemic
c. Vasogenic
d. Septic - Answer-B
A 16-year-old patient comes to the diagnostic imaging department for a CT
examination. He is lying on the table in a supine position and suddenly seems to lose
consciousness and begins to move violently, with jerking motions. You realize that he is
having a generalized seizure. The action that you must take is:
a. go to the patient immediately and prevent him from harm.
b. call for help, but do not leave the patient.
c. place the patient on the floor and begin CPR.
d. to do both a and b - Answer-D
Symptoms of a head injury include:
a. Respiratory distress
b. Change in state of consciousness
c. Increased appetite
d. Both a and b - Answer-D
The type of shock that is a result of severe loss of blood is:
a.hypovolemic.
b. septic.
c. vasogenic.
d. anaphylactic - Answer-A
WITH 100%CORRECT ANSWERS
When you write a lengthy essay on your feelings about radiation protection, you are
analyzing your
a. values that are learned or instilled as a part of your affective education.
b. knowledge of allowable dose limits.
c. skills with patient restraint that were developed in the laboratory setting.
d. comprehension of the cardinal rules of radiation protection. - Answer-A
The collection of vital signs data is quick and noninvasive. The usual vital signs
measured include:
a. electrolytes, blood gases, urinalysis values, and fecal occult blood test findings.
b. temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
c. temperature, blood pressure, blood gases, and bowel sounds.
d. respiration, pulse, cardiac output, and urinalysis values. - Answer-B
Adequate breathing consists of:
a. good respiratory rate.
b. good respiratory depth.
c. 10 to 12 breaths per minute.
d. all of the above. - Answer-D
Body homeostasis is often referred to as the body's "steady state" and is maintained by
important body systems using physiologic feedback loops. Vital signs are an excellent
indicator of the body's response to conditions and therapies the patient is undergoing. A
key strength of using vital signs as an indicator of homeostasis is that they:
a. are subjective and subject to interpretation.
b. are measured using interventional catheters and therefore are very accurate.
c. can be assessed quickly, and the data revealed are objective.
d. can be confirmed by asking the patient how he or she feels. - Answer-C
All of the following are related EXCEPT:
a. oral.
b. tympanic.
c. inguinal.
d. rectal. - Answer-C
,All of the following are true of body temperature measurement EXCEPT:
a. all temperatures should be identical regardless of where the temperature is
measured.
b. body temperatures are read in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
c. temporal artery (TA) measurements can be measured in 3 seconds noninvasively.
d. rectal and TA measurement are typically 1 degree higher than oral readings. -
Answer-A
The peak blood pressure reading when measuring blood pressures is the:
a. diastolic pressure.
b. systolic pressure.
c. blood pressure resulting from left ventricular contraction.
d. both b and c - Answer-D
A reliable device to measure oxygen saturation levels of arterial blood is a:
a. sphygmomanometer
b. stethoscope
c. pulse oximeter
d. spirometer - Answer-C
A patient who has a rectal temperature of 100.5° F is:
a. febrile
b. hyperthermic
c. hypothermic
d. normal - Answer-D
All of the following apply to respiratory measurements EXCEPT:
a. a single respiration cycle consists of an inspiration and an expiration.
b. the respiratory rate of newborns averages 12 to 20 respirations per minute.
c. adult respiration quality refers to rhythm, depth, and degree of effort.
d. respiration measurements may alter if the patient is supine. - Answer-B
The term bradypnea is used to describe:
a. a decrease in respiratory rate.
b. an increase in respiratory rate.
c. difficulty in breathing.
d. absence of breathing. - Answer-A
The levels of blood pressures that are read on a sphygmomanometer are:
,a. systolic over diastolic.
b. diastolic over systolic.
c. arterial over venous.
d. none of the above - Answer-A
Providing care in an emergency situation is intended to:
1. prepare the injured patient for surgery.
2. prevent further harm to the patient.
3. preserve life.
4. place the patient into an unconscious state for transport.
5. stabilize the patient until the appropriate medical assistance arrives.
a. 2, 3, and 5 only
b. 1, 3, 4, and 5 only
c. 3, 4, and 5 only
d. 1, 4, and 5 only - Answer-A
The single most important action for the radiographer when administering emergency
care is:
a. Reacting to the emergent situation and providing any and all care needed to save the
patient's life
b. Providing a competent level of care, recognizing when advanced care is needed, and
calling for assistance
c. Not getting involved for fear of medical and professional liability
d. Waiting to provide care until any doctor arrives - Answer-B
The single most important action for the radiographer when administering emergency
care is:
a. reacting to the emergent situation and providing any and all care needed to save the
patient's life.
b. not getting involved for fear of medical and professional liability.
c. providing a competent level of care, recognizing when advanced care is needed, and
calling for assistance.
d. waiting to provide care until any doctor arrives. - Answer-C
A common name for an emergency cart within medical imaging is the _____ cart.
a. First aid
b. Code
c. Red
d. Crash - Answer-D
The medical term for a temporary suspension of consciousness is:
, a. Aura
b. Vertigo
c. Epistaxis
d. Syncope - Answer-D
What type of shock is caused by a failure of the heart to pump enough blood to the vital
organs?
a. Septic
b. Neurogenic
c. Anaphylactic
d. Cardiogenic - Answer-D
The type of shock that is a result of severe loss of blood is:
a. Anaphylactic
b. Hypovolemic
c. Vasogenic
d. Septic - Answer-B
A 16-year-old patient comes to the diagnostic imaging department for a CT
examination. He is lying on the table in a supine position and suddenly seems to lose
consciousness and begins to move violently, with jerking motions. You realize that he is
having a generalized seizure. The action that you must take is:
a. go to the patient immediately and prevent him from harm.
b. call for help, but do not leave the patient.
c. place the patient on the floor and begin CPR.
d. to do both a and b - Answer-D
Symptoms of a head injury include:
a. Respiratory distress
b. Change in state of consciousness
c. Increased appetite
d. Both a and b - Answer-D
The type of shock that is a result of severe loss of blood is:
a.hypovolemic.
b. septic.
c. vasogenic.
d. anaphylactic - Answer-A
