RTBC Patient Care Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Streptococcus is a type of: - CORRECT ANSWER bacteria
What two procedures require a non-sterile aseptic technique? - CORRECT
ANSWER Insertion of a nasogastric tube
Insertion of a barium enema tip
The vein of the antecubital fossa that is the first choice for venipuncture is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER median cubital
How can paralanguage be used to improve the quality of communication with one's patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER make sure to speak distinctly when giving instructions for
positioning
A 75-year-old outpatient comes into the imaging department for a scheduled double-contrast
barium enema procedure. Per the patient, she has skipped her morning medications but took
her insulin as prescribed. As you are explaining the procedure to her, she complains about
feeling weak. You notice she has become diaphoretic and confused. Her speech has also
become slurred. You should suspect a: - CORRECT ANSWER Diabetic insulin
reaction
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease resulting from a chronic disorder of: - CORRECT
ANSWER blood glucose metabolism
What medications are considered analgesics? - CORRECT ANSWER Acetaminophen,
ibuprofen, aspirin
The best communication method for dealing with preschool age children that are having
radiographic procedures that may be painful is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Describe the
sensation they may experience
, If a patient develops a pulmonary edema after contrast administration, and they don't respond
to conservative treatment, which emergency medication can be administered intravenously? -
CORRECT ANSWER Lasix
Which type of isolation precaution may be used for patients who are highly susceptible to
becoming infected, like those with leukemia? - CORRECT ANSWER Expanded
precautions
If extravasation occurs during an intravenous injection of contrast media, correct treatment
includes which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Remove the needle
immediately
Apply pressure to vein until bleeding stops
Watch for improvement in the initial signs and symptoms
When performing venipuncture, a tourniquet is placed where in relation to injection site? -
CORRECT ANSWER 2-4 inches proximal to the injection site
When preparing to assist a patient with a fractured leg from a wheelchair to the xray table, the
technologist should: - CORRECT ANSWER Position the wheelchair so the non-
fractured leg is on the side closest to the table
What two radiologic examinations require a patient to be NPO for 8-12 hours prior to
procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER Barium enema and small bowel follow through
The term extravasation means: - CORRECT ANSWER Leakage of intravenous fluids
into surrounding tissues
If a technologist mistakenly images the incorrect patient, it may be considered: - CORRECT
ANSWER Battery
The elimination of all microorganisms from an object is termed: - CORRECT
ANSWER sterilization
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Streptococcus is a type of: - CORRECT ANSWER bacteria
What two procedures require a non-sterile aseptic technique? - CORRECT
ANSWER Insertion of a nasogastric tube
Insertion of a barium enema tip
The vein of the antecubital fossa that is the first choice for venipuncture is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER median cubital
How can paralanguage be used to improve the quality of communication with one's patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER make sure to speak distinctly when giving instructions for
positioning
A 75-year-old outpatient comes into the imaging department for a scheduled double-contrast
barium enema procedure. Per the patient, she has skipped her morning medications but took
her insulin as prescribed. As you are explaining the procedure to her, she complains about
feeling weak. You notice she has become diaphoretic and confused. Her speech has also
become slurred. You should suspect a: - CORRECT ANSWER Diabetic insulin
reaction
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease resulting from a chronic disorder of: - CORRECT
ANSWER blood glucose metabolism
What medications are considered analgesics? - CORRECT ANSWER Acetaminophen,
ibuprofen, aspirin
The best communication method for dealing with preschool age children that are having
radiographic procedures that may be painful is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Describe the
sensation they may experience
, If a patient develops a pulmonary edema after contrast administration, and they don't respond
to conservative treatment, which emergency medication can be administered intravenously? -
CORRECT ANSWER Lasix
Which type of isolation precaution may be used for patients who are highly susceptible to
becoming infected, like those with leukemia? - CORRECT ANSWER Expanded
precautions
If extravasation occurs during an intravenous injection of contrast media, correct treatment
includes which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Remove the needle
immediately
Apply pressure to vein until bleeding stops
Watch for improvement in the initial signs and symptoms
When performing venipuncture, a tourniquet is placed where in relation to injection site? -
CORRECT ANSWER 2-4 inches proximal to the injection site
When preparing to assist a patient with a fractured leg from a wheelchair to the xray table, the
technologist should: - CORRECT ANSWER Position the wheelchair so the non-
fractured leg is on the side closest to the table
What two radiologic examinations require a patient to be NPO for 8-12 hours prior to
procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER Barium enema and small bowel follow through
The term extravasation means: - CORRECT ANSWER Leakage of intravenous fluids
into surrounding tissues
If a technologist mistakenly images the incorrect patient, it may be considered: - CORRECT
ANSWER Battery
The elimination of all microorganisms from an object is termed: - CORRECT
ANSWER sterilization
