Question 1

The collection of vital signs data is quick and noninvasive.The usual vital signs measured include

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 2

All of the following apply to respiratory measurements EXCEPT

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A) a single respiration cycle consists of an inspiration and an expiration. 
B) the respiratory rate of newborns averages 12 to 20 breaths/min. 
C) adult respiration quality refers to rhythm,depth,and degree of effort. 
D) respiration measurements may alter if the patient is supine. 
A) a single respiration cycle consists of an inspiration and an expiration. 
B) the respiratory rate of newborns averages 12 to 20 breaths/min. 
C) adult respiration quality refers to rhythm,depth,and degree of effort. 
D) respiration measurements may alter if the patient is supine.

Question 3

In a patient with hypoxia,

Accepted Answer

A) heart rate decreases owing to low oxygen saturation values. 
B) respiratory rate remains unchanged. 
C) respiratory depth remains unchanged owing to increased cardiac output. 
D) blood pressure increases. 
A) heart rate decreases owing to low oxygen saturation values. 
B) respiratory rate remains unchanged. 
C) respiratory depth remains unchanged owing to increased cardiac output. 
D) blood pressure increases.

Question 4

The levels of blood pressures that are read on a sphygmomanometer are

Accepted Answer

A) systolic over diastolic. 
B) diastolic over systolic. 
C) arterial over venous. 
D) none of the above. 
A) systolic over diastolic. 
B) diastolic over systolic. 
C) arterial over venous. 
D) none of the above.

Question 5

To measure blood pressures,you will need a

Accepted Answer

A) thermometer and otoscope. 
B) stethoscope and pulse oximeter. 
C) sphygmomanometer and otoscope. 
D) stethoscope and sphygmomanometer. 
A) thermometer and otoscope. 
B) stethoscope and pulse oximeter. 
C) sphygmomanometer and otoscope. 
D) stethoscope and sphygmomanometer.

Question 6

The term bradypnea is used to describe

Accepted Answer

A) a decrease in respiratory rate. 
B) an increase in respiratory rate. 
C) difficulty in breathing. 
D) absence of breathing. 
A) a decrease in respiratory rate. 
B) an increase in respiratory rate. 
C) difficulty in breathing. 
D) absence of breathing.

Question 7

You have just completed a portable chest radiograph on a cardiac patient with suspected congestive heart failure.As you review the image,the attending physician begins to look at the image and states that the central venous line tip appears to be located in the jugular vein.Looking at the image,it is apparent to you that the physician is looking at a superimposed endotracheostomy (ET)tube marker.It would be professionally appropriate for you to

Accepted Answer

A) tell the physician to order another image with more exposure technique. 
B) politely correct the physician and point out the superimposition of the ET tube. 
C) say nothing because it is not your responsibility to interpret images. 
D) tell the charge nurse of the physician's error in judgment. 
A) tell the physician to order another image with more exposure technique. 
B) politely correct the physician and point out the superimposition of the ET tube. 
C) say nothing because it is not your responsibility to interpret images. 
D) tell the charge nurse of the physician's error in judgment.

Question 8

Which of the following is a common complication associated with CV line placement?

Accepted Answer

A) Pneumothorax or hemothorax 
B) Tracheal erosion 
C) Laryngedema 
D) Atelectasis 
A) Pneumothorax or hemothorax 
B) Tracheal erosion 
C) Laryngedema 
D) Atelectasis

Question 9

The flow rate of oxygen therapy is given in

Accepted Answer

A) liters per minute. 
B) cubic meters per minute. 
C) pounds per square inch. 
D) millimeters of mercury. 
A) liters per minute. 
B) cubic meters per minute. 
C) pounds per square inch. 
D) millimeters of mercury.

Question 10

When performing portable chest radiography to assess pleural effusions,

Accepted Answer

A) the patient should remain supine. 
B) as little as 30 mL of fluid may be visualized. 
C) fluid accumulation in the pleural compartment causes blunting. 
D) all of the above are correct. 
A) the patient should remain supine. 
B) as little as 30 mL of fluid may be visualized. 
C) fluid accumulation in the pleural compartment causes blunting. 
D) all of the above are correct.

The collection of vital signs data is quick and noninvasive.The usual vital signs measured include

All of the following apply to respiratory measurements EXCEPT

In a patient with hypoxia,

The levels of blood pressures that are read on a sphygmomanometer are

To measure blood pressures,you will need a

The term bradypnea is used to describe

Which of the following is a common complication associated with CV line placement?

The flow rate of oxygen therapy is given in

When performing portable chest radiography to assess pleural effusions,

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History Taking

Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

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Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram

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Exam 15: Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines

The collection of vital signs data is quick and noninvasive.The usual vital signs measured include

All of the following apply to respiratory measurements EXCEPT

In a patient with hypoxia,

The levels of blood pressures that are read on a sphygmomanometer are

To measure blood pressures,you will need a

The term bradypnea is used to describe

Which of the following is a common complication associated with CV line placement?

The flow rate of oxygen therapy is given in

When performing portable chest radiography to assess pleural effusions,

Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Professional Organizations

Educational Survival Skills

Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

Introduction to Clinical Education

Radiology Administration

Radiographic Imaging

Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment

Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Human Diversity

Patient Interactions

History Taking

Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Immobilization Techniques

Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram

Infection Control

Aseptic Techniques

Nonaseptic Techniques

Medical Emergencies

Pharmacology

Principles of Drug Administration

Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Professional Ethics

Health Records and Health Information Management

Medical Law

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