Question 1

When performing dressing changes,it is important to remember that

Accepted Answer

A) working with a team member is beneficial. 
B) dressing changes must be performed after a physician orders the procedure. 
C) if the wound is purulent,gowns are recommended. 
D) all of the above are important. 
A) working with a team member is beneficial. 
B) dressing changes must be performed after a physician orders the procedure. 
C) if the wound is purulent,gowns are recommended. 
D) all of the above are important.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) A sterile person may touch only what is sterile. 
B) Create sterile fields early in the morning while staff members are fresh and equipment is clean. 
C) A sterile field must be watched continually to be considered sterile. 
D) If a solution soaks through a sterile field to a nonsterile field,the wet area must be redraped. 
A) A sterile person may touch only what is sterile. 
B) Create sterile fields early in the morning while staff members are fresh and equipment is clean. 
C) A sterile field must be watched continually to be considered sterile. 
D) If a solution soaks through a sterile field to a nonsterile field,the wet area must be redraped.

Question 3

You are working as a radiographer in a busy imaging department,late into the evening.You receive a request for a portable chest radiograph on a cardiac patient in the ICU.Your coworker comments that he just did a portable chest procedure on the same patient approximately 15 minutes earlier and questions why they are ordering another one so soon.The rationale for this next chest image would most likely be

Accepted Answer

A) the floor had a change in nursing staff and they are re-ordering the examination to make sure it was completed. 
B) a new resident cardiologist arrived for his shift and wants his own image. 
C) the patient has a central venous line,and the physician wants to check the repositioning. 
D) the patient is now sleeping,and a better image can now be achieved. 
A) the floor had a change in nursing staff and they are re-ordering the examination to make sure it was completed. 
B) a new resident cardiologist arrived for his shift and wants his own image. 
C) the patient has a central venous line,and the physician wants to check the repositioning. 
D) the patient is now sleeping,and a better image can now be achieved.

Question 4

The role of the imaging technologist during cardiac pacemaker studies is to

Accepted Answer

A) assist the surgeon with sterile technique. 
B) position the patient into various oblique angles for static radiographic images. 
C) operate fluoroscopy for the physician as he or she guides the pacemaker into position. 
D) provide nursing care to the patient and monitor the electrophysiology data. 
A) assist the surgeon with sterile technique. 
B) position the patient into various oblique angles for static radiographic images. 
C) operate fluoroscopy for the physician as he or she guides the pacemaker into position. 
D) provide nursing care to the patient and monitor the electrophysiology data.

Question 5

A common neonatal chest disorder requiring portable radiography in the neonatal unit is transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN).Radiographs are taken to visualize the chest for respiratory distress,and in doing so,the imaging professional must
1)use the highest degree of aseptic techniques.
2)use lead protection when possible,and sterilize after each use.
3)wash hands only after the procedure is complete.
4)wrap all items that may have the potential of coming in contact with the newborn.
5)use contact or shadow shielding for patient protection.
6)treat the procedure as a sterile procedure similar to surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) 1,3,4,and 6 only. 
B) 1,2,4,and 5 only. 
C) 3,4,5,and 6 only. 
D) 1,3,5,and 6 only. 
A) 1,3,4,and 6 only. 
B) 1,2,4,and 5 only. 
C) 3,4,5,and 6 only. 
D) 1,3,5,and 6 only.

Question 6

Two people in sterile attire should pass each other in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A) Front to back 
B) Back to front 
C) Back to back 
D) Front to front 
A) Front to back 
B) Back to front 
C) Back to back 
D) Front to front

Question 7

If you suspect the radiologist has contaminated his or her glove,which of the following should you do?

Accepted Answer

A) Ignore the contamination so as not to delay the case. 
B) Tell the radiologist after the procedure has been completed. 
C) Confirm the contamination with a second person,and if he or she is in agreement,inform the radiologist. 
D) Make the radiologist aware of the possible contamination immediately. 
A) Ignore the contamination so as not to delay the case. 
B) Tell the radiologist after the procedure has been completed. 
C) Confirm the contamination with a second person,and if he or she is in agreement,inform the radiologist. 
D) Make the radiologist aware of the possible contamination immediately.

Question 8

When handling a patient with a Foley catheter in place,

Accepted Answer

A) the drainage bag should be placed at the same level or higher than the bladder. 
B) avoid kinks in the tubing and keep the drainage bag lower than the bladder. 
C) it is advisable to clamp the tubing to do a lengthy small bowel study. 
D) never let the volume of urine fill more than 30% of the collection bag capacity. 
A) the drainage bag should be placed at the same level or higher than the bladder. 
B) avoid kinks in the tubing and keep the drainage bag lower than the bladder. 
C) it is advisable to clamp the tubing to do a lengthy small bowel study. 
D) never let the volume of urine fill more than 30% of the collection bag capacity.

Question 9

If the sterility of an object is unknown,which of the following should be done?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the physician if it is alright to use the object. 
B) Use the object as long as it has not been dropped on the floor. 
C) Consider the object unsterile and do not use it. 
D) Clean the object with a disinfectant or antimicrobial before using it. 
A) Ask the physician if it is alright to use the object. 
B) Use the object as long as it has not been dropped on the floor. 
C) Consider the object unsterile and do not use it. 
D) Clean the object with a disinfectant or antimicrobial before using it.

Question 10

When opening and pouring sterile solutions,

Accepted Answer

A) both the inside and outside of the container are considered sterile. 
B) confirm the solution name and strength three times before pouring. 
C) show the solution name and strength to another person before pouring. 
D) both b and c are appropriate. 
A) both the inside and outside of the container are considered sterile. 
B) confirm the solution name and strength three times before pouring. 
C) show the solution name and strength to another person before pouring. 
D) both b and c are appropriate.

When performing dressing changes,it is important to remember that

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

The role of the imaging technologist during cardiac pacemaker studies is to

Two people in sterile attire should pass each other in which of the following ways?

If you suspect the radiologist has contaminated his or her glove,which of the following should you do?

When handling a patient with a Foley catheter in place,

If the sterility of an object is unknown,which of the following should be done?

When opening and pouring sterile solutions,

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Educational Survival Skills

Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

Introduction to Clinical Education

Radiology Administration

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Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment

Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Human Diversity

Patient Interactions

History Taking

Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Immobilization Techniques

Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines

Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram

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Exam 18: Aseptic Techniques

When performing dressing changes,it is important to remember that

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

The role of the imaging technologist during cardiac pacemaker studies is to

Two people in sterile attire should pass each other in which of the following ways?

If you suspect the radiologist has contaminated his or her glove,which of the following should you do?

When handling a patient with a Foley catheter in place,

If the sterility of an object is unknown,which of the following should be done?

When opening and pouring sterile solutions,

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

Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines

Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram

Infection Control

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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