Question 1

Which of the following sites should be used to monitor an irregular or slow pulse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wrist-radial pulse 
B)  Groin-femoral pulse 
C)  Neck-carotid pulse 
D)  Apex of the heart-apical pulse 
A)  Wrist-radial pulse 
B)  Groin-femoral pulse 
C)  Neck-carotid pulse 
D)  Apex of the heart-apical pulse

Question 2

It is important for radiographers to develop and use patient assessment skills so that they can:

Accepted Answer

A)  make an accurate diagnosis. 
B)  decide what radiographic procedures to perform. 
C)  decide what medication the patient should have. 
D)  meet patient needs and set priorities. 
A)  make an accurate diagnosis. 
B)  decide what radiographic procedures to perform. 
C)  decide what medication the patient should have. 
D)  meet patient needs and set priorities.

Question 3

Which of the following blood pressure readings would fall within the range of the "new" normal?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 4

When a physician orders NPO for a patient,this means that:

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 5

In electrocardiography,PVC stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  partial ventricular contraction. 
B)  premature ventricular contraction. 
C)  pulmonary volume control. 
D)  preliminary ventricular coordination. 
A)  partial ventricular contraction. 
B)  premature ventricular contraction. 
C)  pulmonary volume control. 
D)  preliminary ventricular coordination.

Question 6

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be categorized as stage 1 hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 7

Rectal temperatures may be contraindicated because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are embarrassing. 
B)  the procedure may stimulate the vagus nerve. 
C)  they are less accurate. 
D)  rectal temperature is higher than oral temperature. 
A)  they are embarrassing. 
B)  the procedure may stimulate the vagus nerve. 
C)  they are less accurate. 
D)  rectal temperature is higher than oral temperature.

Question 8

When is it not advisable to take a temperature orally?
1)When the patient has had a hot or cold beverage
2)When the patient is receiving oxygen
3)When the patient is breathing through the mouth

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only 
B)  1 and 2 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 only 
B)  1 and 2 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 9

Which of the following devices is no longer used in hospitals to monitor body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic oral and rectal thermometer 
B)  Mercury glass thermometer 
C)  Tympanic thermometer 
D)  Temporal artery thermometer 
A)  Electronic oral and rectal thermometer 
B)  Mercury glass thermometer 
C)  Tympanic thermometer 
D)  Temporal artery thermometer

Question 10

An instrument that measures heart rate and oxygen saturation of hemoglobin is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen perfusion monitor. 
B)  digital cardio-oximeter. 
C)  pulse oximeter. 
D)  pedal pulsometer. 
A)  oxygen perfusion monitor. 
B)  digital cardio-oximeter. 
C)  pulse oximeter. 
D)  pedal pulsometer.

Question 11

Which of the following laboratory values is the best indicator of kidney function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red blood cell (RB
C)  count 
B)  Serum bilirubin 
C)  Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 
D)  Creatinine 
A)  Red blood cell (RB
C)  count 
B)  Serum bilirubin 
C)  Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 
D)  Creatinine

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true with respect to taking a medical history for a radiographic examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is always taken by the radiologist. 
B)  It includes pertinent information about the patient and indicates the reason for the examination. 
C)  It is not considered confidential information. 
D)  It is required only for inpatients. 
A)  It is always taken by the radiologist. 
B)  It includes pertinent information about the patient and indicates the reason for the examination. 
C)  It is not considered confidential information. 
D)  It is required only for inpatients.

Question 13

The term diaphoretic means :

Accepted Answer

A)  cool. 
B)  feverish. 
C)  cyanotic. 
D)  sweating. 
A)  cool. 
B)  feverish. 
C)  cyanotic. 
D)  sweating.

Question 14

Which of the following laboratory tests would NOT be performed to determine the blood's ability to clot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Platelet count 
B)  Prothrombin time 
C)  Partial thromboplastin time 
D)  Hemoglobin concentration 
A)  Platelet count 
B)  Prothrombin time 
C)  Partial thromboplastin time 
D)  Hemoglobin concentration

Question 15

Which of the following assessments would help you to determine if there was a sudden change in a patient's mental acuity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skin color 
B)  Skin temperature 
C)  Level of consciousness 
D)  Breathing 
A)  Skin color 
B)  Skin temperature 
C)  Level of consciousness 
D)  Breathing

Question 16

When you are scheduled for lunch and you have not completed a procedure,the best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Which of the following sites should be used to monitor an irregular or slow pulse?

It is important for radiographers to develop and use patient assessment skills so that they can:

Which of the following blood pressure readings would fall within the range of the "new" normal?

When a physician orders NPO for a patient,this means that:

In electrocardiography,PVC stands for:

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be categorized as stage 1 hypertension?

Rectal temperatures may be contraindicated because:

When is it not advisable to take a temperature orally? 1)When the patient has had a hot or cold beverage 2)When the patient is receiving oxygen 3)When the patient is breathing through the mouth

Which of the following devices is no longer used in hospitals to monitor body temperature?

An instrument that measures heart rate and oxygen saturation of hemoglobin is called a(n):

Which of the following laboratory values is the best indicator of kidney function?

Which of the following statements is true with respect to taking a medical history for a radiographic examination?

The term diaphoretic means :

Which of the following laboratory tests would NOT be performed to determine the blood's ability to clot?

Which of the following assessments would help you to determine if there was a sudden change in a patient's mental acuity?

When you are scheduled for lunch and you have not completed a procedure,the best course of action is to:

Introduction to Radiography

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Exam 6: Patient Care and Assessment

Which of the following sites should be used to monitor an irregular or slow pulse?

It is important for radiographers to develop and use patient assessment skills so that they can:

Which of the following blood pressure readings would fall within the range of the "new" normal?

When a physician orders NPO for a patient,this means that:

In electrocardiography,PVC stands for:

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be categorized as stage 1 hypertension?

Rectal temperatures may be contraindicated because:

When is it not advisable to take a temperature orally? 1)When the patient has had a hot or cold beverage 2)When the patient is receiving oxygen 3)When the patient is breathing through the mouth

Which of the following devices is no longer used in hospitals to monitor body temperature?

An instrument that measures heart rate and oxygen saturation of hemoglobin is called a(n):

Which of the following laboratory values is the best indicator of kidney function?

Which of the following statements is true with respect to taking a medical history for a radiographic examination?

The term diaphoretic means :

Which of the following laboratory tests would NOT be performed to determine the blood's ability to clot?

Which of the following assessments would help you to determine if there was a sudden change in a patient's mental acuity?

When you are scheduled for lunch and you have not completed a procedure,the best course of action is to:

Introduction to Radiography

Professional Roles and Behaviors

Professional Attitudes and Communications

Safety, Transfer, and Positioning

Infection Control

Medications and Their Administration

Dealing with Acute Situations

Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques

Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments

Special Imaging Modalities

Filters