Question 1

An oxygen mask that has an attached reservoir bag that fills with 100% oxygen and a valve to prevent exhaled gas from being inhaled again is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Venturi mask. 
B)  non-rebreathing mask. 
C)  partial rebreathing mask. 
D)  particulate respirator. 
A)  Venturi mask. 
B)  non-rebreathing mask. 
C)  partial rebreathing mask. 
D)  particulate respirator.

Question 2

When patients who suffer from a chronic lung disease,such as emphysema,experience respiratory distress,they should receive:

Accepted Answer

A)  no oxygen. 
B)  a low flow rate of oxygen (less than 3 L/min). 
C)  oxygen at the rate of 3 to 5 L/min. 
D)  CPR. 
A)  no oxygen. 
B)  a low flow rate of oxygen (less than 3 L/min). 
C)  oxygen at the rate of 3 to 5 L/min. 
D)  CPR.

Question 3

A sensation of pain or discomfort in the chest that occurs when the coronary arteries are unable to supply the heart with sufficient oxygen may be precipitated by exertion or stress and is usually relieved by rest or by the sublingual administration of nitroglycerin.This condition is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  angina pectoris. 
B)  reactive airway disease. 
C)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 
D)  myocardial infarction. 
A)  angina pectoris. 
B)  reactive airway disease. 
C)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 
D)  myocardial infarction.

Question 4

The process of placing an artificial airway through the mouth or nose and into the trachea is commonly called:

Accepted Answer

A)  intubation. 
B)  tracheotomy. 
C)  ventilation. 
D)  defibrillation. 
A)  intubation. 
B)  tracheotomy. 
C)  ventilation. 
D)  defibrillation.

Question 5

A common term for myocardial infarction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  heart attack. 
D)  nosebleed. 
A)  asthma. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  heart attack. 
D)  nosebleed.

Question 6

Research has proven that victims of massive trauma who survive the initial injury have a greater chance of recovery if their condition can be stabilized within the "golden" period,which refers to the first:

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes. 
B)  hour. 
C)  4 hours. 
D)  24 hours. 
A)  15 minutes. 
B)  hour. 
C)  4 hours. 
D)  24 hours.

Question 7

In small children or infants,a foreign body obstruction of the airway should be suspected if there is a sudden onset of:
1) severe coughing.
2) stridor.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only 
B)  2 only 
C)  Either 1 or 2 
D)  Neither 1 nor 2 
A)  1 only 
B)  2 only 
C)  Either 1 or 2 
D)  Neither 1 nor 2

Question 8

A recent development in community health care is the use of AEDs,which are:

Accepted Answer

A)  automatic external dialysis machines. 
B)  automatic environmental detoxification machines for allergenic individuals. 
C)  automatic external defibrillators. 
D)  allergy elimination dehumidifiers. 
A)  automatic external dialysis machines. 
B)  automatic environmental detoxification machines for allergenic individuals. 
C)  automatic external defibrillators. 
D)  allergy elimination dehumidifiers.

Question 9

When possible,trauma patients with massive life-threatening conditions will be treated at a Level _____ trauma center.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV

Question 10

The vital sign that most accurately indicates the condition of shock is:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pressure. 
B)  pulse rate. 
C)  temperature. 
D)  respiratory rate. 
A)  blood pressure. 
B)  pulse rate. 
C)  temperature. 
D)  respiratory rate.

Question 11

A fracture that results in crushing of the bone into many small fragments is called a _____ fracture.

Accepted Answer

A)  compound 
B)  depressed 
C)  greenstick 
D)  comminuted 
A)  compound 
B)  depressed 
C)  greenstick 
D)  comminuted

Question 12

A defibrillator stimulates the heart to contract effectively by delivering:

Accepted Answer

A)  a premeasured dose of epinephrine (Adrenalin). 
B)  an electrical shock. 
C)  an abdominal thrust. 
D)  forced ventilation. 
A)  a premeasured dose of epinephrine (Adrenalin). 
B)  an electrical shock. 
C)  an abdominal thrust. 
D)  forced ventilation.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a sign of shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restlessness and a sense of apprehension 
B)  Increased pulse rate 
C)  Hypertension 
D)  Pallor accompanied by weakness or a change in thinking ability 
A)  Restlessness and a sense of apprehension 
B)  Increased pulse rate 
C)  Hypertension 
D)  Pallor accompanied by weakness or a change in thinking ability

Question 14

A multidrawered cabinet on wheels that contains medications,supplies,and equipment needed in the event of a cardiac arrest is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  emergency cart. 
B)  defibrillator. 
C)  trauma chest. 
D)  team support vehicle. 
A)  emergency cart. 
B)  defibrillator. 
C)  trauma chest. 
D)  team support vehicle.

Question 15

An x-ray order designated STAT indicates that the patient's well-being may be jeopardized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  x-ray exposure. 
B)  failure to supply supplemental oxygen. 
C)  lack of caution when moving the patient. 
D)  delay in implementing the order. 
A)  x-ray exposure. 
B)  failure to supply supplemental oxygen. 
C)  lack of caution when moving the patient. 
D)  delay in implementing the order.

Question 16

A dizzy sensation that feels as if the room is spinning and that often causes nausea may be reported by patients who suffer from:

Accepted Answer

A)  allergy. 
B)  asthma. 
C)  inner ear disturbances. 
D)  angina pectoris. 
A)  allergy. 
B)  asthma. 
C)  inner ear disturbances. 
D)  angina pectoris.

Question 17

The radiographic protocols for trauma units usually state that which of the following radiographs should be taken on all trauma patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skull, chest, and lumbar spine images 
B)  Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine images 
C)  Skull, chest, and abdomen images 
D)  Chest, pelvis, and lateral cervical spine images 
A)  Skull, chest, and lumbar spine images 
B)  Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine images 
C)  Skull, chest, and abdomen images 
D)  Chest, pelvis, and lateral cervical spine images

Question 18

The three greatest risks to survival that determine priority in a trauma unit are paralysis,cardiac arrest,and:

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory arrest. 
B)  fracture. 
C)  concussion. 
D)  syncope. 
A)  respiratory arrest. 
B)  fracture. 
C)  concussion. 
D)  syncope.

An oxygen mask that has an attached reservoir bag that fills with 100% oxygen and a valve to prevent exhaled gas from being inhaled again is called a:

When patients who suffer from a chronic lung disease,such as emphysema,experience respiratory distress,they should receive:

A sensation of pain or discomfort in the chest that occurs when the coronary arteries are unable to supply the heart with sufficient oxygen may be precipitated by exertion or stress and is usually relieved by rest or by the sublingual administration of nitroglycerin.This condition is called:

The process of placing an artificial airway through the mouth or nose and into the trachea is commonly called:

A common term for myocardial infarction is:

Research has proven that victims of massive trauma who survive the initial injury have a greater chance of recovery if their condition can be stabilized within the "golden" period,which refers to the first:

In small children or infants,a foreign body obstruction of the airway should be suspected if there is a sudden onset of: 1) severe coughing. 2) stridor.

A recent development in community health care is the use of AEDs,which are:

When possible,trauma patients with massive life-threatening conditions will be treated at a Level _____ trauma center.

The vital sign that most accurately indicates the condition of shock is:

A fracture that results in crushing of the bone into many small fragments is called a _____ fracture.

A defibrillator stimulates the heart to contract effectively by delivering:

Which of the following is NOT a sign of shock?

A multidrawered cabinet on wheels that contains medications,supplies,and equipment needed in the event of a cardiac arrest is called a(n):

An x-ray order designated STAT indicates that the patient's well-being may be jeopardized by:

A dizzy sensation that feels as if the room is spinning and that often causes nausea may be reported by patients who suffer from:

The radiographic protocols for trauma units usually state that which of the following radiographs should be taken on all trauma patients?

The three greatest risks to survival that determine priority in a trauma unit are paralysis,cardiac arrest,and:

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Exam 8: Dealing with Acute Situations

An oxygen mask that has an attached reservoir bag that fills with 100% oxygen and a valve to prevent exhaled gas from being inhaled again is called a:

When patients who suffer from a chronic lung disease,such as emphysema,experience respiratory distress,they should receive:

A sensation of pain or discomfort in the chest that occurs when the coronary arteries are unable to supply the heart with sufficient oxygen may be precipitated by exertion or stress and is usually relieved by rest or by the sublingual administration of nitroglycerin.This condition is called:

The process of placing an artificial airway through the mouth or nose and into the trachea is commonly called:

A common term for myocardial infarction is:

Research has proven that victims of massive trauma who survive the initial injury have a greater chance of recovery if their condition can be stabilized within the "golden" period,which refers to the first:

In small children or infants,a foreign body obstruction of the airway should be suspected if there is a sudden onset of: 1) severe coughing. 2) stridor.

A recent development in community health care is the use of AEDs,which are:

When possible,trauma patients with massive life-threatening conditions will be treated at a Level _____ trauma center.

The vital sign that most accurately indicates the condition of shock is:

A fracture that results in crushing of the bone into many small fragments is called a _____ fracture.

A defibrillator stimulates the heart to contract effectively by delivering:

Which of the following is NOT a sign of shock?

A multidrawered cabinet on wheels that contains medications,supplies,and equipment needed in the event of a cardiac arrest is called a(n):

An x-ray order designated STAT indicates that the patient's well-being may be jeopardized by:

A dizzy sensation that feels as if the room is spinning and that often causes nausea may be reported by patients who suffer from:

The radiographic protocols for trauma units usually state that which of the following radiographs should be taken on all trauma patients?

The three greatest risks to survival that determine priority in a trauma unit are paralysis,cardiac arrest,and:

Introduction to Radiography

Professional Roles and Behaviors

Professional Attitudes and Communications

Safety, Transfer, and Positioning

Infection Control

Patient Care and Assessment

Medications and Their Administration

Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques

Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments

Special Imaging Modalities

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