Question 1

When a hazardous spill occurs,your first duty is to:

Accepted Answer

When a chemical spill occurs, the material data safety sheets for the chemical will indicate the required procedure for safe handling in the event of a spill. Your first duty is to limit the access to the area. Then you can evaluate the risks involved and determine whether you have the equipment and expertise to clean up the spill safely.

Question 2

When a fire extinguisher is needed,you should:
1)pull the pin and squeeze the handle.
2)aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
3)aim steadily where the fire appears hottest.
4)use a sweeping motion from side to side.

Accepted Answer

Remember the acronym PASS: (1) pull the pin, (2) aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, (3) squeeze the handle, and (4) use a sweeping motion from side to side to prevent spread of the fire.

Question 3

If there is a fire in your immediate area,the FIRST thing you should do is:

Accepted Answer

If you discover a fire, your first duty is to evacuate everyone in the immediate area to a safe location beyond at least two intervening fire doors.

Question 4

When positioning or transporting a patient who has undergone hip replacement via the anterior surgical approach,which of the following movements is usually well tolerated?

Accepted Answer

Patients who have undergone hip replacements via the anterior surgical approach are able to sit upright in a chair at a 90-degree angle. They are not permitted to adduct, abduct, or rotate the affected leg and must avoid hyperextension, especially when walking.

Question 5

If an irritating chemical has splashed in your eye,you should:

Accepted Answer

If a chemical eye splash occurs, you should immediately flood the eye with running water from the most convenient source. Do not endanger your eyesight by searching for an eyewash station if one is not nearby when a splash occurs.

Question 6

Checking transportation equipment for safety is the responsibility of:

Accepted Answer

The person transporting the patient is responsible for ensuring that the side rails lock in the "up" position on stretchers and the brakes lock on stretchers and wheelchairs.

Question 7

A body position in which the patient is lying on his or her back with the head and upper body elevated is called:

Accepted Answer

Fowler's position is a modification of the supine position in which the patient's upper body and head are elevated.

Question 8

When two persons are assisting a patient to move from a stretcher onto a bed,they should position themselves so that:

Accepted Answer

Because beds are wider than stretchers, it is easier for both persons to work from the stretcher side. One person supports the head, neck, and shoulders, while the other supports the pelvis and knees. Both use a lift-push motion to transfer the patient to the bed.

Question 9

The first step you should follow in assisting a patient from a wheelchair to the x-ray table is to:

Accepted Answer

The first step in moving the patient from the wheelchair to the x-ray table is to position the wheelchair parallel to the x-ray table and lock the brakes. Next, move the footrests out of the way. Then if the height of the table is adjustable, lower the table to chair height and assist the patient to stand.

Question 10

A patient suffering from severe abdominal pain will be most comfortable when:
1)the head is elevated.
2)a bolster is placed under the knees.
3)the head is lower than the feet.
4)the head is flat and in alignment with the body.

Accepted Answer

Patients with abdominal pain must have the head elevated and a bolster under the knees to relieve strain on the abdomen.

Question 11

The use of side rails on stretchers is required:
1)when transporting children.
2)when restraints are ordered.
3)when patients are uncooperative or unconscious.

Accepted Answer

Application of side rails is required during transport of all patients to ensure patients will not fall or attempt to climb off the stretcher without assistance.

Question 12

The term recumbent refers to a position in which the patient is:

Accepted Answer

The term recumbent refers to any position in which the patient is lying down.

Question 13

Fire marshals state that common infractions of fire safety rules in hospitals involve:
1)improper storage of flammables.
2)fire doors blocked open.
3)unapproved extension cords.
4)storing equipment in corridors.

Accepted Answer

According to professional fire marshals, the most frequent infractions of fire safety rules include blocking fire doors to prevent them from closing, storing equipment in corridors, improperly storing flammable items, and using extension cords not approved for hospital use.

Question 14

In a slider board transfer,the patient is helped to:

Accepted Answer

The slider board facilitates transfer of a recumbent patient from one surface to another using the draw sheet. The board is slipped below the draw sheet and halfway under the patient's body with the remaining width of the board covering the space between the stretcher and the x-ray table or bed.

Question 15

To avoid the possibility of decubitus ulcer formation in the elderly,the radiographer should:
1)ensure that the patient's skin stays clean and dry.
2)avoid bumps that may cause contusions and abrasions in the skin.
3)provide padding under bony prominences.
4)leave the patient in the same position for the duration of the examination.

Accepted Answer

Padding under bony prominences, avoiding bumping the skin, and reducing skin irritation by keeping the patient's skin clean and dry will all help to prevent decubitus ulcer formation. Changing the patient's position periodically to relieve pressure is better than leaving the patient in the same position, especially if the exam is extended.

Question 16

Which of the following is the best method of transportation to the imaging department for a toddler who is an inpatient?

Accepted Answer

Infants and toddlers should be transported in their cribs. The high sides of the crib provide greater safety than the side rails of the stretcher, and the crib provides a safe place if the child must be left unattended at any time.

Question 17

A patient weighing 260 pounds arrives from an intermediate care facility via wheelchair for an examination of the hip.He is unable to bear weight on either leg.The most appropriate method for placing this patient on the x-ray table is to:

Accepted Answer

The safest method for lifting any patient who is unable to stand from a sitting position is to use a hydraulic lift. Specially trained personnel must be called to bring and operate the lift when it is needed. A two-person lift should not be attempted when the patient is quite heavy.

Question 18

Patients who suffer from orthopnea need to have:

Accepted Answer

Patients who suffer from orthopnea have difficulty breathing while reclining or lying flat. Elevating the patient's head will allow for easier breathing.

Question 19

If you smell smoke and smoldering insulation in the area of an x-ray control panel,the first thing you should do is:

Accepted Answer

If a radiographer smells smoke in the area of an x-ray control panel, the first thing that should be done is to turn off the main power switch.

Question 20

In the language of body mechanics,the base of support refers to:

Accepted Answer

The base of support is the portion of the body in contact with the floor or other horizontal surface. It may be referred to as a line between the points of contact with a horizontal surface.

Quiz 4: Safety, Transfer, and Positioning