Deck 6: Patient Care and Assessment

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

It includes pertinent information about the patient and indicates the reason for the examination.

Question 2

In electrocardiography,PVC stands for:

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

Answer 2

premature ventricular contraction.

Question 3

A barrel-chested appearance with elevation of the shoulder girdle and retraction of the neck muscles is typical of the patient who suffers from:

A) cyanosis.
B) diaphoresis.
C) orthostatic hypotension.
D) emphysema.

Answer 3

emphysema.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

You should not use your thumb to take a pulse because:

A) a stethoscope is needed for accuracy.
B) your fingers are more sensitive.
C) the pulse in your thumb may be felt instead of the patient's pulse.
D) you may not detect a weak pulse with your thumb.

Question 6

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

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 7

Which of the following statements is true with respect to electrocardiography?

A) It is administered only by physicians.
B) It is an invasive procedure.
C) It is used only to diagnose heart attacks.
D) It is frequently used to monitor patients over time.

Question 8

A fistula that is surgically formed from the large bowel through the abdominal wall terminating in an external opening on the abdomen is called a(n):

A) urostomy.
B) ileostomy.
C) colostomy.
D) jejunostomy.

Question 9

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

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.

Question 10

Body temperatures vary during the day and usually are lowest:

A) in the morning.
B) at noon.
C) in the evening.
D) late at night.

Question 11

Joan Gordon is 72 years old and has dentures,glasses,and a hearing aid.You should:

A) instruct her to leave them with her clothes in the dressing room.
B) carefully place them in the department office.
C) place them in a container in the x-ray room and inform her of their location.
D) tell her to leave them at home next time.

Question 12

When checking a patient for signs of cyanosis,the radiographer should note the coloration of the:

A) eyes.
B) lips and nail beds.
C) palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
D) face and neck.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

The term diaphoretic means :

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

Question 15

When a patient needs to void during an examination in the imaging department:

A) it is not necessary to collect a specimen; this is a nursing function.
B) all urine should be saved.
C) nursing service should be notified.
D) the chart should be checked to see if qualitative or quantitative specimens are needed.

Question 16

Rectal temperatures may be contraindicated because:

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 17

Which of the following routes and methods is rarely used to monitor the body temperature of an adult patient?

A) An oral electronic probe
B) A tympanic probe
C) An axillary electronic probe
D) A disposable thermometer applied to the forehead

Question 18

Tom Borg is 23 years old and is very anxious about being subjected to radiation from x-rays.He complains that his hands and feet are tingling and that he feels dizzy.His temperature is 99°F,his pulse rate is 86 beats per minute,and his respiratory rate is 40 breaths per minute.The most likely reason for his symptoms is:

A) hyperventilation.
B) hypertension.
C) pyrexia.
D) tachycardia.

Question 19

A conscious patient whose hands are moist and trembling is most likely suffering from:

A) anxiety.
B) shock.
C) fever.
D) acute illness.

Question 20

Fear and anxiety can cause many patients to suffer from a dry mouth.When a patient complains of thirst,you should:

A) offer a drink of water with a straw.
B) provide a cup of ice chips within reach.
C) offer a choice of fruit juice, water, or ice chips.
D) check the chart before offering anything.

Question 21

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

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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 24

When a patient is described as being in the second level of consciousness,the patient is:

A) comatose.
B) conscious and alert.
C) drowsy but responsive.
D) unconscious but reactive to painful stimuli.

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

When a patient is experiencing tachypnea,the patient is breathing more than:

A) 10 breaths/minute.
B) 15 breaths/minute.
C) 20 breaths/minute.
D) 0 breaths/minute.

Question 27

Mark Novak is an ambulatory inpatient who needs to urinate while in the imaging department.His chart states that a urine specimen is needed.You should:

A) insist that Mark use a urinal.
B) send Mark back to the nursing service immediately because this is not a radiology function.
C) urge Mark to wait until the procedure is completed and he has returned to his room.
D) provide supplies and instructions for obtaining a clean catch midstream specimen.

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

Tachycardia,combined with a weak or "thready" pulse,is usually a result of:

A) excitement.
B) low blood volume.
C) a damaged heart.
D) exertion.

Question 30

Which of the following statements is true with respect to an electroencephalogram?

A) It is usually performed in the imaging department.
B) It is useful only in the diagnosis of convulsive disorders.
C) It is used to aid in establishing a legal determination of death.
D) It is used to monitor cardiac patients.

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

A disposable colostomy bag system consists of:

A) four complex parts.
B) a paper pouch that is held in place with tape.
C) an adhesive base portion and a disposable bag.
D) a disposable bag and a belt that holds it in place.

Question 33

What type of question should you ask the patient to begin a patient history?

A) Closed-ended
B) Open-ended
C) Probing
D) Direct

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

A normal oxygen saturation value is represented by which of the following percentages?

A) 65% to 75%
B) 75% to 85%
C) 85% to 95%
D) 95% to 100%

Question 36

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

A)
B)
C)
D)