ARRT EXAM REVIEW
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- Diastolic blood pressure less than mm/Hg gives some indication
of shock.: 50
- The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is
L/minute.-
: 3 to 5
- Loosing large amounts of blood or plasma may result in
shock.-
: Hypovolemic
- When toxins are produced during massive infection causing a dramatic decrease in blood
pressure, shock is suspected.: Septic
5. shock is when blood pools in peripheral vessels.: Neurogenic
- shock results from cardiac failure or other interference with heart function.:
Cardiogenic
- shock (or ) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections,
and may follow injection of iodinated contrast media.: 1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
8. What are some symptoms of shock?: 1) Restlessness and apprehension.
2) Accelerated pulse.3) Pale skin.4) Weakness.5) Alteration in ability to think.6) Cool, clammy skin.7) Systolic blood pressure less than 30 mm/Hg. 1 / 3
9. What is the radiographer's response to shock?: 1) Stop procedure.
2) Place patient in Trendelenburg position.3) Call for help.4) Determine blood pressure.5) Administer oxygen.6) Document time and occurrence of each symptom.
- Contrast media may occur in infants, or patients who have renal, cardiac
or hepatic failure.: Overdose
11. What are some reactions to anaphylactic shock?: 1) Flushing
2) Hives 3) Nausea
12. What are some reactions to cardiovascular shock?: 1) Hypotension
2) Tachycardia 3) Cardiac Arrest
- What are some other reactions that may be found as a result of contrast media injection?:
1) Nausea/Vomiting 2) Sneezing 3) Sensation of Heat 4) Itching 5) Hoarseness of Voice 6) Coughing 7) Urticaria 8) Dyspnea 9) Loss of Consciousness 10) Convulsions 11) Cardiac Arrest 2 / 3
12) Paralysis 13) Change in Orientation
- contains negatively and positively charged ions.: Iodinated Ionic Contrast
Media
15. do not ionize into separate negative and positive charges.: Iodinated
Nonionic Contrast Media
- has a far lower incidence of contrast agent reactions because it is not
ionized.: Iodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
17. What is the atomic number for iodine?: 53
18. What is the atomic number for barium?: 56
19. What is the atomic number for tungsten?: 74
20. What letter represents the atomic mass number?: A
21. What letter represents the atomic number?: Z
22. In what order is venipuncture performed?: 1) Wash hands.
2) Put on gloves.3) Place tourniquet in place.4) Select vein.5) Cleanse area.6) Remove air from syringe/tubing.7) Insert needle.8) Observe blood flow into catheter.9) Remove tourniquet.
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