Radiography Prep Questions and Verified Correct Answers Latest Update 2024 Guaranteed Success A patient, aged 55 years, is most accurately described as
(A) young adult (B) middle adult (C) older adult (D) elderly - CORRECT ANSWER: (B) Young adults are described as 19-45 years old.These years, especially early on, are usually a time f gaining greater independence.Later, the demands of career, marriage, and children are of greatest importance. It is a time of beginning to recognize more clearly one's own vulnerability. The young adult depends on a calm, competent professional to ease his/her apprehensions.
The middle adult is described as 46-64 years old and the older adult as 65-79 years old.As baby boomers age, these groups are increasing in number.
A patient's feeling of spinning, or the room spinning around him, is called
(A) orthostatic hypotension (B) epistaxis (C) vertigo
(D) syncope - CORRECT ANSWER: (C) Objective vertigo is the sensation of having
objects (or the room) spinning about the person; subjective vertigo is the sensation of the person spinning about. It is often associated with an inner-ear disturbance. Pts experiencing true vertigo (as opposed to dizziness or lightheadedness) are often very nauseous and must be protected from falls. A pt who reports feeling dizzy or faint (syncope) should be immediately assisted to a chair. Bending forward and placing the head between the knees will often help relieve the lightheadedness as blood flow to the brain increases. In more severe cases, a pt who cannot be assisted to a chair should be lowered to a recumbent position. Elevation of the lower legs, or use of the Trendelenburg position, is helpful. Orthostatic, or postural, hypotension is a decrease in blood pressure that occurs on rising to the erect position. It can be severe enough to cause fainting in individuals who have been confined to bed for several days. A nosebleed (epistaxis) may be a result of any one of many causes including hypertension, dry nasal mucous membranes, sinusitis, or trauma. The pt should be in a sitting or Fowler position. The radiographer should place cold cloths over the pt's nose and back of the neck.
A patient's IV container should be hung:
(A) 18-24 inches above the vein (B) 18-24 inches below the vein (C) 18-24 inches above the heart 1 / 3
(D) 18-24 inches below the heart - CORRECT ANSWER: (A) The IV container should
be hung 18-24 inches above the level of the vein. If placed lower than the vein, solution will stop flowing and blood will return into the tubing. If hung too high, solution can run too fast. Occasionally, the position of the needle or catheter in the vein will affect the flow rate. If the bevel is adjacent to the vessel wall, flow may decrease or stop altogether. Often, just changing the position of the patient's arm will remedy the situation.
A radiographer should recognize that gerontologic patients often have undergone physical changes that include loss of
- muscle mass
- bone calcium
- mental alertness
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER: (B) Gerontology, or geriatrics, is the study of the elderly. Although bone demineralization and loss of muscle mass occur to a greater or lesser degree in most elderly individuals, the radiographer must not assume that all gerontologic patients are hard of hearing, clumsy, or not mentally alert. Nowadays, many elderly people remain very active, staying mentally and physically agile well into their "golden years." The radiographer must keep this in mind as he/she provides age- specific care to the gerontologic patients.
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found liable for
(A) assault (B) battery (C) intimidation
(D) defamation - CORRECT ANSWER: (D) A radiographer who discloses confidential
information to unauthorized individuals may be found guilty of invasion of privacy or defamation. A radiographer whose disclosure of confidential information is in some way detrimental to the patient may be accused of defamation. Spoken defamation is libel.Assault is to threaten harm; battery is to carry out the threat.
A radiographer who performs an x-ray examination on a patient without the patient's consent, or after the patient has refused the examination, may be liable for
(A) assault (B) battery (C) slander (D) libel - CORRECT ANSWER: (B) Assault is to threaten harm; battery is to carry out the threat. A patient may feel sufficiently intimidated to claim assault by a radiographer 2 / 3
who threatens to repeat a difficult examination if the patient does not try to cooperate better. A radiographer who performs an examination on a patient without the patient's consent or after the patient has refused the examination may be liable for battery. A charge of battery may also be made against a radiographer who treats a patient roughly or who performs an examination on the wrong patient. A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found liable for invasion of privacy or defamation. A radiographer whose disclosure of confidential information is in some way detrimental to the patient may be accused of defamation. Spoken defamation is slander; written defamation is libel.
All of the following are correct concepts of good body mechanics during patient lifting/moving, except
(A) the radiographer should stand with feet approximately 12 inches apart and with one foot slightly forward (B) the body's center of gravity should be positioned over its base of support (C) the back should be kept straight; avoid twisting
(D) when carrying a heavy object, hold it away from the body - CORRECT ANSWER:
(D) Rules of good body mechanics include the following: when carrying a heavy object, hold it close to the body; the back should be kept straight; avoid twisting when lifting an object; bend the knees and use leg and abdominal muscles to lift (rather than the back muscles); and whenever possible, push or roll heavy objects (rather than lifting or pushing). To transfer the patient with maximum safety, the radiographer must correctly use certain concepts of body mechanics. First, a broad base of support lends greater stability; therefore, the radiographer should stand with his/her feet approximately 12 inches apart and with one foot slightly forward. Second, stability is achieved when the body's center of gravity (center of the pelvis) is positioned over its base of support. For example, leaning away from the central axis of the body makes the body more vulnerable to losing balance; if the feet are close together, balance is even more difficult to maintain.
All of the following are useful resources for non-English-speaking patients, except
(A) automated language lines (B) special dual-headset phones (C) a certified interpreter
(D) a family member or friend - CORRECT ANSWER: (D) Communication difficulties
can arise with non-English-speaking pts. Most hospitals and large clinics have a list of resource people, automated systems, Language Lines, special dual-headset phones, or similar accommodations to assist with interpretation when there is a language barrier. A certified interpreter is most helpful because he/she translates exactly what has been said, rather than a family member or friend who might edit or try to examine what he/she thinks is implied. People whose second language is English occasionally lose their ability to communicate in that second language during times of trauma, illness, or stress. Volume, speed, and tone of voice may also be determined by culture. In
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