front 1 consent is implied:
| back 1 When the patient's life is threatened if the procedure is not performed |
front 2 To help prevent malpractice, a healthcare provider should :
| back 2 Work within their scope of practice |
front 3 A defamatory statement that is verbally made is :
| back 3 Slander |
front 4 "the thing speaks for itself "is called:
| back 4 Res ipsa loquitor |
front 5 The principle of doing no harm is called:
| back 5 Nonmaleficence |
front 6 Use of a restraint on a patient who is constantly wandering the halls is an example of :
| back 6 False imprisonment |
front 7 Which of the following healthcare professional should follow the patients' bill of rights?
| back 7 All healthcare professionals |
front 8 HIPAA stands for:
| back 8 Health insurance and accountability act |
front 9 A_____ is a document signed by a patient expressing their future healthcare wishes.
| back 9 A living will |
front 10 ____Allows a patient to choose someone to make a medical decision on their behalf in the event that they are unable to do so.
| back 10 A medical power of attorney |
front 11 How much shorter is the right lung than the left ?
| back 11 1 inch |
front 12 What is the optimal position of the patient for examination of the heart and lung?
| back 12 upright |
front 13 why is the upright left lateral position the most commonly used lateral radiographs of the chest?
| back 13 patient's heart is closer to image receptor |
front 14 How far above the shoulder should the IR be positioned for PA and lateral chest radiographs?
| back 14 1.5 to 2 inches |
front 15 Where are hands placed for a PA projection of the chest?
| back 15 Back of hands on the hips |
front 16 What is the Central-ray angle for PA projection of the chest?
| back 16 perpendicular |
front 17 what is the optimal respiration phase for a PA or lateral chest radiograph?
| back 17 second breath, full inspiration |
front 18 all of the following bones contain air sinuses, Expept:
| back 18 parietal |
front 19 wich of the following describes torts
| back 19 violations of civil law |
front 20 which of the following would be an example of battery?
| back 20 physical abuse |
front 21 Assault means:
| back 21 threatening the patient or causing the patient to be apprehensive |
front 22 What is an example of false imprisonment?
Not explaining the exam to a patient | back 22 Being restrained without consent |
front 23 Which of the following i refers to rapid breathing?
| back 23 techypnea |
front 24 Which of the following is caused by an abnormal low volume of circulating blood?
| back 24 Hypovolemic shock |
front 25 Which of the following is caused by a failure of the heart to pump adequate amounts of blood to organs?
| back 25 Cardiogenic shock |
front 26 A severe and potentially fatal hypersensitivity to iodinated contrast, drugs, foods, chemotherapy agents and insect venom is known as:
| back 26 Anaphylaxis |
front 27 Urticaria is also known as:
| back 27 Hives |
front 28 During ____ seizures the patient loses consciousness, usually collapses and injuries and accidents may occur.
| back 28 Grand mal |
front 29 Syncope is commonly referred to as:
| back 29 Fainting |
front 30 Having a good sense of what another person is feeling is known as:
| back 30 Empathy |
front 31 Which of the following describes a blue discoloration of skin and/or nail beds:
| back 31 Cyanosis |
front 32 What is the controlling factor for x-ray beam quantity?
| back 32 mAs |
front 33 What is the relationship of receptor exposure to distance?
| back 33 Inversely proportional to the square |
front 34 If you desired to effectively double the receptor exposure reaching the image receptor, by what percent would you increase kVp?
| back 34 15% |
front 35 What material is tube filtration either made from or measured to be equivalent to.
| back 35 Aluminum |
front 36 Tube filtration lowers receptor exposure by effectively removing x-ray photons under what energy level?
| back 36 30 keV |
front 37 Technical factors for an exam must be doubled if an increase in part thickness of _____cm is observed.
| back 37 4 |
front 38 Which of the following is an additive disease requiring an increase in technical factors?
| back 38 Paget’s disease |