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radreview physical assistance and transfer

front 1

Which of the following diastolic pressure readings might indicate hypertension?
A.
40 mm Hg
B.
60 mm Hg
C.
80 mm Hg
D.
100 mm Hg

back 1

D.
100 mm Hg

front 2

With a patient suffering abdominal pain, it is frequently helpful to
1. elevate the head slightly with a pillow.
2. perform the examination in the Trendelenburg position.
3. place a support under the knees.

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

back 2

B.
1 and 3 only

front 3

When reviewing patient blood chemistry levels, what is considered the normal creatinine range?
A.
0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
B.
4.5 to 6 mg/100 mL
C.
8 to 25 mg/100 mL
D.
Up to 50 mg/100 mL

back 3

A.
0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL

front 4

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to assisting a patient from a wheelchair to an x-ray table?
A.
The wheelchair should be parallel with the x-ray table.
B.
The patient's weaker side should be closer to the x-ray table.
C.
The wheelchair should directly face the x-ray table.
D.
The patient's stronger side should be closer to the x-ray table

back 4

D.
The patient's stronger side should be closer to the x-ray table

front 5

When a patient arrives in the radiology department with a urinary Foley catheter bag, it is important to
A.
place the drainage bag above the level of the bladder.
B.
place the drainage bag at the same level as the bladder.
C.
place the drainage bag below the level of the bladder.
D.
clamp the Foley catheter.

back 5

C.
place the drainage bag below the level of the bladder.

front 6

When a patient with one strong side and one weak side is being assisted onto an x-ray table, the radiographer should
A.
position the weaker side closer to the table.
B.
position the stronger side closer to the table.
C.
let the patient manage without assistance.
D.
lift the patient carefully onto the table.

back 6

B.
position the stronger side closer to the table.

front 7

A patient suffering from orthopnea would experience the least discomfort in which body position?
A.
Fowler
B.
Trendelenburg
C.
Recumbent
D.
Erect

back 7

D.
Erect

front 8

While measuring blood pressure, the first pulse that is heard is recorded as the
A.
diastolic pressure.
B.
systolic pressure.
C.
venous pressure.
D.
valvular pressure.

back 8

B.
systolic pressure.

front 9

A patient who has been recumbent for some time and gets up quickly may suffer from light-headedness or feel faint. This is referred to as
A.
dyspnea
B.
orthopnea
C.
hypertension
D.
orthostatic hypotension

back 9

D.
orthostatic hypotension

front 10

When interviewing a patient, what is it that the health care professional can observe?
A.
Symptoms
B.
History
C.
Objective signs
D.
Chief complaint

back 10

C.
Objective signs

front 11

The most commonly used method of low-flow oxygen delivery is the
A.
oxygen mask.
B.
nasal cannula.
C.
respirator.
D.
oxyhood.

back 11

B.
nasal cannula.

front 12

A patient in a recumbent position with the head lower than the feet is said to be in which of the following positions?
A.
Trendelenburg
B.
Fowler
C.
Sims
D.
Stenver

back 12

A.
Trendelenburg

front 13

Which of the following conditions describes a patient who is unable to breathe easily while in the recumbent position?
A.
Dyspnea
B.
Apnea
C.
Orthopnea
D.
Oligopnea

back 13

C.
Orthopnea

front 14

All the following are rules of good body mechanics except
A.
keep back straight, avoid twisting
B.
keep the load close to the body
C.
push, do not pull, the load
D.
keep a narrow base of support

back 14

D.
keep a narrow base of support

front 15

In reviewing a patient's blood chemistry, which of the following blood urea nitrogen (BUN) ranges is considered normal?
A.
0.6 to 1.5 mg/100 mL
B.
4.5 to 6 mg/100 mL
C.
8 to 25 mg/100 mL
D.
Up to 50 mg/100 mL

back 15

C.
8 to 25 mg/100 mL

front 16

A cathartic is used to
A.
inhibit coughing.
B.
promote elimination of urine.
C.
stimulate defecation.
D.
induce vomiting.

back 16

C.
stimulate defecation.

front 17

Exposure factors of 100 kVp and 6 mAs are used with a 6:1 grid for a particular exposure. What should be the new milliampere-seconds value if a 12:1 grid is substituted?
A.
7.5 mAs
B.
10 mAs
C.
13 mAs
D.
18 mAs

back 17

B.
10 mAs

front 18

Chest drainage systems should always be kept

below the level of the patient's chest.

above the patient's chest.

at the level of the patient's diaphragm.

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

back 18

A.
1 only

front 19

When a patient with an arm injury needs help in undressing, the radiographer should
A.
remove clothing from the injured arm first.
B.
remove clothing from the uninjured arm first.
C.
always remove clothing from the left arm first.
D.
always cut clothing away from the injured extremity.

back 19

B.
remove clothing from the uninjured arm first.

front 20

You receive an ambulatory patient for a GI series. As the patient is being seated on the x-ray table, he tells you he feels faint. You should

lay the patient down on the x-ray table.

elevate the patient's legs or place the table slightly Trendelenburg.

leave quickly and call for help.

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

back 20

B.
1 and 2 only

front 21

To reduce the back strain that can result from moving heavy objects, the radiographer should
A.
hold the object away from his or her body when lifting.
B.
bend at the waist and pull.
C.
pull the object.
D.
push the object.

back 21

D.
push the object.

front 22

Involuntary patient motion can be caused by
1. posttraumatic shock.
2. medication.
3. low room temperature.

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

back 22

D.
1, 2, and 3

front 23

Which of the following is (are) characteristic(s) of anemia?

Decreased number of circulating red blood cells

Decreased hemoglobin

Hematuria

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

back 23

B.
1 and 2 only

front 24

Instruments required to assess vital signs include

a stethoscope.

a sphygmomanometer.

a watch with a second hand.

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

back 24

D.
1, 2, and 3

front 25

How should the wheelchair footrests be positioned as a patient is assisted into or out of a wheelchair?
A.
Accessible to the foot
B.
Moved aside
C.
Parallel to the floor
D.
Available for support

back 25

B.
Moved aside

front 26

Accidental injection of medication or contrast medium into tissues around a vein is termed
A.
extravasation.
B.
hematoma.
C.
venipuncture.
D.
collateral circulation.

back 26

A.
extravasation.

front 27

The act of inspiration will cause elevation of the

sternum.

ribs.

diaphragm.

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

back 27

B.
1 and 2 only

front 28

When radiographing the elderly, it is helpful to

move quickly.

address them by their full name.

give straightforward instructions.

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

back 28

C.
2 and 3 only

front 29

Blood pressure is measured in units of
A.
millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).
B.
beats per minute.
C.
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
D.
liters per minute (L/min).

back 29

A.
millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).

front 30

The condition of slow heart rate, below 60 beats/min, is termed
A.
hyperthermia.
B.
hypotension.
C.
hypoxia.
D.
bradycardia.

back 30

D.
bradycardia.

front 31

Blood pressure may be expressed as 120/95. What does 95 represent?
1. The phase of relaxation of the cardiac muscle tissue
2. The phase of contraction of the cardiac muscle tissue
3. A higher-than-average diastolic pressure

A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
2 and 3 only

back 31

C.
1 and 3 only

front 32

Moderate hypertension can produce damage to which of the following organs?

1. Lungs

2. Kidneys

3. Brain
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2, and 3

back 32

D.
1, 2, and 3

front 33

The condition of below-normal blood pressure is termed
A.
hyperthermia.
B.
hypotension.
C.
hypoxia.
D.
bradycardia.

back 33

B.
hypotension.

front 34

Proper body mechanics includes a wide base of support. The base of support is the portion of the body
A.
in contact with the floor or other horizontal surface.
B.
in the midportion of the pelvis or lower abdomen.
C.
passing through the center of gravity.
D.
None of the above.

back 34

A.
in contact with the floor or other horizontal surface.

front 35

The higher the gauge number of an intravenous (IV) needle,
A.
the larger is its diameter.
B.
the greater is its length.
C.
the smaller is its diameter.
D.
the shorter its length

back 35

C.
the smaller is its diameter.

front 36

Which of the following medical equipment is used to determine blood pressure?

Pulse oximeter

Stethoscope

Sphygmomanometer

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

back 36

C.
2 and 3 only

front 37

The medical term for congenital clubfoot is
A.
coxa plana.
B.
osteochondritis.
C.
talipes.
D.
muscular dystrophy.

back 37

C.
talipes.

front 38

Hirschsprung disease, or congenital megacolon, is related to which of the following age groups?
A.
Neonate
B.
Toddler
C.
Adolescent
D.
Adult

back 38

A.
Neonate

front 39

Which of the following blood pressure measurements might indicate shock?
A.
Systolic pressure lower than 60 mmHg
B.
Systolic pressure higher than 140 mmHg
C.
Diastolic pressure higher than 140 mmHg
D.
Diastolic pressure lower than 90 mmHg

back 39

A.
Systolic pressure lower than 60 mmHg

front 40

Which of the following is (are) symptom(s) of shock?

Pallor and weakness

Increased pulse

Fever

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

back 40

B.
1 and 2 only

front 41

Physical changes characteristic of gerontologic patients usually include
1. loss of bone calcium.
2. loss of hearing.
3. loss of mental alertness.

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

back 41

A.
1 only

front 42

Conditions in which there is a lack of normal bone calcification include

rickets.

osteomalacia.

osteoarthritis.

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

back 42

B.
1 and 2 only

front 43

In the blood pressure reading 145/75 mmHg, what does 145 represent?

The phase of relaxation of the cardiac muscle tissue

The phase of contraction of the cardiac muscle tissue

A higher-than-average diastolic pressure

A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
2 and 3 only

back 43

B.
2 only