Which device does a radiologic technologist use to immobilize and support the entire body of a trauma patient?

Place in order the proper steps for performing automatic external defibrillation.
1.
Initiate rhythm analysis

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2.
If indicated, deliver the shock

3.
If no shock is indicated, continue CPR

4.
Determine that the patient is in cardiac arrest

5.
Turn on the defibrillator and prepare the equipment

6.
Attach the defibrillator cables to the pads if not already connected, and place pads on the patient

7.
After three shocks or three "no shock indicated" messages, CPR should continue uninterrupted

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What is the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

1. Belonging
2. Physiologic
3. Self-esteem
4. Self-actualization

Self-actualization

Which statement regarding the concept of center of gravity is true? Select all that apply.

1. Gravitational forces act on the entire body from the center of gravity.
2. The center of gravity is located approximately at the sacral level four in women.
3. The center of gravity should always be over the base of support to maintain stability.
4. Heavy objects should be held close to the center of gravity while lifting or transferring.
5. The movement of the center of gravity beyond the boundaries of the base results in stability.

Gravitational forces act on the entire body from the center of gravity
The center of gravity should always be over the base of support to maintain stability
Heavy objects should be held close to the center of gravity while lifting or transferring

Which includes a description of the color, quantity, and consistency of blood or other body substances?

1. Quality
2. Chronology
3. Localization
4. Occurrence

Quality

How many people are usually involved in a cart-to-table transfer, not including the patient?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 5

If a patient arrives in a wheelchair and on a sling, which type of transfer is indicated?

1. Pivot
2. Hydraulic lift
3. Standby assist
4. Cart-to-table by means of a moving device

Hydraulic lift

Which organization represents the interests of radiologic technologists to the public and federal government?

1. American Roentgen Ray Society
2. American Society of Radiologic Technologists
3. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
4. International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

What type of catheter is the Foley?

1. Coiled
2. Straight
3. Self-cleansing
4. Retention balloon

Retention balloon

Which is the most difficult patient transfer procedure?

1. Standby assist transfer
2. Assisted standing pivot transfer
3. Cart-to-table transfer with a moving device
4. Cart-to-table transfer without a moving device

Cart-to-table transfer without a moving device

Which is considered to be the first stage for a terminally ill patient coming to terms with dying?

1. Anger
2. Bargaining
3. Acceptance
4. Denial and isolation

Denial and isolation

What is the internal hospital committee that ensures safe facility operations for both patients and employees?

1. Safety committee
2. Certificate of need
3. Hazardous chemicals group
4. Radiation safety committee

Safety committee

Which type of transferring procedure requires a draw sheet?

1. Hydraulic lift
2. Two-person lift
3. Cart-to-table transfer with a roller device
4. Cart-to-table transfer without a roller device

Cart-to-table transfer without a roller device

In the healthy adult, what is the normal range for blood pressure?

1. Systolic less than 95 mm Hg, diastolic less than 60 mm Hg
2. Systolic less than 120 mm Hg, diastolic less than 80 mm Hg
3. Systolic less than 60 mm Hg, diastolic greater than 95 mm Hg
4. Systolic less than 80 mm Hg, diastolic greater than 120 mm Hg

Systolic less than 120 mm Hg, diastolic less than 80 mm Hg

Which situation permits everyone in the health care setting to work through the various stages of acceptance that precede death?

1. Open awareness
2. Mutual pretense
3. Closed awareness
4. Suspicious awareness

Open awareness

What is the role of the first assistant who stands on the cart side during a cart-to-table transfer without a moving device?

1. Supporting the patient's legs from the table side
2. Supporting the patient's head from the table side
3. Supporting the patient's upper body from the cart side
4. Supporting the patient's pelvic girdle from the cart side

Supporting the patient's pelvic girdle from the cart side

Which is (are) part of the sacred seven elements of the patient clinical history? Select all that apply.

1. Quality
2. Palpation
3. Facilitation
4. Localization
5. Aggravating factors

Quality
Localization
Aggravating factors

What organization certifies individuals in radiography?

1. Radiological Society of North America
2. American Society of Radiologic Technologists
3. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
4. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

What are examples of radiolucent devices used in a radiographic examination? Select all that apply.

1. Sand bags
2. Backboards
3. Traction splints
4. Inflation splints
5. Plexiglas paddle

Backboards
Inflation splints
Plexiglas paddle

How can leakage from a double-lumen tube be prevented?

1. Clamp with a hemostat
2. Use a piston-like syringe
3. Clamp with a regular clamping device
4. Leakage is not a problem with a double-lumen tube

Use a piston-like syringe

Which regulatory agency is responsible for regulating the quality and safety of care provided to patients?

1. The Joint Commission
2. Radiation safety committee
3. Infection control committee
4. Nuclear regulatory commission

The Joint Commission

The most important communication that occurs in a radiology department takes place between the radiographer and who?

1. Patient
2. Student
3. Radiologist
4. Administrator

Patient

A postural drop in blood pressure can occur after a barium enema as a result of what?
1. Dehydration
2. Circulatory overload
3. A reaction from the barium
4. Trapping of barium in the transverse colon

Dehydration

What is the most common type of nasogastric tube used for gastric decompression?

1. Levin
2. Cantor
3. Dobbhoff
4. Miller-Abbott

Levin

Which type of ambulatory patient transfer is depicted in the figure?

1. Hydraulic lift
2. Standby assist
3. Two-person lift
4. Assisted standing pivot

Standby assist

A patient complains of sharp pain in the abdominal area when asked to lie on the examination table. The radiologic technologist asks the patient, "When did the pain begin?" What type of question did the radiologic technologist ask?

1. Probing question
2. Facilitation question
3. Open-ended question
4. Summarization question