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*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* - correct answer*Anatomy and
positioning are not covered in this study guide.*
What is a tort? - correct answerA violation of civil law.
Torts are also known as ________. - correct answerPersonal Injury Law
If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, or a radiographer causes fear in the
patient, it is known as ________. - correct answerAssault
Unlawful touching or touching without consent, harm resulting from physical contact with
the radiographer, and imaging the wrong body part or against the patients will is known
as ________. - correct answerBattery
Unjustified restraint of a patient is known as ________. - correct answerFalse
Imprisonment
Exposing confidential information, improperly exposing the patients body,
inappropriately touching a patients body, or photographing a patient without their
permission is known as ________. - correct answerInvasion of Privacy
Written information that results in defamation of character or loss of reputation is known
as ________. - correct answerLibel
Orally spreading false information that results in defamation of character or loss of
reputation is known as ________. - correct answerSlander
Respondeat Superior is a legal doctrine stating the employer is held liable for an
employee's negligent act. Respondeat Superior means ________. - correct answerLet
the master answer.
Res Ipsa Loquitur is a legal doctrine stating that the cause of the negligence is obvious.
Res Ipsa Loquitur means ________. - correct answerThe thing speaks for itself.
The ARRT Standards of Ethics consists of the ________ of Ethics and the ________ of
Ethics. - correct answer1) Code
2) Rules
The ARRT ________ of Ethics serves as a guide for what radiographers aspire to
become as professionals. - correct answerCode
The ARRT ________ of Ethics are mandatory, enforceable, and carry sanctions for
violations. - correct answerRules
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Attempting to copy ARRT exam materials, disclosing exam questions, impersonating a
test candidate, being convicted of a crime, engaging in unprofessional conduct, injuring
a patient, misrepresenting CE units earned, violating state or federal narcotics and
controlled-substance laws, and attempting to circumvent the certification and
registration process are examples that violate the ARRT ________ of Ethics. - correct
answerRules
Acting in a professional manner, responding to patient needs, and supporting
colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care, practicing technology
founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, practicing ethical conduct
appropriate to the profession and protecting the patient's right to quality radiologic care,
and striving to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education and
professional activities are examples covered under the ARRT ________ of Ethics. -
correct answerCode
In what order should radiographic exams be scheduled? - correct answer1) Fiberoptic
(endoscopic) studies.
2) Radiography of the urinary tract.
3) Radiography of the biliary system.
4) Computed tomography studies.
5) Lower GI radiographic studies.
6) Upper GI radiographic studies.
Tachycardia is having a heartbeat of more than ________ beats per minute. - correct
answer100
Bradycardia is having a heartbeat of less than ________ beats per minute. - correct
answer60
Diastolic blood pressure greater than ________mm/Hg indicates an increasing level of
hypertension. - correct answer90
Diastolic blood pressure less than ________mm/Hg gives some indication of shock. -
correct answer50
The usual oxygen flow rate through a nasal cannula is ________ L/minute. - correct
answer3 to 5
Loosing large amounts of blood or plasma may result in ________ shock. - correct
answerHypovolemic
When toxins are produced during massive infection causing a dramatic decrease in
blood pressure, ________ shock is suspected. - correct answerSeptic
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________ shock is when blood pools in peripheral vessels. - correct answerNeurogenic
________ shock results from cardiac failure or other interference with heart function. -
correct answerCardiogenic
________ shock (or ________) is a reaction to foreign proteins after injections, and may
follow injection of iodinated contrast media. - correct answer1) Allergic
2) Anaphylaxis
What are some symptoms of shock? - correct answer1) 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.
What is the radiographer's response to shock? - correct answer1) 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. - correct answerOverdose
What are some reactions to anaphylactic shock? - correct answer1) Flushing
2) Hives
3) Nausea
What are some reactions to cardiovascular shock? - correct answer1) Hypotension
2) Tachycardia
3) Cardiac Arrest
What are some other reactions that may be found as a result of contrast media
injection? - correct answer1) Nausea/Vomiting
2) Sneezing
3) Sensation of Heat
4) Itching
5) Hoarseness of Voice
6) Coughing
7) Urticaria
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8) Dyspnea
9) Loss of Consciousness
10) Convulsions
11) Cardiac Arrest
12) Paralysis
13) Change in Orientation
________ contains negatively and positively charged ions. - correct answerIodinated
Ionic Contrast Media
________ do not ionize into separate negative and positive charges. - correct
answerIodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
________ has a far lower incidence of contrast agent reactions because it is not
ionized. - correct answerIodinated Nonionic Contrast Media
What is the atomic number for iodine? - correct answer53
What is the atomic number for barium? - correct answer56
What is the atomic number for tungsten? - correct answer74
What letter represents the atomic mass number? - correct answerA
What letter represents the atomic number? - correct answerZ
In what order is venipuncture performed? - correct answer1) 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.
10) Begin injection.
When handling chemicals and they are exposed to skin, the area should be washed
with cool water for at least ________ minutes. - correct answer5
When handling chemicals and they splash into the eyes, the eyes should be washed
with cool water for at least ________ minutes. - correct answer15
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