RTBC PATIENT CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
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RTBC PATIENT CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
RTBC PATIENT CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
RTBC PATIENT CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
RTBC PATIENT CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
Streptococcus is a type of: - ANSWER-bacteria
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RTBC PATIENT CARE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED
Streptococcus is a type of: - ANSWER-bacteria
What two procedures require a non-sterile aseptic technique? - ANSWER-Insertion of a
nasogastric tube
Insertion of a barium enema tip
The vein of the antecubital fossa that is the first choice for venipuncture is the: -
ANSWER-median cubital
How can paralanguage be used to improve the quality of communication with one's
patient? - ANSWER-make sure to speak distinctly when giving instructions for
positioning
A 75-year-old outpatient comes into the imaging department for a scheduled double-
contrast barium enema procedure. Per the patient, she has skipped her morning
medications but took her insulin as prescribed. As you are explaining the procedure to
her, she complains about feeling weak. You notice she has become diaphoretic and
confused. Her speech has also become slurred. You should suspect a: - ANSWER-
Diabetic insulin reaction
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease resulting from a chronic disorder of: -
ANSWER-blood glucose metabolism
What medications are considered analgesics? - ANSWER-Acetaminophen, ibuprofen,
aspirin
The best communication method for dealing with preschool age children that are having
radiographic procedures that may be painful is to: - ANSWER-Describe the sensation
they may experience
If a patient develops a pulmonary edema after contrast administration, and they don't
respond to conservative treatment, which emergency medication can be administered
intravenously? - ANSWER-Lasix
Which type of isolation precaution may be used for patients who are highly susceptible
to becoming infected, like those with leukemia? - ANSWER-Expanded precautions
, If extravasation occurs during an intravenous injection of contrast media, correct
treatment includes which of the following? - ANSWER-Remove the needle immediately
Apply pressure to vein until bleeding stops
Watch for improvement in the initial signs and symptoms
When performing venipuncture, a tourniquet is placed where in relation to injection site?
- ANSWER-2-4 inches proximal to the injection site
When preparing to assist a patient with a fractured leg from a wheelchair to the xray
table, the technologist should: - ANSWER-Position the wheelchair so the non-fractured
leg is on the side closest to the table
What two radiologic examinations require a patient to be NPO for 8-12 hours prior to
procedure? - ANSWER-Barium enema and small bowel follow through
The term extravasation means: - ANSWER-Leakage of intravenous fluids into
surrounding tissues
If a technologist mistakenly images the incorrect patient, it may be considered: -
ANSWER-Battery
The elimination of all microorganisms from an object is termed: - ANSWER-sterilization
The class of medications that are used to treat nausea and vomiting are: - ANSWER-
Anteimetics
Which contrast agent when added to the body, decreases the tissue density of the body
part? - ANSWER-Carbon dioxide
The normal range of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) in an adult is: - ANSWER-6-20 mg/dl
A patients pulse may be obtained by palpating which 3 vessels? - ANSWER-Axillary
artery, common carotid artery, brachial artery
The most common trauma among the elderly are: - ANSWER-Falls
When injecting contrast media, you notice edema at the injection site and the patient
complains of pain. The proper patient care procedure for this situation is to: - ANSWER-
Remove the needle, place are warm or cold compress on injection site, and monitor
patient for pain
When a pulse is described as thready, this means: - ANSWER-Weak
Which method of obtaining the temperature of a five month old is most accurate? -
ANSWER-rectal
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