15 Patient Care

1) Which of the following concerning an IV drip should a technologist monitor while a patient is under his or her care?

a. height of the infused substance b. kinks in tubing

c. pain and swelling d. all of the above 2) Ambulatory means:

a. emergent b. able to walk c. bedridden d. in a wheelchair

3) Which of the following is not a method for decreasing the spread of HIV?

a. using a protective gown and gloves b. using disposable needles only once c. obtaining a detailed sexual history d. using a protective face mask

4) If bleeding occurs during withdrawal of a needle following injection one should:

a. apply a tourniquet

b. apply pressure

c. alert a physician

d. apply ice

5) NPO means:

a. no preparation for exam b. nothing by mouth

c. patient may drink water but should not eat d. none of the above

6) Which of the following should be considered when using patient restraint devices?

a. restricted circulation b. attenuation

c. comfort d. all of the above e. a and c only

7) A patient who is aphasic cannot:

a. walk

b. breathe while lying flat c. sit up

d. talk

8) If several patients receiving a dose of radiopharmaceutical from the same vial experience an adverse reaction, this is likely a(n):

a. anaphylactic reaction b. allergic reaction c. pyrogenic reaction d. radiation sickness

9) Which of the following tests does not require the patient to be NPO for some time period prior to scanning?

a. hepatobiliary imaging

b. gastrointestinal bleeding study

c. exercise-redistribution myocardial scan with

Tl

d. Schilling Test

10) Of the following types of disease transmission, for which does the Center for Disease Control recommend wearing a biosafety mask?

a. airborne b. contact c. droplet d. a and c only e. all of the above

11) The Standard Precautions recommended by the Center for Disease Control are designed for use:

a. with patients presenting a risk for contact transmission

b. with all patients who present in the health care setting c. with patients presenting a risk for airborne

transmission

d. with patients presenting a risk for droplet transmission

12) A nosocomial infection is:

a. in the nasal passage

b. transmitted by coughing or sneezing c. acquired while in the hospital d. always less serious in nature

13) Before any procedure is begun on a patient, his or her identity should be checked:

a. according to the accompanying chart/medical record b. verbally with the patient if possible

c. on the wristband

d. by all of the above methods

14) If a patient is having seizures the technologist should:

a. try to restrict the patient’s movements b. try to grasp the patient’s tongue c. start CPR

d. clear the area around the patient to minimize the risk of injury

e. all of the above

15) Infectious waste disposal involves:

a. leakproof containers

b. puncture resistant containers c. the universal symbol for biohazard d. all of the above

e. a and b only

16) Gloves should be worn anytime there is contact with:

a. blood and body fluids b. broken skin

c. mucous membranes d. all of the above e. a and b only

17) According to the Standard Precautions issued by the Center for Disease Control, when should gloves be changed?

a. between procedures on two different patients b. between procedures on the same patient c. every half hour

d. all of the above

e. a and b only

f. a and c only

18) According to the Center for Disease Control, handwashing should be performed:

a. before contact with a patient b. after contact with a patient

c. after contact with a patient if gloves were worn d. all of the above

e. a and b only

19) Which of the following statements is not true regarding sharp instruments?

a. reusable instruments should be cleaned, disinfected and sterilized before reuse

b. non-reusable sharp instruments should be recapped before disposal into a biohazard container

c. single use needles should be disposed of using puncture resistant containers

d. none of the above

20) A nursing mother who undergoes a lung perfusion exam utilizing 4 mCi of

Tc MAA should:

a. continue nursing as usual

b. interrupt breast feeding for 12.6 hours c. interrupt breast feeding for 36 hours d. discontinue breast feeding

21) Patients who receive an injection of an investigational radiopharmaceutical must:

a. have their urine collected and stored until it decays to background

b. sign a patient informed consent form c. have made a living will

d. be inpatients

22) Which of the following is true concerning radiopharma- ceutical use in pregnancy?

a. radioiodine will cross the placenta

b. hydration and frequent voiding will reduce the fetal absorbed dose

c. the NRC total dose allowed to an embryo/fetus is 0.5 rem

d. all of the above