Radiography Procedures and Patient Care
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Course Introduction
This course covers the fundamental radiographic procedures essential for diagnosing a variety of medical conditions, emphasizing accurate imaging techniques for different body systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in patient positioning, equipment operation, and radiation safety protocols while ensuring optimal image quality. Additionally, the course focuses on patient care principles, including effective communication, assessment, infection control, and patient comfort during imaging procedures. By integrating technical skills with compassionate care practices, students will be prepared to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered radiographic services in clinical settings.
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Patient Care in Radiography 8th Edition by Ruth
Ann Ehrlich
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Radiography
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Q1) What is an Sv?
A) A radiation unit that is determined by measuring ionization of air
B) A device containing a crystal that absorbs radiation energy and discharges it in the form of light when heated
C) A radiation unit used to measure patient dose
D) A radiation unit used to measure dose equivalents for occupational exposure
Answer: D
Q2) The primary purpose of intensifying screens is to:
A) protect the film from light and damage during radiography.
B) improve the definition on the radiograph.
C) reduce the quantity of radiation required to produce a satisfactory image.
D) reduce the possibility of artifacts on the film.
Answer: C
Q3) The access point for the radiographer to determine the exposure factors and to initiate the exposure is called the:
A) transformer.
B) image receptor unit.
C) control console.
D) stationary grid.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Professional Roles and Behaviors
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Q1) If a patient refuses an examination and wishes to leave,but is not allowed to do so,the radiographer who restrains the patient may be liable for charges of:
A) false imprisonment.
B) battery.
C) invasion of privacy.
D) libel.
Answer: A
Q2) The term ethics refers to:
A) moral principles or values.
B) legal responsibility.
C) the need for confidentiality.
D) professional liability.
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following hospital departments provides support services?
A) Pediatrics
B) Surgery
C) Radiology
D) Purchasing
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Professional Attitudes and Communications
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Q1) An attitude that involves hostility or anger is termed:
A) aggressiveness.
B) assertiveness.
C) empathy.
D) rudeness.
Answer: A
Q2) When an Asian patient is apprehensive about the examination,you should:
A) use sign language to communicate.
B) maintain eye contact while providing reassurance.
C) maintain a respectful distance, use a calm voice, and smile while minimizing eye contact.
D) show friendliness by placing your arm around his shoulders.
Answer: C
Q3) The generational group most likely to accept the word of health care professionals without question is:
A) Generation Y.
B) Generation X.
C) baby boomers.
D) patients over the age of 75.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Safety, Transfer, and Positioning
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Q1) To avoid the possibility of decubitus ulcer formation in the elderly,the radiographer should:
1)ensure that the patient's skin stays clean and dry.
2)avoid bumps that may cause contusions and abrasions in the skin.
3)provide padding under bony prominences.
4)leave the patient in the same position for the duration of the examination.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Q2) Incident reports should be completed for any fall,accident,or occurrence that results in injury involving:
1)patients.
2)visitors.
3)members of hospital staff.
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
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Chapter 5: Infection Control
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Q1) Under the system of protective precautions,the radiographer who handles the x-ray unit:
A) must wear sterile gloves.
B) helps lift and move the patient.
C) may touch only sterile items.
D) drops the image receptor into a clean or sterile cover.
Q2) A patient placed under airborne precautions requires a bedside chest radiograph.The radiographer must follow standard precautions and must don a:
A) surgical mask.
B) gown, gloves, and surgical mask.
C) particulate respirator.
D) gown and gloves.
Q3) The portal of exit describes the:
A) method by which the pathogen enters the body.
B) method by which the pathogen exits the body.
C) reservoir or place where the pathogen resides.
D) carrier of the pathogen.
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Chapter 6: Patient Care and Assessment
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Q1) Which of the following sites should be used to monitor an irregular or slow pulse?
A) Wrist-radial pulse
B) Groin-femoral pulse
C) Neck-carotid pulse
D) Apex of the heart-apical pulse
Q2) A barrel-chested appearance with elevation of the shoulder girdle and retraction of the neck muscles is typical of the patient who suffers from:
A) cyanosis.
B) diaphoresis.
C) orthostatic hypotension.
D) emphysema.
Q3) When a patient is experiencing tachypnea,the patient is breathing more than:
A) 10 breaths/minute.
B) 15 breaths/minute.
C) 20 breaths/minute.
D) 0 breaths/minute.
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Chapter 7: Medications and Their Administration
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Q1) With respect to a medication,the term potent means :
A) poisonous.
B) powerful.
C) ineffective.
D) outdated.
Q2) A common site for both blood draws and emergency intravenous (IV)injections is the:
A) median cubital vein.
B) brachial artery.
C) saphenous vein.
D) pulmonary vein.
Q3) A "skin test," such as a test for tuberculosis that is administered to an area on the anterior forearm,is an example of the _____ route of medication administration.
A) topical
B) cutaneous
C) enteral
D) intradermal
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Chapter 8: Dealing with Acute Situations
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Q1) A dizzy sensation that feels as if the room is spinning and that often causes nausea may be reported by patients who suffer from:
A) allergy.
B) asthma.
C) inner ear disturbances.
D) angina pectoris.
Q2) When a patient is unable to cope with secretions or emesis because of a low level of consciousness,the emergency treatment most likely needed is:
A) oxygen administration.
B) medication administration.
C) suction.
D) tracheotomy.
Q3) A fracture that results in crushing of the bone into many small fragments is called a _____ fracture.
A) compound
B) depressed
C) greenstick
D) comminuted
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Chapter 9: Preparation and Examination of the
Gastrointestinal Tract
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Q1) Which of the following conditions cause(s)weakening and inflammation of the colon?
1)Ulcerative colitis
2)Diverticulitis
3)Hemorrhoids
4)Hiatal hernia
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Q2) The substance used to provide radiographic contrast in the gastrointestinal tract of patients who may have a perforation of the alimentary canal is:
A) barium sulfate.
B) water-soluble iodine compound.
C) iodized oil.
D) glucagon.
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Chapter 10: Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques
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Q1) Gases commonly used as contrast agents are air and:
A) carbon dioxide.
B) hydrogen.
C) helium.
D) oxygen.
Q2) Biliary calculi may be removed from the common bile duct using a "stone basket" attached to a gastroscope in the procedure called:
A) ERCP.
B) PTC.
C) VCUG.
D) T-tube cholangiography.
Q3) An intrathecal injection is a direct injection into the:
A) common bile duct.
B) spinal canal.
C) peritoneal cavity.
D) urinary bladder.
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Chapter 11: Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments
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Q1) When doing a bedside examination of a critical neonate in the intensive care unit,the radiographer should:
1)perform hand hygiene and don a gown before entering the unit.
2)remove the neonate from the incubator before taking the x-ray.
3)x-ray the neonate within the incubator.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 1 and 3 only
Q2) Which of the following is/are the name(s)of (a)nasoenteric tube(s)?
1)Miller-Abbott
2)Harris
3)Dobbhoff
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 2 and 3 only
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Chapter 12: Special Imaging Modalities
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Q1) Thrombus is the term for a:
A) foreign object in the bloodstream.
B) device for holding a vessel open.
C) blood clot attached to a vessel wall.
D) hemorrhage.
Q2) Follow-up care to the angiography injection site after removal of an arterial catheter involves:
A) hot packs.
B) cold packs.
C) direct pressure on the artery for 5 to 10 minutes.
D) application of an adhesive bandage only.
Q3) The Seldinger technique is a method of:
A) visualizing the pancreatic duct.
B) performing a lumbar puncture.
C) placing a catheter for arteriography.
D) detecting lesions of the breast.
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