132- Assignment #3

8. The medical term for dizziness is:

vertigo

25. Which are imaging considerations when working with specialty equipment? (1) Consult with the nurse to communicate the required positioning and exam need. (2) Avoid unnecessary tension on tubes and lines. (3) Minimize patient movement to increase comfort.

1, 2, and 3

19. Which of the following would increase a patient s risk of a respiratory emergency? (1) Pneumonia (2) COPD (3) Spinal cord injury

1,2, and 3

22. Battery-driven and operated mobile x-ray units are powered by: (quantity) ____ V batteries

10-16 12

21. A standard power source, capacitor-discharge, non-motor-driven mobile unit may be operated using: _____ volts and _____ amps

110 15

11. Which of the following are symptoms of a head injury? (1) Pallor (2) Bradycardia (3) Irritability

2 and 3 only

4. Burns that cause blisters and swelling are usually classified as:

2nd degree

30. For an AP projection of the adult chest taken bedside (portable / mobile): 1. Place the top of the IR level with the top of the patient s shoulders .2. Rotate the patient s shoulders back. 3. Align the coronal plane parallel to the IR.

3 only

7. The deepest burns are classified as:

3rd degree

23. Battery-driven and operated mobile x-ray units can travel up an incline of no more than:

7°

24. The minimum amount of time (in hours) needed to fully charge a battery-driven and operated mobile x-ray unit is:

8

31. The IR may be placed lengthwise to obtain an AP chest radiograph on a recumbent patient whose body type is:

Asthenic

17. Which of the following occurs due to either an ischemic or hemorrhage episode in the brain? Hypoglycemia Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome Epistaxis

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

12. Which of the following are symptoms of shock? Lethargy and anxiety Decreased blood pressure and tachycardia Cold, clammy skin and bradycardia Tachypnea and lethargy

Decreased blood pressure and tachycardia

18. Which of the following would be found on a crash cart, used for treatment of respiratory emergencies? Chest tube Defibrillator Endotracheal tube Central venous catheter

Endotracheal tube

14. Which of the following is true regarding handling of a patient with an open wound? (Best resource is Patient Care MRO #12 ) Remove all dressings to avoid image artifacts. Imaging cannot be performed until the wound has been sutured. Leave the sterile dressing in place during imaging to avoid contamination. Reduce artifacts and the risk of infection by wetting the dressing with saline prior to imaging.

Leave the sterile dressing in place during imaging to avoid contamination.

20. While performing a portable AP chest on a patient, you notice his skin is cool and clammy feeling and the patient appears to be very drowsy. Which of the following is the best response?

Notify the emergency department physician immediately.

26. Which term is defined as a mechanical method that uses weights to provide a constant pull on part of the body for therapeutic reasons?

Orthopedic traction

27. Which term is defined as an area designed and staffed to provide close observation and care of patients following operative procedures?

PACU

16. Which of the following must be constantly assessed when imaging a patient who has suffered chest trauma? Respirations and level of consciousness Pulse and blood pressure Speech patterns and eye contact Motor response and respirations

Respirations and level of consciousness

5. Dyspnea, cyanosis, confusion, and drowsiness are all symptoms of:

Respiratory failure

28. A lateral decubitus chest image with accurate positioning demonstrates: equal posterior rib length on both sides of the chest nine or ten posterior ribs above the diaphragm both are correct neither are correct

both are correct

13. Which of the following is a quick survey tool for a patient who has suffered blunt force trauma to the chest? KUB Chest x-ray MRI Ultrasound

chest x-ray

10. What is atelectasis?

collapsed lung

29. According to the Image Analysis textbook (see Fig 3.58), a mobile AP chest image obtained with the central ray angled caudally demonstrates: 1. vertically contoured ribs 2. the manubrium projected superior to the fourth thoracic vertebra 3. less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the apices above the clavicles

d. 1 only

15. Which of the following may exhibit symptoms of nausea and/or vomiting? Head injuries Respiratory failure Asthma Pneumothorax

head injuries

3. Bleeding into the thoracic cavity is termed:

hemothorax

2. A patient suffers a spinal cord injury at the level of C5. Which type of shock is of concern?

neurogenic

1. A general term used to describe a life-threatening condition that occurs due to a marked decline in oxygen perfusion of vital tissues and an accumulation of metabolic by-products in the system is called: (Best resource is Patient Care MRO #12)

shock

6. The acronym FAST is used to designate symptoms of:

stroke

9. The medical term for fainting is:

syncope