chapter 15 and 16- vital signs and infection control

A disease spread by kissing is being transmitted by which of the following methods? a.Direct contact b.Vector spread c.Droplet spread d.Aerosol

a

A pathogen that requires contact precautions is a.MRSA. b.tuberculosis. c.rubeola. d.rhinovirus.

a

A person is bitten by a mosquito and develops an infection. This type of transmission is known as a.Vector b.Fomite c.Nosocomial d.Iatrogenic

a

At the conclusion of an interventional radiographic examination, the examination room is cleaned, and major components are wiped down with chemical disinfectants. By performing this important task, the radiographer is practicing a.medical asepsis. b.sterilization. c.surgical asepsis. d.fomite asepsis.

a

The best method of preventing the spread of aerosol infections is by a.The patient's wearing a mask b.The health care worker's wearing a gown c.Handwashing d.All of the above

a

The levels of blood pressures that are read on a sphygmomanometer are a.systolic over diastolic. b.diastolic over systolic. c.arterial over venous. d.None of the above

a

When a disease is spread by an insect depositing the pathogen on or in a human, it is transmitted by what method? a.Vector b.Vehicle c.Direct contact d.Fomite

a

Which of the following devices can be classified as a high-flow oxygen delivery device? a.Air-entrainment mask b.Nasal cannula c.Simple mask d.Non-rebreathing mask

a

Which of the following is a common complication associated with CV line placement? a.Pneumothorax or hemothorax b.Tracheal erosion c.Laryngedema d.Atelectasis

a

A Swan-Ganz catheter is a.intended to measure venous pressure in the superior vena cava. b.used to measure pulmonary wedge pressures. c.also referred to as a PICC line. d.None of the above

b

A health care worker is accidentally punctured with a contaminated needle. This type of transmission is known as a.Vector b.Fomite c.Noscomial d.latrogenic

b

A properly placed endotracheal tube will be radiographically confirmed when the a.Distal tip is positioned 1 inch inferior to the tracheal bifurcation b.Distal tip positioned 1 inch superior to the tracheal bifurcation c.Distal tip is positioned adjacent to the vocal folds d.Cuff is positioned between the vocal folds

b

Rectal thermometry is believed to most accurately reflect core body temperature measures. Use of which alternative thermometer provides measures that closely correlate to the rectal method? a.Oral b.Temporal artery c.Axillary d.Tympanic

b

Regarding oxygen delivery, all of the following are true EXCEPT: a.Oxygen dose is ordered in liters per minute or in concentration as a fractional concentration of oxygen b.The maximum dose should always be given to obtain the desired results c.The oxygen flowmeter is geen d.The regulator attached to the oxygen tank consists of a flowmeter and pressure manometer

b

The collection of vital signs data is quick and noninvasive. The usual vital signs measured include a.electrolytes, blood gases, urinalysis values. b.temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. c.temperature, blood pressure, blood gases, and bowel sounds. d.respiration, pulse, cardiac output, and urinalysis values.

b

The common cold is an example of an infection by a a.Bacterium b.Virus c.Fungus d.Protozoan

b

A nosocomial infection is an infection acquired at a large gathering. upper respiratory infection. infection acquired in a hospital. infection obtained through a physician's physical examination.

c

A patient is thought to have had a cardiac arrest. The patient's pulse should be checked at the _____ artery. a.radial b.temporal c.carotid d.femoral

c

A patient is thought to have suffered cardiac arrest. The ____________ peripheral artery may be assessed to verify the effectiveness of chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 1. Apical 2. Femoral 3. Radial a.1, 2 b.1, 3 c.2, 3 d.1, 2, and 3

c

All of the following are related except a.nasal cannula. b.facial mask. c.thoracostomy tube. d.tent and oxy hood.

c

An infectious microbe can gain entrance into the human body by a.Ingression b.Penetration c.Both a and b d.Neither a nor b

c

Any microorganism that causes disease is a.prokaryotic. b.idiopathic c.pathogenic. d.iatrogenic.

c

Body homeostasis is often referred to as the body's "steady state" and is maintained by important body systems using physiologic feedback loops. Vital signs are an excellent indicator of the body's response to conditions and therapies the patient is undergoing. A key strength of using vital signs as an indicator of homeostasis is that they a.are subjective and subject to interpretation. b.are measured using interventional catheters and therefore are very accurate. c.can be assessed quickly, and the data revealed are objective. d.can be confirmed by asking the patient how he or she feels.

c

From the choices below, the most accurate way to determine body temperature is a.taking a blood sample and recording its temperature. b.with an oral thermometer. c.with a rectal thermometer. d.by using both an oral and a rectal thermometer and averaging the readings.

c

Hypoxia is a.A drug that must be prescribed by a physician b.Necessary for cellular repair c.A state describing oxygen-deficient tissue d.Necessary for cellular function

c

In the healthy adult the normal range for blood pressure is a.Systolic less than 95 mm Hg, diastolic less than 60 mm Hg b.Systolic less than 60 mm Hg, diastolic greater than 95 mm Hg c.Systolic less than 120 mm Hg, diastolic less than 80 mm Hg d.Systolic less than 80 mm Hg, diastolic greater than 120 mm Hg

c

Microorganisms that cause infectious diseases can be classified as a.Lytic b.Endogenous c.Pathogenic d.Nosocomial

c

The chain of infection consists of a.fomite, vector, reservoir, and breachment. b.bacteria, virus, protozoa, and fungi. c.host, infectious microbe, mode of transmission, and reservoir. d.encounter, entry, spread, multiplication, and outcome.

c

Thoracostomy tubes are a.Used to monitor pulmonary arterial pressures b.Central venous lines used to administer parenteral nutrition c.Chest tubes used to drain the intrapleural space d.Used to administer oxygen with mechanical ventilators

c

A patient is admitted to the emergency room and chest images are ordered. The order states the following: Unless sitting up or standing erect, the patient has dyspnea. In this case the patient has which of the following? a.Tachypnea b.Bradypnea c.Apnea d.Orthopnea

d

After an organism is infected and by the time symptoms of the infectious process manifest, several steps have taken place. These steps consist of1. multiplication and spread.2. encounter and entry.3. host.4. damage.5. reservoir.6. phagocytosis.7. outcome. a.1, 2, 3, and 4 only b.2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 only c.3 and 6 only d.1, 2, 4, and 7 only

d

All of the following are types of indirect transmission EXCEPT a.Fomite b.Vector c.Aerosol d.Touching

d

An artificial airway is inserted into a patient's trachea and connected to a mechanical ventilator. In this circumstance, all of the following are true statements EXCEPT: a.The ventilator delivers a minimum set respiratory rate b.The inspiratory volume is preset c.A consistent Fio2 is delivered d.During chest imaging, the radiographer must fully extend the patient's neck for proper head position

d

An out patient develops a stapphylococcial infection after a surgical procedure. This type of transmission is known as a.Vector b.Iatrogenic c.Nosocomial d.More than one of the above, but not all

d

By what method are pathogens spread when a person coughs or sneezes? a.Vector b.Vehicle c.Direct contact d.Droplet

d

Handwashing uses which of the following methods of infection control? a.Chemical b.Physical c.Sterile d.a and b

d

In a patient with hypoxia, a.heart rate decreases owing to high oxygen saturation values. b.respiratory rate remains unchanged. c.respiratory depth remains unchanged owing to increased cardiac d.output. blood pressure increases.

d

Pathogenic organisms have the ability to a.cause cellular and tissue damage. b.replicate and cause blockages to the flow of fluids and gases. c.secrete endotoxins. d.do all of the above.

d

The term that best describes the absolute removal of all life forms is a.Antisepsis b.Medical asepsis c.Disinfection d.Sterilization

d

While performing a portable chest radiograph on an uncooperative patient with a CV line inserted, you note that the catheter fixation material has loosened. Your responsibility as a professional radiographer is to a.quickly complete the exam as best you can, so as not cause any more harm. b.reattach the catheter line and complete the exam. c.take the chest image to assess the catheter tip position and its displacement. d.inform the patient's nurse of the catheter issue before taking the radiograph.

d