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| The lab tests used to evaluate renal function prior to the use of iodine contrast are the BUN &: |
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| A drug that increased urination production |
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| What is the purpose of using contrast media in gastrointestinal studies? |
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| To enhance visualization of the inner contours of the alimentary canal |
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| When scheduling a series of diagnostic tests, when should barium studies be scheduled? |
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| Which patients take priority when scheduling studies that require fasting? |
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| Pediatrics/Geriatrics, Emergency patients, Diabetics |
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| What is a patient usually instructed to take after a GI study? |
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| When perforation of the alimentary canal is suspected, what contrast is used? |
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| Water-soluble iodine compound |
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| What contrast is the most commonly used for studies of the GI tract? |
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| What media are usually used for double-contrast studies of the colon? |
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| When preparing a barium enema for a patient with Hirschsprung's Disease, the barium is mixed with what? |
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| What preparation does an upper GI exam require? |
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| As a result of its hygroscopic nature, the oral or rectal administration of barium sulfate poses a risk of what? |
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| What does barium peritonitis result from? |
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| Perforation of the colon during barium enema |
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| What anticholinergic drug is sometimes administered to relax the stomach and duodenum during a double-contrast upper GI study? |
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| Bowel obstruction is a serious condition that may result from what? |
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| What conditions weaken and inflame the colon? |
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| Ulcerative Colitis and Diverticulitis |
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| A cystogram is the study of what? |
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| Contrast media utilized for exams of the urinary tract and the vascular system are various forms of what> |
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| Water-soluble iodine compounds |
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| What is the most reliable predictor of risk of allergic response to contrast media? |
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| What tests should be done before injection for an excretory urogram? |
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| BUN and creatinine levels, patient age, allergy history, and baseline blood pressure |
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| On the day preceding an oral cholecystogram, what should a patient's diet contain? |
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| Where do the crossbars of a T-tube rest? |
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| Hepatic duct and common bile duct |
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| What position is a patient in for approx. 8 hours following a myelogram? |
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| Supine with head elevated |
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| What does ERCP stand for? |
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| Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogrpahy |
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| What does an iodinated contrast agent do? |
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| Dissociates into charged particles in solution |
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| Resistance of fluid to flow |
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| a substantial intravenous dose delivered rapidly |
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| Besides air, what gas is commonly used as a contrast agent? |
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| What examination primarily uses ethiodized oil? |
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| Number of particles in the solution per kilogram |
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| What is the toxicity of a contrast medium on body tissues and organs is related to: |
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chemical formation of its molecules
iodine concentration and osmolality
ionization characteristics
dose administered and injection rate |
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| What are the principle tests used to evaluate renal function prior to the use of iodine contrast media? |
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| What medication should diabetics abstain from taking prior to an exam using contrast medium? |
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| What films are taken within the first 3 minutes after injection for excretory urography that demonstrates a hazy opacification to the entire kidney structure? |
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| How does a barium enema differ from a cleansing enema? |
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Height of enema bag
amount of liquid used
size of the catheter |
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| A black, tarry substance in the stool is an indication of what? |
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| Bleeding from upper GI tract |
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| device that drains bile from the hepatic and common bile ducts to the outside of the body following a cholecystectomy |
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| When an upper GI series is delayed because the stomach does not empty due to pylorospam, it is often helpful to have patient lie in what position? |
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| What exam is performed specifically for the detection of lesions in the duodenum distal to the duodenal bulb? |
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| Where is an intrathecal injection located? |
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| When is a colostomy more odorous and more irritating to the skin. |
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| when it is located in the proximal portion of the colon |
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| In what procedure is a manometer commonly used? |
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| What position should a patient be in during a cleansing enema? |
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| What should be done if a patient "feels full" after the administration of 150ml of a cleansing enema solution? |
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| Temporarily stop the flow and allow patient to change positions |
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| When can assault be charged? |
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| If you observe unethical/unprofessional conduct, who is the first person you should report your observations to? |
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| When should signed consent forms be completed? |
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| Before a procedure is completed |
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| What organization provides accreditation for health care institutions? |
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| What does ethics refer to? |
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| Moral principles or values |
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| To maintain certification, what education do radiographers need? |
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| 24 hours of education every two years |
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| a professional organization for radiographers and all radiologic technologists. |
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| In a hospital, who does "medical staff" refer to? |
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| All physicians who are privileged to treat patients in the facility |
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| An x-ray machine that permits viewing of the x-ray image in motion in real time is called what? |
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| The person responsible for implementing an ethical decision |
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| What does "res ipsa loquitar" mean? |
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| "The thing speaks for itself" |
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| Who completed the mapping and identification of the human genetic code in 2000? |
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| What law was enacted to protect the privacy rights of he patients? |
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| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) |
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| What is the correct way to address a patient? |
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| Where is the collimator located? |
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| What years was "Generation X" between? |
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| What is the first phase in the grieving process? |
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| What are aphasic patients unable to do? |
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| In what position is the patient lying on their back with the head elevated? |
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| What is the first thing you should do if there is a fire in your immediate area? |
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| What does the "base of support" refer to? |
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| A perpendicular line through the center of gravity |
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| Who's responsibility is it to check the transportation equipment for safety? |
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Definition
| The person transporting the patient |
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| What is the first thing you should do If you smell smoke and smoldering insulation in the area of an x-ray control panel? |
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Definition
| Turn off the main power switch |
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| What is the first thing you should do when a spill occurs? |
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Definition
| limit access to the area and assess the requirements for clean up |
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| When two people are assisting a patient to move from a stretcher into a bed, how should they position themselves? |
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| One on each side of the bed |
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| How should patients suffering from orthopnea be positioned and why? |
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| With their head elevated so they can breath |
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| What should you do if an irritating chemical splashes in your eye? |
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| Flood the eye with running water from the most convenient source |
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| What is another word for recumbent? |
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| What position is usually tolerable for a patient who had undergone hip replacement via the anterior surgical approach? |
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| What is the most common cause of back strain? |
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Definition
| bending and twisting while lifting |
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| What is the acronym PASS refer to? |
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| The steps for using a fire extinguisher |
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| When is a log-rolling approach used to move a patient? |
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Definition
| When lumbar Spine trauma is suspected |
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| How long does it take for irreparable brain damage to occur when their is a lack of circulation? |
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| What vital sign most accurately indicates the condition of shock? |
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Definition
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| What is shock resulting from excessive blood loss/plasma called? |
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| A patient who suddenly demonstrates nervous irritability, cold clammy skin, weakness, hunger, and blurred vision require administration of what? |
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Definition
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| How much oxygen should a patient who suffers from emphysema and respiratory distress receive? |
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| low flow rate of oxygen (3L/min or less) |
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| How much oxygen should a patient who suffers from emphysema and respiratory distress receive? |
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| low flow rate of oxygen (3L/min or less) |
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| Localized swelling in the throat or upper trachea may result in what? |
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Definition
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| What is the safest posture for maintaining the airway of an unconscious patient who is vomiting? |
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Definition
| Lateral Recumbent Position |
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| What should you not do if a patient is experiencing a seizure? |
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| You should not restrain their movement as much as possible |
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| What is a fracture that results the crushing of a bone into many bone fragments called? |
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| When is a trauma patient removed from a backboard? |
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| When spinal fracture has been ruled out |
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| Automatic External Defibrillator |
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| Is hypertension a sign of shock? |
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Definition
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| What is the name for the system developed to evaluate the changing status of coma patients? |
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| How long is the "golden" period for a patient who has suffered massive trauma? |
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| What emergency treatment is needed if a patient is unable to cope with emesis because of a low level of consciousness? |
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| A minimal amount of brain damage, characterized by "seeing stars" or very brief loss of consciousness is called what? |
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| A defibrillator stimulates the heart to contract effectively by delivering what? |
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Definition
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| What is the purpose of a Swan-Ganz catheter? |
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| to monitor cardiac function |
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Term
| What radiographs do infants with newborn atelectasis most likely require? |
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| What image modality is used to perform Lymphoscintigraphy? |
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Definition
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| Where is the sterile corridor located? |
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| Between the patient drape and the instrument table |
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| What type of tube is a Salem-Sump tube? |
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Definition
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| It is important to have suction equipment immediately available for patients who have what? |
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Definition
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| Where is the tip of a PICC catheter located? |
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Definition
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| What device is surgically implanted to stimulate contraction of the heart muscle? |
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Definition
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| A central venous catheter that is used short-term and introduced through a vein in the antecubital fossa. |
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Definition
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Term
| Where should the tip of a Swan-Ganz catheter be located? |
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Definition
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Term
| What clothes does a radiographer wear when entering an operating room? |
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Definition
| Nonsterile pants, shirt, mask, cap and shoe covers |
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Term
| A surgical opening made into the trachea with placement of a tube to establish a temporary or permanent airway is called what? |
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Definition
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| what type of tube is a Dobbhoff Tube? |
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Definition
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| Who are the sterile members of a surgical team? |
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Definition
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| Who is responsible for cleaning the mobile x-ray unit that is kept in the surgical suite? |
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Definition
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| What is the Seldinger technique? |
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Definition
| method of placing a catheter for arteriography |
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Term
| Port-a-cath is an example of what? |
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Definition
| long-term implanted infusion port |
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Term
| What type of imaging modality uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images? |
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Definition
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| What imaging modality uses a strong magnetic field and radiofrequency pulses to produce images in multiple planes |
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Definition
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| DSA is a computerized imaging modality that produces images of what? |
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Definition
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| What medication is recommended for treatment of post-mammography pain? |
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Definition
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| A gamma camera is part of the equipment used to perform what procedure? |
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Definition
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| What procedure can a patient with an implanted pacemaker not have? |
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Definition
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| What should be done after the removal of an arterial catheter during an angiography? |
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Definition
| Apply direct pressure on the artery for 5-10 minutes |
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Term
| Narrowing/blockage of an artery due to the buildup of fatty plaque is called what? |
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Definition
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| Which imaging modality is most likely to cause claustrophobia? |
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Definition
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| Which procedure has a risk of extravasation during contrast injection? |
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Definition
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| What is the name of the rare earth element used to create contrast media for use in MRI? |
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Definition
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| A scanner that includes a gantry with an x-ray tube that rotates around the patient is used to perform what? |
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Definition
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| What does radiofrequency ablation include the use of? |
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Definition
| Doppler sonography and interventional angiography (To treat veins) |
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| Which imaging modality uses radiofrequency coils as essential parts of the equipment? |
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Definition
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| MRS and MRSI are also known as what? |
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Definition
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| What imaging modality is most commonly used to localize needle placement for amniocentesis? |
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| A transducer is a key component of the equipment used to perform which procedure? |
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Definition
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| A transducer is a key component of the equipment used to perform which procedure? |
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Definition
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| What is a nasogastric tube used for? |
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| Aspiration of gas and fluid from the stomach, and feed the patient. |
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Definition
| Device used to indicate the location of the radiation field and to control its size |
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Term
| Grids/buckys are generally used for body parts that measure greater than: |
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Definition
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| What substance is most readily penetrated by x-rays? |
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Definition
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Definition
| Contaminated object such as a contaminated urinary catheter that transports a pathogen |
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Definition
| treatment used to make an item germ-free |
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| What is isolation technique? |
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| Practice of separating infectious patients from others and carefully controlling items that come into contact with these patiens |
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| Which methods of sterilization cause special indicators to change colors? |
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Definition
| Autoclaving and Conventional Gas Sterilization |
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| After completion of an isolation procedure, what is the first step? |
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Definition
| untie your waist belt/ties |
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Term
| When opening a sterile pack, which way is the first corner opened? |
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Definition
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| What is the body's defense against infection? |
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Definition
| Inflammatory Response and Immune System |
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Term
| When transporting a patient under airborne precautions, what must the patient be wearing? |
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Definition
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Definition
| A pathological state resulting from the presence of microorganisms |
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Term
| Where are nosocomial infections contracted? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which microorganisms occur as yeasts or molds and can infect the skin, nail beds, and scalp? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does diaphoretic mean? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a pulse oximeter? |
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Definition
| instrument that measures heart rate and oxygen saturation of the blood |
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Term
| what should you do before a patient voids during an examination? |
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Definition
| Check chart to see if Qualitative or Quantitative specimens are needed |
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Term
| What type of medication may cause respiratory depression? |
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Definition
| Tranquilizers and Sedatives |
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Term
| When is a medication most rapidly effective? |
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Definition
| When administered intravenously |
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Term
| What is the proper height for an IV bottle or bag? |
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Definition
| 18-20 inches above the vein |
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Term
| An infusion is a slow delivery of medication by means of gravity flow into the: |
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Definition
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Term
| What are controlled substances? |
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Definition
| drugs with a high abuse potential |
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Term
| What is pharmacokinetics? |
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Definition
| Study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated from the body |
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Term
| A drug that treats a toxic effect is called what? |
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Definition
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Term
| What do Flumazenil and Naloxon prescribed to do? |
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Definition
| Reverse the respiratory depression and sedation of other drugs. |
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Term
| What is a symptom of vertigo? |
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Definition
| Feeling as if the room is spinning |
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Definition
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| Interruption of the blood supply to the brain |
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