Question 1

If you accidentally "prick" yourself with a needle as you perform a venipuncture procedure

Accepted Answer

A)  wipe the puncture site with an alcohol swab immediately and continue. 
B)  flood the area with water,clean with soap and water,and report the incident. 
C)  immediately place the needle in a "Sharps container" and get a new one to continue. 
D)  inspect the puncture site for blood and,if none,continue with the venipuncture. 
A)  wipe the puncture site with an alcohol swab immediately and continue. 
B)  flood the area with water,clean with soap and water,and report the incident. 
C)  immediately place the needle in a "Sharps container" and get a new one to continue. 
D)  inspect the puncture site for blood and,if none,continue with the venipuncture. B

Question 2

All of the following are true of the milliliter unit of measurement except it

Accepted Answer

A)  is a metric unit of volume measurement. 
B)  is equivalent to 1 cc. 
C)  represents 1/10 of a liter (L). 
D)  is equivalent to 1/1000 of a cubic centimeter. 
A)  is a metric unit of volume measurement. 
B)  is equivalent to 1 cc. 
C)  represents 1/10 of a liter (L). 
D)  is equivalent to 1/1000 of a cubic centimeter. C

Question 3

When venipuncture is performed on an adult,for contrast medium administration,

Accepted Answer

A)  the veins of the arms are preferred injection sites. 
B)  a 25-gauge needle is preferred to lessen extravasation. 
C)  delayed reaction to the intravenous injection is routine. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  the veins of the arms are preferred injection sites. 
B)  a 25-gauge needle is preferred to lessen extravasation. 
C)  delayed reaction to the intravenous injection is routine. 
D)  All of the above A

Question 4

When performing a subcutaneous injection,the needle tip is positioned

Accepted Answer

A)  in the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. 
B)  at a 45-degree angle for average-sized patients. 
C)  perpendicular to the skin line. 
D)  at a 55- to 60-degree angle for thin patients. 
A)  in the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. 
B)  at a 45-degree angle for average-sized patients. 
C)  perpendicular to the skin line. 
D)  at a 55- to 60-degree angle for thin patients.

Question 5

During an intravenous drug administration,a small area around the needle site is growing and swelling.The patient states that the area is starting to burn slightly.In this situation,

Accepted Answer

A)  extravasation has occurred. 
B)  the injection site has become infected. 
C)  a cold,ice pack needs to be placed on the insertion site. 
D)  a high level medical alert is issued. 
A)  extravasation has occurred. 
B)  the injection site has become infected. 
C)  a cold,ice pack needs to be placed on the insertion site. 
D)  a high level medical alert is issued.

Question 6

The medical abbreviation stat means

Accepted Answer

A)  statistic. 
B)  immediately. 
C)  statutory. 
D)  static 
A)  statistic. 
B)  immediately. 
C)  statutory. 
D)  static

Question 7

Technologists working in CT are often required to administer pharmaceuticals to patients to complete an examination.When such is the case,it is important to remember that

Accepted Answer

A)  any charting of medication administered must be entered by a registered nurse. 
B)  qualified technologists are permitted to enter medication data into patient charts. 
C)  all medication errors must be corrected by a radiologist. 
D)  medical errors dealing with medication administration are uncommon. 
A)  any charting of medication administered must be entered by a registered nurse. 
B)  qualified technologists are permitted to enter medication data into patient charts. 
C)  all medication errors must be corrected by a radiologist. 
D)  medical errors dealing with medication administration are uncommon.

Question 8

Drugs intended for single use by parenteral administration are typically contained in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  ampule. 
B)  vial. 
C)  angiocath. 
D)  foil packet. 
A)  ampule. 
B)  vial. 
C)  angiocath. 
D)  foil packet.

Question 9

Sterile needles used for patient injections

Accepted Answer

A)  typically have four components: cannula,shaft,hub,and bevel. 
B)  range in gauge from 0.25 to 5 inches. 
C)  are made of high-grade surgical titanium. 
D)  often require the use of an angiocath for improved safety. 
A)  typically have four components: cannula,shaft,hub,and bevel. 
B)  range in gauge from 0.25 to 5 inches. 
C)  are made of high-grade surgical titanium. 
D)  often require the use of an angiocath for improved safety.

Question 10

All of the following are related except

Accepted Answer

A)  intramuscular. 
B)  intragluteal. 
C)  subcutaneous. 
D)  intravenous. 
A)  intramuscular. 
B)  intragluteal. 
C)  subcutaneous. 
D)  intravenous.

Question 11

The abbreviation IM means

Accepted Answer

A)  in the morning. 
B)  in mouth. 
C)  intramuscular. 
D)  intramedullary. 
A)  in the morning. 
B)  in mouth. 
C)  intramuscular. 
D)  intramedullary.

Question 12

An injection that is given to a patient relies on a(n)_____ route of administration.

Accepted Answer

A)  enteral 
B)  parenteral 
C)  topical 
D)  portal 
A)  enteral 
B)  parenteral 
C)  topical 
D)  portal

Question 13

Heart attack patients often take a small tablet of nitroglycerine and put it in their mouth,under their tongue,for quick action.This route of administration is

Accepted Answer

A)  parenteral. 
B)  topical. 
C)  sublingual. 
D)  oral. 
A)  parenteral. 
B)  topical. 
C)  sublingual. 
D)  oral.

If you accidentally "prick" yourself with a needle as you perform a venipuncture procedure

All of the following are true of the milliliter unit of measurement except it

When venipuncture is performed on an adult,for contrast medium administration,

When performing a subcutaneous injection,the needle tip is positioned

During an intravenous drug administration,a small area around the needle site is growing and swelling.The patient states that the area is starting to burn slightly.In this situation,

The medical abbreviation stat means

Technologists working in CT are often required to administer pharmaceuticals to patients to complete an examination.When such is the case,it is important to remember that

Drugs intended for single use by parenteral administration are typically contained in a(n)

Sterile needles used for patient injections

All of the following are related except

The abbreviation IM means

An injection that is given to a patient relies on a(n)_____ route of administration.

Heart attack patients often take a small tablet of nitroglycerine and put it in their mouth,under their tongue,for quick action.This route of administration is

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Exam 22: Principles of Drug Administration

If you accidentally "prick" yourself with a needle as you perform a venipuncture procedure

All of the following are true of the milliliter unit of measurement except it

When venipuncture is performed on an adult,for contrast medium administration,

When performing a subcutaneous injection,the needle tip is positioned

During an intravenous drug administration,a small area around the needle site is growing and swelling.The patient states that the area is starting to burn slightly.In this situation,

The medical abbreviation stat means

Technologists working in CT are often required to administer pharmaceuticals to patients to complete an examination.When such is the case,it is important to remember that

Drugs intended for single use by parenteral administration are typically contained in a(n)

Sterile needles used for patient injections

All of the following are related except

The abbreviation IM means

An injection that is given to a patient relies on a(n)_____ route of administration.

Heart attack patients often take a small tablet of nitroglycerine and put it in their mouth,under their tongue,for quick action.This route of administration is

Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Professional Organizations

Educational Survival Skills

Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

Introduction to Clinical Education

Radiology Administration

Radiographic Imaging

Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment

Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Human Diversity

Patient Interactions

History Taking

Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Immobilization Techniques

Vital Signs, oxygen, chest Tubes, and Lines

Basic Cardiac Monitoring: the Electrocardiogram

Infection Control

Aseptic Techniques

Nonaseptic Techniques

Medical Emergencies

Pharmacology

Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Professional Ethics

Health Records and Health Information Management

Medical Law

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