Question 1

When performing portable radiography on neonatal infants,

Accepted Answer

A)  gonadal protection is not important because the reproductive organs are undeveloped. 
B)  aseptic techniques are especially important because of the infant's weak immune system. 
C)  the portable radiographic unit must be wiped down within 24 hours before the procedure. 
D)  sterile technique procedures should be adhered to strictly. 
A)  gonadal protection is not important because the reproductive organs are undeveloped. 
B)  aseptic techniques are especially important because of the infant's weak immune system. 
C)  the portable radiographic unit must be wiped down within 24 hours before the procedure. 
D)  sterile technique procedures should be adhered to strictly.

Question 2

The role of the imaging technologist during cardiac pacemaker studies is to

Accepted Answer

A)  assist the surgeon with sterile technique. 
B)  position the patient into various oblique angles for static radiographic images. 
C)  operate fluoroscopy for the physician as he or she guides the pacemaker into position. 
D)  provide nursing care to the patient and monitor the electrophysiology data. 
A)  assist the surgeon with sterile technique. 
B)  position the patient into various oblique angles for static radiographic images. 
C)  operate fluoroscopy for the physician as he or she guides the pacemaker into position. 
D)  provide nursing care to the patient and monitor the electrophysiology data.

Question 3

The goal of aseptic technique is to

Accepted Answer

A)  protect the radiographer from infection. 
B)  protect the patient from pathogenic microbes. 
C)  prevent the spread of infection from the patient to any equipment in the examination room. 
D)  protect the surgical team from an infected patient. 
A)  protect the radiographer from infection. 
B)  protect the patient from pathogenic microbes. 
C)  prevent the spread of infection from the patient to any equipment in the examination room. 
D)  protect the surgical team from an infected patient.

Question 4

Which of the following represents good sterile technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  When using a sterile setup,avoid bending and reaching over it. 
B)  Remove sterile forceps from their container and tap them on the edge so all the solution drips off. 
C)  Any sterile supplies added to a sterile tray,such as cotton balls,can be returned to their containers if not used,as such waste is inefficient and costly. 
D)  The solution in the forceps container should be checked regularly and added to when its level gets too low. 
A)  When using a sterile setup,avoid bending and reaching over it. 
B)  Remove sterile forceps from their container and tap them on the edge so all the solution drips off. 
C)  Any sterile supplies added to a sterile tray,such as cotton balls,can be returned to their containers if not used,as such waste is inefficient and costly. 
D)  The solution in the forceps container should be checked regularly and added to when its level gets too low.

Question 5

When opening and pouring sterile solutions,

Accepted Answer

A)  both the inside and outside of the container are considered sterile. 
B)  move the sterile basin to the edge of the sterile field. 
C)  show the solution name and strength to another person before pouring. 
D)  move the sterile basin to the edge of the sterile field and show the solution name and strength to another person before pouring are appropriate. 
A)  both the inside and outside of the container are considered sterile. 
B)  move the sterile basin to the edge of the sterile field. 
C)  show the solution name and strength to another person before pouring. 
D)  move the sterile basin to the edge of the sterile field and show the solution name and strength to another person before pouring are appropriate.

Question 6

When creating a sterile field,it is important for the imaging professional to

Accepted Answer

A)  establish the sterile field as early in the day as possible to create an awareness of the scheduled procedure. 
B)  remember that anything above the ankles is considered sterile. 
C)  keep sterile gloves in sight and above the waist level. 
D)  remember that any moisture that develops on the sterile field can be dried using an infrared lamp. 
A)  establish the sterile field as early in the day as possible to create an awareness of the scheduled procedure. 
B)  remember that anything above the ankles is considered sterile. 
C)  keep sterile gloves in sight and above the waist level. 
D)  remember that any moisture that develops on the sterile field can be dried using an infrared lamp.

Question 7

You are working as a radiographer in a busy imaging department,late into the evening.You receive a request for a portable chest radiograph on a cardiac patient in the ICU.Your coworker comments that he just did a portable chest procedure on the same patient approximately 15 minutes earlier and questions why they are ordering another one so soon.The rationale for this next chest image would most likely be

Accepted Answer

A)  the floor had a change in nursing staff and they are re-ordering the examination to make sure it was completed. 
B)  a new resident cardiologist arrived for his shift and wants his own image. 
C)  the patient has a central venous line,and the physician wants to check the repositioning. 
D)  the patient is now sleeping,and a better image can now be achieved. 
A)  the floor had a change in nursing staff and they are re-ordering the examination to make sure it was completed. 
B)  a new resident cardiologist arrived for his shift and wants his own image. 
C)  the patient has a central venous line,and the physician wants to check the repositioning. 
D)  the patient is now sleeping,and a better image can now be achieved.

Question 8

If the sterility of an object is unknown,which of the following should be done?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the physician if it is alright to use the object. 
B)  Use the object as long as the expiration date has not passed. 
C)  Consider the object unsterile and do not use it. 
D)  Clean the object with a disinfectant or antimicrobial before using it. 
A)  Ask the physician if it is alright to use the object. 
B)  Use the object as long as the expiration date has not passed. 
C)  Consider the object unsterile and do not use it. 
D)  Clean the object with a disinfectant or antimicrobial before using it.

Question 9

The inflatable balloon portion of the Foley catheter is typically filled with

Accepted Answer

A)  radiopaque contrast material. 
B)  carbon dioxide. 
C)  sterile water. 
D)  denatured alcohol. 
A)  radiopaque contrast material. 
B)  carbon dioxide. 
C)  sterile water. 
D)  denatured alcohol.

When performing portable radiography on neonatal infants,

The role of the imaging technologist during cardiac pacemaker studies is to

The goal of aseptic technique is to

Which of the following represents good sterile technique?

When opening and pouring sterile solutions,

When creating a sterile field,it is important for the imaging professional to

If the sterility of an object is unknown,which of the following should be done?

The inflatable balloon portion of the Foley catheter is typically filled with

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

Nonaseptic Techniques

Medical Emergencies

Pharmacology

Principles of Drug Administration

Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Professional Ethics

Health Records and Health Information Management

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Exam 18: Aseptic Techniques

When performing portable radiography on neonatal infants,

The role of the imaging technologist during cardiac pacemaker studies is to

The goal of aseptic technique is to

Which of the following represents good sterile technique?

When opening and pouring sterile solutions,

When creating a sterile field,it is important for the imaging professional to

If the sterility of an object is unknown,which of the following should be done?

The inflatable balloon portion of the Foley catheter is typically filled with

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

Nonaseptic Techniques

Medical Emergencies

Pharmacology

Principles of Drug Administration

Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Professional Ethics

Health Records and Health Information Management

Medical Law

Filters