Question 1

The duty to ensure that a surgical pack is sterile before it is used is the responsibility of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  manufacturer or the central supply staff that sterilizes equipment. 
B)  physician who uses the pack. 
C)  person who opens the pack. 
D)  nurse who assists the physician. 
A)  manufacturer or the central supply staff that sterilizes equipment. 
B)  physician who uses the pack. 
C)  person who opens the pack. 
D)  nurse who assists the physician. C

Question 2

How is tuberculosis (TB)transmitted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual contact 
B)  Direct contact 
C)  Spread by airborne transmission 
D)  Spread by droplet transmission 
A)  Sexual contact 
B)  Direct contact 
C)  Spread by airborne transmission 
D)  Spread by droplet transmission C

Question 3

When infection is spread by means of contaminated dust that contains endospores or droplet nuclei,the means of transmission is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  a vehicle. 
B)  a vector. 
C)  a fomite. 
D)  airborne contamination. 
A)  a vehicle. 
B)  a vector. 
C)  a fomite. 
D)  airborne contamination. D

Question 4

What should be done for a patient in the supine position who complains of being short of breath while lying down?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place the patient in the Fowler position. 
B)  Assist the patient into a wheelchair. 
C)  Place a bolster support under the knees. 
D)  Call 911. 
A)  Place the patient in the Fowler position. 
B)  Assist the patient into a wheelchair. 
C)  Place a bolster support under the knees. 
D)  Call 911.

Question 5

Standard precautions involve the use of barriers whenever contact is anticipated with which of the following?
1)Blood
2)Body fluids
3)Mucous membranes

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 6

Which of the following is an appropriate method to assist a patient with back pain from a supine position into a seated position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pull the patient's arms to help the patient lift the upper body from the supine position. 
B)  Roll the patient into a recumbent lateral position, then assist the patient into a seated position. 
C)  Roll the patient into a prone position, then have the patient push up onto his or her hands and knees. 
D)  Support the patient's head and neck while lifting the upper body into a seated position. 
A)  Pull the patient's arms to help the patient lift the upper body from the supine position. 
B)  Roll the patient into a recumbent lateral position, then assist the patient into a seated position. 
C)  Roll the patient into a prone position, then have the patient push up onto his or her hands and knees. 
D)  Support the patient's head and neck while lifting the upper body into a seated position.

Question 7

A limited operator who does not change linens between patients is:

Accepted Answer

A)  providing an opportunity for fomite transmission. 
B)  saving money in laundry expenses. 
C)  making wise decisions, as long as there are no stains on the linens. 
D)  increasing productivity by saving time between patients. 
A)  providing an opportunity for fomite transmission. 
B)  saving money in laundry expenses. 
C)  making wise decisions, as long as there are no stains on the linens. 
D)  increasing productivity by saving time between patients.

Question 8

Which of the following common diseases are spread via droplet contamination?
1)Streptococcal pneumonia
2)Tuberculosis
3)Meningitis

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 9

Chest radiographs and skin tests involving intradermal injections are tools used to screen for:

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV and AIDS. 
B)  hepatitis B. 
C)  tuberculosis. 
D)  pneumonia. 
A)  HIV and AIDS. 
B)  hepatitis B. 
C)  tuberculosis. 
D)  pneumonia.

Question 10

Which of the following are potential fomites in the radiology department?
1)IR
2)X-ray table
3)Positioning sponges

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 11

Which of the following are correct statements of proper body mechanics?
1) Use a broad stance.
2) Turn and lift using your back muscles.
3) Carry heavy objects close to your body.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 12

If there is a fire in your immediate area,the first thing you should do is:

Accepted Answer

A)  shout "Fire!" 
B)  call a fire code. 
C)  evacuate the area. 
D)  close the fire doors. 
A)  shout "Fire!" 
B)  call a fire code. 
C)  evacuate the area. 
D)  close the fire doors.

Question 13

Which of the following are opportunistic infections commonly associated with AIDS?
1)Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
2)Candida albicans infection of mucous membranes
3)Disseminated herpes virus

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 14

You accidentally fall off a step stool while stocking the top shelves with linen. You are able to get up and do not seem to be hurt. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have a co-worker x-ray you to make sure you are not seriously injured. 
B)  Scream for help instead of trying to get up. 
C)  File a lawsuit against your employer. 
D)  File an incident report. 
A)  Have a co-worker x-ray you to make sure you are not seriously injured. 
B)  Scream for help instead of trying to get up. 
C)  File a lawsuit against your employer. 
D)  File an incident report.

Question 15

Which of the following will aid in relieving strain on the abdomen for a patient suffering from abdominal pain?
1) Elevation of the head
2) Placing a bolster under the knees
3) Placing the patient in prone position

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 16

Which term refers to any medium that transports microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vehicle 
B)  Vector 
C)  Fomite 
D)  Cycle of infection 
A)  Vehicle 
B)  Vector 
C)  Fomite 
D)  Cycle of infection

Question 17

The greatest risk of serious infection transmission to health care workers from patients is:

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV and AIDS. 
B)  hepatitis B. 
C)  anthrax. 
D)  pneumonia. 
A)  HIV and AIDS. 
B)  hepatitis B. 
C)  anthrax. 
D)  pneumonia.

Question 18

Which of the following are classified as microorganisms?
1) Bacteria
2) Viruses
3) Protozoa

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 19

When a patient with an injured leg must go to the other end of the building and is unable to walk normally with comfort,you should provide a:

Accepted Answer

A)  walker. 
B)  pair of crutches. 
C)  cane. 
D)  wheelchair. 
A)  walker. 
B)  pair of crutches. 
C)  cane. 
D)  wheelchair.

Question 20

The process of reducing the probability of infectious organisms being transmitted to a susceptible individual is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  sepsis. 
B)  asepsis. 
C)  disinfection. 
D)  vaccination. 
A)  sepsis. 
B)  asepsis. 
C)  disinfection. 
D)  vaccination.

Exam 21: Safety and Infection Control

The duty to ensure that a surgical pack is sterile before it is used is the responsibility of the:

How is tuberculosis (TB)transmitted?

When infection is spread by means of contaminated dust that contains endospores or droplet nuclei,the means of transmission is called:

What should be done for a patient in the supine position who complains of being short of breath while lying down?

Standard precautions involve the use of barriers whenever contact is anticipated with which of the following? 1)Blood 2)Body fluids 3)Mucous membranes

Which of the following is an appropriate method to assist a patient with back pain from a supine position into a seated position?

A limited operator who does not change linens between patients is:

Which of the following common diseases are spread via droplet contamination? 1)Streptococcal pneumonia 2)Tuberculosis 3)Meningitis

Chest radiographs and skin tests involving intradermal injections are tools used to screen for:

Which of the following are potential fomites in the radiology department? 1)IR 2)X-ray table 3)Positioning sponges

Which of the following are correct statements of proper body mechanics? 1) Use a broad stance. 2) Turn and lift using your back muscles. 3) Carry heavy objects close to your body.

If there is a fire in your immediate area,the first thing you should do is:

Which of the following are opportunistic infections commonly associated with AIDS? 1)Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia 2)Candida albicans infection of mucous membranes 3)Disseminated herpes virus

You accidentally fall off a step stool while stocking the top shelves with linen. You are able to get up and do not seem to be hurt. What should you do?

Which of the following will aid in relieving strain on the abdomen for a patient suffering from abdominal pain? 1) Elevation of the head 2) Placing a bolster under the knees 3) Placing the patient in prone position

Which term refers to any medium that transports microorganisms?

The greatest risk of serious infection transmission to health care workers from patients is:

Which of the following are classified as microorganisms? 1) Bacteria 2) Viruses 3) Protozoa

When a patient with an injured leg must go to the other end of the building and is unable to walk normally with comfort,you should provide a:

The process of reducing the probability of infectious organisms being transmitted to a susceptible individual is called:

Role of the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator

Introduction to Radiographic Equipment

Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators

Basic Physics of Radiography

X-Ray Production

X-Ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management

Principles of Exposure and Image Quality

Digital Image Receptor Systems

Scatter Radiation and Its Control

Formulating X-Ray Techniques

Radiobiology and Radiation Safety

Introduction to Anatomy, positioning, and Pathology

Upper Extremity and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Extremity and Pelvis

Spine

Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen

Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients

Image Evaluation

Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism

Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations

Medications and Their Administration

Medical Laboratory Skills

Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis

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