ARRT Review: Patient Care Flashcard

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All of the following are true statements, except: Anticholinergic drugs increase blood pressure and decrease heart rate, An audible alarm from an infusion pump usually signals that fluid is running low or its flow has been interrupted., Avoid elevating the left arm when performing mobile chest x-rays within the first 48 hours following pacemaker insertion, OR persons in sterile gown and gloves must pass each other back-to-back.

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Anticholinergic drugs increase blood pressure and decrease heart rate

Front

Proper venipuncture technique includes: Inserting the needle at a 15 degree angle, bevel up.

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Inserting the needle at a 15 degree angle, bevel up.

Front

What is the difference between libel and slander?

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Libel is written defamation; slander is verbal defamation.

Front

When skin is being prepared for a surgical procedure, how is it cleansed? Options: it is cleansed longitudinally, from upper to lower body; it is cleansed in a circular motion, from center outward; it is cleansed longitudinally, from lower to upper body; it is cleansed in a circular motion, from outermost to center.

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it is cleansed in a circular motion, from center outward.

Front

Which of the following is the term used to describe episodes of chest pain that occur when coronary arteries are unable to supply the heart with sufficient oxygenated blood? Angina pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, Atherosclerosis, Ischemia

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Angina pectoris

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Which is a list of individuals holding certification credentials in a particular profession? Options: Accreditation, Certification, Licensure, Registry

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Registry

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Disease transmitted by a patient coming into contact with an image receptor that is not clean would be

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Fomite transmission

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An incision into the chest, with insertion of a tube to relieve pneumothorax or hemothorax is termed

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thoracotomy

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Which medication document is most complete and acceptable?

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12/12/2002, 0920, 3mcg/min Epinephrine, IV

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Which type of shock is related to large volume blood loss?

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Hypovolemic