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WorksheetsMETHODS OF PT CARE
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
Body temperatures vary during the day and usually are lowest:
at noon
in the morning.
during evening
at afternoon
The term diaphoretic means:
cool
sweating
feverish
cyanotic
When checking a patient for signs of cyanosis, the radiographer should note the coloration of the:
eyes
lips and nail beds
palms of the hands and soles of the feet
face and neck
Which of the following statements is true with respect to taking a medical history for a radiographic examination?
· It is required only for inpatients.
It is always taken by the radiologist.
· It is not considered confidential information.
It includes pertinent information about the patient and indicates the reason for the examination.
Which of the following routes and methods is rarely used to monitor the body temperature of an adult patient?
· An oral electronic probe
A tympanic probe
· A rectal electronic probe
A disposable thermometer applied to the forehead
An instrument that measures heart rate and oxygen saturation of hemoglobin is called a(n):
oxygen perfusion monitor.
· digital cardio-oximeter.
pulse oximeter.
pulse oximeter.
Which of the following devices is no longer used in hospitals to monitor body temperature?
Electronic oral and rectal thermometers
Mercury glass thermometers
Tympanic thermometers
Temporal artery thermometers
You should not use your thumb to take a pulse because:
a stethoscope is needed for accuracy
a stethoscope is needed for accuracy
the pulse in your thumb may be felt instead of the patient’s pulse
· you may not detect a weak pulse with your thumb
Rectal temperatures may be contraindicated because
they are embarrassing.
the procedure may stimulate the vagus nerve.
they are less accurate
rectal temperature is higher than oral temperature.
Tom Borg, 23, is very anxious about being subjected to radiation from x-rays and complains that his hands and feet are tingling and that he feels dizzy. His temperature is 99° F, pulse rate is 86 beats/min, and respiratory rate is 40 breaths/min. The most likely reason for his symptoms is:
hyperventilation.
hypoventilation.
pyrexia.
tachycardia.
Which of the following statements is true with respect to electrocardiograms?
They are administered only by physicians
They are invasive procedures
They are used only to diagnose heart attacks
They are frequently used to monitor patients over time.
In electrocardiography, PVC stands for
· partial ventricular contraction.
premature ventricular contraction.
premature ventricular contraction.
preliminary ventricular coordination.
It is important for radiographers to develop and use patient assessment skills so that they can
make an accurate diagnosis.
decide what x-ray procedures to perform
decide what medication the patient should have.
meet patient needs and set priorities.
A normal oxygen saturation value is represented by which of the following percentages?
65% to 75%
75% to 85%
85% to 95%
· 95% to 100%
When is it not advisable to take a temperature orally?
1. When the patient has had a hot or cold beverage
2 When the patient is receiving oxygen
3. When the patient is breathing through the mouth
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
· 1, 2, and 3
Which of the following sites should be used to monitor an irregular or slow pulse?
Wrist—radial pulse
Groin—femoral pulse
Neck—carotid pulse
Apex of the heart—apical pulse
Which of the following laboratory values is the best indicator of kidney function?
RBC count
Serum bilirubin
· BUN
Creatinine
What type of question should you ask the patient to begin a patient history?
· Closed-ended
Open-ended
· Probing
Direct
Which of the following blood pressure readings would be categorized as stage 1 hypertension?
115/75
120/80
· 140/90
160/100
Which of the following blood pressure readings would fall within the range of the “new” normal?
· 115/75
· 115/75
120/80
140/90
160/100
When a patient is experiencing tachypnea, the patient is breathing more than:
10 breaths/min
15 breaths/min
20 breaths/min.
30 breaths/min.
Which of the following laboratory tests would NOT be performed to determine the blood’s ability to clot?
Platelet count
Prothrombin time
Partial thromboplastin time
Hemoglobin concentration
Tachycardia, combined with a weak or “thready” pulse, is usually a result of:
excitement.
low blood volume.
a damaged heart
exertion.
The first step you should follow in assisting a patient from a wheelchair to the x-ray table is to
position the wheelchair parallel to the table and lock the brakes
fold up the footrests.
lower the table to chair height.
assist the patient to a standing position
assist the patient to a standing position
slide to his or her feet at the side of the bed.
turn over in bed.
lie directly on the board and then slide across to the stretcher.
slide on a draw sheet across the board to another surface.
Use of side rails on stretchers is required:
1. when transporting children.
2. when restraints are ordered.
3. when patients are uncooperative or unconscious
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
Checking transportation equipment for safety is the responsibility of:
the hospital safety committee
the nursing service.
the head of the department to which the equipment is assigned.
the person transporting the patient.
When two persons are assisting a patient to move from a stretcher onto a bed, they should position themselves so that:
one is on each side of the bed.
one is at each end of the bed.
both are on the far side of the bed
both are on the side of the stretcher.
Which of the following is the best method of transportation to the imaging department for a toddler who is an inpatient?
The patient may walk with you if physician’s orders allow the patient to stand
You should carry the patient
The safest and most convenient method is to transport the child in a crib
The patient’s parent should bring the child to the department.
When positioning or transporting a patient who has undergone hip replacement via the anterior surgical approach, which of the following movements is usually well tolerated?
Flexion to no more than 90 degrees
. Abduction
. Rotation
Hyperextension
A patient weighing 260 pounds arrives from an intermediate care facility via wheelchair for an examination of the hip. He is unable to bear weight on either leg. The most appropriate method for placing this patient on the x-ray table is to:
get as many people as you can find to help
call for a hydraulic lift and personnel who are experienced in its use
get the strongest coworker you can find and perform a two-person lift
send the patient back to the care facility with instructions to return by stretcher
When a patient who has not stood or walked since an accident, stroke, or surgery must be taken to the imaging department, the best method is to
walk with the patient and take the elevator, not the stairs
use a wheelchair, and assist the patient when standing and getting onto the table
use a wheelchair but do not let the patient stand; use a two-person lift.
use a stretcher.
In preparation for a patient transfer to the imaging department, the radiographer should:
1. check with nursing service.
2. check the patient’s chart.
3. assess the patient.
4. check patient identification
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
A. 2, 3, and 4 only
A. 1, 2, 3, and 4
A brief, mild reduction in the oxygen supply to the brain occurring with changes in body position that may cause the patient to feel faint is called
orthopnea
vertigo.
orthostatic hypotension.
syncope.
Patients who have undergone hip replacement via the posterior surgical approach should avoid which of the following movements?
Adduction
Abduction
Extending the hip to 180 degrees
External rotation
A gait belt is used to:
assist a weak patient to stand and walk.
hold a patient securely in a wheelchair.
maneuver a slider board.
provide safety on a stretcher.
Which of the listed items is NOT used to facilitate stretcher transfers?
Slider board
Side rail
Draw sheet
Sliding ma
To lift a non-mobile obese patient from a wheelchair to a radiographic table, a lift team uses
a two-person lift.
a hydraulic lift.
a gait belt
a slider board
When assisting a stroke patient to walk, you should place yourself:
in front of the patient.
on the patient’s strong side.
on the patient’s weak side.
behind the patient gripping the gait belt.
When assisting a patient from bed to wheelchair, you should:
1. elevate the head of the bed.
2. lower the bed as far as possible.
3. use the face-to-face assist to help the patient stand.
4. assist the patient to pivot with back to wheelchair before sitting down.
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2, and 4 only
1, 2,3, and 4 only
Patients who have back injuries are more comfortable moving to a supine position from
a sitting position
a prone position.
a standing position.
a lateral recumbent position.
You are required to use two identifiers to insure accuracy of patient identification. Which of the following methods is/are acceptable for this purpose?
1. Check the patient’s arm band.
2. Ask the patient to state his or her full name.
3. Ask the patient to state his or her birthdate.
4. Speak the patient’s name and see if he or she responds.
1 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2, and 3 only
1, 2, 3, and 4
Before helping a patient rise from a wheelchair, you should:
1. position the wheelchair in a convenient place.
2. set the brakes.
3. remove the lap cover.
4. move the foot and leg rests out of the way
1 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2, and 3 only
1, 2, 3, and 4
