WorksheetsMethods of Patient Care Test 3 Study Guide
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 13hrs 30mins
All of these sterilization methods have special indicators that change color, signifying that sterilization has been achieved, except for 1. autoclaving (steam sterilization). 2. conventional gas sterilization. 3. gas plasma technology.
chemical sterilization.
gas plasma technology.
conventional gas sterilization.
autoclaving (steam sterilization).
Instruments with long, narrow lumina must be sterilized using which method?
Freon and ethylene oxide
Autoclaving
Chemical sterilization
Gas plasma technology
Packages are considered sterile if they meet the following criteria: 1. The expiration date has not been exceeded. 2. The sterility indicators have changed to a predetermined color. 3. The package is clean and dry, unopened, and unpunctured.
1, 2, and 3
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1 only
Sterile technique is necessary during
removal of a surgical dressing.
preparing instruments for chemical sterilization.
performing hand hygiene.
application of a surgical dressing.
Sterilization is essential to
surgical asepsis.
medical asepsis.
disinfection.
isolation.
Surgical attire donned before the surgical hand scrub/hand rub should not include
scrub pants and scrub shirt.
mask.
sterile gown.
cap or hood.
Treatment used to make an item germ-free is called
sterilization.
microbial dilution.
disinfection.
asepsis.
When donning sterile gloves using the open gloving technique, you should
grasp each glove by the fold, touching only the inside of the glove.
grasp each glove under the cuff, touching only the outside of the glove.
grasp the first glove by inserting your fingers under the cuff and the second glove by the fold.
grasp the first glove by the fold and the second glove by inserting your fingers under the cuff.
When opening a sterile pack, the first corner of the wrap is opened
away from you.
to the left.
toward you.
to the right.
A noninvasive treatment that is appropriate for any patient who experiences acute anxiety accompanied by a rapid heart rate and shortness of breath is
a low rate of oxygen administration.
suction administration.
defibrillation.
a tracheotomy.
A serious, unexpected event that demands immediate attention is correctly termed a(n)
emergency.
trauma.
code.
disaster.
An emergency drug given to reverse bronchospasm is
isoproterenol.
acetaminophen.
succinylcholine chloride.
digoxin.
An emergency drug that is a vasoconstrictor, increases cardiac output, raises blood pressure, and relaxes bronchioles is
epinephrine.
diazepam.
amiodarone.
atropine.
An oxygen mask that has an attached reservoir bag that fills with 100% oxygen and a valve to prevent exhaled gas from being inhaled again is called a
nonrebreathing mask.
particulate respirator.
Venturi mask.
partial rebreathing mask.
An x-ray order designated STAT indicates that the patient’s well-being may be jeopardized by
delay in completing the examination.
x-ray exposure.
failure to supply supplemental oxygen.
lack of caution when moving the patient.
Before suctioning a patient, it is important to check the suction system for which of the following?
All of the above.
The pump is working and a clean receptacle is connected to the pump.
There is adequate length of tubing connecting the suction catheter to the receptacle.
There is an assortment of disposable catheters available.
Research has proven that victims of massive trauma who survive the initial injury have a greater chance of recovery if their condition can be stabilized within the “golden” period, which refers to the first
hour.
15 minutes.
4 hours.
24 hours.
The most common cause of death for individuals under 40 years of age in the United States is
trauma.
heart attack.
cancer.
stroke.
The process of placing an artificial airway through the mouth or nose and into the trachea is commonly called
intubation.
ventilation.
defibrillation.
tracheotomy.
A numeric system developed to evaluate the changing status of coma patients that can be used by a variety of healthcare workers is called the
Glasgow Coma Scale.
LOC detection scale.
Clark Standard Scale.
Centigrade Scale.
A patient who suddenly demonstrates increased thirst, increased urinary output, decreased appetite, nausea, weakness, confusion, and coma requires the administration of
insulin.
the Heimlich maneuver.
glucose.
CPR.
A patient who suddenly demonstrates nervous irritability, cold clammy skin, weakness, hunger, and blurred vision requires the administration of
glucose.
CPR.
insulin.
nitroglycerin.
A sensation of pain or discomfort in the chest that occurs when the coronary arteries are unable to supply the heart with sufficient oxygen may be precipitated by exertion or stress and is usually relieved by rest or the sublingual administration of nitroglycerin. This condition is called
angina pectoris.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
reactive airway disease.
myocardial infarction.
All of the following actions are appropriate when caring for a patient who is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure, except for
restraining movement as much as possible.
placing a pad under the head.
maintaining the airway.
accurate observation.
All of the following are important to note during a patient’s seizure except
whether the patient hit anyone during the seizure.
when the seizure began and ended.
if both sides of the body were involved.
if the contractions progressed from one area to another.
An AED has the ability to do all of the following except
remind staff to not touch the patient.
identify ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation.
analyze a cardiac rhythm.
deliver a shock.
An acute attack of asthma or other reactive airway disease may be treated by the administration of oxygen and
a bronchodilating medication.
cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
sublingual nitroglycerine.
buccal application of glucose paste.
Diabetic ketoacidosis can be treated with
All of the above.
diet.
exercise.
medication.
If a patient complains of sudden, intense chest pain, often described as a crushing pain, you should assume, until proven otherwise, that the patient is having a(n)
heart attack.
grand mal seizure.
attack of indigestion.
asthma attack.
A black, tarry substance in the stool is an indication of
bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract.
bleeding from hemorrhoids in the rectum.
Hirschsprung disease.
diverticulitis.
A cathartic is
a laxative.
an enema.
a contrast medium.
a suppository.
A semisolid nugget of medication that is inserted into the rectum to stimulate peristaltic action in the colon and promote evacuation of the distal portion of the lower bowel is called a(n)
suppository.
enema.
cathartic.
emollient.
An enlarged rectal vein is called a
hemorrhoid.
diverticulum.
hiatal hernia.
haustrum.
As a result of its hygroscopic nature, the oral or rectal administration of barium sulfate poses a risk of
barium impaction.
diarrhea.
hypervolemia.
diverticulosis.
Barium enema administration may differ from cleansing enema administration with respect to 1. the height of the enema bag. 2. the amount of liquid used. 3. the size of the catheter.
1, 2, and 3
2 only
1 only
1 and 2 only
Barium peritonitis is a serious condition that results from
perforation of the colon during barium enema.
spasm and cramping during enema administration.
hardening of the barium in the colon.
fluid overload in patients with megacolon.
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is an example of which type of cathartic?
Stimulant
Saline
Bulk
Emollient
Bowel obstruction is a serious condition that may result from
barium impaction.
colon perforation.
bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract.
allergy to latex enema tips.
Enlarged veins in the lower esophagus that are often associated with liver disease are called
varices.
hemorrhoids.
strictures.
ulcers.
A device called a manometer may be used as part of the procedure when performing which of the following examinations?
Lumbar puncture
Contrast arthrography
T-tube cholangiography
Retrograde urography
A device to drain bile from the hepatic and common bile ducts to the outside of the body following cholecystectomy is called a
T-tube.
Penrose drain.
trocar.
stent.
A substantial intravenous dose delivered rapidly is called a(n)
bolus.
drip infusion.
insufflation.
macroinjection.
An examination that uses contrast media to visualize the internal surfaces of the spinal canal to aid in the diagnosis of conditions characterized by deformity or crowding of the spinal canal is called a
myelogram.
cystourethrogram.
spinogram.
cholangiogram.
An intrathecal injection is a direct injection into the
spinal canal.
peritoneal cavity.
common bile duct.
urinary bladder.
An ionic iodinated contrast agent is one that
dissociates into charged particles in solution.
does not cause nausea.
is less toxic than nonionic agents.
has low osmolality.
Aqueous iodine compounds that are injected into the body are removed from the blood and excreted
in urine via the kidneys.
in bile via the digestive tract.
in gaseous form via the respiratory tract.
as components of sweat.
Biliary calculi may be removed from the common bile duct using a “stone basket” attached to a gastroscope in the procedure called
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
voiding cystourethrography (VCUG).
T-tube cholangiography.
IV urogram.
Contrast media used for examinations of the urinary tract and the vascular system are various forms of
water-soluble iodine compounds.
barium sulfate.
iodized oil.
gases.
ERCP stands for
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
external reciprocal cholangiopancreatography.
enteroclysis retrograde catheterization and paracentesis.
ethiodol-related circulatory pathology.
Which of the following sites is commonly selected for lumbar puncture to instill a contrast agent for myelography?
The L3-L4 interspace
T4-T5
C2-C5
T9-T10
