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WorksheetsRAD 308 - Exam #1 Review (2025)
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 20mins
Antiseptic solutions are used on non-living surfaces, while disinfectant solutions are used on the skin.
True
False
Which method of transmission typically causes infections due to contaminated food and water?
Contact
Vehicle
Airborne
Vector-borne
Which level of microbial dilution would disinfectants be categorized?
1st level
2nd level
3rd level
4th level
Reaching across a sterile field is allowed by _____________________.
non-sterile team members
sterile team members
only the surgeon
no one as it would contaminate the sterile field.
Which method of sterilization is quickest, but can only be used for items that can tolerate high heat and steam?
autoclaving sterilization
conventional gas sterilization
gas plasma sterilization
chemical sterilization
The sterile corridor is the _________________________.
area between the patient drape and anesthesiologist
area between the patient drape and radiology equipment
area between the patient drape and surgeon
area between the patient drape and instrument table
Packages used for invasive procedures typically include expiration dates, a list of items included, as well as ________________, which show whether the package is still considered sterile.
chemical indicators
sterilization legend
aseptic technique indicators
sterilization indicators
When performing a mobile radiographic procedure in the OR, the IR should be ________________ prior to being placed against the patient for imaging.
sterilized
thoroughly disinfected
placed by the radiographer
put in a sterile cover
Which of the following types of consent is typically invoked when a delay in treatment may cause serious harm or death?
informed consent
substituted consent
simple consent
implied constructive consent
All of the following are sterile members of the OR team EXCEPT:
Surgeon
Anesthesiologist / CRNA
Scrub Person
Surgical Assistant
An infection a patient obtains while in the hospital receiving medical care is referred to as a ____________________.
staph infection
nosophobial infection
hospital induced infection
nosocomial infection
Which of the following is not true when creating a sterile field for an invasive procedure?
An antiseptic solution should be applied to the patient in a circular motion starting from the center
When prepping the skin, the radiographer may shave the area, if they deem necessary
The sterile tray should be opened with the fold/tab away from the radiographer
The radiographer should hold their arms at a 90 degree angle after surgically scrubbing them
Which of the following trauma centers is typically associated with a university and has specialty surgeons/physicians available 24 hours a day?
Level 1 Trauma Center
Level II Trauma Center
Level III Trauma Center
Level IV Trauma Center
Which of the following is not true regarding informed consent?
requires at least one witness
patient may withdraw it at any point
meant to protect patient, not healthcare team
meant to increase patient's comprehension of procedure
When a radiographic procedure order is placed from the ED (emergency department) and labeled as "STAT", the expectation is for it to be performed within __________ by the imaging deparmtnet.
30 min
60 min
1.5 hours
2 hours
A severe injury or damage to the body caused by an accident or violence is referred to as a/an __________________.
trauma
STAT
emergency
ASAP
In trauma imaging of long bones, it is acceptable to include only the joint closer to the injury.
True
False
According to the latest data in the U.S., the number one reason for most trauma related injuries occur by which of the following?
firearm
drinking
MVA
(motor vehicle accident)
falls
In most trauma scenarios, which of the following is primarily utilized/performed?
Chest imaging
Pelvis imaging
C-spine imaging
CT imaging
When performing trauma radiography of extremities, which of the following is most important?
only the joint closest to the injury is visible on all radiographs
perform obliques by angling the tube instead of the extremity
the fractured extremity be handled as one unit
an initial image be taken and cleared before proceeding with other images
During trauma radiography, which of the following are considered basic rules?
reduce time of exposure
decrease collimation
ignore artifacts
use shielding
(based upon age)
As a radiographer when performing trauma exams, speed, accuracy, and professionalism are important, but there is also an obligation to do no further harm to the patient in the process. That is referred to as _________________.
beneficence
respect
compassion
non-maleficence
Which type of shock typically results from a spinal injury and often requires immediate surgery?
septic shock
neurogenic shock
cardiogenic shock
hypovolemic shock
An articulation injury that is caused by a wrenching or twisting of a joint that results in a partial tearing of ligaments is referred to as a _________________.
subluxation
sprain
strain
dislocation
When an anterior dislocation of the shoulder is suspected, the radiographer should look for which of the following the Y-view Shoulder image?
transverse fracture of humeral head
humeral head inferior to coracoid process of scapula
humeral head superimposed over glenoid cavity of scapula
humeral head inferior to the acromion of scapula
Which of the following is described as a traumatic brain injury that results in damage in to blood vessels causing a hematoma?
contusion
stroke
concussion
syncope
A fracture described as being caused due to forces applied from both ends is considered a _________________ fracture.
transverse
segmental
impacted
compression
A fracture that occurs at an angle to the bone is referred to as an ____________ fracture.
spiral
oblique
transverse
Colles
Informed consent should include all of the following information except which one?
undesirable outcomes
alternative options
signature
potential cost of procedure
Which of the following is responsible for obtaining informed consent prior to beginning an invasive radiographic procedure?
radiographer
nurse
registration personnel
physician/
radiologist
Which type of consent would an emancipated 16 year old patient be able to obtain prior to undergoing an invasive procedure?
simple consent
substitute consent
informed consent
verbal consent
