Question 1
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A pacemaker prevents bradycardia by:
1. sensing the patient's heartbeat
2. pacing the heart when it does not contract
3. producing electrical impulses
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1 & 2
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1 & 3
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2 & 3
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1, 2, & 3
Question 2
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What type of catheter is the Foley?
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Retention Balloon
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Straight
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Coiled
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Self-Cleansing
Question 3
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When handling sterile gloves with a non-sterile hand, which of the following is not considered sterile?
Question 4
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Outside air is prevented from entering the pleural cavity through the chest tube by the:
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collection chamber
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water seal chamber
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suction control chamber
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first compartment
Question 5
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The goal of good sterile technique is to:
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protect the healthcare worker from infection
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remove all infected material
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protect the patient from infection
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remove all viable microorganisms
Question 6
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The first rule of caring for a tracheostomy patient is:
Question 7
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The purpose of the surgical hand scrub is to:
1. remove debris and transient microorganisms from the hands, nails, and forearms
2. destroy infected material
3. inhibit rapid rebound growth of microorganisms
Answer
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1 & 2
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1 & 3
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2 & 3
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1, 2, & 3
Question 8
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All of the following are true in regards to Foley catheters EXCEPT:
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this type of catheter is held in place by an inflatable balloon at the end
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this type of closed drainage system catheter is used for long-term use and sutured to the skin
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this type of catheter is used primarily to empty the bladder
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this type of catheter can be made of varying materials such as latex or plastic
Question 9
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What parts of a gown are considered sterile?
1. sleeves
2. front from the waist up
3. back from below the waist
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1 & 2
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1 & 3
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2 & 3
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1,2, & 3
Question 10
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Neonatal portable radiography requires the most care to maintain asepsis ; which of the following will best ensure asepsis of the infant?
1. careful attention paid to everything that the radiographer comes in contact with and proper cleaning protocols followed
2. hand washing after each patient
3. wiping down the machine before each patient
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1 & 2
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1 & 3
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2 & 3
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1,2, & 3
Question 11
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The most common types of nasogastric tubes is:
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Levin
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Salem-Sump
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Miller-Abbott
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Cantor
Question 12
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How can leakage from a double-lumen tube be prevented?
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Clamp with hemostat
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Clamp with a regular clamping device
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Use a piston-like syringe
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Leakage is not a problem with a double-lumen tube
Question 13
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Bedpans should be:
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rinsed between uses
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sterilized between uses
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disposed after use
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none of the above
Question 14
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Hypertonic solution is used when:
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fluid must be of the same osmolarity as that of the interstitial spaces of the colon
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stool must be softened
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the patient cannot tolerate large amounts of fluid
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infant safety is a primary concern
Question 15
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The normal adult patient should be able to tolerate how much fluid from a cleansing enema?
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200 mL
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500 mL
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1000 mL
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1500 mL
Question 16
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What should be done if cramping occurs during a barium enema?
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A. the patient should be told to use deep oral breathing
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B. the enema should be stopped
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C. the bag should be raised
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D. both A and B should be done
Question 17
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Desirable characteristics of a brim suspension include:
1. rapid flow
2. good mucosal adhesion
3. thick layering
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1 only
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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1,2, and 3
Question 18
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A postural drop in blood pressure can occur after a barium enema as a result of:
Question 19
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With a double-barrel colostomy, the proximal stoma delivers________ and the distal stoma produces_______:
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stool/mucus
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mucus/stool
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mucus/flatus
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solids/fluids
Question 20
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Approximately what percentage of colostomy patients has recurrences of cancer?
Question 21
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Who is the person licensed to prepare and dispense drugs?
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Nurse
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Radiologist
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Physician
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Pharmacist
Question 22
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The name given to a drug manufactured by a specific company is the:
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trade (brand) name
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chemical name
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generic name
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nonproprietary name
Question 23
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A drug that relieves pain without causing a loss of consciousness is a(an):
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sedative
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analgesic
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anesthetic
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hypnotic
Question 24
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A patient with abnormal rhythm of the heart would most likely be receiving which of the following?
Question 25
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What class of drug is Benadryl?
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diuretic
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antibiotic
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anticholinergic
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antihistamine
Question 26
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In case of emergency, a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease would most likely receive which of the following?
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Zantac
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Proventil
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Prozac
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Levophed
Question 27
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It is recommended that this medication used for type 2 diabetes be temporarily discontinued before the use of radiographic contrast agents
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Glipzide
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Metformin
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Piolitazone
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Sitagliptin
Question 28
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This agent used to treat anemia may transiently affect magnetic resonance diagnostic imaging studies for up to 3 months after the last dose
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Canagliflozin
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Pregabalin
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Duloxetine
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Ferumoxytol
Question 29
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Which of the following reverse respiratory depression associated with opioids?
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Flumazenil
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Epinephrine
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Naloxone
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Atropine
Question 30
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Which of the following is classified as a general anesthetic?
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Propofol
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Xylocaine
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Fentanyl
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Enoxaparin