exam 4

  1. Question 1



    Legally, torts may be: 1)compensation for injury2)violations to civil law 3)violations to criminal law4)imprisonment for a criminal act


    Question 2



    Standard of care may be breached when: 1)Technologist refused to give the patient the test results 2)Patient’s condition did not improve after the test 3)Doctor was not present during the test4)Basic procedure for the test was not followed


    Question 3



    Community values are: 1)irrelevant when it comes to enacting laws 2)census diversity3)based on population variables4)considered in the formation and shaping of laws


    Question 4



    Most American legal principles are based on: 1)Greek common law2)English common law3)Latin common law 4)none of the above


    Question 5



    Intentional misconduct includes:1)invasion of a patient’s privacy 2)the contrast media caused patient reaction 3)restraining a comatose patient 4)patient falls while getting a chest x-ray


    Question 6



    Guidelines or standards for the radiology department have been set by the:1)Joint Committee on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations 2)hospital administrator 3)Joint Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 4)National Council on Radiation Protection


    Question 7



    When interacting with a patient from another culture, we should assume they want to be treated in the same manner as we do. TrueFalse irrelevant to getting the procedure done


    Question 8



    The key individual in the health care setting is: the doctor the radiologist the chief technologistthe patient


    Question 9



    The
    law and guidelines governing confidentiality of patient information is
    contained in the act that covers portability of health insurance. This
    is abbreviated as represented by which of the following? HHS HIV/ARCHIPAA Hx


    Question 10



    A patient's attitude and reactions can most prudently be dealt with by: discussing the patient's religion or lack of religion discussing the patient's political and cultural backgroundassuring the patient that he/she will recover from his/her illnessinforming the patient of the examination he/she is receiving


    Question 11



    A breach of confidentiality occurs when the patient's medical condition: is discussed with the patient's spouse is written to a friend in another state is discussed in strict confidence with a friendall of the above


    Question 12



    Personal, ethical, and professional obligation lies with the: doctor technologist studentall of the above


    Question 13



    "The thing speaks for itself" is the translation of the Latin phrase: responeat superior res tort assaultres ipsa loquitur none of the above


    Question 14



    Standards of conduct are established to:ensure uniform conduct in healthcare workersensure quality patient care by healthcare workers provide clear guidelines to prevent lawsuits against healthcare workers promote professionalism in healthcare providers


    Question 15



    A patient’s attitude and reactions can most prudently be dealt with by:ensuring the patient that he or she will recover from the illness discussing the patient’s religion or lack of religion discussing the patient’s political and cultural backgroundinforming the patient of the examination that he or she is receiving


    Question 16



    The characteristics of ethical behavior are:all of the abovefairness, honesty, integrity experience, science, culture autonomy, egotism, codes


    Question 17



    Personal, ethical, and professional obligation lies with the: studentall of the above doctor radiologic technologist


    Question 18



    Success in the medical profession most likely occurs when:there is a strong belief in the merits of the profession there is a strong religious belief there is a strong cultural loyalty there is loyalty to friends and family


    Question 19



    It is now within the code of ethics for technologists to: inform the patient of his or her diagnosis give the patient’s medical information to insurance companies advise the patient on the best medical treatmentown radiographic equipment for human use


    Question 20



    A physician is required for: ordering medical supplies purchasing medical equipmentrequesting radiologic service approving radiographic retakes


    Question 21



    Safe, gentle handling will help counteract infants' fear of what two things? Hunger and injuryLoud noises and falling Extremes in temperature Cold temperatures and bright lights


    Question 22



    The age at which the sense of right and wrong has begun to develop is: early infancy 3–12 years1–3 years adolescence


    Question 23



    When presented with information that indicates possible child abuse, the radiographer should:know state law governing requirements for reporting child abuse remain silent begin asking the patient questions report the situation to the hospital attorney


    Question 24



    A way to gain an adolescent's cooperation is to:take an adult approach treat them as a friend try to talk and behave like them play their music to put them at ease


    Question 25



    Part of the fear of a life-threatening disease for young adults is:all of the above their illness may cause financial concerns they may have dependents they don't believe someone so young can be so ill


    Question 26



    When presented with information that indicates possible elder abuse, the radiographer should: report the situation to the hospital attorney begin asking the patient questionsknow state law governing requirements for reporting elder abuse remain silent


    Question 27



    Of patients over the age of 85, 70% are:womenmen diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease institutionalized


    Question 28



    A request for a radiographic examination must be initiated by: hospital administrator or his or her designate head nurse or nurse assistantphysician or a designate radiologic technology administrator


    Question 29



    Legally radiologic service can be given for the following reasons except:avoiding lawsuits diagnosing disease treating disease localizing pathology


    Question 30



    Chest and heart sounds are monitored by an instrument called a/an:electrocardio electrode sphygmomanometer none of the abovestethoscope


    Question 31



    Viruses and microorganisms that cause disease are called: microbes contagions pathogensall of the above


    Question 32



    Antiseptics are used to:retard the growth of pathogens remove and destroy microorganismssterilize medical instruments none of the above


    Question 33



    Sterilization implies: cleaning instruments in acetic acidcomplete destruction of pathogenscleaning instruments with antiseptics preventing or retarding the growth of pathogens


    Question 34



    Hospital patients may be placed in isolation: because of low resistance to pathogensall of the above to prevent nosocomial infection to prevent a contagious disease from spreading to others


    Question 35



    The fastest growing age group is:ages under 25 years mid-life individuals newbornsages over 85 years
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