EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

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LMRT CORE EXAM

EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

What is the most common site for palpitation of a patients pulse? - correct answer- Radial artery in wrist

Which of the following vital signs can be assessed without touching the patient? - correct answer- Respiration

When a patient in cardiac arrest presents with a rapid, weak, and ineffective heartbeat. What device is used to return the heart to a normal rhythm? - correct answer- AED

What is the basic life support system used to ventilate the lungs and circulate the blood in the event of cardiac arrest? - correct answer- CPR

What is anaphylaxis? - correct answer- Severe allergic reaction

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a limited operator who does not change linens between patients is - correct answer- providing an opportunity for fomite transmission

A healthcare workers single best protection against disease is: -

correct answer- Frequent handwashing

the process of reducing the probability that infectious organisms will be transmitted to a susceptible individual is called - correct answer- asepsis

Standard precautions involve the use of barriers whenever

contact is anticipated with:

• Blood
• Body fluids
• Mucus membrane - correct answer- 1,2,3

What type of disease transmission is possible when the limited operator does not clean the Bucky device after performing an examination on a patient with influenza? - correct answer- Indirect contact or fomite transmission

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Which of the following are correct statements of proper body mechanics?

• Use of a broad stance
• Turn and lift using your back muscles
• Carry heavy objects close to your body - correct answer- 1,3

only

Mrs. Elizabeth Dunbar is 86 years old and a bit confused. She

is most likely to respond appropriately if you address her as: -

correct answer- Mrs. Dunbar

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the link between radiation dose and genetic effects?

• The link has been demonstrated in human studies
• The link has been demonstrated in animal studies
• Increased risk to humans cannot be predicted with respect to

an individual - correct answer- 2,3

Which of the following changes in kilo voltage will result in the greatest reduction of patient dose, when milliampere-seconds is adjusted to compensate for the change? - correct answer- Increase Kip by 15%

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What is the primary purpose of using gonad Sheilds during radiology? - correct answer- Reduce the likelihood of genetic effects

Which of the following are types of gonad shields?

• Aperture
• Contact
• Shadow - correct answer- 2 and 3 only

When should gonad shielding be used? - correct answer- when the gonads are within 5 cm of the radiation field

The greatest cause of unnecessary radiation to the patients

that can be controlled by the limited operator is: - correct

answer- Repeated exposures

The limited operator can reduce repeat exposures by: - correct

answer- clearly instructing patients

How does x-ray beam restriction minimize patient exposure: -

correct answer- it limits the radiation field to the area of interest

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