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21 Cards in this Set
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The normal range of respirations for an adult is
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12-20 breaths per minute
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Which of the following is a parenteral route of medication administration
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intramuscular
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The preparation for a contrast-enhanced CT exam of a pt with prior allergic reaction iv contrast may include
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premedication with steroids and anithistamines
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A patient in shock may exhivit which of the following symptoms
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tachycardia, rapid, shallow breaths, cyanosis
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Which of the following infection control techniques is required at the site of an intravenous injection of iodinated contrast media
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surgical asepsis
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A common site for intravenous injections of iv contrast media is the
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cepahlic vein, antecubital vein and the basilic vein
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Which of the following technical factors exhibits a direct effect on patient dose
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mas
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Prior to an intravenous injection of iodinated contrast material, the patient should be questioned regarding
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renal function, allergic history and cardiac history
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Used in determining the biological effect of iodinated contrast material, the term____ refers to the number of ions formed when a substance dissociates in solution
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osmolality
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Which of the following labratory values can be used to evalute the renal function of a patient
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blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine
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A _____ infection is one that patients acquire during their stay in a health care institution
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nonsocomial
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During CT examinations, patients should be shielded above and below because of
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the rotational nature of the xray tube
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Which of the following would be best suited for iv injection of contrast material with a power injector
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an angiocatheter
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A____ contrast material may be described as one that does not dissociate into charged particles in solution
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non-ionic
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Thorough explanation of the CT procedure and proper communication with the patient is vital in ensuring that
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breathing instructions are properly followed, misregistration does not occur and patient anxiety is kept at a minimum
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The lumen of needles used for the injection of contrast media varies in diameter. The unit best used to describe this diameter is called
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gauge
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Direct contraindications to iodinated contrast material administration include
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prior life-threatening reaction to iodinated contrast material, multiple myeloma
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Which of the following is an accurate method of verifying patient identity
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calling patient by their full names, checking the name listed on the medical record and examining the patients wrist identification band
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Advantages of automatic power injectors over the manual bolus method of iv contrast administration include
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increased tissue enhancement due to faster injection times, uniform contrast administration over the entire length of the srudy
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The average range for normal adult blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels is approximately
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5-20mg/dl
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Which of the following terms describes a condition in which cerebral ischemia is caused by systemic hypotension
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vasovagal reaction
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