PC 24 Final

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What principles should be applied to minimize radiation exposure

RADAR

STAT

ALARA (correct)

ASAP

What age range is considered a toddle?

1 to 12 months

1 to 3 years (correct)

0 to 4 weeks

3 to 6 years

What type of patient does not occupy a hospital bed?

Inpatient

Emergency patient

Outpatient (correct)

Critical patient

Which of the following is NOT a modality in Diagnostic Imaging?

Electrocardiography Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a technologist and a technician?

Technologists have more responsibility and higher education Signup and view all the answers

What is Diagnostic Imaging Technology primarily used for?

To image internal structures of the human body for diagnosis and treatment Signup and view all the answers

Who has the mandate to interpret the images produced by the MIT?

Radiologists Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended humidity range for the hospital environment?

40-60% Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended temperature range for the hospital environment?

18.3 to 20 C Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mission of OTIMROEMPQ?

To protect the public Signup and view all the answers

Which age group requires special consideration to avoid embarrassment when changing clothes?

Adolescent Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a patient before receiving any type of diagnostic examination?

Clinical assessment by a physician Signup and view all the answers

What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)?

The capacity to be aware of and express emotions and handle relationships empathetically Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range for school children?

6 to 12 years Signup and view all the answers

What colours are recommended for hospital surroundings?

Cream or pastel colours Signup and view all the answers

Putting the lights too low in the hospital environment makes the patients feel tired.

False Signup and view all the answers

How often should air be changed in the hospital environment?

At least five times per hour Signup and view all the answers

What are range is considered middle age?

45 to 65 years Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of MIT regarding patient information?

Maintain confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when communicating with pediatric patients?

Get down to their physical level and adapt communication Signup and view all the answers

What is critical thinking in the context of medical imaging?

Objective and unbiased analysis leading to decisions Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the light is too high in hospital environment?

Patient becomes tired Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal temperature for most microbes that infect humans?

37 C Signup and view all the answers

What is a nosocomial infection?

An infection that originates in a hospital Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum recommended time for hand washing according to CDC?

20 secs Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is the predominant cause of the common cold?

Rhinovirus Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important practice for preventing the transfer of microorganisms and preventing nosocomial infections?

Hand washing Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacteria can live without oxygen?

Anaerobic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way that pathogens can be transmitted?

Through telepathy Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 factors involved in the spread of diseases and cycle of infection?

Infectious microorganism, reservoir, mode of transmission, and host Signup and view all the answers

What is a formite?

An inanimate object that can carry infection Signup and view all the answers

What are transient microorganisms?

Organisms that attach loosely to the skin and are easily removed by hand washing Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum alcool content required for hand sanitizers to be effective?

70% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between medical and surgical asepsis?

Medical asepsis reduces microorganisms while surgical asepsis eliminates all organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred pH range for most human infections microbes?

7 to 7.4 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 main types of parasites?

Endoparasites Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT required for microorganisms to live?

Sunlight Signup and view all the answers

What shape are Staphylococcus bacteria?

Irregular clusters like grapes Signup and view all the answers

How far can droplet transmission typically travel?

3-5 ft Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?

They cannot reproduce without a host cell Signup and view all the answers

When must gloves be changed?

Between patients and after handwashing Signup and view all the answers

What type of microorganism is Candida Auris?

Fungus Signup and view all the answers