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 toddler?

  • 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?

    <p>Electrocardiography</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Technologists have more responsibility and higher education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Diagnostic Imaging Technology primarily used for?

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

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

    <p>Radiologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended humidity range for the hospital environment?

    <p>40-60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended temperature range for the hospital environment?

    <p>18.3 to 20 C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mission of OTIMROEMPQ?

    <p>To protect the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Adolescent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Clinical assessment by a physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)?

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

    What is the age range for school children?

    <p>6 to 12 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What colours are recommended for hospital surroundings?

    <p>Cream or pastel colours</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should air be changed in the hospital environment?

    <p>At least five times per hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are range is considered middle age?

    <p>45 to 65 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of MIT regarding patient information?

    <p>Maintain confidentiality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when communicating with pediatric patients?

    <p>Get down to their physical level and adapt communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is critical thinking in the context of medical imaging?

    <p>Objective and unbiased analysis leading to decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Patient becomes tired</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>37 C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a nosocomial infection?

    <p>An infection that originates in a hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>20 secs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is the predominant cause of the common cold?

    <p>Rhinovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hand washing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacteria can live without oxygen?

    <p>Anaerobic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Through telepathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Infectious microorganism, reservoir, mode of transmission, and host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a formite?

    <p>An inanimate object that can carry infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are transient microorganisms?

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

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

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between medical and surgical asepsis?

    <p>Medical asepsis reduces microorganisms while surgical asepsis eliminates all organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>7 to 7.4</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Endoparasites</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape are Staphylococcus bacteria?

    <p>Irregular clusters like grapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far can droplet transmission typically travel?

    <p>3-5 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?

    <p>They cannot reproduce without a host cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must gloves be changed?

    <p>Between patients and after handwashing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of microorganism is Candida Auris?

    <p>Fungus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When washing the hands, the wrist is the most frequently missed area in the hand.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An infection DOES NOT always result in disease

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How small are doplets?

    <p>5 microns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Airborne smaller than 5 microns

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can the Hepatitis C virus live outside the body?

    <p>Up to 3 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is the survival rate of AIDS patients after one year of diagnosis?

    <p>49 %</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a non-specific defence mechanism of the body?

    <p>Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    during which stage of infection is the disease most communicable and shows the most visible signs and symptoms?

    <p>Actual/Full disease stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best protection and prevention method against MRSA?

    <p>Hand washing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a route of HIV transmission?

    <p>Casual touching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell does HIV specifically infect and kill?

    <p>CD4 + T cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most frequent site of nosocomial infections?

    <p>Urinary tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 6 processes that occur from the time an infectious microbe comes in contact with the host?

    <p>Encounter, entry, spread, multiplication, damage, outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fatality rate of Ebola?

    <p>50 %</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hepatitis type has no vaccine according to WHO?

    <p>Hepatitis C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should an exposed mucosal membrane be rinsed under running water following exposure to infectious material?

    <p>At least 5mins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incubation period for Hepatitis A?

    <p>15-50 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of most infectious diseases?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which PPE item is classified as Class 2 medical device in Canada?

    <p>Medical gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dilution ratio of water to household bleach for destroying HIV on surfaces?

    <p>10:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for Covid-19?

    <p>Through droplets of saliva or nasal discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Within what timeframe should Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) begin following exposure?

    <p>Within 1 hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the risk of infection?

    <p>Gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of virus is HIV classified as?

    <p>Retrovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should medical imaging examinations for isolation patients be performed?

    <p>At the end of the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a policy regarding Standard Precautions?

    <p>Patient diagnosis should be written on transport cards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of transmission is associated with pathogens that can remain suspended in the air for long periods?

    <p>Airborne route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of precautions are used for patients with MRSA?

    <p>Contact Precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should gloves not be considered a replacement for hand washing?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many technologists are required for medical imaging examinations under isolation conditions?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the single most important procedure for preventing the transmission of hospital-acquired infections?

    <p>Hand washing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of transmission-based Precautions?

    <p>To provide additional measures when Standard Precautions alone are insufficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first fundamental principle of the Two-Tiered System?

    <p>Any patient may be a carrier of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the term Standard Precautions adopted by the CDC to replace Universal Precautions?

    <p>1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should NOT be done with sharp disposal containers?

    <p>Overfill them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should needles be handled to prevent injury?

    <p>Never recapped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which precautions are specifically designed for patients with weakened immunity?

    <p>Protective Precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should never be written on transport cards?

    <p>Patients diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must hands be washed?

    <p>Before and immediately after patient contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the clean technologist in isolation procedures?

    <p>Manipulates the equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided when handling soiled linen?

    <p>Agitation of the linen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition requires Airborne Precautions?

    <p>Tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of precautions would be used for a patient with influenza?

    <p>Droplet Precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to clean large pieces of contaminated equipment?

    <p>Paper towels and 5% Javex solution diluted to 1:10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position is used for patients who are vomiting to avoid aspiration?

    <p>Sims position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should a patient's position be changed when they are on a hard x-ray table?

    <p>Every 30 mins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of injury for Medical Imaging Technologists?

    <p>Lower back injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ergonomics?

    <p>The science of fitting a working environment to the workers needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can it take for skin breakdown to occur when pressure is applied?

    <p>1 to 2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Trendelenburg position, how is the patient positioned?

    <p>The patient is recumbent with the head lower than the rest of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you position your feet when lifting

    <p>Keep feet apart with one slightly ahead of the other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When lifting objects, what should you use instead of your back muscles?

    <p>Leg muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What angle is the head of the bed raise in High Fowlers positions?

    <p>45 to 90 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position is used for hysterosalpingogram?

    <p>Lithotomy position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a patient lies on their right side, this is called?

    <p>Right lateral decubitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patients should not be transported by wheelchair?

    <p>Patients who have not walked since surgery or accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to reduce friction when moving an immobile patient?

    <p>Sliding board or draw sheet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with patient jewelry during an examination?

    <p>Allow patient to hold it if possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When moving a patient, you shoud?

    <p>Move them toward their stronger side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with a patients wet gown?

    <p>Change it immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended rotation time for patients in their hospital room?

    <p>Every 2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be placed under bony prominences during long procedures?

    <p>Translucent sponges or pillows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before transferring a patient, what must be locked?

    <p>All wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must physical restraints be used for adult patients?

    <p>Only with a physicians order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immobilization device is most appropriate for infants and babies up to 1 year of age?

    <p>Octostop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a sign of potential child abuse?

    <p>single accidental injury with immediate medical attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should a patient with a cast in the DI department be assessed for signs of impaired circulation?

    <p>Every 15 mins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order when removing clothing from a disabled patient?

    <p>Less affected side first, then more affected side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When assisting a patient with lower extremity disability to undress, what should be removed first?

    <p>The clothing from the upper body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a rule to follow when applying immobilizers?

    <p>Normal anatomic position must be maintained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fractures are characteristic of shaken baby syndrome?

    <p>Metaphyseal corner fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper way to move a patient wearing a cast

    <p>Slide an opened flattened hand under the cast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Quebec, at what age can children make their own decisions about necessary health care?

    <p>14 to 17 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

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