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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Radiologists (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended humidity range for the hospital environment?

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

What is the recommended temperature range for the hospital environment?

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

What is the primary mission of OTIMROEMPQ?

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

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

<p>Adolescent (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range for school children?

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

What colours are recommended for hospital surroundings?

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

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should air be changed in the hospital environment?

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

What are range is considered middle age?

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

What is a key responsibility of MIT regarding patient information?

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

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

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

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

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

What is a nosocomial infection?

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

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

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

Which virus is the predominant cause of the common cold?

<p>Rhinovirus (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacteria can live without oxygen?

<p>Anaerobic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Through telepathy (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a formite?

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

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

<p>70% (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Endoparasites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sunlight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What shape are Staphylococcus bacteria?

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

How far can droplet transmission typically travel?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?

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

When must gloves be changed?

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

What type of microorganism is Candida Auris?

<p>Fungus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An infection DOES NOT always result in disease

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How small are doplets?

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

Airborne smaller than 5 microns

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Lymphocytes (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best protection and prevention method against MRSA?

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

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

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

Which cell does HIV specifically infect and kill?

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

What is the most frequent site of nosocomial infections?

<p>Urinary tract (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fatality rate of Ebola?

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

Which hepatitis type has no vaccine according to WHO?

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

What is the incubation period for Hepatitis A?

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

What is the most common symptom of most infectious diseases?

<p>Fatigue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Medical gloves (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Gender (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of virus is HIV classified as?

<p>Retrovirus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should medical imaging examinations for isolation patients be performed?

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

What type of precautions are used for patients with MRSA?

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

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

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

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

<p>2 (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1996 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should NOT be done with sharp disposal containers?

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

How should needles be handled to prevent injury?

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

Which precautions are specifically designed for patients with weakened immunity?

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

What information should never be written on transport cards?

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

When must hands be washed?

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

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

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

What should be avoided when handling soiled linen?

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

Which condition requires Airborne Precautions?

<p>Tuberculosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Droplet Precautions (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sims position (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is ergonomics?

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

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

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

What position is used for hysterosalpingogram?

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

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

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

When moving a patient, you shoud?

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

What should be done with a patients wet gown?

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

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

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

What should be placed under bony prominences during long procedures?

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

Before transferring a patient, what must be locked?

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

When must physical restraints be used for adult patients?

<p>Only with a physicians order (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of fractures are characteristic of shaken baby syndrome?

<p>Metaphyseal corner fractures (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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