ARRT Patient Care and Management 4

Question 1

During a radiographic procedure, the patient suddenly becomes unresponsive and pulseless. After activating the emergency response system, the NEXT step is:

Accepted Answer

Begin high-quality CPR at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute

Answer

After activating emergency response, immediate high-quality chest compressions at 100-120/min are the next priority in cardiac arrest management.

Question 2

Which of the following blood pressure readings requires the technologist to notify the supervising physician before proceeding with an elective exam?

Accepted Answer

180/110 mmHg

Answer

A blood pressure of 180/110 mmHg represents Stage 2 hypertension and warrants physician notification before proceeding with elective imaging, especially contrast studies.

Question 3

A nasogastric tube is MOST commonly inserted to:

Accepted Answer

Decompress the stomach or deliver enteral nutrition

Answer

Nasogastric tubes are used for gastric decompression, lavage, or delivering liquid nutrition directly to the stomach.

Question 4

A patient with diabetes mellitus is diaphoretic, confused, and trembling before a scheduled imaging exam. The technologist should suspect:

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Diaphoresis, confusion, and trembling in a diabetic patient are classic signs of hypoglycemia, requiring immediate glucose administration and physician notification.

Question 5

When documenting contrast media administration, which information is REQUIRED in the patient's medical record?

Accepted Answer

The type, concentration, volume, route of administration, and any adverse reactions

Answer

Complete contrast documentation must include agent name, concentration, total volume, route, lot number if required, and any adverse reactions observed.

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Practice Test

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Practice Test

ARRT Patient Care and Management 4