ARRT Patient Care and Management 5

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of informed consent?

Accepted Answer

A patient acknowledging risks, benefits, and alternatives after a clear explanation before agreeing to a procedure

Answer

True informed consent requires that the patient understands the procedure, its risks and benefits, and alternatives, then voluntarily agrees before the procedure begins.

Question 2

A patient on anticoagulation therapy (warfarin) falls in the imaging room. After ensuring the patient's safety, the MOST important next step is:

Accepted Answer

Notify the physician immediately because anticoagulated patients have elevated bleeding risk

Answer

Patients on anticoagulants have a significantly elevated risk of internal bleeding after falls, requiring immediate physician notification and evaluation.

Question 3

When caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter during transport, the drainage bag should be:

Accepted Answer

Kept below the level of the bladder at all times

Answer

The drainage bag must remain below bladder level to prevent retrograde flow of urine back into the bladder, which can cause infection.

Question 4

A conscious patient refuses to continue a radiographic procedure mid-exam. The technologist should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient's right to refuse and notify the supervising physician

Answer

Competent adult patients have the legal and ethical right to refuse any medical procedure at any time; the technologist must honor this and inform the physician.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the 'patient care hand-off' communication standard?

Accepted Answer

A structured transfer of responsibility that includes current status, outstanding tasks, and potential complications

Answer

A hand-off is a structured (often using SBAR or I-PASS) communication that transfers patient care responsibility between providers, including clinical status and pending issues.

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Practice Test

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Practice Test

ARRT Patient Care and Management 5