Patient assessment, infection control, and recognizing and responding to a medical emergency in the imaging suite tested on radiologic technology certification exams.
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- What is the normal respiratory rate range for a resting adult?
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12 to 20 breaths per minute- What is the normal pulse rate range for a resting adult?
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60 to 100 beats per minute- What blood pressure reading is generally considered normal for an adult?
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Around 120/80 mmHg or lower- What is the normal average adult body temperature (oral)?
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98.6 F (37 C)- What is a normal pulse oximetry (SpO2) reading?
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95 percent to 100 percent- Where is the radial pulse palpated?
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At the wrist, on the thumb side- What is orthostatic hypotension?
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A drop in blood pressure that occurs when a patient stands up quickly, often causing dizziness- What three things must a patient be told to give true informed consent for a procedure?
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The risks, benefits, and alternatives of the procedure- What is meant by a patient's chief complaint?
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The main symptom or reason the patient is seeking care, in the patient's own words- When should baseline vital signs be obtained relative to IV contrast administration?
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Before the contrast is injected- What are standard precautions?
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Infection control practices applied to every patient, regardless of known infection status- What is medical asepsis?
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Clean technique that reduces the number and spread of microorganisms- What is surgical asepsis?
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Sterile technique that eliminates all microorganisms from an object or area- What is the single most effective method of preventing the spread of infection?
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Hand hygiene (handwashing or alcohol-based hand rub)- When removing personal protective equipment, which item is typically removed first?
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