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?
- 12 to 20 breaths per minute
- What is the normal pulse rate range for a resting adult?
- 60 to 100 beats per minute
- What blood pressure reading is generally considered normal for an adult?
- Around 120/80 mmHg or lower
- What is the normal average adult body temperature (oral)?
- 98.6 F (37 C)
- What is a normal pulse oximetry (SpO2) reading?
- 95 percent to 100 percent
- Where is the radial pulse palpated?
- At the wrist, on the thumb side
- What is orthostatic hypotension?
- 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?
- The risks, benefits, and alternatives of the procedure
- What is meant by a patient's chief complaint?
- 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?
- Before the contrast is injected
- What are standard precautions?
- Infection control practices applied to every patient, regardless of known infection status
- What is medical asepsis?
- Clean technique that reduces the number and spread of microorganisms
- What is surgical asepsis?
- Sterile technique that eliminates all microorganisms from an object or area
- What is the single most effective method of preventing the spread of infection?
- Hand hygiene (handwashing or alcohol-based hand rub)
- When removing personal protective equipment, which item is typically removed first?
- Gloves