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3 Safety in Noninvasive Diagnostic Testing Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Safety in Noninvasive Diagnostic Testing, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Ultrasound uses ionizing radiation.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: A resting ECG generally requires no special preparation.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Written response
1 point

What test records breathing, oxygen level, heart rate, and other signals during sleep?

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

MRI does not use ionizing radiation, but its strong can make some metal objects or implants dangerous.

05
Choose one
1 point

A patient is wearing a Holter monitor and receives no instructions to change their medicines. What should they do?

  1. A

    Stop all prescribed medicines while wearing the monitor.

  2. B

    Continue prescribed medicines unless the clinician specifically directs otherwise.

  3. C

    Take extra medicine whenever a symptom is recorded.

  4. D

    Change medicine doses based on the activities recorded.

06
Choose one
1 point

During a contrast-enhanced CT, a patient develops throat swelling and difficulty breathing. What should the patient do?

  1. A

    Wait until the scan is complete and mention it afterward.

  2. B

    Drink water and leave the imaging area without telling anyone.

  3. C

    Alert staff immediately.

  4. D

    Assume the symptoms are an expected effect of contrast.

07
Written response
1 point

What test records brain activity through electrodes placed on the scalp?

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

Forceful breathing during a pulmonary function test may temporarily cause a sensation of feeling unsteady or faint: .

09
Choose all
1 point

Before a noninvasive test, which information should a patient generally report to the care team? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Possible pregnancy

  2. B

    Allergies

  3. C

    Kidney disease

  4. D

    Implanted devices

  5. E

    Prior reactions

  6. F

    All medicines and supplements

  7. G

    Only symptoms that began on the day of the test

  8. H

    None of these, because noninvasive tests have no risks

10
Choose one
1 point

A patient scheduled for MRI has a pacemaker. What is the priority safety step?

  1. A

    Enter the MRI area first and mention it once the scan begins.

  2. B

    Report the pacemaker before entering the MRI area so staff can check device and scan safety.

  3. C

    Remove the pacemaker without consulting the care team.

  4. D

    Assume every pacemaker is safe for MRI.

11
Choose one
1 point

A patient thinks pregnancy is possible and is scheduled for an abdominal X-ray. What should the patient do?

  1. A

    Mention it only after the imaging is finished.

  2. B

    Tell the clinician before the exam, especially when the abdomen or pelvis will be imaged.

  3. C

    Do not mention it because all noninvasive tests use sound waves.

  4. D

    Cancel every imaging exam without discussing it with the clinician.

12
Choose all
1 point

During an exercise stress test, which aspects of the patient’s response do staff monitor? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Heart rhythm

  2. B

    Blood pressure

  3. C

    Symptoms

  4. D

    Exercise tolerance

  5. E

    Hair growth

  6. F

    Vision sharpness

13
Open ended
1 point

A patient with a seizure disorder is scheduled for an EEG. What should the patient tell staff, and why is this information important?

14
Choose one
1 point

After a noninvasive test, a patient develops severe chest pain. What should they do?

  1. A

    Wait several days to see whether it resolves.

  2. B

    Seek immediate help.

  3. C

    Resume normal activities and avoid telling anyone.

  4. D

    Stop all medicines without contacting the care team.

15
Choose one
1 point

A patient is concerned that an ultrasound will expose them to ionizing radiation. Which response is accurate?

  1. A

    It uses sound waves and does not use ionizing radiation.

  2. B

    It uses X-rays, so it exposes the patient to ionizing radiation.

  3. C

    It uses a powerful magnetic field that can affect implants.

  4. D

    It uses deliberate rapid breathing to measure lung function.

16
True or false
1 point

A patient assumes they must fast and stop their medicines before every noninvasive test. True or false: these steps are always required.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient who may be pregnant is scheduled for an abdominal CT. What is the most appropriate safety step?

  1. A

    Wait until after the scan to mention it unless symptoms develop.

  2. B

    Cancel the scan without contacting the care team.

  3. C

    Tell the clinician before imaging, especially because the exam involves the abdomen.

  4. D

    Drink extra water immediately before the scan instead.

18
Choose one
1 point

During a pulmonary function test, a patient becomes dizzy while breathing forcefully through the mouthpiece. What should the patient do?

  1. A

    Continue without mentioning it because dizziness is expected.

  2. B

    Tell the technologist promptly so the test can be paused and the patient assessed.

  3. C

    Stop all prescribed inhalers before continuing.

  4. D

    Leave the testing area without notifying staff.

19
Written response
1 point

A patient needs a resting test that records the heart’s electrical activity using skin electrodes. What is the test called?

20
Written response
1 point

A patient scheduled for an MRI with gadolinium contrast is asked about relevant health conditions. Which disease should the patient report?