CLUSTER 4

PATIENT CARE, ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE, HUMAN ANA.

1. Which of the following is NOT a part of the upper extremity?

A. Brachia ​ ​ ​ ​ . Palmar
C
B. Tarsal ​ ​ ​ ​ . Antecubital
D
2. Choose the following organ that removes bilirubin from blood, manufactures plasma proteins, and is
involved with the production of prothrombin and fibrinogen?
A. Kidney ​ ​ ​ ​C. Liver
B. Gallbladder ​ ​ ​D. Spleen
3. What kind of learning does a Radiologic Technology acquire when he undergoes Computer Tomography
subspecialty in a hospital institution with an approved training program and accreditation?
A. Life-long ​ ​ ​ ​C. Formal
B. Self-directed ​ ​ ​D. Informal
4. A radiographer was accepted as a casual employee in a hospital. He begins to worry about his
inadequacy, his limitation to communicate, his manner of dressing and his inability to approach a patient
and do what is best. What do these express?
A. Depression ​ ​ ​ ​C. Poor critical thinking
B. Low self-esteem ​ ​ ​D. Inexperience
5. What is the function of the heart valves?
A. Eliminate unlikely materials from the bloodstream
B. Move the blood through arteries
C. Ensure one direction of blood flow
D. Filter infection inside the heart
6. Select the unusual and exaggerated reaction to foreign protein or other substances.
A. Lethargy ​ ​ ​ ​ . Anaphylaxis
C
B. Syncope ​ ​ ​ ​ . Angioneurotic edema
D
7. Choose the medical term used to describe “hardening”?
A. Fibrosis ​ ​ ​ ​ . Sclerosis
C
B. Plaque ​ ​ ​ ​ . Stenosis
D
8. When the radiographer is tasked to remove the retention urinary catheter. He should start by:
A. Cleaning the urinary meatus
B. Maintaining patient privacy
C. Give information to the patient
D. Deflating the balloon
9. What blood type is the Universal Recipient? Blood type _____.
A. AB ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ .A
C
B. B ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ .O
D
10. What is the term that describe movements of the small intestine to transport food elements in its
lumen?
A. Spasm ​ ​ ​ ​C. Stratification ​ ​ ​ ​
B. Peristalsis ​ ​ ​ ​D. Segmental motion
11. What is the range of normal adult respiratory rate/min?
A. 30-40` `​ ​ ​ ​ . Less than 10
C
 B. 20-30 ​ ​ ​ ​D. 10-20
12. Select which area controls body temperature, sleep and appetite.
A. Thyroid gland ​ ​ ​ . Pancreas
C
B. Hypothalamus ​ ​ ​ . Adrenal gland
D
13. What is a violation of the sterile technique observed in the operating room or when doing
interventional radiology procedures?
A. Holding sterile objects below the waist level
B. Replacement of soiled gloves
C. Pass face to face when passing a colleague in sterile gown
D. Circulating nurse should stay outside of the sterile are
14. What medical term to described awareness or feeling of an approaching seizure?
A. Aura ​ ​ ​ ​ . Vertigo
C
B. Aphasia ​ ​ ​ ​ . Ataxia
D
15. If an artery is cut in a cross section, what would it look like?
A. Cylinder ​ ​ ​ ​ . Rectangle
C
B. Quadrangle ​ ​ ​ . Oval
D
16. What is the membrane lining the abdominal cavity?
A. Pericardium ​ ​ ​ . Meninges
C
B. Pleura ​ ​ ​ ​ . Peritoneum
D
17. What is the vertebral level of the xiphoid process?
A. T 9 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ .T7
C
B. T 11 ​ ​ ​ ​ .T6
D
18. What cardiac phase is the volume of the heart highest?
A. Cardiac output ​ ​ ​ . Diastole
C
B. End of systole ​ ​ ​ . Ejection fraction
D
19. Identify the location of a stone by the medical term “ Cholelithiasis”
A. Gallbladder ​ ​ ​ . Cystic duct
C
B. Common bile duct ​ ​ ​ . Pancreatic duct
D
20. What is the virtue of giving “what is best” to your patient?
A. Justice ​ ​ ​ ​ . Non maleficence
C
B. Sacrifice ​ ​ ​ ​ . Beneficence
D
21. Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the cardiovascular system?
A. The left ventricle generates more pressure than the right ventricle
B. The heart contains 2 pumps that are arranged in series.
C. The base of the heart rests on the diaphragm
D. The right ventricle is the pump of the pulmonary circuit
22. What does the terminology “centesis” means?
A. Drain ​ ​ ​ ​ . Open
C
B. Puncture ​ ​ ​ ​ . Weakness
D
23. What is the conditions present which help an aerobic bacteria grow?
A. Oxygen ​ ​ ​ ​ . UV light
C
B. Increased temperature ​ ​ . Temperature <40 degrees
D
24. What is the meaning of the prefix “Aur” means?
A. Head ​ ​ ​ ​ . Tongue
C
 B. Lip ​ ​ ​ ​ ​D. Ear
25. The Radiologic Technologist is an evening duty in the Department, he noticed that one of his
colleagues who is also on duty smells of alcohol. What should you do?
A. Inform the chief technologist of the incident
B. Report the incident to the Human Resource Department for disciplinary action
C. Approach him to ask and personally investigate the incident
D. The chairman of the Department should be informed.
26. What does the prefix “Ante” means?
A. Before ​ ​ ​ ​ . Behind
C
B. After ​ ​ ​ ​ . Against
D
27. The suffix “cyan” means?
A. Blue ​ ​ ​ ​ . Black
C
B. Yellow ​ ​ ​ ​ . Red
D
28. This refers to the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills and ethical values in the post licensure
specialization in a multidisciplinary field of study.
A. Professional Tract for Radiologic Technology
B. Career progression
C. Continuing Professional Development
D. Asean Qualification Framework
29. In Radiologic Technology-Patient relationship, which one of the following in NOT acceptable?
A. Shall hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of professional practice
B. Shall uphold the principle of informed consent
C. He could give his clinical opinion especially in emergency situations
D. Shall only provide services for which he is qualified
30. Saliva contains an enzyme that acts upon which of the following nutrients?
A. Starch ​ ​ ​ ​ . Proteins
C
B. Minerals ​ ​ ​ ​ . Fats
D
31. Who owns the medical record of the patient?
A. The court ​ ​ ​ ​ . The attending physician
C
B. The patient ​ ​ ​ . The hospital
D
32. The suffix “ectomy” means:
A. Drain ​ ​ ​ ​ . Cut into
C
B. Surgically removed ​ ​ . Scope examination
D
33. An increase in the secretion of this hormone would MOST likely decrease the level of TSH
production:
A. Calcitonin ​ ​ ​ ​C. Levothyroxine
B. Parathormone ​ ​ ​D. Acetylcholine
34. The volume of blood (in liters) that each ventricle of the heart objects every minute is known as ___.
A. Blood pressure ​ ​ ​ . Heart rate
C
B. Cardiac output ​ ​ ​ . Stroke volume
D
35. Select the meaning of “litigation”
A. Obligation to be fulfilled by law
B. Injury or harm to patient
C. Negligence
 D. Lawsuit
36. What organ function as storage of bile?
A. Common bile duct ​ ​ . Gallbladder
B ​ ​C. Liver ​ ​D.
Hepatocytes
37. What is the length (in meters) of the jejunum?
A. 3 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​C. 2.5
B. 1.5 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ .1
D
38. Which of the following parts of the nephron does the function of filtration?
A. Proximal convoluted tubule
B. Glomerulus
C. Distal convoluted tubule
D. Nephron loop
39. What happens of a licensed radiographer allows a person without a professional license to practice
radiography?
A. Subject to administrative liability
B. Allowed when the hospital administration employs the person
C. Allowed if the case is emergency
D. Maybe accepted if there is no one to take over the licensed radiographer’s responsibilities
40. Choose the area which is NOT the usual site of ureteral constriction.
A. Uretero-iliac ​ ​ ​ . Uretero-pelvic
C
B. Uretero-vertebral ​ ​ ​ . Uretero-vesical
D
41. What is the outer layer of the heart?
A. Septum ​ ​ ​ ​ . Epicardium
C
B. Apex ​ ​ ​ ​ . Myocardium
D
42. What does suffix “asthenia” means?
A. Pain ​ ​ ​ ​ . Suffering
C
B. Paresthesia ​ ​ ​ ​ . Weakness
D
43. The ward has requested for an interventional procedure on a patient with hepatitis B, the following
precaution should be practiced:
A. Contact ​ ​ ​ ​C. Protective
B. Airborne ​ ​ ​ ​D. Oral
44. Select the ethical principle practiced where the health care professional observe equal attention, care
and benefit to patients.
A. Justice ​ ​ ​ ​C. Autonomy
B. Stewardship ​ ​ ​D. Double effect
45. The patient’s chart can be taken out of the hospital under the following circumstances:
A. Patient’s relative pays for patient hospitalization and shows receipt
B. The court asks for it
C. Patient owns their clinical record
D. When a lawyer needs it to study the case
46. What is the portion of the small intestine that is attached to the large intestines?
A. Jejunum ​ ​ ​ ​ . Ileum
C
B. Cecum ​ ​ ​ ​ . Appendix
D
47. What is the thoracic level of the Xiphoid Process
A. T11 ​ ​ ​ ​ . T10
C
 B. T 9 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​D. T12

48. The skin is disinfected before any interventional radiology imaging procedure to:
A. Ensure success of procedure
B. Decrease possibility of introducing microorganisms into the open wound
C. Protect health workers from contamination
D. Protect sterile drapes from contamination
49. A bone scan read as “compatible with multiple metastasis”, may mean spread of cancer to ____”
A. Distant sites ​ ​ ​ . Lymph nodes
C
B. Contiguous areas ​ ​ ​ . Bones and other organs
D
50. What is the muscle lining the wall of the hollow organs and some blood vessels?
A. Smooth ​ ​ ​ ​ . Cardiac
C
B. Striated ​ ​ ​ ​ . Skeletal
D
51. What do you call the wave of muscular contraction that propel contents of the digestive tract from one
area to another field?
A. Pendular movements ​ ​C. Peristalsis
B. Churning motion ​ ​ ​D. Augmentation motion
52. The continuing Professional Development Council shall be composed of a chairperson and two
members.
A. The association of beans and faculties of RT Colleges/Universities
B. The board of Radiologic Technology
C. The Professional Radiologic Technologist from an Accredited Hospital
D. The Accredited Professional Organization
53. What is the medical term for “difficulty of speaking”
A. Dysphasia ​ ​ ​ ​ . Aphasia
C
B. Aphagia ​ ​ ​ ​ . Dysphagia
D
54. The distal greater omentum is attached to the _____.
A. Liver ​ ​ ​ ​ . Splenic flexure
C
B. Rectum ​ ​ ​ ​ . Transverse colon
D
55. The liver has ____ lobes
A. 2 ​ ​ .4
B ​ ​ .8
C ​ ​ .6
D
56. How is the abdomen divided to describe the location of organs?
A. 9 areas ​ ​ ​ ​ . 6 sections
C
B. 2 horizontal lines ​ ​ ​ . 3 vertical lines
D
57. Which joint is the intercondylar eminence found?
A. Shoulder ​ ​ ​ ​ . Knee
C
B. Elbow ​ ​ ​ ​ . Ankle
D
58. In surgical asepsis, the sterile person should drape:
A. The area farthest away from the first
B. The area nearest the invasive site first
C. From unsterile to sterile areas
D. The area closest to them first
59. Which of the following is NOT used for administration of contract media?
A. Subcutaneous ​ ​ ​ . Intra arterial
C
 B. Intramascular ​ ​ ​D. Intra venous
60. Which of the following is NOT a paranasal sinus?
A. Ethmoid ​ ​ . Mastoid
B ​ ​C. Frontal ​ ​D. Maxillary
61. Which of the following is an accessory organ of the gastrointestinal system that is responsible for
secreting insulin?
A. Spleen ​ ​ ​ ​C. Liver
B. Pancreas ​ ​ ​ ​D. Adrenal gland
62. What does the term “cephalo” refers to?
A. Spine ​ ​ ​ ​ . Neck
C
B. Feet ​ ​ ​ ​ . Head
D
63. Identify the hormone that lowers the blood glucose level.
A. Growth hormone ​ ​ ​ . Cortisol
C
B. Insulin ​ ​ ​ ​ . Glucagon
D
64. What is the medicine that a patient should take to prepare bowels in barium enema procedure?
A. Analgesic ​ ​ ​ ​ . Cathartic
C
B. Anticholinergic ​ ​ ​ . Antipyretic
D
65. What is the inferior boundary of the superior mediastinum?
A. Diaphragm
B. Thoracic
C. Sternal angle
D. Line drawn at pulmonary hilum
66. What is the outer layer of the heart?
A. Epicardium
B. Myocardium
C. Apex
D. Septum
67. What is an auxiliary branch of Radiology that deals with technical application of x-rays, gamma rays,
ultrasound and radio frequency rays in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases?
A. Radiologic Technology
B. Interventional Radiology
C. Radiation Oncology
D. Nuclear Medicine
68. Fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon occurs in which of the following structures?
A. Cervix ​ ​ ​ ​ . Fallopian tube
C
B. Ovary ​ ​ ​ ​ . Uterus
D
69. What structures comprise the upper respiratory system?
A. Larynx, lungs, nose
B. Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx
C. Pharynx, trachea, bronchi
D. Nasal cavity, larynx, trachea
70. The set of teeth used in biting an apple are the ____.
A. Premolars ​ ​ ​ ​ . Incisors
C
B. Canines ​ ​ ​ ​ . Molars
D
71. What could have possibly happened when a patient, after contrast media injection for an X-ray
 procedure developed difficulty of breathing?
A. Septic shock ​ ​ ​C. Hypovolemic shock
B. Anaphylactic shock ​ ​D. Cardiogenic shock

72. The non-Radiologic Technology member (RA #7431) of the Board of Radiologic Technology should
be physician in the field of:
A. Nuclear medicine ​ ​ ​C. Radiology
B. Medical physics ​ ​ ​D. Radiation Oncology
73. What is the abdomen divided to describe the location of organs?
A. 3 vertical lines ​ ​ ​ . 9 areas
C
B. 6 sections ​ ​ ​ ​ . 2 horizontal lines
D
74. A radiologic technologist is attending a function when an elderly woman, happily eating her meal
suddenly becomes agitated and gasping for her breath. What should he do?
A. Bring immediately to the emergency room
B. Vital signs and call for help
C. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
D. Abdominal thrust
75. An elderly female patient is scheduled for Computed Tomography of the brain. She was quiet when
she came but began to cry and could not hold her emotion as she waits for her turn to be called.
A. As other patients are bothered, waiting for their turn to be called, it is prudent to call the ward to
reassess patient or reschedule at a better time.
B. Tell patient not to worry as the radiologist assigned is very good and well trained and procedure will
go along without complications
C. Elderly patients are usually emotional and sensitive and counseling is not your line of the specialty
and not related to the X-ray procedure.
D. Appease her worries by talking to her on what bother her.
76. The Radiographer noticed redness on the patient’s IV therapy site, but patient do not complain of IV
therapy that the Radiographer should be aware of?
A. Occlusion ​ ​ ​ ​C. Infiltration
B. Air embolism ​ ​ ​D. Phlebitis
77. How do you practice safety precaution when disposing used needles and syringes?
A. Place syringe and uncapped needle in separate waste bins
B. Placed capped needles in a waste basket for contamination garbage
C. Recap needle and dispose quickly
D. Detach needle from syringe and place in a collected needle receptacle
78. False and extravagant, unethical advertisement of practices is classified as ____ malpractice.
A. Criminal ​ ​ ​ ​ . Legal
C
B. Civil ​ ​ ​ ​ . Administrative
D
79. What is the average total blood volume (liters) in the body?
A. 7 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ .6
C
B. 4 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ .5
D
80. What area is NOT part of the upper extremity?
A. Antecubital ​ ​ ​ . Brachial
C
B. Palmar ​ ​ ​ ​ . Inguinal
D
81. Which of the following does NOT pass through the glomerular filtrations membrane?
A. Solutes ​ ​ ​ ​ . Electrolytes
C
 B. Water ​ ​ ​ ​D. Blood cells
82. Where does the filtration process happen in the nephron
A. Glomerulus
B. Loop
C. Secretion only
D. Glomerular filtration and secretion
83. The waste products pass form the bloodstream into urine through ____.
A. Acromion ​ ​ ​ ​ . Xyphoid
C
B. Manubrium ​ ​ ​ . Coracoid
D
84. What is the proximal part of the sternum?
A. Acromion ​ ​ ​ ​ . Xyphoid
C
B. Manubrium ​ ​ ​ . Coracoid
D
85. Identify the structure that produces the male sex hormone.
A. Testes ​ ​ ​ ​ . Prepuce
C
B. Glans penis ​ ​ ​ . Prostate
D
86. The Continuing Professional Development/CPD Units could be gathered from the following, EXCEPT
______.
A. Corporate Social Responsibility
B. Gender and Development
C. Self-directed and life-long learning
D. Overtime lecture in a Post Graduate Course
87. A Radiologic Technologist who is selfless and who voluntarily helps patients waiting at the
Department for a procedure, helps his fellow radiologic technologists, practices the virtue of :
A. Love
B. Justice
C. Fortitude
D. Prudence
88. A 56 year old male patient was diagnosed to have lung cancer two months ago and was told have
Stage II of the disease. He has decided to stop medication, had alternative treatment and sought
consultations for second and third opinion from other physicians. He would be most likely in what stage
of grieving?
A. Bargaining
B. Anger
C. Depression
D. Denial
SITUATIONAL
Situation 1- A young man was brought at the Emergency Room because of a vehicular accident late in the
evening. He has an open wound at the left leg which was bleeding. He was referred for an X-ray of the leg rule
out fracture.
89. What is the FIRST THING that Radiologic Technologist should do?
A. Perform the x-ray quickly while a relative apply wound pressure
B. Inform attending physician to give orders on what to do
C. Ask an emergency staff to come to attend to the patient
D. Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean gauze.

90. The Radiologic Technologist on duty took the x-ray, but part of the leg was NOT included in the x-ray
film and he needs to repeat the procedure.
 Identify what ethical principle in patient care was violated?
A. Maleficence ​ ​ ​ ​C. Patient’s right
B. Beneficence ​ ​ ​ ​D. Non maleficence
91. On the X-ray, the radiologic technologist saw a fracture at the distal end of the fibula. As it was
already late in the evening and everybody is sleeping, the Radiologic Technologist should relay his
findings directly to the ______.
A. Radiology resident
B. X-ray supervisor on night duty
C. Attending physician
D. Emergency room staff
92. The orthopedic resident came to see the x-ray and decided to put a cast on the patient’s leg and
requested for an x-ray.
Why is a repeat X-ray of the leg requested?
A. To check alignment of the segments
B. To see if there are other fractures present on other bones of the leg
C. Is no longer necessary as the fracture was already seen
D. To check if there are complications due to the fracture

Situation 2 – A patient is scheduled for an Interventional Radiology procedure. As the RT assigned, one of your
duties is to check the chart for important entries relevant to the procedure such patient history, informed
consent, previous work up, procedure preparation, among others.
93. Select why is the skin disinfected prior to an Interventional Radiology procedure?
A. Ensure success of the invasive procedure
B. Decrease possibility if the introducing microorganism
C. Protect the sterile drapes from contamination
D. Protect the Radiology team to the infected
94. What is the TECHNIQUE performed by the Interventional Radiologist in doing a procedure to keep an
area free from contamination?
A. Septic
B. Aseptic
C. Contamination-free
D. Antiseptic
95. Identify the area frequently used to feel the pulse:
A. Iliac
B. Ankle
C. Carotid
D. Radial
96. The PRIMARY responsibility of obtaining a free and informed consent form a competent patient
beings to the:
A. Attending physician ​ ​ ​C. resident physician
B. Proxy consent maker ​ ​ ​D. Nurse assigned
Situation 3 – RG is a Radiologic Technology supervisor in one of Metro Manila Hospitals who inquired for
possible application as CPD provider for his institution.
97. Who can NOT apply as a CPD Provider?
A. Non-PRC professional
 B. Individual or sole proprietor
C. Accredited Professional Organization
D. Corporation or Professional Societies
98. The required number of CPD units in the new CPD implementing rules and regulations during the
transition period is:
A. 35 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​C. 15
B. 25 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​D. 45
99. RG has friends who are working as OFW in KSA/Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and they could renew
their professional identification card (PIC) with the following requirements:
A. Nominal number of CPD units and passport
B. CPD units requirements of only 25, not 25 units
C. A narrative description of work abroad and certification as an OFW
D. A certificate of RT employment abroad
100. The application as conference provider when approved by the CPD council has a duration validity of
_____ years.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 5