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What is the medical term for vomiting?
Emesis.
How does the FDA describe a severe reaction to MR contrast?
Life threatening or permanently disabling.
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Medical Terminology and Definitions

What is the medical term for vomiting?

Emesis.

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Contrast Reactions in MRI

How does the FDA describe a severe reaction to MR contrast?

Life threatening or permanently disabling.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What is the normal pulse rate range?

60 - 100 beats per minute.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What type of infections are acquired during a hospital stay?

Nosocomial.

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Patient Screening Procedures

How often should patient screening occur in the MR environment?

More than once, by trained professional(s).

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What condition is characterized by elevated blood sugar, putting a patient at risk for CVA?

Hyperglycemia.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What is considered a normal body temperature?

98.6º F.

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Medical Terminology and Definitions

What is the medical term for fainting?

Syncope.

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Patient Monitoring During MRI

What is an exception to the effects of time varying magnetic fields?

Warmth and/or increase in body temperature.

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Patient Monitoring During MRI

What is the normal resting heart rate of an adult?

Between 60 and 90 beats per minute.

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Patient Screening Procedures

How many hours should a pediatric patient be NPO before MRI with conscious sedation?

4 hours.

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Medical Terminology and Definitions

What is defined as any disease producing agent, especially a virus, bacterium or other microorganism?

Pathogen.

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Infection Control Practices

What is defined as the removing or killing of all microorganisms completely?

Surgical asepsis.

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Patient Screening Procedures

Which implant is considered acceptable for an MRI scan at 1.5 Tesla?

Heart valves.

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Contrast Reactions in MRI

What medication would likely be administered for severe bronchospasms after contrast injection?

Epinephrine.

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Medical Terminology and Definitions

What term refers to the cause or origin of a disease?

Etiology.

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Infection Control Practices

Which of the following is NOT a method of disease transmission?

Asepsis.

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Magnetic Field Safety Limits

What is the magnetic field limit for the general public?

5 Gauss.

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Patient Monitoring During MRI

Which types of monitoring devices are used in the MRI suite?

Blood Pressure, ECG, Pulse Oximeter, and End Tidal CO2.

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Drug Delivery Methods

Which method of drug delivery is NOT considered parenteral?

By mouth (PO).

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Infection Control Practices

What items should be worn by a healthcare provider during any direct contact with a patient?

Gloves.

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Patient Monitoring During MRI

Who should be educated about static magnetic fields and their effects?

All of the above.

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Patient Screening Procedures

What is required for a patient with an implant labeled as MR conditional?

Strict manufacturer guidelines be followed (field strength, scan parameters, duration) to ensure patient safety.

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Contrast Reactions in MRI

What is the rate of contrast reactions in MRI injections?

~1%.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What are normal oxygen saturation levels?

95 - 100%.

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Infection Control Practices

What is defined as the removing or killing of most microorganisms?

Medical asepsis.

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Patient Screening Procedures

What should visitors and site employees entering the MR scan room with the patient be screened for?

Metal, in the same manner as the patient.

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MRI Labeling Standards

What type of labeling does Image 63 represent?

MR conditional.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

How is dyspnea defined?

Difficulty or labored breathing.

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MRI Environment Safety Protocols

What is the most important aspect of providing a safe MR environment?

Education.

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Drug Delivery Methods

Which method of drug delivery is NOT considered enteral?

Intramuscular.

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Drug Delivery Methods

Is an intramuscular injection of Glucagon for an MR Enterography an example of a parenteral method of drug delivery?

True.

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Patient Screening Procedures

When should a patient's glomerular filtration rate (GFR) be checked before MRI IV gadolinium contrast?

If they meet specific criteria, which includes all of the above.

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Patient Screening Procedures

What is required for a patient with an implant labeled as MR unsafe?

A different imaging modality be used as the implant is unable to enter the magnetic field.

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Patient Monitoring During MRI

What must sedated patients always be monitored with?

Pulse oximeter.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What is defined as a decrease in the amount of oxygen in the body?

Hypoxia.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What are signs that a patient may be in cardiac arrest?

Pallor and weakness, or not having a pulse.

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Patient Monitoring During MRI

What effect occurs on the ECG when moving blood enters a magnetic field?

Magnetohydrodynamic effect, seen as a 'T wave swelling' or spike.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What condition occurs when blood sugar falls too low?

Hypoglycemia.

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Patient Monitoring During MRI

What is the acceptable practice for monitoring all patients undergoing MRI procedures?

Visually and/or verbally monitored for any signs of distress or motion.

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MRI Environment Safety Protocols

What is important to demonstrate for devices used during an MR procedure?

Compatibility with the MR system.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What is a patient paralyzed from the waist down called?

Paraplegic.

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Patient Screening Procedures

What is the objective of screening the patient before an MRI exam?

To ensure safety and appropriateness for the procedure, which includes all of the above.

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Patient Screening Procedures

What is required for a patient with an implant labeled as MR safe?

No restrictions on MR imaging approach.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What should be done if a patient with COPD on oxygen has difficulty breathing during an MRI?

Stop the test and call the patient's nurse.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What is the normal blood pressure reading?

120/80 mm Hg.

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Infection Control Practices

What is the purpose of sterile technique?

Ensure sterile objects remain sterile.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What possible complication should patients with tattooed eyeliner be advised of during an MR exam?

Temporary skin irritation or swelling of the eyes or surrounding tissues.

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MRI Labeling Standards

What type of labeling does Image 65 represent?

MR unsafe.

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Contrast Reactions in MRI

What is the most commonly reported contrast reaction in MRI injections?

Headache.

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Infection Control Practices

What refers to the practice of avoiding contact with patients' bodily fluids?

Universal precautions.

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Drug Delivery Methods

Is taking a drug by mouth an example of a parenteral method of drug delivery?

False.

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Patient Screening Procedures

How can patients with suspected intra-ocular metallic foreign bodies be screened?

By taking X-rays of the orbital region and obtaining documented radiologist clearance.

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MRI Labeling Standards

What type of labeling does Image 64 represent?

MR safe.

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Medical Terminology and Definitions

What is defined as the stage of disease when symptoms are not present?

Latent disease phase.

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Patient Conditions and Emergencies

What is a patient paralyzed in the upper and lower extremities called?

Quadriplegic.

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Patient Screening Procedures

What should a patient be screened for before being granted entry into an MRI environment?

All of the above.

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Patient Screening Procedures

Which of the following is exempt from basic MR screening procedures?

None of the above.

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