Question 1

In which procedure does the X-ray camera rotate completely around the patient on a special table while the computer compiles one cross-sectional view from each rotation of the camera?

Accepted Answer

A)   MUGA scan
B)   Ultrasound
C)   Fluoroscopy
D)   Cholangiography
E)   CT scanF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following procedures is safe to use in obstetrics to evaluate the developing fetus or to detect multiple fetuses, because it does not expose the patient or the fetus to radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)   CT scan
B)   Nuclear medicine
C)   Magnetic resonance imaging
D)   Ultrasound
E)   Standard X-rayF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Also known as excretory urography, ________ is performed to evaluate urinary system abnormalities or trauma to the urinary system.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Teresa, a 24-year-old gynecologic patient, is scheduled for a pelvic ultrasound at 10:00 AM on Thursday. Teresa asks if there is anything in particular she should do to prepare for the ultrasound. Which of the following instructions should Teresa be given?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid eating fish before the procedure because of its natural iodine content
B)   Drink three or four glasses of water, without voiding, within 1 hour of the test
C)   Have a clear liquid dinner the night before the procedure
D)   Do not eat or drink for 24 hours prior to the procedure
E)   Eat a nutritious breakfast before arriving for the procedureF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is important in the proper handling and storage of X-rays?

Accepted Answer

A)   Keep all X-ray films at a temperature between 50º and 70º F
B)   Store X-ray films on the top with expiration dates on the bottom
C)   Keep all X-ray films at a humidity level of 80%
D)   Stack films flat on top of each other
E)   Open film packages before entering the darkroomF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

A ________ breast biopsy is less painful and less invasive than other conventional excisional breast biopsies and is performed by a physician and a radiologic technologist.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ breast biopsy is less painful...

Question 7

The medical assistant should instruct women not to wear eye makeup when having which diagnostic procedure because eye makeup often contains metallic ingredients.

Accepted Answer

A)   Mammography
B)   Ultrasound
C)   Myelography
D)   Magnetic resonance imaging
E)   Nuclear medicineF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

A patient who is to receive an iodine contrast medium should be asked which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Are you allergic to eggs?"
B)   "Are you allergic to chocolate?"
C)   "Are you allergic to milk?"
D)   "Are you allergic to shellfish?"
E)   "Are you allergic to peanuts?"F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

When used therapeutically, radiology is called ________ therapy and is used to treat cancer by preventing cellular reproduction.

Accepted Answer

radiation

Question 10

A procedure in which a radiologist injects contrast medium directly into the common bile duct either during or after gallbladder surgery is a(n) _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A procedure in which a radiologist injects...

Question 11

The supervisor at your radiology clinic has asked you to conduct a session for new employees on the topic "Reducing Exposure to Radiation." Which of the following ideas would you include in your teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)   Repeat films frequently to be sure they are accurate
B)   Always use fluoroscopy to check positioning before taking an X-ray
C)   Use appropriate lead shielding when taking X-rays
D)   Leave the dosimeter in the X-ray room so you do not lose it
E)   Encourage patients to limit mammograms to once every 5 yearsF) None of the above
G) All of the above C

Question 12

A cerebral angiography is a test used to diagnose ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   breast cancer
B)   a pulmonary embolus
C)   aneurysm
D)   upper gastrointestinal bleeding
E)   irregularities of the spinal cordF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Which instructions should be given to a patient in preparation for a barium enema?

Accepted Answer

A)   Instruct the patient to follow a clear liquid diet beginning the morning before the procedure
B)   Tell the patient the procedure will last 4 hours
C)   Tell the patient to take one tablet of contrast medium every 5 minutes the night before, until six tablets are taken
D)   Tell the patient he may have a glass of milk the morning of the examination
E)   Tell the patient it is not necessary to take laxatives or electrolyte solutions for this testF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The diagnostic procedure performed by a radiologist, who injects the contrast medium through a urethral catheter and then takes a series of X-rays to evaluate the function of the ureters, bladder, and urethra, is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   KUB
B)   intravenous pyelography
C)   retrograde pyelography
D)   abdominal CT scan
E)   cholecystographyF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 15

The entire body may be scanned for "hot spots" or places where the radioisotope is concentrated, in which procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nuclear medicine scan
B)   CT scan
C)   Ultrasound
D)   MRI
E)   Standard X-rayF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is not permitted during patient preparation for a barium enema or an intravenous pyelogram?

Accepted Answer

A)   Coffee
B)   Milk
C)   Clear gelatin
D)   Carbonated beverage
E)   Chicken brothF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Which procedure includes nonionizing radiation and a strong magnetic field to allow the physician to examine internal structures and soft tissues of any area of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nuclear medicine
B)   Ultrasound
C)   Arthrography
D)   Magnetic resonance imaging
E)   Intravenous pyelographyF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

The medical assistant may be responsible for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   injecting the IV contrast medium
B)   reading the films
C)   making appointments
D)   positioning the patient
E)   developing the filmsF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Which diagnostic procedure requires the patient to avoid eating fish before the procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thyroid uptake and scan
B)   Bone scan
C)   Liver scan
D)   Kidney scan
E)   Brain scanF) B) and C)
G) D) and E) A

Question 20

Which of the following is characteristic of a noninvasive diagnostic procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   It requires the radiologist to insert a catheter or wire into a blood vessel or organ.
B)   It requires surgical aseptic technique.
C)   It uses standard X-rays or ultrasound to view internal structures.
D)   It requires close monitoring of the patient because of the anesthesia.
E)   A contrast medium is injected into a vein before the procedure.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 50: Diagnostic Imaging

In which procedure does the X-ray camera rotate completely around the patient on a special table while the computer compiles one cross-sectional view from each rotation of the camera?

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Which of the following procedures is safe to use in obstetrics to evaluate the developing fetus or to detect multiple fetuses, because it does not expose the patient or the fetus to radiation?

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Also known as excretory urography, ________ is performed to evaluate urinary system abnormalities or trauma to the urinary system.

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Teresa, a 24-year-old gynecologic patient, is scheduled for a pelvic ultrasound at 10:00 AM on Thursday. Teresa asks if there is anything in particular she should do to prepare for the ultrasound. Which of the following instructions should Teresa be given?

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Which of the following is important in the proper handling and storage of X-rays?

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A ________ breast biopsy is less painful and less invasive than other conventional excisional breast biopsies and is performed by a physician and a radiologic technologist.

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The medical assistant should instruct women not to wear eye makeup when having which diagnostic procedure because eye makeup often contains metallic ingredients.

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A patient who is to receive an iodine contrast medium should be asked which of the following questions?

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When used therapeutically, radiology is called ________ therapy and is used to treat cancer by preventing cellular reproduction.

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A procedure in which a radiologist injects contrast medium directly into the common bile duct either during or after gallbladder surgery is a(n) _________________.

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The supervisor at your radiology clinic has asked you to conduct a session for new employees on the topic "Reducing Exposure to Radiation." Which of the following ideas would you include in your teaching?

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A cerebral angiography is a test used to diagnose ____.

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Which instructions should be given to a patient in preparation for a barium enema?

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The diagnostic procedure performed by a radiologist, who injects the contrast medium through a urethral catheter and then takes a series of X-rays to evaluate the function of the ureters, bladder, and urethra, is a(n) ____.

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The entire body may be scanned for "hot spots" or places where the radioisotope is concentrated, in which procedure?

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Which of the following is not permitted during patient preparation for a barium enema or an intravenous pyelogram?

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Which procedure includes nonionizing radiation and a strong magnetic field to allow the physician to examine internal structures and soft tissues of any area of the body?

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The medical assistant may be responsible for ____.

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