Question 1

Which of the following terms describes penetrating to the head, or toward the head?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caudal 
B)  Anterior 
C)  Cephalic 
D)  External 
A)  Caudal 
B)  Anterior 
C)  Cephalic 
D)  External

Question 2

How would you explain an IVU procedure to a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  It uses iodine as a contrast medium and aids in the diagnosis of kidney stones. 
B)  No special patient prep is required. 
C)  It is performed with an MRI machine. 
D)  Iodine is used as a contrast medium, and the uterus is visualized. 
A)  It uses iodine as a contrast medium and aids in the diagnosis of kidney stones. 
B)  No special patient prep is required. 
C)  It is performed with an MRI machine. 
D)  Iodine is used as a contrast medium, and the uterus is visualized.

Question 3

An open MRI does not always provide image quality equal to that produced by conventional units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why is it important to ask patients scheduled for an IVP if they are allergic to shellfish?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food allergies can alter the results of certain diagnostic tests. 
B)  Fish allergies are a contraindication when barium contrast material is used. 
C)  Iodine creates a bitter taste in patients allergic to shellfish. 
D)  Shellfish contain high levels of iodine, which is the contrast used in an IVP. 
A)  Food allergies can alter the results of certain diagnostic tests. 
B)  Fish allergies are a contraindication when barium contrast material is used. 
C)  Iodine creates a bitter taste in patients allergic to shellfish. 
D)  Shellfish contain high levels of iodine, which is the contrast used in an IVP.

Question 5

The medical term meaning "toward the midline of the body" is

Accepted Answer

A)  medial. 
B)  lateral. 
C)  ventral. 
D)  dorsal. 
A)  medial. 
B)  lateral. 
C)  ventral. 
D)  dorsal.

Question 6

The potential formation of cataracts is a concern for radiographers who work extensively with fluoroscopy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A patient is not exposed to an average amount of radiation during an MRI procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which types of scans do not provide clear images of anatomic structures but are used to obtain information about the function of organs and tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  MRIs 
B)  CT scans 
C)  Nuclear medicine scans 
D)  Sonograms 
E)  All of the above 
A)  MRIs 
B)  CT scans 
C)  Nuclear medicine scans 
D)  Sonograms 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

_______________ is an imaging method in which radioactive materials are injected into the body or ingested to provide information about the function of organs and tissues.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuclear medicine 
B)  Ultrasound 
C)  MRI 
D)  IVU 
A)  Nuclear medicine 
B)  Ultrasound 
C)  MRI 
D)  IVU

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct regarding placement of a gonad shield on a female patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Required on patients over the age of 55 
B)  Placed with its lower margin at the level of the pubic symphysis 
C)  Positioned with its upper margin about 1 inch below the pubic symphysis 
D)  Only used when gonads are within the primary radiation field 
E)  Both A and B 
A)  Required on patients over the age of 55 
B)  Placed with its lower margin at the level of the pubic symphysis 
C)  Positioned with its upper margin about 1 inch below the pubic symphysis 
D)  Only used when gonads are within the primary radiation field 
E)  Both A and B

Question 11

The amount of exposure to radiation is directly linked to the length of time spent in the radiation field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

You have a patient scheduled for an MRI. What should you include in the patient education?

Accepted Answer

A)  It cannot be done if the patient is allergic to iodine. 
B)  The MRI uses advanced radiation technology to provide the physician with a multiple view of the area. 
C)  A very loud tapping noise is heard throughout the procedure. 
D)  The patient does not have to enter the machine, unlike with a CT scan. 
A)  It cannot be done if the patient is allergic to iodine. 
B)  The MRI uses advanced radiation technology to provide the physician with a multiple view of the area. 
C)  A very loud tapping noise is heard throughout the procedure. 
D)  The patient does not have to enter the machine, unlike with a CT scan.

Question 13

__________ ultrasonography can be used to detect vascular disease, such as atherosclerosis and venous thrombosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ ultrasonography can be used to detect...

Question 14

Patients on long-term steroid therapy are at increased risk for developing osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

PET scans frequently are used to assess the spread of cancerous tumors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

______________ is the direct observation of the x-ray image in motion.

Accepted Answer

A)  CT scan 
B)  MRI 
C)  IVU 
D)  Fluoroscopy 
A)  CT scan 
B)  MRI 
C)  IVU 
D)  Fluoroscopy

Question 17

All radiographic examinations requiring the use of iodine uptake should be scheduled before a lower GI series.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cardiac catheterization allows visualization of the endocardium of the atria and ventricles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A lateral projection takes an image from either the patient's right or left side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the electrical control setting that determines the penetrating power and speed of the x-ray beam?

Accepted Answer

A)  Milliamperage 
B)  Kilovoltage 
C)  Exposure time 
D)  Source-to-image distance 
A)  Milliamperage 
B)  Kilovoltage 
C)  Exposure time 
D)  Source-to-image distance

Exam 43: Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Which of the following terms describes penetrating to the head, or toward the head?

How would you explain an IVU procedure to a patient?

An open MRI does not always provide image quality equal to that produced by conventional units.

Why is it important to ask patients scheduled for an IVP if they are allergic to shellfish?

The medical term meaning "toward the midline of the body" is

The potential formation of cataracts is a concern for radiographers who work extensively with fluoroscopy.

A patient is not exposed to an average amount of radiation during an MRI procedure.

Which types of scans do not provide clear images of anatomic structures but are used to obtain information about the function of organs and tissues?

_______________ is an imaging method in which radioactive materials are injected into the body or ingested to provide information about the function of organs and tissues.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding placement of a gonad shield on a female patient?

The amount of exposure to radiation is directly linked to the length of time spent in the radiation field.

You have a patient scheduled for an MRI. What should you include in the patient education?

__________ ultrasonography can be used to detect vascular disease, such as atherosclerosis and venous thrombosis.

Patients on long-term steroid therapy are at increased risk for developing osteoporosis.

PET scans frequently are used to assess the spread of cancerous tumors.

______________ is the direct observation of the x-ray image in motion.

All radiographic examinations requiring the use of iodine uptake should be scheduled before a lower GI series.

Cardiac catheterization allows visualization of the endocardium of the atria and ventricles.

A lateral projection takes an image from either the patient's right or left side.

What is the electrical control setting that determines the penetrating power and speed of the x-ray beam?

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