Question 1

The respiration phase for radiographic images made during intravenous urography is:

Accepted Answer

A)  suspended inspiration. 
B)  suspended expiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  slow breathing. 
A)  suspended inspiration. 
B)  suspended expiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  slow breathing. B

Question 2

Where is the IR centered for an AP axial projection of the urinary bladder (cystogram)?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the pubic symphysis 
B)  1 inch above the upper border of the pubic symphysis 
C)  1inches above the upper border of the pubic symphysis 
D)  2 inches above the upper border of the symphysis pubis 
A)  At the pubic symphysis 
B)  1 inch above the upper border of the pubic symphysis 
C)  1inches above the upper border of the pubic symphysis 
D)  2 inches above the upper border of the symphysis pubis D

Question 3

Which projection would place the right kidney perpendicular to the IR?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right lateral 
B)  Right lateral,dorsal decubitus 
C)  AP oblique,RPO 
D)  AP oblique,LPO 
A)  Right lateral 
B)  Right lateral,dorsal decubitus 
C)  AP oblique,RPO 
D)  AP oblique,LPO C

Question 4

The concentration of iodine in ionic contrast media is:

Accepted Answer

A)  40% to 60%. 
B)  50% to 70%. 
C)  60% to 80%. 
D)  70% to 90%. 
A)  40% to 60%. 
B)  50% to 70%. 
C)  60% to 80%. 
D)  70% to 90%.

Question 5

What is the essential projection used for a cystourethrogram on a male patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  AP oblique 
C)  PA oblique 
D)  Lateral 
A)  AP 
B)  AP oblique 
C)  PA oblique 
D)  Lateral

Question 6

Which of the following is secreted by the suprarenal glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epinephrine 
B)  Thyroxine 
C)  Prolactin 
D)  Glucagon 
A)  Epinephrine 
B)  Thyroxine 
C)  Prolactin 
D)  Glucagon

Question 7

The center of the compression device that is placed over the lower ureters during intravenous urography is positioned:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 inch above the pubic symphysis. 
B)  1 inch above the iliac crests. 
C)  at the level of the ASIS. 
D)  at the level of the iliac crests. 
A)  1 inch above the pubic symphysis. 
B)  1 inch above the iliac crests. 
C)  at the level of the ASIS. 
D)  at the level of the iliac crests.

Question 8

Two common reactions to contrast media include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  warmth. 
B)  anaphylactic reaction. 
C)  flushing. 
D)  seizures. 
A)  warmth. 
B)  anaphylactic reaction. 
C)  flushing. 
D)  seizures.

Question 9

Which of the following is true regarding the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  The left kidney is longer and narrower than the right. 
B)  The left kidney is lower than the right. 
C)  The right kidney is longer and narrower than the left. 
D)  Both kidneys are the same length and width. 
A)  The left kidney is longer and narrower than the right. 
B)  The left kidney is lower than the right. 
C)  The right kidney is longer and narrower than the left. 
D)  Both kidneys are the same length and width.

Question 10

The cup-shaped recesses in the center of each kidney that receive the urine from the collecting ducts are called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hilum. 
B)  calyces. 
C)  renal sinuses. 
D)  renal pelvis. 
A)  hilum. 
B)  calyces. 
C)  renal sinuses. 
D)  renal pelvis.

Question 11

Which of the following serves as the filter for the blood in the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glomerulus 
B)  Afferent tubule 
C)  Henle loop 
D)  The convoluted tubules 
A)  Glomerulus 
B)  Afferent tubule 
C)  Henle loop 
D)  The convoluted tubules

Question 12

The dilated,proximal portion of the ureter is labeled with an arrow.What is the name of this anatomy shown in the image from an IVU below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Renal pelvis 
B)  Hilum 
C)  Calyx 
D)  Trigone 
A)  Renal pelvis 
B)  Hilum 
C)  Calyx 
D)  Trigone

Question 13

What type of motion is used to cleanse the skin before venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circular 
B)  Upward 
C)  Downward 
D)  "Up-down" 
A)  Circular 
B)  Upward 
C)  Downward 
D)  "Up-down"

Question 14

The respiration phase for all exposures made during an IVU is:

Accepted Answer

A)  inspiration. 
B)  expiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  shallow breathing. 
A)  inspiration. 
B)  expiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  shallow breathing.

Question 15

A normal creatinine level is _____ mg/100 mL.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 to 1.2 
B)  1.0 to 1.5 
C)  1.2 to 1.7 
D)  2.0 to 2.5 
A)  0.5 to 1.2 
B)  1.0 to 1.5 
C)  1.2 to 1.7 
D)  2.0 to 2.5

Question 16

Before venipuncture is performed,the radiologic technologist must assess which two of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Age of the patient 
B)  Previous contrast reactions 
C)  Iodine allergy 
D)  Liver function 
A)  Age of the patient 
B)  Previous contrast reactions 
C)  Iodine allergy 
D)  Liver function

Question 17

How much will the kidneys drop in the change from the supine to the upright position?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 inch 
B)  2 inches 
C)  3 inches 
D)  3inches 
A)  1 inch 
B)  2 inches 
C)  3 inches 
D)  3inches

Question 18

The abbreviation for the excretory technique of urography is:

Accepted Answer

A)  IVP. 
B)  EXU. 
C)  KUB. 
D)  IVU. 
A)  IVP. 
B)  EXU. 
C)  KUB. 
D)  IVU.

Question 19

When blood or the medication injected into a vessel leaks out,it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  infiltration. 
B)  extraversion. 
C)  infusion. 
D)  angiitis. 
A)  infiltration. 
B)  extraversion. 
C)  infusion. 
D)  angiitis.

Question 20

For which body habitus will the kidneys lie at the highest level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sthenic 
B)  Asthenic 
C)  Hypersthenic 
D)  Hyposthenic 
A)  Sthenic 
B)  Asthenic 
C)  Hypersthenic 
D)  Hyposthenic

Exam 16: Urinary System and Venipuncture

The respiration phase for radiographic images made during intravenous urography is:

Where is the IR centered for an AP axial projection of the urinary bladder (cystogram)?

Which projection would place the right kidney perpendicular to the IR?

The concentration of iodine in ionic contrast media is:

What is the essential projection used for a cystourethrogram on a male patient?

Which of the following is secreted by the suprarenal glands?

The center of the compression device that is placed over the lower ureters during intravenous urography is positioned:

Two common reactions to contrast media include: (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is true regarding the kidneys?

The cup-shaped recesses in the center of each kidney that receive the urine from the collecting ducts are called the:

Which of the following serves as the filter for the blood in the kidney?

The dilated,proximal portion of the ureter is labeled with an arrow.What is the name of this anatomy shown in the image from an IVU below?

What type of motion is used to cleanse the skin before venipuncture?

The respiration phase for all exposures made during an IVU is:

A normal creatinine level is _____ mg/100 mL.

Before venipuncture is performed,the radiologic technologist must assess which two of the following? (Select all that apply.)

How much will the kidneys drop in the change from the supine to the upright position?

The abbreviation for the excretory technique of urography is:

When blood or the medication injected into a vessel leaks out,it is called:

For which body habitus will the kidneys lie at the highest level?

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