Question 1

The most common size needle used for bolus injection of contrast agents for adult patients is _____ gauge.

Accepted Answer

A)  23 to 25 
B)  14 to 16 
C)  18 to 22 
D)  28 
A)  23 to 25 
B)  14 to 16 
C)  18 to 22 
D)  28

Question 2

Over-the-needle catheters are often used for drip infusion studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which one of the following veins is NOT selected for venipuncture during an IVU?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basilic 
B)  Cephalic 
C)  Axillary 
D)  Median cubital 
A)  Basilic 
B)  Cephalic 
C)  Axillary 
D)  Median cubital

Question 4

Venipuncture procedures may be performed by a technologist only if a physician is present in the room or is in an adjoining room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Select the correct pathologic indication for each statement or description.(Select each choice only once.)
-Artificial opening between the urinary bladder and aspects of the large intestine

Accepted Answer

A) Horseshoe kidney 
B) Ectopic kidney 
C) Vesicocolonic fistula 
D) Staghorn kidney stone 
E) Urinary incontinence
F)BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) 
A) Horseshoe kidney 
B) Ectopic kidney 
C) Vesicocolonic fistula 
D) Staghorn kidney stone 
E) Urinary incontinence
F)BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

Question 6

Select the correct pathologic indication for each statement or description.(Select each choice only once.)
-Large stone that grows and completely fills the renal pelvis

Accepted Answer

A) Horseshoe kidney 
B) Ectopic kidney 
C) Vesicocolonic fistula 
D) Staghorn kidney stone 
E) Urinary incontinence
F)BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) 
A) Horseshoe kidney 
B) Ectopic kidney 
C) Vesicocolonic fistula 
D) Staghorn kidney stone 
E) Urinary incontinence
F)BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

Question 7

If a patient experiences laryngeal swelling following a contrast media injection,he or she is experiencing a ____ reaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  mild 
B)  moderate 
C)  severe 
D)  local 
A)  mild 
B)  moderate 
C)  severe 
D)  local

Question 8

The technologist should leave a butterfly needle in the vein for the first part of the IVU following injection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the structure labeled 6?

Accepted Answer

A)  Renal pelvis 
B)  Ureterovesical junction 
C)  Renal sinuses 
D)  Trigone 
A)  Renal pelvis 
B)  Ureterovesical junction 
C)  Renal sinuses 
D)  Trigone

Question 10

If an IVU is performed on a female,a menstrual history must be obtained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A patient,during an injection of contrast media,complains about pain at the injection site.The radiographer notices a moderate degree of swelling beneath the skin.The radiographer stops the injection and suspects that the needle has slipped out of the vein.What should the radiographer do after removing the needle to alleviate the patient's discomfort?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give the patient diphenhydramine (Benadryl). 
B)  Elevate the limb and place a cold compress over the injection site. 
C)  Place ice over the injection site. 
D)  Flex and extend the elbow to increase absorption of contrast media into the soft tissues. 
A)  Give the patient diphenhydramine (Benadryl). 
B)  Elevate the limb and place a cold compress over the injection site. 
C)  Place ice over the injection site. 
D)  Flex and extend the elbow to increase absorption of contrast media into the soft tissues.

Question 12

During an IVU,the patient develops severe urticaria.What should be the next action taken by the technologist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call a code emergency. 
B)  Comfort the patient; this is a common side effect. 
C)  Give the patient diphenhydramine (Benadryl). 
D)  Get medical assistance. 
A)  Call a code emergency. 
B)  Comfort the patient; this is a common side effect. 
C)  Give the patient diphenhydramine (Benadryl). 
D)  Get medical assistance.

Question 13

A radiograph of a left posterior oblique (LPO)position taken during an IVU reveals that the right kidney is foreshortened and superimposed over the spine.What must the technologist do to correct this error during the repeat exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease rotation. 
B)  Increase rotation. 
C)  Increase CR angulation. 
D)  Place the patient in the RPO position to better demonstrate the right kidney. 
A)  Decrease rotation. 
B)  Increase rotation. 
C)  Increase CR angulation. 
D)  Place the patient in the RPO position to better demonstrate the right kidney.

Question 14

What is the recommended position for a male retrograde urethrogram?

Accepted Answer

A)  30° right posterior oblique (RPO) 
B)  45° RPO 
C)  Lateral 
D)  2° left anterior oblique (LAO) 
A)  30° right posterior oblique (RPO) 
B)  45° RPO 
C)  Lateral 
D)  2° left anterior oblique (LAO)

Question 15

Which of the following conditions is considered to be higher risk for a contrast media reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematuria 
B)  Congestive heart failure 
C)  Urinary tract infection 
D)  Renal calculi 
A)  Hematuria 
B)  Congestive heart failure 
C)  Urinary tract infection 
D)  Renal calculi

Question 16

Patients (or legal guardian)must sign an informed consent form before a venipuncture procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

MATCHING
Select the correct pathologic term for each definition.(Use each selection only once.)
-Blood in the urine

Accepted Answer

A) Anuria 
B) Oliguria or hypouresis 
C) Polyuria 
D) Hematuria 
E) Renal agenesis
F)Micturition 
A) Anuria 
B) Oliguria or hypouresis 
C) Polyuria 
D) Hematuria 
E) Renal agenesis
F)Micturition

Question 18

Region or areas of subcutaneous swelling caused by allergic reaction to foods or drugs is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  oliguria. 
B)  micturition. 
C)  syncope. 
D)  angioedema. 
A)  oliguria. 
B)  micturition. 
C)  syncope. 
D)  angioedema.

Question 19

Extravasation is classified as a local reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following occurs in many patients and is defined as an expected outcome to the introduction of iodinated contrast media?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moderate itching and sneezing 
B)  Metallic taste in mouth and a temporary hot flash 
C)  Mild condition of urticaria (hives) 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Moderate itching and sneezing 
B)  Metallic taste in mouth and a temporary hot flash 
C)  Mild condition of urticaria (hives) 
D)  All of the above

The most common size needle used for bolus injection of contrast agents for adult patients is _____ gauge.

Over-the-needle catheters are often used for drip infusion studies.

Which one of the following veins is NOT selected for venipuncture during an IVU?

Venipuncture procedures may be performed by a technologist only if a physician is present in the room or is in an adjoining room.

Select the correct pathologic indication for each statement or description.(Select each choice only once.) -Artificial opening between the urinary bladder and aspects of the large intestine

Select the correct pathologic indication for each statement or description.(Select each choice only once.) -Large stone that grows and completely fills the renal pelvis

If a patient experiences laryngeal swelling following a contrast media injection,he or she is experiencing a ____ reaction.

The technologist should leave a butterfly needle in the vein for the first part of the IVU following injection.

What is the structure labeled 6?

If an IVU is performed on a female,a menstrual history must be obtained.

During an IVU,the patient develops severe urticaria.What should be the next action taken by the technologist?

A radiograph of a left posterior oblique (LPO)position taken during an IVU reveals that the right kidney is foreshortened and superimposed over the spine.What must the technologist do to correct this error during the repeat exposure?

What is the recommended position for a male retrograde urethrogram?

Which of the following conditions is considered to be higher risk for a contrast media reaction?

Patients (or legal guardian)must sign an informed consent form before a venipuncture procedure.

MATCHING Select the correct pathologic term for each definition.(Use each selection only once.) -Blood in the urine

Region or areas of subcutaneous swelling caused by allergic reaction to foods or drugs is termed:

Extravasation is classified as a local reaction.

Which of the following occurs in many patients and is defined as an expected outcome to the introduction of iodinated contrast media?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 14: Urinary System and Venipuncture

The most common size needle used for bolus injection of contrast agents for adult patients is _____ gauge.

Over-the-needle catheters are often used for drip infusion studies.

Which one of the following veins is NOT selected for venipuncture during an IVU?

Venipuncture procedures may be performed by a technologist only if a physician is present in the room or is in an adjoining room.

Select the correct pathologic indication for each statement or description.(Select each choice only once.) -Artificial opening between the urinary bladder and aspects of the large intestine

Select the correct pathologic indication for each statement or description.(Select each choice only once.) -Large stone that grows and completely fills the renal pelvis

If a patient experiences laryngeal swelling following a contrast media injection,he or she is experiencing a ____ reaction.

The technologist should leave a butterfly needle in the vein for the first part of the IVU following injection.

What is the structure labeled 6?

If an IVU is performed on a female,a menstrual history must be obtained.

During an IVU,the patient develops severe urticaria.What should be the next action taken by the technologist?

A radiograph of a left posterior oblique (LPO)position taken during an IVU reveals that the right kidney is foreshortened and superimposed over the spine.What must the technologist do to correct this error during the repeat exposure?

What is the recommended position for a male retrograde urethrogram?

Which of the following conditions is considered to be higher risk for a contrast media reaction?

Patients (or legal guardian)must sign an informed consent form before a venipuncture procedure.

MATCHING Select the correct pathologic term for each definition.(Use each selection only once.) -Blood in the urine

Region or areas of subcutaneous swelling caused by allergic reaction to foods or drugs is termed:

Extravasation is classified as a local reaction.

Which of the following occurs in many patients and is defined as an expected outcome to the introduction of iodinated contrast media?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters