Question 1

What type of tumor grows slowly and resembles the parent tissue of origin?

Accepted Answer

A) Percutaneous 
B) Benign 
C) Malignant 
D) Prophylactic 
A) Percutaneous 
B) Benign 
C) Malignant 
D) Prophylactic

Question 2

Why would an incidental radiograph be taken during a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) To check suture lines 
B) To look for bleeding 
C) To confirm whether an instrument is still in the patient 
D) To ensure the bowel anastomosis has a watertight seal 
A) To check suture lines 
B) To look for bleeding 
C) To confirm whether an instrument is still in the patient 
D) To ensure the bowel anastomosis has a watertight seal

Question 3

Frozen sections can be placed in formalin until the pathologist can examine the specimen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A malignant tumor

Accepted Answer

A) migrates from tissue to tissue. 
B) grows in an organized manner. 
C) increases in size slowly. 
D) must always be debulked. 
A) migrates from tissue to tissue. 
B) grows in an organized manner. 
C) increases in size slowly. 
D) must always be debulked.

Question 5

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)uses radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the American Cancer Society,which is a common clinical sign of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Palpable mass 
B) Abnormal bleeding or discharge 
C) Nonhealing lesion 
D) All of the above 
A) Palpable mass 
B) Abnormal bleeding or discharge 
C) Nonhealing lesion 
D) All of the above

Question 7

What type of culture requires immediate attention?

Accepted Answer

A) Smears 
B) Biopsy 
C) Aerobic 
D) Anaerobic 
A) Smears 
B) Biopsy 
C) Aerobic 
D) Anaerobic

Question 8

What is one key factor to consider when attempting to minimize radiation exposure?

Accepted Answer

A) Position 
B) Time 
C) Square footage 
D) Sensitivity 
A) Position 
B) Time 
C) Square footage 
D) Sensitivity

Question 9

What type of hormonal therapy is an option in the treatment of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Antiestrogens 
B) Antibiotics 
C) Hormonal receptors 
D) Endocrine manipulation 
A) Antiestrogens 
B) Antibiotics 
C) Hormonal receptors 
D) Endocrine manipulation

Question 10

Which is a potential complication of a long-term catheter?

Accepted Answer

A) Spread of cancer cells 
B) Loss of bladder control 
C) Thrombosis 
D) Loss of vascular elasticity 
A) Spread of cancer cells 
B) Loss of bladder control 
C) Thrombosis 
D) Loss of vascular elasticity

Question 11

What may pose a possible risk of allergic reaction to contrast media used during a radiologic procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Allergy to feline hair 
B) Iodine sensitivity 
C) Rash caused by surgical tape 
D) Allergy to polypropylene suture 
A) Allergy to feline hair 
B) Iodine sensitivity 
C) Rash caused by surgical tape 
D) Allergy to polypropylene suture

Question 12

What type of radiologic procedure is used to study a joint after the injection of gas or contrast into it?

Accepted Answer

A) Ventriculography 
B) Computed tomography 
C) Arthrography 
D) Ultrasonography 
A) Ventriculography 
B) Computed tomography 
C) Arthrography 
D) Ultrasonography

Question 13

Tissue specimens should not be allowed to dry out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Doppler can be used only to evaluate arterial blood flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Venous impedance plethysmography measures reflux in the lower extremities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What reaction may a patient have to radiation therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Nausea 
B) Increased appetite 
C) Increased visual acuity 
D) Weight gain 
A) Nausea 
B) Increased appetite 
C) Increased visual acuity 
D) Weight gain

Question 17

Which is a type of radiation source that can be implanted?

Accepted Answer

A) Fluoroscopy 
B) Brachytherapy 
C) Intraperitoneal 
D) Subclavian 
A) Fluoroscopy 
B) Brachytherapy 
C) Intraperitoneal 
D) Subclavian

Question 18

What type of specimen is collected with a circular sharp,hollow tip?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspiration biopsy 
B) Brush biopsy 
C) Punch biopsy 
D) Smear 
A) Aspiration biopsy 
B) Brush biopsy 
C) Punch biopsy 
D) Smear

Question 19

An air embolus in the right atrium is corrected by placing the patient in the right lateral position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Angiography assists in the diagnosis of AV malformations,aneurysms,tumors,or vascular accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Diagnostics, specimens, and Oncologic Considerations

What type of tumor grows slowly and resembles the parent tissue of origin?

Why would an incidental radiograph be taken during a surgical procedure?

Frozen sections can be placed in formalin until the pathologist can examine the specimen.

A malignant tumor

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)uses radiation.

According to the American Cancer Society,which is a common clinical sign of cancer?

What type of culture requires immediate attention?

What is one key factor to consider when attempting to minimize radiation exposure?

What type of hormonal therapy is an option in the treatment of cancer?

Which is a potential complication of a long-term catheter?

What may pose a possible risk of allergic reaction to contrast media used during a radiologic procedure?

What type of radiologic procedure is used to study a joint after the injection of gas or contrast into it?

Tissue specimens should not be allowed to dry out.

Doppler can be used only to evaluate arterial blood flow.

Venous impedance plethysmography measures reflux in the lower extremities.

What reaction may a patient have to radiation therapy?

Which is a type of radiation source that can be implanted?

What type of specimen is collected with a circular sharp,hollow tip?

An air embolus in the right atrium is corrected by placing the patient in the right lateral position.

Angiography assists in the diagnosis of AV malformations,aneurysms,tumors,or vascular accidents.

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