Question 1

__________ is a therapeutic technique performed by the radiologist in which a catheter is used to block a blood vessel and prevent hemorrhage.

Accepted Answer

Embolization
Embolization is a

Question 2

What is the most frequent concern of patients scheduled for CT studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposure to x-rays 
B)  Anxiety about entering the confined space of the tube 
C)  Iodine allergies 
D)  Magnetic pull on metal objects 
A)  Exposure to x-rays 
B)  Anxiety about entering the confined space of the tube 
C)  Iodine allergies 
D)  Magnetic pull on metal objects

Question 3

______________ 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 4

When more than one diagnostic study is to be done, which of the following would need to be conducted first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series (barium swallow) 
B)  Fiberoptic studies 
C)  CT studies with IV contrast any time after iodine uptake blood studies 
D)  Lower gastrointestinal (GI) series (barium enema) 
E)  CT studies of the abdomen or pelvis 
A)  Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series (barium swallow) 
B)  Fiberoptic studies 
C)  CT studies with IV contrast any time after iodine uptake blood studies 
D)  Lower gastrointestinal (GI) series (barium enema) 
E)  CT studies of the abdomen or pelvis

Question 5

Which of the following methods is (are) used to protect personnel from unnecessary radiation during fluoroscopic procedures and mobile radiographic examinations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Time 
B)  Distance 
C)  Shielding 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Time 
B)  Distance 
C)  Shielding 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

DEXA scanners are used for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluate bone density of the hip 
B)  Diagnose cancerous tumors 
C)  Evaluate blood flow to the heart 
D)  Determine the sex of the fetus 
E)  Diagnose herniated intervertebral disks 
A)  Evaluate bone density of the hip 
B)  Diagnose cancerous tumors 
C)  Evaluate blood flow to the heart 
D)  Determine the sex of the fetus 
E)  Diagnose herniated intervertebral disks

Question 7

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 8

Which of the following is not a documented latent effect of low doses of ionizing radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cataract formation 
B)  Carcinogenesis 
C)  Shortened life span 
D)  Osteoradionecrosis 
A)  Cataract formation 
B)  Carcinogenesis 
C)  Shortened life span 
D)  Osteoradionecrosis

Question 9

The radiographic view in which the coronal plane of the body or body part is parallel to the film plane (AP or PA) is a(n) __________ projection.

Accepted Answer

frontal
The radiographic view

Question 10

Which of the following fluoroscopic examinations would have the patient swallow a barium sulfate suspension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Upper gastrointestinal series 
B)  Lower gastrointestinal series 
C)  Intravenous urogram 
D)  Arthrogram 
A)  Upper gastrointestinal series 
B)  Lower gastrointestinal series 
C)  Intravenous urogram 
D)  Arthrogram

Question 11

Which statement is true about cell sensitivity to radiation exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older cells are more sensitive than younger ones. 
B)  Cells that divide and multiply rapidly are more sensitive than those that replicate slowly. 
C)  Cells that have a slower metabolic rate are more sensitive. 
D)  Highly complex cells are the most sensitive to radiation effects. 
A)  Older cells are more sensitive than younger ones. 
B)  Cells that divide and multiply rapidly are more sensitive than those that replicate slowly. 
C)  Cells that have a slower metabolic rate are more sensitive. 
D)  Highly complex cells are the most sensitive to radiation effects.

Question 12

The doughnut-shaped part of a CT scanner that surrounds the patient and gathers imaging data is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  gantry. 
B)  contrast medium. 
C)  transducer. 
D)  table. 
A)  gantry. 
B)  contrast medium. 
C)  transducer. 
D)  table.

Question 13

Nuclear medicine scans provide clear, detailed images of anatomic structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Patients with cardiac pacemakers cannot have an MRI scan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following terms is referring to the palm (anterior surface) of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medial 
B)  Palmar 
C)  Plantar 
D)  Posterior 
A)  Medial 
B)  Palmar 
C)  Plantar 
D)  Posterior

Question 16

__________ is an imaging method in which a magnetic field and radiofrequency pulses are used to create computer images of bones and soft tissue in multiple planes.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The radiopaque substance used to enhance the visibility of soft tissues in imaging studies is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

contrast medium
The radiopaque

Question 18

The computed x-ray imaging technique that provides axial and three-dimensional scans is commonly called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  CT scan. 
B)  MRI. 
C)  sonogram. 
D)  upper GI scan. 
A)  CT scan. 
B)  MRI. 
C)  sonogram. 
D)  upper GI scan.

Question 19

The radioisotopes used in nuclear medicine cause the patient to become radioactive; this requires special precautions for family members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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.

Exam 43: Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging

__________ is a therapeutic technique performed by the radiologist in which a catheter is used to block a blood vessel and prevent hemorrhage.

What is the most frequent concern of patients scheduled for CT studies?

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

When more than one diagnostic study is to be done, which of the following would need to be conducted first?

Which of the following methods is (are) used to protect personnel from unnecessary radiation during fluoroscopic procedures and mobile radiographic examinations?

DEXA scanners are used for which of the following?

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

Which of the following is not a documented latent effect of low doses of ionizing radiation?

The radiographic view in which the coronal plane of the body or body part is parallel to the film plane (AP or PA) is a(n) __________ projection.

Which of the following fluoroscopic examinations would have the patient swallow a barium sulfate suspension?

Which statement is true about cell sensitivity to radiation exposure?

The doughnut-shaped part of a CT scanner that surrounds the patient and gathers imaging data is called a

Nuclear medicine scans provide clear, detailed images of anatomic structures.

Patients with cardiac pacemakers cannot have an MRI scan.

Which of the following terms is referring to the palm (anterior surface) of the hand?

__________ is an imaging method in which a magnetic field and radiofrequency pulses are used to create computer images of bones and soft tissue in multiple planes.

The radiopaque substance used to enhance the visibility of soft tissues in imaging studies is called a(n) __________.

The computed x-ray imaging technique that provides axial and three-dimensional scans is commonly called a(n)

The radioisotopes used in nuclear medicine cause the patient to become radioactive; this requires special precautions for family members.

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

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