Deck 27: Interventional Radiography

Question 1

The focal spot used for magnification of small vessels cannot be larger than _____ mm.

A) 0.3
B) 0.4
C) 0.7
D) 1.0

Answer 1

0.3

Question 2

A patient must have _____ prior to having an angiography or interventional procedure.

A) a history and physical examination
B) orders for IV hydration
C) a diet of clear liquids
D) all of the above

Answer 2

all of the above

Question 3

The x-ray tube used for interventional radiologic procedures has a _____.

A) small diameter anode
B) small target angle
C) large focal spot
D) low power rating

Answer 3

small target angle

Question 4

When imaging a flow of contrast from the abdomen to the feet,a _____ is used.

A) tilting table
B) stepping table
C) sliding tube
D) cine camera

Question 5

The most common risk for the angiography patient is _____.

A) bleeding at the puncture site
B) arterial puncture or tear
C) drug reaction to contrast
D) blood-clot formation

Question 6

The size and construction of the _____ determines the anode heat capacity.

A) tube housing
B) cathode wire
C) bearing assembly
D) anode disk

Question 7

A technologist who passes the ARRT exam in cardiovascular and interventional radiography may add _____ after the RT (R).

A) (VT)
B) (CI)
C) (IR)
D) (CV)

Question 8

The 18-gauge hollow _____ needle with a stylet,developed in 1953,is used to puncture the femoral artery.

A) Judkins
B) Seldinger
C) Dotter
D) Jones

Question 9

The _____ artery is the one most often accessed for arteriograms.

A) pulmonary
B) carotid
C) femoral
D) brachial

Question 10

The power rating for an interventional radiography tube should be at least _____ kW.

A) 20
B) 40
C) 80
D) 100

Question 11

During an interventional procedure,_____ must be maintained on the patient.

A) pulse oximetry
B) blood pressure measurement
C) electrocardiography
D) all of the above

Question 12

_____ is an example of an interventional procedure.

A) Cardiac catheterization
B) Myelography
C) Angioplasty
D) Angiography

Question 13

The use of _____ reduces the risk of a drug reaction during angiographic procedures.

A) hydrophilic catheters
B) ionic contrast
C) nonionic contrast
D) heparin coating

Question 14

The patient table is moved with a floor switch to maintain a _____.

A) better motion control
B) smooth movement
C) low exposure rate
D) sterile field

Question 15

Serial radiography requires x-ray equipment with a _____.

A) large target angle
B) small anode disk
C) low heat capacity
D) high power rating