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rad 202
FINAL REVIEW
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The purpose of the hysterosalpingography is to demonstrate the: | Uterine cavity and the patency of the uterine tubes |
| Where is the contrast media instilled during a myelogram? | Subarachnoid space |
| What is the range of tube angles found with DTS imaging systems? | 10-60 degrees |
| Which of the following is generally true for knee arthrography? | During fluoroscopy, views are taken of each meniscus with the knee rotated 30 degrees between exposures. |
| What is the most common clinical indication for a postoperative (T-tube) cholangiogram? | Residual calculi |
| Which of the following best describes a "chip fracture?" | Involves an isolated bone fragment |
| The term "apposition" refers to how fragmented ends of a bone make contact within the joint space. | False |
| A radiographic skeletal survey is often performed for arthritic disease. | False |
| Most disk pathology of the spine occurs in the thoracic and lumbar regions. | False |
| Which of the following terms best describes a partial dislocation of a joint? | Subluxation |
| A bruise type of injury with a possible avulsion fracture is termed a(n): | contusiojn |
| zWhich of the following fractures is described as an incomplete fracture with the cortex broken on one side of the bone? | greenstick |
| Which type of procedure would be performed in surgery to realign a fracture? | Open reduction |
| Which one of the three cardinal rules of radiation protection is the most effective means of reducing exposure during mobile and surgical procedures? | distance |
| An individual who prepares the sterile field and scrubs and gowns the members of the surgical team is a: | Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) |
| The average adult kidney measures ____ in length. | 4 to 5 inches |
| Which of the following functions is not performed by the urinary system? | Producing and releasing adrenaline |
| What is the total capacity of the average adult bladder? | 350 to 500 mL |
| Which of the following occurs in many patients and is defined as an expected outcome to the introduction of iodinated contrast media | Metallic taste in mouth and a temporary hot flash |
| Which of the following symptoms is classified as “mild” during a systemic contrast media reaction? | Itching |
| What is the correct course of action when a patient experiences mild hot flashes and a metallic taste during contrast injection? | Reassure the patient and continue the injection and imaging sequence while observing for a more severe reaction |
| The rapid introduction of contrast agents into the vascular system is termed: | Bolus injection |
| In preparation for a venipuncture, a tourniquet should be applied ____ above the site of injection. | 3 to 4 inches |
| Extravasation is classified as a local reaction. | True |
| The bevel of the needle must be facing downward during venipuncture. | False |
| Inflammation of the bladder is termed: | Cystitis |
| An obstructive disorder causing distention of the renal pelvis and calyces with urine is: | Hydronephrosis |
| Kidney function is generally unimpaired with a horseshoe kidney | True |
| Which pathology appears as a “bundle of grapes”? | Polycystic Kidney Disease |
| Cystitis occurs more often in men than women. | False |
| The kidneys lie halfway between the __________ and __________. | Xiphoid process / Iliac crest |
| The bladder consists of what type of tissue? | Transitional epithelium |
| Venipuncture is not within our scope of practice and requires an additional degree. | False |
| An 18-gauge needle is bigger than a butterfly needle. | True |
| Proper handwashing technique goes in which order? | Wet hands, apply plain soap, and rub hands together ( |
| Which of the following is the opacifying agent used for urinary studies? | Iodine |
| What type of reaction affects the entire body? | Systemic |
| The inability to void is also known as: | Retention |
| An agent that increases the excretion of urine is: | Diuretic |
| An Intravenous Urogram study is a true functional study of the urinary system. | True |
| All of the following are patient prep for an IVU study, EXCEPT: | Enema the morning of the procedure |
| . All of the following are reasons a patient should void before an IVU exam EXCEPT: | Enema procedure |
| A radiograph taken within the first minute after contrast injection is known as a: | Nephrogram |
| How much obliquity should the LPO and RPO be done at? | 30 degrees |
| Which disorder is caused by pus-forming bacteria? | Pyelonephritis |
| Most esophagograms begin with the patient: | Upright |
| A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(n) ____ patient. | Hypersthenic |
| The esophagus is located ____ to the trachea. | Posterior |
| The liver is located primarily in the ____ of the abdomen | RUQ |
| Where is bile produced? | Liver |