Question 1

For which diagnostic procedure should a patient take a special drink the night before to help outline the intestines?

Accepted Answer

A)   Barium enema
B)   CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis
C)   Barium swallow
D)   Nuclear medicine scan
E)   Retrograde pyelographyF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Many contrast media contain ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium
B)   iodine
C)   petroleum
D)   lead
E)   hydrogen peroxideF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Trey, an 18-year-old soccer player, is in the ER because he injured his knee during tonight's soccer game. The ER physician has ordered an arthrogram of the knee. Which of these statements would you include in your patient teaching to prepare Trey for the arthrography?

Accepted Answer

A)   "The procedure will take 15 minutes."
B)   "You will need to lie very still during the procedure."
C)   "There will be no need to inject contrast medium into the knee."
D)   "The procedure will be done under general anesthesia."
E)   "There may be swelling or pain in the joint for 1 or 2 days."F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Motility problems of the colon and rectum are diagnosed by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   barium swallow
B)   gastrointestinal angiography
C)   barium enema
D)   stereoscopy
E)   KUB radiographyF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of these is not a benefit of digital radiology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Quality images and rapid access
B)   Increased exposure to radiation
C)   Decreased time and equipment needed for processing
D)   Reduced risk of radiation exposure for patient and technician
E)   Faster resultsF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The X-ray examination of the internal breast tissues to help in diagnosing breast abnormalities is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The X-ray examination of the internal breast...

Question 7

Which of the following uses a contrast medium and fluoroscopy to assist in the diagnosis of abnormalities or injuries in the cartilage, tendons, or ligaments of the joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   Arthrography
B)   Angiography
C)   Thermography
D)   Xeroradiography
E)   Lower GI seriesF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

The X-ray, discovered in 1895, is a type of ________ wave.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The X-ray, discovered in 1895, is a...

Question 9

A diagnostic procedure called ________ uses a contrast medium and fluoroscopy to help diagnose abnormalities or injuries in the cartilage, tendons, or ligaments of the joints.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A diagnostic procedure called ________ uses a...

Question 10

Which of the following diagnostic procedures may include a double-contrast study in which the combination of air and barium provides a clearer view of structures and allows identification of small lesions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Barium swallow
B)   Nuclear medicine
C)   Barium enema
D)   Magnetic resonance imaging
E)   MyelographyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which diagnostic test is used to detect pyelonephrosis and hydronephrosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Barium enema
B)   Xeroradiography
C)   Myelography
D)   Intravenous pyelogram
E)   Barium swallowF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Localized cancers are treated with ________, in which temporary radioactive implants are placed close to or directly into cancerous tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Localized cancers are treated with ________, in...

Question 13

To determine the status of blood flow or the presence of an aneurysm, narrowing or blockages of vessels, or hemorrhage, which of the following diagnostic procedures would be performed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Myelography
B)   KUB radiography
C)   Standard X-ray
D)   Ultrasound
E)   Cardiovascular angiographyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Angie has been working in the radiology center at a local hospital for the last 5 years. This morning, her supervisor called Angie into her office and told her that her last dosimeter reading was above the maximum allowable level. Which of the following is Angie's best response?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask for a transfer to another area of the hospital
B)   Ask the supervisor to cut her hours
C)   Tell the supervisor the reading must be wrong
D)   Ask for protective clothing to prevent further exposure
E)   Review her work practices for radiation safetyF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 15

________ is one type of radiation therapy, done as an outpatient procedure that allows deep penetration without damaging superficial tissues and is used primarily for deep tumors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is one type of radiation therapy,...

Question 16

Standard X-rays and ultrasonography do not require inserting devices or breaking the skin and are therefore considered ________ procedures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Standard X-rays and ultrasonography do not require...

Question 17

Which of the following is used to diagnose ulcers, diverticulosis, tumors, and motility problems of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Retrograde pyelogram
B)   Barium swallow
C)   Cholangiography
D)   KUB radiography
E)   MyelographyF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 18

The diagnostic procedure that directs high-frequency sound waves through the skin over the area of the body being examined and produces an image based on the echoes is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cholecystography
B)   a CT scan
C)   ultrasound
D)   an MRI
E)   nuclear medicineF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is a communications standard for handling, storing, printing, and transmitting information in medical imaging?

Accepted Answer

A)   DICOM
B)   IHE
C)   PAC
D)   MUGA
E)   EHRF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 20

When assisting with an IVP, the medical assistant should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   have the patient sit on the table
B)   tell the patient the contrast media will be eliminated in the stool
C)   tell the patient to stay in street clothes
D)   instruct the patient to tell the physician if she becomes short of breath or experiences itching
E)   tell the patient that the procedure will take about 4 hoursF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 50: Diagnostic Imaging

Which of these is not a benefit of digital radiology?

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Which of the following is a communications standard for handling, storing, printing, and transmitting information in medical imaging?

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Many contrast media contain ____.

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Angie has been working in the radiology center at a local hospital for the last 5 years. This morning, her supervisor called Angie into her office and told her that her last dosimeter reading was above the maximum allowable level. Which of the following is Angie's best response?

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The X-ray, discovered in 1895, is a type of ________ wave.

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The diagnostic procedure that directs high-frequency sound waves through the skin over the area of the body being examined and produces an image based on the echoes is called ____.

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The X-ray examination of the internal breast tissues to help in diagnosing breast abnormalities is called ________.

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Motility problems of the colon and rectum are diagnosed by ____.

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To determine the status of blood flow or the presence of an aneurysm, narrowing or blockages of vessels, or hemorrhage, which of the following diagnostic procedures would be performed?

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________ is one type of radiation therapy, done as an outpatient procedure that allows deep penetration without damaging superficial tissues and is used primarily for deep tumors.

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Localized cancers are treated with ________, in which temporary radioactive implants are placed close to or directly into cancerous tissue.

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For which diagnostic procedure should a patient take a special drink the night before to help outline the intestines?

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Standard X-rays and ultrasonography do not require inserting devices or breaking the skin and are therefore considered ________ procedures.

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Which of the following uses a contrast medium and fluoroscopy to assist in the diagnosis of abnormalities or injuries in the cartilage, tendons, or ligaments of the joint?

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When assisting with an IVP, the medical assistant should ____.

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Trey, an 18-year-old soccer player, is in the ER because he injured his knee during tonight's soccer game. The ER physician has ordered an arthrogram of the knee. Which of these statements would you include in your patient teaching to prepare Trey for the arthrography?

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Which of the following is used to diagnose ulcers, diverticulosis, tumors, and motility problems of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine?

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Which diagnostic test is used to detect pyelonephrosis and hydronephrosis?

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Which of the following diagnostic procedures may include a double-contrast study in which the combination of air and barium provides a clearer view of structures and allows identification of small lesions?

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A diagnostic procedure called ________ uses a contrast medium and fluoroscopy to help diagnose abnormalities or injuries in the cartilage, tendons, or ligaments of the joints.

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