Question 1

After ingesting barium,a patient's stool may appear:

Accepted Answer

A)  lighter in color than usual 
B)  darker than usual 
C)  more loose than usual 
D)  a bright red or blue color 
A)  lighter in color than usual 
B)  darker than usual 
C)  more loose than usual 
D)  a bright red or blue color

Question 2

Which technique has replaced the cholecystogram?

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal ultrasound 
B)  abdominal X-ray 
C)  CT scan 
D)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
A)  abdominal ultrasound 
B)  abdominal X-ray 
C)  CT scan 
D)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 3

During screening,you should always ask female patients for the:

Accepted Answer

A)  date of the last day of menstrual flow of their last menstrual period 
B)  date of the first day of menstrual flow of their last menstrual period 
C)  estimated date of the last day of menstrual flow of their next menstrual period 
D)  estimated date of the first day of menstrual flow of their next menstrual period 
A)  date of the last day of menstrual flow of their last menstrual period 
B)  date of the first day of menstrual flow of their last menstrual period 
C)  estimated date of the last day of menstrual flow of their next menstrual period 
D)  estimated date of the first day of menstrual flow of their next menstrual period

Question 4

​Which of the following is the preparation for intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​All-liquid diet. 
B)  ​Day prior to the examination,take three Dulcolax 5 mg tablets from 2 to 4 p.m. 
C)  ​Drink only one glass of liquid on the morning of the exam. 
D)  ​All of the above 
A)  ​All-liquid diet. 
B)  ​Day prior to the examination,take three Dulcolax 5 mg tablets from 2 to 4 p.m. 
C)  ​Drink only one glass of liquid on the morning of the exam. 
D)  ​All of the above

Question 5

​Match the term to its description or definition.
-​A form of imaging permitting visualizing the physiologic function of the body

Accepted Answer

A) ​iodine 
B) ​lesion 
C) ​maturity 
D) ​planes 
E) ​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer 
A) ​iodine 
B) ​lesion 
C) ​maturity 
D) ​planes 
E) ​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer

Question 6

Match each term with its definition.
-X-ray of a patient's abdomen;sometimes termed flat plate of abdomen

Accepted Answer

A) retrograde pyelogram 
B) KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder) 
C) mammography 
D) mild analgesic 
E) computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
A) retrograde pyelogram 
B) KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder) 
C) mammography 
D) mild analgesic 
E) computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 7

Match each term with its definition.
-Using a combination of crystals with a small amount of water to add air to the stomach during a barium enema

Accepted Answer

A) dosimeter 
B) lead shield 
C) roentgen rays 
D) therapeutic radiation 
E) contrast agent
F)oral cholecystogram
G)sonography
H)upper GI series
I)lower GI series
J)double contrast 
A) dosimeter 
B) lead shield 
C) roentgen rays 
D) therapeutic radiation 
E) contrast agent
F)oral cholecystogram
G)sonography
H)upper GI series
I)lower GI series
J)double contrast

Question 8

​Because a mammogram is often very uncomfortable and even sometimes painful for many women,which of the following suggestion(s)might be helpful in reducing discomfort?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​At the advice of the provider,a mild analgesic may be taken to relieve any discomfort or aching the patient might experience. 
B)  ​Advise patients to continue with normal caffeine use for at least 7-10 days prior to this examination to reduce the possible effects of swelling and soreness. 
C)  ​After the procedure,some areas of the breasts might become temporarily discolored;alert the provider and/or technician immediately as this may be a cause for concern. 
D)  ​Schedule the mammography during the last week of the patient's menstrual cycle. 
A)  ​At the advice of the provider,a mild analgesic may be taken to relieve any discomfort or aching the patient might experience. 
B)  ​Advise patients to continue with normal caffeine use for at least 7-10 days prior to this examination to reduce the possible effects of swelling and soreness. 
C)  ​After the procedure,some areas of the breasts might become temporarily discolored;alert the provider and/or technician immediately as this may be a cause for concern. 
D)  ​Schedule the mammography during the last week of the patient's menstrual cycle.

Question 9

​Which of the following is the patient encouraged to do in preparation for a mammogram?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Apply deodorant. 
B)  ​Apply perfume or scented lotion. 
C)  ​Wash the chest and underarms. 
D)  ​Use powder to keep dry. 
A)  ​Apply deodorant. 
B)  ​Apply perfume or scented lotion. 
C)  ​Wash the chest and underarms. 
D)  ​Use powder to keep dry.

Question 10

Match each term with its definition.
-Aids in the diagnosis of breast masses

Accepted Answer

A) retrograde pyelogram 
B) KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder) 
C) mammography 
D) mild analgesic 
E) computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
A) retrograde pyelogram 
B) KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder) 
C) mammography 
D) mild analgesic 
E) computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 11

Match each term with its definition.
-Procedure in which a patient ingests a radioactive substance under careful supervision and returns within 24 hours to have the amount of radioactive substance in a particular organ measured

Accepted Answer

A) retrograde pyelogram 
B) KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder) 
C) mammography 
D) mild analgesic 
E) computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
A) retrograde pyelogram 
B) KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder) 
C) mammography 
D) mild analgesic 
E) computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 12

Match each term with its definition.
-Method of radiology involving the rapid scanning of single-tissue planes by a process that generates images of the tissue in "slices" about 1 cm thick

Accepted Answer

A) retrograde pyelogram 
B) KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder) 
C) mammography 
D) mild analgesic 
E) computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
A) retrograde pyelogram 
B) KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder) 
C) mammography 
D) mild analgesic 
E) computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 13

​Match the type of ultrasound with the preparation required for the procedure.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Drink 24-30 ounces of fluid one hour before examination

Accepted Answer

A) ​abdominal ultrasound 
B) ​pelvic or fetal ultrasound 
A) ​abdominal ultrasound 
B) ​pelvic or fetal ultrasound

Question 14

During a barium enema,patients should be told to:

Accepted Answer

A)  breathe through the nose slowly and deeply 
B)  breathe through the mouth slowly and deeply 
C)  hold their breath 
D)  take short,shallow breaths 
A)  breathe through the nose slowly and deeply 
B)  breathe through the mouth slowly and deeply 
C)  hold their breath 
D)  take short,shallow breaths

Question 15

​Match the type of ultrasound with the preparation required for the procedure.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​No breakfast on the morning of the examination

Accepted Answer

A) ​abdominal ultrasound 
B) ​pelvic or fetal ultrasound 
A) ​abdominal ultrasound 
B) ​pelvic or fetal ultrasound

Exam 48: Radiology Procedures

After ingesting barium,a patient's stool may appear:

Which technique has replaced the cholecystogram?

During screening,you should always ask female patients for the:

​Which of the following is the preparation for intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?

​Match the term to its description or definition. -​A form of imaging permitting visualizing the physiologic function of the body

Match each term with its definition. -X-ray of a patient's abdomen;sometimes termed flat plate of abdomen

Match each term with its definition. -Using a combination of crystals with a small amount of water to add air to the stomach during a barium enema

​Because a mammogram is often very uncomfortable and even sometimes painful for many women,which of the following suggestion(s)might be helpful in reducing discomfort?

​Which of the following is the patient encouraged to do in preparation for a mammogram?

Match each term with its definition. -Aids in the diagnosis of breast masses

Match each term with its definition. -Procedure in which a patient ingests a radioactive substance under careful supervision and returns within 24 hours to have the amount of radioactive substance in a particular organ measured

Match each term with its definition. -Method of radiology involving the rapid scanning of single-tissue planes by a process that generates images of the tissue in "slices" about 1 cm thick

​Match the type of ultrasound with the preparation required for the procedure.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Drink 24-30 ounces of fluid one hour before examination

During a barium enema,patients should be told to:

​Match the type of ultrasound with the preparation required for the procedure.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​No breakfast on the morning of the examination

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Which of the following is the preparation for intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?

Match the term to its description or definition. -A form of imaging permitting visualizing the physiologic function of the body

Because a mammogram is often very uncomfortable and even sometimes painful for many women,which of the following suggestion(s)might be helpful in reducing discomfort?

Which of the following is the patient encouraged to do in preparation for a mammogram?

Match the type of ultrasound with the preparation required for the procedure.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Drink 24-30 ounces of fluid one hour before examination

Match the type of ultrasound with the preparation required for the procedure.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -No breakfast on the morning of the examination