Question 1

Which diagnostic procedure uses a gamma camera to detect signals induced by gamma radiation to locate and determine the extent of brain damage from a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  SPECT 
B)  CT scan 
C)  MUGA scan 
D)  MRI 
E)  Myelography 
A)  SPECT 
B)  CT scan 
C)  MUGA scan 
D)  MRI 
E)  Myelography

Question 2

In which diagnostic procedure does the practitioner perform a lumbar puncture, remove some cerebrospinal fluid, and instill a contrast medium to evaluate spinal abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  CT scan 
B)  Myelography 
C)  MRI 
D)  Nuclear medicine 
E)  Cerebral angiography 
A)  CT scan 
B)  Myelography 
C)  MRI 
D)  Nuclear medicine 
E)  Cerebral angiography

Question 3

Which of the following should be included in the instructions given to a patient who is going to have a closed machine MRI?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the patient to follow an all-liquid diet the day before the procedure 
B)  Explain that the table will be placed inside a long, narrow tube about 22 inches in diameter and that he will hear a loud knocking noise as the machine scans 
C)  Instruct the patient that he will be drinking a barium sulfate drink that tastes chalky and resembles a milk shake 
D)  Tell the patient that the physician may order a laxative to prevent constipation 
E)  Tell the patient to consider avoiding caffeine for 14 days prior to the procedure 
A)  Tell the patient to follow an all-liquid diet the day before the procedure 
B)  Explain that the table will be placed inside a long, narrow tube about 22 inches in diameter and that he will hear a loud knocking noise as the machine scans 
C)  Instruct the patient that he will be drinking a barium sulfate drink that tastes chalky and resembles a milk shake 
D)  Tell the patient that the physician may order a laxative to prevent constipation 
E)  Tell the patient to consider avoiding caffeine for 14 days prior to the procedure

Question 4

Which of the following involves the oral administration of barium and is also called an upper GI series?

Accepted Answer

A)  Barium swallow 
B)  Cholangiography 
C)  Barium enema 
D)  Retrograde pyelogram 
E)  Myelography 
A)  Barium swallow 
B)  Cholangiography 
C)  Barium enema 
D)  Retrograde pyelogram 
E)  Myelography

Question 5

Intravenous pyelography is also known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  KUB 
B)  magnetic resonance imaging 
C)  nuclear medicine kidney scan 
D)  excretory urography 
E)  conventional tomography 
A)  KUB 
B)  magnetic resonance imaging 
C)  nuclear medicine kidney scan 
D)  excretory urography 
E)  conventional tomography

Question 6

A dosimeter is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a form of radiation therapy that allows deep penetration and is used primarily for deep tumors 
B)  the scanner used in nuclear medicine 
C)  a radiation exposure badge that registers the levels of radiation to which a medical staff member is exposed 
D)  the screen that displays images from high-intensity light that is directed through soft tissue 
E)  a machine used to administer therapeutic radiology 
A)  a form of radiation therapy that allows deep penetration and is used primarily for deep tumors 
B)  the scanner used in nuclear medicine 
C)  a radiation exposure badge that registers the levels of radiation to which a medical staff member is exposed 
D)  the screen that displays images from high-intensity light that is directed through soft tissue 
E)  a machine used to administer therapeutic radiology

Question 7

What score on a DXA scan measures the amount of bone the person has compared to that of young adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  P score 
B)  T score 
C)  Z score 
D)  X score 
E)  S score 
A)  P score 
B)  T score 
C)  Z score 
D)  X score 
E)  S score

Question 8

Which of the following foods are included in a clear liquid diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Milk, cream of mushroom soup, and strained peas 
B)  Orange juice, oatmeal, and a strawberry milk shake 
C)  Grapefruit juice, cream of wheat, and pureed meat 
D)  Lemonade, tomato juice, and creamed squash 
E)  Black coffee, tea, and bouillon 
A)  Milk, cream of mushroom soup, and strained peas 
B)  Orange juice, oatmeal, and a strawberry milk shake 
C)  Grapefruit juice, cream of wheat, and pureed meat 
D)  Lemonade, tomato juice, and creamed squash 
E)  Black coffee, tea, and bouillon

Question 9

In which procedure does a radiologist instill barium sulfate through the anus into the rectum and then into the colon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Barium swallow 
B)  Nuclear medicine imaging 
C)  Barium enema 
D)  Cholangiography 
E)  KUB radiography 
A)  Barium swallow 
B)  Nuclear medicine imaging 
C)  Barium enema 
D)  Cholangiography 
E)  KUB radiography

Question 10

Which of the following is used to treat cancer by preventing cellular reproduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuclear medicine 
B)  Ultrasound 
C)  MRI 
D)  Stereotactic radiosurgery 
E)  Radiation therapy 
A)  Nuclear medicine 
B)  Ultrasound 
C)  MRI 
D)  Stereotactic radiosurgery 
E)  Radiation therapy

Question 11

Which of the following is characteristic of nuclear medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient is exposed to high doses of radiation. 
B)  The technician uses a scanner to detect radiation from the radioisotope and converts it into an image. 
C)  It involves a combination of nonionizing radiation and a magnetic field, and provides images based on the water content of tissues. 
D)  The patient generally has to be NPO for 24 hours prior to the procedure. 
E)  The procedure takes about 15 minutes. 
A)  The patient is exposed to high doses of radiation. 
B)  The technician uses a scanner to detect radiation from the radioisotope and converts it into an image. 
C)  It involves a combination of nonionizing radiation and a magnetic field, and provides images based on the water content of tissues. 
D)  The patient generally has to be NPO for 24 hours prior to the procedure. 
E)  The procedure takes about 15 minutes.

Question 12

The diagnostic procedure ________ pyelography is performed by injecting the contrast medium through a urethral catheter to evaluate function of the ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The diagnostic procedure ________ pyelography is performed...

Question 13

A physician who interprets radiologic films for other physicians is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A physician who interprets radiologic films for...

Question 14

Also known as radionuclide imaging, ________ involves the use of radionuclides, or radioisotopes, that are administered orally, intravenously, or through routes that introduce them into organs or body cavities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Also known as radionuclide imaging, ________ involves...

Question 15

A lower GI (gastrointestinal) series, which provides a series of X-rays of the colon and rectum, is also called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A lower GI (gastrointestinal) series, which provides...

Question 16

Which of the following instructions should be included in the post-procedure care of a patient who has had a barium enema?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage the patient to resume a high-fat diet 
B)  Tell the patient the stools may appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal 
C)  Tell the patient to lie flat for 8 hours after the procedure 
D)  Tell the patient that diarrhea is a frequent side effect of the contrast medium 
E)  Tell the patient to limit water intake for the next 7 days 
A)  Encourage the patient to resume a high-fat diet 
B)  Tell the patient the stools may appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal 
C)  Tell the patient to lie flat for 8 hours after the procedure 
D)  Tell the patient that diarrhea is a frequent side effect of the contrast medium 
E)  Tell the patient to limit water intake for the next 7 days

Question 17

X-ray films are the property of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient 
B)  the radiology facility where they are taken 
C)  the physician who ordered them 
D)  the facility at which they are stored 
E)  both the patient and the physician 
A)  the patient 
B)  the radiology facility where they are taken 
C)  the physician who ordered them 
D)  the facility at which they are stored 
E)  both the patient and the physician

Question 18

Packages of X-ray film should be opened only in the ________ to avoid exposing or damaging the film.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Packages of X-ray film should be opened...

Question 19

Which screening test, often called bone densitometry, uses small doses of X-rays to determine the mineral density of a patient's bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry 
B)  Radiation 
C)  Nuclear ventriculography 
D)  SPECT 
E)  MUGA scan 
A)  Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry 
B)  Radiation 
C)  Nuclear ventriculography 
D)  SPECT 
E)  MUGA scan

Question 20

A(n) ________ procedure is one that requires a radiologist to insert a catheter, wire, or other testing device into a patient's blood vessel or organ through the skin or a body orifice and requires surgical aseptic technique.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ procedure is one that requires...

Exam 50: Diagnostic Imaging

Which diagnostic procedure uses a gamma camera to detect signals induced by gamma radiation to locate and determine the extent of brain damage from a stroke?

In which diagnostic procedure does the practitioner perform a lumbar puncture, remove some cerebrospinal fluid, and instill a contrast medium to evaluate spinal abnormalities?

Which of the following should be included in the instructions given to a patient who is going to have a closed machine MRI?

Which of the following involves the oral administration of barium and is also called an upper GI series?

Intravenous pyelography is also known as ____.

A dosimeter is ____.

What score on a DXA scan measures the amount of bone the person has compared to that of young adults?

Which of the following foods are included in a clear liquid diet?

In which procedure does a radiologist instill barium sulfate through the anus into the rectum and then into the colon?

Which of the following is used to treat cancer by preventing cellular reproduction?

Which of the following is characteristic of nuclear medicine?

The diagnostic procedure ________ pyelography is performed by injecting the contrast medium through a urethral catheter to evaluate function of the ureters, bladder, and urethra.

A physician who interprets radiologic films for other physicians is a(n) ________.

Also known as radionuclide imaging, ________ involves the use of radionuclides, or radioisotopes, that are administered orally, intravenously, or through routes that introduce them into organs or body cavities.

A lower GI (gastrointestinal) series, which provides a series of X-rays of the colon and rectum, is also called a(n) ________.

Which of the following instructions should be included in the post-procedure care of a patient who has had a barium enema?

X-ray films are the property of ____.

Packages of X-ray film should be opened only in the ________ to avoid exposing or damaging the film.

Which screening test, often called bone densitometry, uses small doses of X-rays to determine the mineral density of a patient's bones?

A(n) ________ procedure is one that requires a radiologist to insert a catheter, wire, or other testing device into a patient's blood vessel or organ through the skin or a body orifice and requires surgical aseptic technique.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

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