Question 1

A GFR of 90 mL or below is an indication of:

Accepted Answer

A)  normal renal function. 
B)  normal liver function. 
C)  liver dysfunction. 
D)  renal dysfunction. 
A)  normal renal function. 
B)  normal liver function. 
C)  liver dysfunction. 
D)  renal dysfunction. D

Question 2

Which of the following serves as the filter for the blood in the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glomerulus 
B)  Afferent tubule 
C)  Henle's loop 
D)  The convoluted tubules 
A)  Glomerulus 
B)  Afferent tubule 
C)  Henle's loop 
D)  The convoluted tubules A

Question 3

A normal creatinine level is _____ mg/100 mL.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.6 to 1.2 
B)  1.0 to 1.5 
C)  1.2 to 1.7 
D)  2.0 to 2.5 
A)  0.6 to 1.2 
B)  1.0 to 1.5 
C)  1.2 to 1.7 
D)  2.0 to 2.5 A

Question 4

How much fluid can the adult bladder hold?

Accepted Answer

A)  75 mL 
B)  100 mL 
C)  400 mL 
D)  500 mL 
A)  75 mL 
B)  100 mL 
C)  400 mL 
D)  500 mL

Question 5

The dilated, proximal portion of the ureter is labeled with an arrow. What is the name of this anatomy shown in the image from an IVU below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Renal pelvis 
B)  Hilum 
C)  Calyx 
D)  Trigone 
A)  Renal pelvis 
B)  Hilum 
C)  Calyx 
D)  Trigone

Question 6

The normal GFR is:

Accepted Answer

A)  90 mL/min or below. 
B)  100 to 120 mL/min. 
C)  120 to 125 mL/min. 
D)  130 to 140 mL/min. 
A)  90 mL/min or below. 
B)  100 to 120 mL/min. 
C)  120 to 125 mL/min. 
D)  130 to 140 mL/min.

Question 7

Where do the ureters enter the bladder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior wall 
B)  Superior wall 
C)  Anterior wall 
D)  Posterosuperior wall 
A)  Posterior wall 
B)  Superior wall 
C)  Anterior wall 
D)  Posterosuperior wall

Question 8

Where is the compression applied during an IVU?

Accepted Answer

A)  Over the kidneys 
B)  Distal ends of the ureters 
C)  Middle portion of the ureters 
D)  Directly over the bladder 
A)  Over the kidneys 
B)  Distal ends of the ureters 
C)  Middle portion of the ureters 
D)  Directly over the bladder

Question 9

How much is the body rotated for the AP oblique projection during a male or female cystourethrogram?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 degrees 
B)  30 degrees 
C)  45 degrees 
D)  35 to 40 degrees 
A)  20 degrees 
B)  30 degrees 
C)  45 degrees 
D)  35 to 40 degrees

Question 10

Which projection would place the right kidney perpendicular to the IR?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right lateral 
B)  Right lateral, dorsal decubitus 
C)  AP oblique, RPO 
D)  AP oblique, LPO 
A)  Right lateral 
B)  Right lateral, dorsal decubitus 
C)  AP oblique, RPO 
D)  AP oblique, LPO

Question 11

Which of the following is considered an operative examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intravenous pyelography 
B)  Cystourethrography 
C)  Intravenous urography 
D)  Retrograde urography 
A)  Intravenous pyelography 
B)  Cystourethrography 
C)  Intravenous urography 
D)  Retrograde urography

Question 12

Which plane is centered to the grid for a lateral projection during a cystogram?

Accepted Answer

A)  The midcoronal plane 
B)  A coronal plane 1 inch anterior to the midcoronal plane 
C)  A coronal plane 2 inches anterior to the midcoronal plane 
D)  A coronal plane 2 inches posterior to the midcoronal plane 
A)  The midcoronal plane 
B)  A coronal plane 1 inch anterior to the midcoronal plane 
C)  A coronal plane 2 inches anterior to the midcoronal plane 
D)  A coronal plane 2 inches posterior to the midcoronal plane

Question 13

Which of the following is true with regard to the use of injection needles used for venipuncture?
1)Steel needles may be sterilized and used again.
2)The needles may only be used one time.
3)All needles can be sterilized and used again.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only 
B)  2 only 
C)  3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 only 
B)  2 only 
C)  3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 14

The series of radiographic images made during an IVU examination are typically done at time intervals between _____ minutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 and 10 
B)  5 and 10 
C)  3 and 20 
D)  5 and 30 
A)  0 and 10 
B)  5 and 10 
C)  3 and 20 
D)  5 and 30

Question 15

Before venipuncture is performed, the radiologic technologist must assess which of the following?
1)Age of the patient
2)Allergic reaction to iodine tincture (if used)
3)Adverse reaction to the medication being administered

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 16

The technical factors used for an IVU should provide sufficient exposure technique to clearly demonstrate the:
1)outline of the kidneys.
2)lower border of the liver.
3)lateral margin of the psoas muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 17

Within how many minutes does contrast medium appear in the pelvicalyceal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  8 
D)  2 to 8 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  8 
D)  2 to 8

Question 18

The vessels most often used for venipuncture are found on the:
1)anterior forearm.
2)posterior hand.
3)ulnar aspect of the wrist.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 19

Which decubitus position is commonly used during an IVU examination to demonstrate the ureteropelvic junction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ventral decubitus 
B)  Dorsal decubitus 
C)  L lateral decubitus 
D)  R lateral decubitus 
A)  Ventral decubitus 
B)  Dorsal decubitus 
C)  L lateral decubitus 
D)  R lateral decubitus

Question 20

How much is the patient rotated from the supine for an AP oblique projection of the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 degrees 
B)  35 degrees 
C)  40 degrees 
D)  45 degrees 
A)  30 degrees 
B)  35 degrees 
C)  40 degrees 
D)  45 degrees

Exam 18: Urinary System and Venipuncture

A GFR of 90 mL or below is an indication of:

Which of the following serves as the filter for the blood in the kidney?

A normal creatinine level is _____ mg/100 mL.

How much fluid can the adult bladder hold?

The dilated, proximal portion of the ureter is labeled with an arrow. What is the name of this anatomy shown in the image from an IVU below?

The normal GFR is:

Where do the ureters enter the bladder?

Where is the compression applied during an IVU?

How much is the body rotated for the AP oblique projection during a male or female cystourethrogram?

Which projection would place the right kidney perpendicular to the IR?

Which of the following is considered an operative examination?

Which plane is centered to the grid for a lateral projection during a cystogram?

Which of the following is true with regard to the use of injection needles used for venipuncture? 1)Steel needles may be sterilized and used again. 2)The needles may only be used one time. 3)All needles can be sterilized and used again.

The series of radiographic images made during an IVU examination are typically done at time intervals between _____ minutes.

Before venipuncture is performed, the radiologic technologist must assess which of the following? 1)Age of the patient 2)Allergic reaction to iodine tincture (if used) 3)Adverse reaction to the medication being administered

The technical factors used for an IVU should provide sufficient exposure technique to clearly demonstrate the: 1)outline of the kidneys. 2)lower border of the liver. 3)lateral margin of the psoas muscle.

Within how many minutes does contrast medium appear in the pelvicalyceal system?

The vessels most often used for venipuncture are found on the: 1)anterior forearm. 2)posterior hand. 3)ulnar aspect of the wrist.

Which decubitus position is commonly used during an IVU examination to demonstrate the ureteropelvic junction?

How much is the patient rotated from the supine for an AP oblique projection of the urinary system?

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