Question 1

The most common cause of contrast medium leaking out of a vessel and infiltrating the surrounding tissues is:

Accepted Answer

A)  needle displacement. 
B)  disease processes/pathology. 
C)  using a needle that is too large. 
D)  pulling the needle out too fast. 
A)  needle displacement. 
B)  disease processes/pathology. 
C)  using a needle that is too large. 
D)  pulling the needle out too fast.

Question 2

Which of the following would indicate that contrast medium has infiltrated the surrounding vessels?
1)Swelling
2)Burning
3)Discoloration

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 3

The respiration phase for all exposures made during an IVU is:

Accepted Answer

A)  inspiration. 
B)  expiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  shallow breathing. 
A)  inspiration. 
B)  expiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  shallow breathing.

Question 4

IV medications are administered via the _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  arterial 
B)  venous 
C)  lymphatic 
D)  arterial and venous 
A)  arterial 
B)  venous 
C)  lymphatic 
D)  arterial and venous

Question 5

The radiologic technologist may initiate venipuncture and administer medications on the order of:
1)any physician.
2)a registered nurse (RN) supervisor.
3)a radiologic technologist supervisor.

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 6

The radiographic examination of the urethra is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cystography. 
B)  cystourethrography. 
C)  cystoureterography. 
D)  retrograde urography. 
A)  cystography. 
B)  cystourethrography. 
C)  cystoureterography. 
D)  retrograde urography.

Question 7

The organ identified in the figure below is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen. 
B)  liver. 
C)  left kidney. 
D)  right kidney. 
A)  spleen. 
B)  liver. 
C)  left kidney. 
D)  right kidney.

Question 8

Significant reactions to contrast media include:
1)nausea.
2)vomiting.
3)edema of the respiratory mucous membrane.

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 9

Which of the following is true regarding positioning of the abdomen for a lateral projection of the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

During venipuncture, how far above the site of the puncture is the tourniquet placed?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 inches 
B)  4 inches 
C)  5 inches 
D)  6 to 8 inches 
A)  2 inches 
B)  4 inches 
C)  5 inches 
D)  6 to 8 inches

Question 11

What is the central-ray angulation for the PA axial urinary bladder?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees 
B)  10 degrees 
C)  10 to 15 degrees caudad 
D)  10 to 15 degrees cephalad 
A)  0 degrees 
B)  10 degrees 
C)  10 to 15 degrees caudad 
D)  10 to 15 degrees cephalad

Question 12

Functions of the kidney include:
1.   removing waste products from the blood.
2.   maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.
3.   secreting substances that affect blood pressure.

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 13

Where is the IR centered for an AP axial projection of the urinary bladder (cystogram)?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the pubic symphysis 
B)  1 inch above the upper border of the pubic symphysis 
C)  1 $1 / 2$ inches above the upper border of the pubic symphysis 
D)  2 inches above the upper border of the symphysis pubis 
A)  At the pubic symphysis 
B)  1 inch above the upper border of the pubic symphysis 
C)  1 $1 / 2$ inches above the upper border of the pubic symphysis 
D)  2 inches above the upper border of the symphysis pubis

Question 14

In some radiography procedures involving the urinary system, the contrast medium is introduced against the normal flow. This is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  infusion. 
B)  percutaneous. 
C)  antegrade. 
D)  retrograde. 
A)  infusion. 
B)  percutaneous. 
C)  antegrade. 
D)  retrograde.

Question 15

A moderate reaction to a medication or contrast medium would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  warmth. 
B)  vomiting. 
C)  sneezing. 
D)  anaphylactic reaction. 
A)  warmth. 
B)  vomiting. 
C)  sneezing. 
D)  anaphylactic reaction.

Question 16

How much urine is excreted by the kidneys each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 L 
B)  1 L 
C)  2 L 
D)  1 to 2 L 
A)  0.5 L 
B)  1 L 
C)  2 L 
D)  1 to 2 L

Question 17

The concentration of iodine in ionic contrast media is:

Accepted Answer

A)  50%. 
B)  70%. 
C)  50% to 70%. 
D)  70% to 90%. 
A)  50%. 
B)  70%. 
C)  50% to 70%. 
D)  70% to 90%.

Question 18

The site where the ureters enter the bladder is termed the _____ junction.

Accepted Answer

A)  ureterocalyceal 
B)  cystoureteral 
C)  ureterovesical 
D)  ureterocystic 
A)  ureterocalyceal 
B)  cystoureteral 
C)  ureterovesical 
D)  ureterocystic

Question 19

The mucosal folds on the inside of the urinary bladder are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  serosa. 
B)  omenta. 
C)  rugae. 
D)  pleura. 
A)  serosa. 
B)  omenta. 
C)  rugae. 
D)  pleura.

Question 20

The common reactions to contrast media include: 1.warmth.
2)flushing.
3)anaphylactic reaction.

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

Exam 18: Urinary System and Venipuncture

The most common cause of contrast medium leaking out of a vessel and infiltrating the surrounding tissues is:

Which of the following would indicate that contrast medium has infiltrated the surrounding vessels? 1)Swelling 2)Burning 3)Discoloration

The respiration phase for all exposures made during an IVU is:

IV medications are administered via the _____ system.

The radiologic technologist may initiate venipuncture and administer medications on the order of: 1)any physician. 2)a registered nurse (RN) supervisor. 3)a radiologic technologist supervisor.

The radiographic examination of the urethra is called:

The organ identified in the figure below is the:

Significant reactions to contrast media include: 1)nausea. 2)vomiting. 3)edema of the respiratory mucous membrane.

Which of the following is true regarding positioning of the abdomen for a lateral projection of the urinary system?

During venipuncture, how far above the site of the puncture is the tourniquet placed?

What is the central-ray angulation for the PA axial urinary bladder?

Functions of the kidney include: 1. removing waste products from the blood. 2. maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. 3. secreting substances that affect blood pressure.

Where is the IR centered for an AP axial projection of the urinary bladder (cystogram)?

In some radiography procedures involving the urinary system, the contrast medium is introduced against the normal flow. This is termed:

A moderate reaction to a medication or contrast medium would be:

How much urine is excreted by the kidneys each day?

The concentration of iodine in ionic contrast media is:

The site where the ureters enter the bladder is termed the _____ junction.

The mucosal folds on the inside of the urinary bladder are called:

The common reactions to contrast media include: 1.warmth. 2)flushing. 3)anaphylactic reaction.

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