Question 1

A patient comes to radiology for an IVU.His laboratory report indicates a creatinine level of 0.7 mg/dL.What should be the technologist's next step?

Accepted Answer

A) Proceed with the study. 
B) Notify the radiologist of an elevated creatinine level. 
C) Notify the referring physician of an elevated creatinine level. 
D) Escort the patient to the emergency department (E
D)  right away. 
A) Proceed with the study. 
B) Notify the radiologist of an elevated creatinine level. 
C) Notify the referring physician of an elevated creatinine level. 
D) Escort the patient to the emergency department (E
D)  right away. A

Question 2

Which one of the following veins is NOT selected for venipuncture during an IVU?

Accepted Answer

A) Basilic 
B) Cephalic 
C) Axillary 
D) Median cubital 
A) Basilic 
B) Cephalic 
C) Axillary 
D) Median cubital C

Question 3

A patient comes to radiology with a history of vesicourethral reflux.The patient states that she is highly sensitive to iodinated contrast media.Which of the following alternative procedures could be performed to demonstrate this condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Radionuclide scan 
B) Sonography 
C) CT 
D) MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 
A) Radionuclide scan 
B) Sonography 
C) CT 
D) MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) A

Question 4

A patient experiences a hot flash after the injection of an iodinated contrast media.What should be the next action taken by the technologist?

Accepted Answer

A) Call a code emergency. 
B) Comfort the patient; this is a common side effect. 
C) Give the patient diphenhydramine (Benadryl). 
D) Get medical assistance. 
A) Call a code emergency. 
B) Comfort the patient; this is a common side effect. 
C) Give the patient diphenhydramine (Benadryl). 
D) Get medical assistance.

Question 5

Which term describes the act of voiding under voluntary control?

Accepted Answer

A) Urination 
B) Urinary release 
C) Incontinence 
D) Anuria 
A) Urination 
B) Urinary release 
C) Incontinence 
D) Anuria

Question 6

A patient comes to radiology for an IVU.He has a clinical history of renal hypertension.How should the IVU procedure be altered for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep ureteric compression inflated for all projections. 
B) Give the patient a diuretic agent before the procedure. 
C) Provide images every 30 minutes after the injection. 
D) Shorten the time between exposures. 
A) Keep ureteric compression inflated for all projections. 
B) Give the patient a diuretic agent before the procedure. 
C) Provide images every 30 minutes after the injection. 
D) Shorten the time between exposures.

Question 7

Which structure and/or region of the kidney is labeled 1?

Accepted Answer

A) Minor calyx 
B) Major calyx 
C) Renal sinus 
D) Medulla 
A) Minor calyx 
B) Major calyx 
C) Renal sinus 
D) Medulla

Question 8

What is the recommended position for a male retrograde urethrogram?

Accepted Answer

A) 30° right posterior oblique (RPO) 
B) 45° RPO 
C) Lateral 
D) 2° left anterior oblique (LAO) 
A) 30° right posterior oblique (RPO) 
B) 45° RPO 
C) Lateral 
D) 2° left anterior oblique (LAO)

Question 9

The numerous mucosal folds located within the urinary bladder are termed:

Accepted Answer

A) trigone. 
B) mucosa. 
C) rugae. 
D) vesical mucosa. 
A) trigone. 
B) mucosa. 
C) rugae. 
D) vesical mucosa.

Question 10

If an IVU is performed on a female, a menstrual history must be obtained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Phlebitis is considered to be a systemic contrast media reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ureteric compression is contraindicated for patients with a history of:

Accepted Answer

A) hematuria. 
B) abdominal mass. 
C) hypertension. 
D) flank pain. 
A) hematuria. 
B) abdominal mass. 
C) hypertension. 
D) flank pain.

Question 13

Which of the following is considered as a contraindication for an IVU procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypertension 
B) Anuria 
C) Hematuria 
D) All of the above 
A) Hypertension 
B) Anuria 
C) Hematuria 
D) All of the above

Question 14

The structural and functional unit of the kidney is:

Accepted Answer

A) Bowman capsule. 
B) the calyx. 
C) the nephron. 
D) the glomerulus. 
A) Bowman capsule. 
B) the calyx. 
C) the nephron. 
D) the glomerulus.

Question 15

If a patient experiences tachycardia (>100 heartbeats/min) following a systemic contrast media injection, he or she is experiencing a ____ reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) mild 
B) moderate 
C) severe 
D) vasovagal 
A) mild 
B) moderate 
C) severe 
D) vasovagal

Question 16

The technologist should leave a butterfly needle in the vein for the first part of the IVU following injection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Ultrasound is an effective imaging modality in demonstrating cystitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The term describing the total functioning portions of the kidney is the:

Accepted Answer

A) renal collecting system. 
B) nephron. 
C) glomerular capsule. 
D) renal parenchyma. 
A) renal collecting system. 
B) nephron. 
C) glomerular capsule. 
D) renal parenchyma.

Question 19

What structure enables the kidneys to be visualized on plain abdominal radiographs?

Accepted Answer

A) Adipose capsule 
B) Renal pyramids 
C) Major and minor calyces 
D) High volume of blood within the kidney 
A) Adipose capsule 
B) Renal pyramids 
C) Major and minor calyces 
D) High volume of blood within the kidney

Question 20

Select the correct pathologic term for each definition.(Use each selection only once.)
-Absence of a functioning kidney

Accepted Answer

A) Anuria 
B) Oliguria or hypouresis 
C) Polyuria 
D) Hematuria 
E) Renal agenesis
F)Micturition 
A) Anuria 
B) Oliguria or hypouresis 
C) Polyuria 
D) Hematuria 
E) Renal agenesis
F)Micturition

A patient comes to radiology for an IVU.His laboratory report indicates a creatinine level of 0.7 mg/dL.What should be the technologist's next step?

Which one of the following veins is NOT selected for venipuncture during an IVU?

A patient comes to radiology with a history of vesicourethral reflux.The patient states that she is highly sensitive to iodinated contrast media.Which of the following alternative procedures could be performed to demonstrate this condition?

A patient experiences a hot flash after the injection of an iodinated contrast media.What should be the next action taken by the technologist?

Which term describes the act of voiding under voluntary control?

A patient comes to radiology for an IVU.He has a clinical history of renal hypertension.How should the IVU procedure be altered for this patient?

Which structure and/or region of the kidney is labeled 1?

What is the recommended position for a male retrograde urethrogram?

The numerous mucosal folds located within the urinary bladder are termed:

If an IVU is performed on a female, a menstrual history must be obtained.

Phlebitis is considered to be a systemic contrast media reaction.

Ureteric compression is contraindicated for patients with a history of:

Which of the following is considered as a contraindication for an IVU procedure?

The structural and functional unit of the kidney is:

If a patient experiences tachycardia (>100 heartbeats/min) following a systemic contrast media injection, he or she is experiencing a ____ reaction.

The technologist should leave a butterfly needle in the vein for the first part of the IVU following injection.

Ultrasound is an effective imaging modality in demonstrating cystitis.

The term describing the total functioning portions of the kidney is the:

What structure enables the kidneys to be visualized on plain abdominal radiographs?

Select the correct pathologic term for each definition.(Use each selection only once.) -Absence of a functioning kidney

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi System

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 14: Urinary System and Venipuncture

A patient comes to radiology for an IVU.His laboratory report indicates a creatinine level of 0.7 mg/dL.What should be the technologist's next step?

Which one of the following veins is NOT selected for venipuncture during an IVU?

A patient comes to radiology with a history of vesicourethral reflux.The patient states that she is highly sensitive to iodinated contrast media.Which of the following alternative procedures could be performed to demonstrate this condition?

A patient experiences a hot flash after the injection of an iodinated contrast media.What should be the next action taken by the technologist?

Which term describes the act of voiding under voluntary control?

A patient comes to radiology for an IVU.He has a clinical history of renal hypertension.How should the IVU procedure be altered for this patient?

Which structure and/or region of the kidney is labeled 1?

What is the recommended position for a male retrograde urethrogram?

The numerous mucosal folds located within the urinary bladder are termed:

If an IVU is performed on a female, a menstrual history must be obtained.

Phlebitis is considered to be a systemic contrast media reaction.

Ureteric compression is contraindicated for patients with a history of:

Which of the following is considered as a contraindication for an IVU procedure?

The structural and functional unit of the kidney is:

If a patient experiences tachycardia (>100 heartbeats/min) following a systemic contrast media injection, he or she is experiencing a ____ reaction.

The technologist should leave a butterfly needle in the vein for the first part of the IVU following injection.

Ultrasound is an effective imaging modality in demonstrating cystitis.

The term describing the total functioning portions of the kidney is the:

What structure enables the kidneys to be visualized on plain abdominal radiographs?

Select the correct pathologic term for each definition.(Use each selection only once.) -Absence of a functioning kidney

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi System

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters