Question 1

Patients (or legal guardian) must sign an informed consent form before a venipuncture procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During an IVU, the patient develops severe urticaria.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 3

A radiograph of a left posterior oblique (LPO) position taken during an IVU reveals that the right kidney is foreshortened and superimposed over the spine.What must the technologist do to correct this error during the repeat exposure?

Accepted Answer

A) Decrease rotation. 
B) Increase rotation. 
C) Increase CR angulation. 
D) Place the patient in the RPO position to better demonstrate the right kidney. 
A) Decrease rotation. 
B) Increase rotation. 
C) Increase CR angulation. 
D) Place the patient in the RPO position to better demonstrate the right kidney.

Question 4

A nephrogram taken during an IVU demonstrates that the renal parenchyma is poorly visualized but the calyces are contrast enhanced.What is the most likely reason for this radiographic outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) The kV may have been too high. 
B) The contrast media was diluted. 
C) The patient has hypertension. 
D) The exposure was not taken soon enough following the injection. 
A) The kV may have been too high. 
B) The contrast media was diluted. 
C) The patient has hypertension. 
D) The exposure was not taken soon enough following the injection.

Question 5

The most common size needle used for bolus injection of contrast agents for adult patients is _____ gauge.

Accepted Answer

A) 23 to 25 
B) 14 to 16 
C) 18 to 22 
D) 28 
A) 23 to 25 
B) 14 to 16 
C) 18 to 22 
D) 28

Question 6

Generally, female patients cannot be shielded during an IVU (except for nephrotomography).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

CT (computed tomography) of the kidney for renal calculi does not require the use of intravenous contrast media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Nonionic contrast agents contain no positively charged cations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A medical emergency must be declared if the patient experiences a moderate contrast media reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Select the correct pathologic term for each definition.(Use each selection only once.)
-Act of voiding

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

Question 11

Which term describes the leakage of contrast media from a vein into the surrounding tissues of the arm?

Accepted Answer

A) Extravasation 
B) Filtration 
C) Exudation 
D) Micturition 
A) Extravasation 
B) Filtration 
C) Exudation 
D) Micturition

Question 12

Which of the following occurs in many patients and is defined as an expected outcome to the introduction of iodinated contrast media?

Accepted Answer

A) Moderate itching and sneezing 
B) Metallic taste in mouth and a temporary hot flash 
C) Mild condition of urticaria (hives) 
D) All of the above 
A) Moderate itching and sneezing 
B) Metallic taste in mouth and a temporary hot flash 
C) Mild condition of urticaria (hives) 
D) All of the above

Question 13

Select the correct pathologic indication for each statement or description.(Select each choice only once.)
-Age-associated enlargement of the prostate gland

Accepted Answer

A) Horseshoe kidney 
B) Ectopic kidney 
C) Vesicocolonic fistula 
D) Staghorn kidney stone 
E) Urinary incontinence
F)BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) 
A) Horseshoe kidney 
B) Ectopic kidney 
C) Vesicocolonic fistula 
D) Staghorn kidney stone 
E) Urinary incontinence
F)BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

Question 14

Select the correct pathologic term for each definition.(Use each selection only once.)
-Complete cessation of urinary secretion

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

Question 15

If a patient experiences laryngeal swelling following a contrast media injection, he or she is experiencing a ____ level reaction.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which abdominal muscles run on each side of, and medial and posterior to, the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A) Rectus abdominis 
B) External obliques 
C) Right and left psoas major 
D) Erector spinae 
A) Rectus abdominis 
B) External obliques 
C) Right and left psoas major 
D) Erector spinae

Question 17

Where is the central ray (CR) centered for a nephrotomogram of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A) At the xiphoid process 
B) At the iliac crest 
C) Midway between the iliac crest and the xiphoid process 
D) Midway between the ASIS and the iliac crest 
A) At the xiphoid process 
B) At the iliac crest 
C) Midway between the iliac crest and the xiphoid process 
D) Midway between the ASIS and the iliac crest

Question 18

The normal creatinine level (diagnostic indication of kidney function) for an adult is _____ mg/dL.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.1 to 0.5 
B) 0.6 to 1.5 
C) 3 to 4.5 
D) 6 to 7.5 
A) 0.1 to 0.5 
B) 0.6 to 1.5 
C) 3 to 4.5 
D) 6 to 7.5

Question 19

Nonionic contrast agents may increase the severity of side effects as compared with ionic contrast agents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following symptoms is classified as "mild" during a systematic contrast media reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) Itching 
B) Hypotension 
C) Extravasation 
D) Angioedema 
A) Itching 
B) Hypotension 
C) Extravasation 
D) Angioedema

Patients (or legal guardian) must sign an informed consent form before a venipuncture procedure.

During an IVU, the patient develops severe urticaria.What should be the next action taken by the technologist?

A radiograph of a left posterior oblique (LPO) position taken during an IVU reveals that the right kidney is foreshortened and superimposed over the spine.What must the technologist do to correct this error during the repeat exposure?

A nephrogram taken during an IVU demonstrates that the renal parenchyma is poorly visualized but the calyces are contrast enhanced.What is the most likely reason for this radiographic outcome?

The most common size needle used for bolus injection of contrast agents for adult patients is _____ gauge.

Generally, female patients cannot be shielded during an IVU (except for nephrotomography).

CT (computed tomography) of the kidney for renal calculi does not require the use of intravenous contrast media.

Nonionic contrast agents contain no positively charged cations.

A medical emergency must be declared if the patient experiences a moderate contrast media reaction.

Select the correct pathologic term for each definition.(Use each selection only once.) -Act of voiding

Which term describes the leakage of contrast media from a vein into the surrounding tissues of the arm?

Which of the following occurs in many patients and is defined as an expected outcome to the introduction of iodinated contrast media?

Select the correct pathologic indication for each statement or description.(Select each choice only once.) -Age-associated enlargement of the prostate gland

Select the correct pathologic term for each definition.(Use each selection only once.) -Complete cessation of urinary secretion

If a patient experiences laryngeal swelling following a contrast media injection, he or she is experiencing a ____ level reaction.

Which abdominal muscles run on each side of, and medial and posterior to, the kidneys?

Where is the central ray (CR) centered for a nephrotomogram of the kidneys?

The normal creatinine level (diagnostic indication of kidney function) for an adult is _____ mg/dL.

Nonionic contrast agents may increase the severity of side effects as compared with ionic contrast agents.

Which of the following symptoms is classified as "mild" during a systematic contrast media reaction?

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

Patients (or legal guardian) must sign an informed consent form before a venipuncture procedure.

During an IVU, the patient develops severe urticaria.What should be the next action taken by the technologist?

A radiograph of a left posterior oblique (LPO) position taken during an IVU reveals that the right kidney is foreshortened and superimposed over the spine.What must the technologist do to correct this error during the repeat exposure?

A nephrogram taken during an IVU demonstrates that the renal parenchyma is poorly visualized but the calyces are contrast enhanced.What is the most likely reason for this radiographic outcome?

The most common size needle used for bolus injection of contrast agents for adult patients is _____ gauge.

Generally, female patients cannot be shielded during an IVU (except for nephrotomography).

CT (computed tomography) of the kidney for renal calculi does not require the use of intravenous contrast media.

Nonionic contrast agents contain no positively charged cations.

A medical emergency must be declared if the patient experiences a moderate contrast media reaction.

Select the correct pathologic term for each definition.(Use each selection only once.) -Act of voiding

Which term describes the leakage of contrast media from a vein into the surrounding tissues of the arm?

Which of the following occurs in many patients and is defined as an expected outcome to the introduction of iodinated contrast media?

Select the correct pathologic indication for each statement or description.(Select each choice only once.) -Age-associated enlargement of the prostate gland

Select the correct pathologic term for each definition.(Use each selection only once.) -Complete cessation of urinary secretion

If a patient experiences laryngeal swelling following a contrast media injection, he or she is experiencing a ____ level reaction.

Which abdominal muscles run on each side of, and medial and posterior to, the kidneys?

Where is the central ray (CR) centered for a nephrotomogram of the kidneys?

The normal creatinine level (diagnostic indication of kidney function) for an adult is _____ mg/dL.

Nonionic contrast agents may increase the severity of side effects as compared with ionic contrast agents.

Which of the following symptoms is classified as "mild" during a systematic contrast media reaction?

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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