Question 1

A lateral projection takes an image from either the patient's right or left side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Indications of serious complications from iodine dye injection include flushing and nausea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following cells are most sensitive to radiation exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurons 
B)  Muscles 
C)  Hepatocytes 
D)  Epidermal cells 
A)  Neurons 
B)  Muscles 
C)  Hepatocytes 
D)  Epidermal cells

Question 4

The computed x-ray imaging technique that provides axial and three-dimensional scans is commonly called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  CT scan. 
B)  MRI. 
C)  sonogram. 
D)  upper GI scan. 
A)  CT scan. 
B)  MRI. 
C)  sonogram. 
D)  upper GI scan.

Question 5

Which statement is true about cell sensitivity to radiation exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older cells are more sensitive than younger ones. 
B)  Cells that divide and multiply rapidly are more sensitive than those that replicate slowly. 
C)  Cells that have a slower metabolic rate are more sensitive. 
D)  Highly complex cells are the most sensitive to radiation effects. 
A)  Older cells are more sensitive than younger ones. 
B)  Cells that divide and multiply rapidly are more sensitive than those that replicate slowly. 
C)  Cells that have a slower metabolic rate are more sensitive. 
D)  Highly complex cells are the most sensitive to radiation effects.

Question 6

Which of the following methods is (are)used to protect personnel from unnecessary radiation during fluoroscopic procedures and mobile radiographic examinations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Time 
B)  Distance 
C)  Shielding 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Time 
B)  Distance 
C)  Shielding 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

The radioisotopes used in nuclear medicine cause the patient to become radioactive;this requires special precautions for family members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A patient is not exposed to an average amount of radiation during an MRI procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the lateral recumbent position,the patient is sitting up on the right or left side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Patients on long-term steroid therapy are at increased risk for developing osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

You are employed in a busy internal medicine practice,and one of your responsibilities is to reinforce patient preparation instructions for a variety of diagnostic procedures.Describe patient preparations for the following studies:
•	Barium enema
•	Barium swallow
•	Bone scan
•	IVU
•	MRI

Accepted Answer

•	Barium enema: The bowel must be emptie

Question 12

The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is the _____ plane.

Accepted Answer

A)  sagittal 
B)  frontal 
C)  midsagittal 
D)  transverse 
A)  sagittal 
B)  frontal 
C)  midsagittal 
D)  transverse

Question 13

Summarize the safety checks that should be performed before an x-ray image is taken.

Accepted Answer

•	The x-ray room door is kept closed. A

Question 14

An open MRI does not always provide image quality equal to that produced by conventional units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

DEXA scanners are used for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluate bone density of the hip 
B)  Diagnose cancerous tumors 
C)  Evaluate blood flow to the heart 
D)  Determine the sex of the fetus 
E)  Diagnose herniated intervertebral disks 
A)  Evaluate bone density of the hip 
B)  Diagnose cancerous tumors 
C)  Evaluate blood flow to the heart 
D)  Determine the sex of the fetus 
E)  Diagnose herniated intervertebral disks

Question 16

How would you explain an IVU procedure to a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  It uses iodine as a contrast medium and aids in the diagnosis of kidney stones. 
B)  No special patient prep is required. 
C)  It is performed with an MRI machine. 
D)  Iodine is used as a contrast medium,and the uterus is visualized. 
A)  It uses iodine as a contrast medium and aids in the diagnosis of kidney stones. 
B)  No special patient prep is required. 
C)  It is performed with an MRI machine. 
D)  Iodine is used as a contrast medium,and the uterus is visualized.

Question 17

Buttons and thick seams in clothing may cause an artifact on an x-ray film.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

______________ is the direct observation of the x-ray image in motion.

Accepted Answer

A)  CT scan 
B)  MRI 
C)  IVU 
D)  Fluoroscopy 
A)  CT scan 
B)  MRI 
C)  IVU 
D)  Fluoroscopy

Question 19

PET scans frequently are used to assess the spread of cancerous tumors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Nuclear medicine scans provide clear,detailed images of anatomic structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 26: Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

A lateral projection takes an image from either the patient's right or left side.

Indications of serious complications from iodine dye injection include flushing and nausea.

Which of the following cells are most sensitive to radiation exposure?

The computed x-ray imaging technique that provides axial and three-dimensional scans is commonly called a(n)

Which statement is true about cell sensitivity to radiation exposure?

Which of the following methods is (are)used to protect personnel from unnecessary radiation during fluoroscopic procedures and mobile radiographic examinations?

The radioisotopes used in nuclear medicine cause the patient to become radioactive;this requires special precautions for family members.

A patient is not exposed to an average amount of radiation during an MRI procedure.

In the lateral recumbent position,the patient is sitting up on the right or left side.

Patients on long-term steroid therapy are at increased risk for developing osteoporosis.

You are employed in a busy internal medicine practice,and one of your responsibilities is to reinforce patient preparation instructions for a variety of diagnostic procedures.Describe patient preparations for the following studies: • Barium enema • Barium swallow • Bone scan • IVU • MRI

The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is the _____ plane.

Summarize the safety checks that should be performed before an x-ray image is taken.

An open MRI does not always provide image quality equal to that produced by conventional units.

DEXA scanners are used for which of the following?

How would you explain an IVU procedure to a patient?

Buttons and thick seams in clothing may cause an artifact on an x-ray film.

______________ is the direct observation of the x-ray image in motion.

PET scans frequently are used to assess the spread of cancerous tumors.

Nuclear medicine scans provide clear,detailed images of anatomic structures.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

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