Question 1

Which of the following is used to diagnose ulcers, diverticulosis, tumors, and motility problems of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Retrograde pyelogram
B)   Barium swallow
C)   Cholangiography
D)   KUB radiography
E)   MyelographyF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Also known as excretory urography, ________ is performed to evaluate urinary system abnormalities or trauma to the urinary system.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following involves the oral administration of barium and is also called an upper GI series?

Accepted Answer

A)   Barium swallow
B)   Cholangiography
C)   Barium enema
D)   Retrograde pyelogram
E)   MyelographyF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Which of these is not a benefit of digital radiology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Quality images and rapid access
B)   Increased exposure to radiation
C)   Decreased time and equipment needed for processing
D)   Reduced risk of radiation exposure for patient and technician
E)   Faster resultsF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

An upper GI series to help diagnose and evaluate obstructions, ulcers, polyps, diverticulosis, tumors, or motility problems of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine is sometimes called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An upper GI series to help diagnose...

Question 6

Motility problems of the colon and rectum are diagnosed by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   barium swallow
B)   gastrointestinal angiography
C)   barium enema
D)   stereoscopy
E)   KUB radiographyF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following uses a contrast medium and fluoroscopy to assist in the diagnosis of abnormalities or injuries in the cartilage, tendons, or ligaments of the joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   Arthrography
B)   Angiography
C)   Thermography
D)   Xeroradiography
E)   Lower GI seriesF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

In which diagnostic procedure is a series of X-rays taken before giving the patient a specially prepared fatty meal and taking an additional series of X-rays?

Accepted Answer

A)   Barium swallow
B)   Cholecystography
C)   Barium enema
D)   CT scan
E)   Nuclear medicineF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of an invasive diagnostic procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mammography
B)   CT scan
C)   Angiography
D)   Ultrasound
E)   Standard X-rayF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Angie has been working in the radiology center at a local hospital for the last 5 years. This morning, her supervisor called Angie into her office and told her that her last dosimeter reading was above the maximum allowable level. Which of the following is Angie's best response?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask for a transfer to another area of the hospital
B)   Ask the supervisor to cut her hours
C)   Tell the supervisor the reading must be wrong
D)   Ask for protective clothing to prevent further exposure
E)   Review her work practices for radiation safetyF) A) and B)
G) A) and E) E

Question 11

The entire body may be scanned for "hot spots" or places where the radioisotope is concentrated, in which procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nuclear medicine scan
B)   CT scan
C)   Ultrasound
D)   MRI
E)   Standard X-rayF) A) and B)
G) B) and D) A

Question 12

X-ray films are the property of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the patient
B)   the radiology facility where they are taken
C)   the physician who ordered them
D)   the facility at which they are stored
E)   both the patient and the physicianF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Standard X-rays and ultrasonography do not require inserting devices or breaking the skin and are therefore considered ________ procedures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Standard X-rays and ultrasonography do not require...

Question 14

Which nuclear medicine scan requires the patient to take a capsule of contrast medium on the first day of the scan and then return 24 hours later for a second scan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liver scan
B)   Bone scan
C)   Thyroid uptake and scan
D)   Kidney scan
E)   Brain scanF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

A(n) ________ procedure is one that requires a radiologist to insert a catheter, wire, or other testing device into a patient's blood vessel or organ through the skin or a body orifice and requires surgical aseptic technique.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ procedure is one that requires...

Question 16

The supervisor at your radiology clinic has asked you to conduct a session for new employees on the topic "Reducing Exposure to Radiation." Which of the following ideas would you include in your teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)   Repeat films frequently to be sure they are accurate
B)   Always use fluoroscopy to check positioning before taking an X-ray
C)   Use appropriate lead shielding when taking X-rays
D)   Leave the dosimeter in the X-ray room so you do not lose it
E)   Encourage patients to limit mammograms to once every 5 yearsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

In which procedure does the X-ray camera rotate completely around the patient on a special table while the computer compiles one cross-sectional view from each rotation of the camera?

Accepted Answer

A)   MUGA scan
B)   Ultrasound
C)   Fluoroscopy
D)   Cholangiography
E)   CT scanF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Localized cancers are treated with ________, in which temporary radioactive implants are placed close to or directly into cancerous tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Localized cancers are treated with ________, in...

Question 19

Which of the following procedures is safe to use in obstetrics to evaluate the developing fetus or to detect multiple fetuses, because it does not expose the patient or the fetus to radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)   CT scan
B)   Nuclear medicine
C)   Magnetic resonance imaging
D)   Ultrasound
E)   Standard X-rayF) A) and D)
G) A) and E) D

Question 20

In which diagnostic procedure does the physician perform a lumbar puncture, remove some cerebrospinal fluid, and instill a contrast medium to evaluate spinal abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

A)   CT scan
B)   Myelography
C)   MRI
D)   Nuclear medicine
E)   Cerebral angiographyF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Exam 50: Diagnostic Imaging

Which of the following is used to diagnose ulcers, diverticulosis, tumors, and motility problems of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine?

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Also known as excretory urography, ________ is performed to evaluate urinary system abnormalities or trauma to the urinary system.

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Which of the following involves the oral administration of barium and is also called an upper GI series?

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Which of these is not a benefit of digital radiology?

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An upper GI series to help diagnose and evaluate obstructions, ulcers, polyps, diverticulosis, tumors, or motility problems of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine is sometimes called a(n) ________.

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Motility problems of the colon and rectum are diagnosed by ____.

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Which of the following uses a contrast medium and fluoroscopy to assist in the diagnosis of abnormalities or injuries in the cartilage, tendons, or ligaments of the joint?

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In which diagnostic procedure is a series of X-rays taken before giving the patient a specially prepared fatty meal and taking an additional series of X-rays?

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Which of the following is an example of an invasive diagnostic procedure?

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Angie has been working in the radiology center at a local hospital for the last 5 years. This morning, her supervisor called Angie into her office and told her that her last dosimeter reading was above the maximum allowable level. Which of the following is Angie's best response?

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The entire body may be scanned for "hot spots" or places where the radioisotope is concentrated, in which procedure?

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X-ray films are the property of ____.

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Standard X-rays and ultrasonography do not require inserting devices or breaking the skin and are therefore considered ________ procedures.

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Which nuclear medicine scan requires the patient to take a capsule of contrast medium on the first day of the scan and then return 24 hours later for a second scan?

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A(n) ________ procedure is one that requires a radiologist to insert a catheter, wire, or other testing device into a patient's blood vessel or organ through the skin or a body orifice and requires surgical aseptic technique.

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The supervisor at your radiology clinic has asked you to conduct a session for new employees on the topic "Reducing Exposure to Radiation." Which of the following ideas would you include in your teaching?

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In which procedure does the X-ray camera rotate completely around the patient on a special table while the computer compiles one cross-sectional view from each rotation of the camera?

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Localized cancers are treated with ________, in which temporary radioactive implants are placed close to or directly into cancerous tissue.

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