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Nuclear Medicine Technologist Week!
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1
In x-ray tubes, the types of reactions that produce x-rays include
characteristic and scatter.
Bremsstrahlung and scatter.
characteristic and refraction.
Bremsstrahlung and characteristic.
2
What is the CT number for water?
1000
10
0
100
3
According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), survey meters must be calibrated:
monthly
quarterly
annually
daily
4
Body contouring or elliptical orbits in SPECT imaging have an advantage over circular orbits because they
improve the accuracy of gantry location.
minimize noise.
maximize resolution.
reduce the camera-to-patient distance.
5
A tourniquet is used during the phlebotomy procedure to
Both B and C.
prevent venous flow out of the site.
cause the vein to bulge.
collapse the artery.
6
Which of the following increase the risk for falls?
medications
hospital environment
illness
all of the above
7
Myocardial perfusion imaging is performed to
detect the location and extent of ischemia.
determine ejection fraction.
evaluate wall motion of the ventricles.
record the rate of delivery of a bolus injection.
8
The most common TLD material used is:
Sodium Iodide
Lithium Fluoride
Cadmium Zinc Telluride
Germanium
9
What is the quality factor for gamma radiation?
1
10
20
0.1
10
A standardized meal used for gastric emptying studies typically consists of:
Egg whites with toast and jam
Waffle and jam
Pancakes and eggs
Cereal
11
A patient is scheduled for a diuretic renal imaging study. The technologist prepares the radiopharmaceutical and
captopril.
adenosine
saline
furosemide.
12
When referring to image quality, resolution
refers to the movement of the structure
refers to the ability to see the edge of a structure.
refers to how well objects can be separated in space.
determines whether two objects have different activity concentrations.
13
Initiative aims to raise awareness in the imaging community of the need to adjust radiation dose when imaging children.
Image Gently
Image Proactively
Image Wisely
Image Carefully
14
The use of elliptical and/or body contour orbits in SPECT imaging should result in improved:
Spatial resolution
Reconstruction times
Acquisition times
Temporal resolution
15
How is the radiopharmaceutical administered for bone imaging?
Intravenously
Intracavitary
Subcutaneous
Intrathecal
16
When referring to image quality, contrast
determines whether two objects have different activity concentrations.
refers to the movement of the structure
refers to how well objects can be separated in space.
refers to the ability to see the edge of a structure.
17
Quenching gas is used in a:
Geiger-Mueller (GM) detector.
ionization chamber.
pocket dosimeter.
dose calibrator.
18
Which of the following is NOT a clinical indication for a HIDA scan?
Rule out Cholecystitis
Cirrhosis
Bile duct obstruction
Postoperative bile leak
19
When performing quality control on a dose calibrator, it is recommended to test geometry:
quarterly
at installation
annually
daily
20
The consequence of a neutron-rich nucleus is
an Auger electron
electron capture
production of negative beta particle
production of positron emission
21
When performing quality control on a dose calibrator, it is required that the accuracy test is performed
quarterly
daily
at installation
annually
22
The gas in a dose calibrator is usually
argon
air
helium
quenching
23
What are the two types of bone tissue?
Trabecular and cortical
Spongy and trabecular
Cortical and compact
Compact and spongy
24
All of the following are commonly used PET radionuclides, EXCEPT
18F
99Tc
13N
15O
25
"Collection, classification, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of record knowledge" is the definition for:
data analysis
informatics
engineering
bioanalytics
26
Epistaxis is
redness
nosebleed
ligament injury
a bruise
27
What is a method used to kill all microorganisms, including spores?
Disinfecting
Using an antiseptic
Sterilizing
Using chlorine bleach
28
What is the correct term for prejudice against older adults?
Racism
Sexism
Socialism
Ageism
29
Which of the following is NOT a radiopharmaceutical used for cardiac imaging?
Tc99m - Sestamibi
Tl201 - Thallous Chloride
I131
Tc99m - Tetrofosmin
30
99Mo found in 99mTc is an example of a
radionuclidic impurity.
chemical impurity.
radiopyrogenetic impurity.
radiochemical impurity.
31
For occupational radiation workers, what is the total effective dose equivalent limit for the whole-body?
15 rems
0.5 rems
1.5 rems
5 rems
32
Licensure and certification are forms of
evaluation
credentialing
accreditation
problem-solving techniques
33
60% of 8.6 ml =
6.1 ml
1.6 ml
5.16 ml
2.84 ml
34
What are the three components of reimbursement?
Coding, coverage, and payment
Coverage, payment, and refund
Policy, procedure, and payment
Policy, coverage, and refund
35
Design analysis and inspecting of defects to ensure quality of equipment is an example of:
quality control
quality assurance
quality management
quality improvement
36
According to national standards, how often should the activity linearity of a dose calibrator be measured?
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Quarterly
37
The limit for Mo-99 contamination in a solution of Tc-99m is no more than;
1 uCi Mo-99 per mCi Tc-99m
0.15 uCi Mo-99 per mCi Tc-99m
5 uCi Mo-99 per mCi Tc-99m
5 uCi Mo-99 per ml Tc-99m solution
38
According to NRC, an unrestricted area is one in which a person would receive a radiation dose of less than:
20 mrem/hr
10 mrem/hr
5 mrem/hr
2 mrem/hr
39
What TLD stand for?
Thermolocked Device
Thermoluminescent Dosimeter
Temperature Lighted Dosimeter
Temperature Level Display
40
What is the condition called when urine travels retrograde back into the ureter from the bladder?
Vesicoureteral reflux
Hydronephrosis
Kidney failure
Urethral backflow
41
Which of the following is NOT true regarding Meckel's Diverticulum?
50% of patients are symptomatic
Located 2 feet proximal to the ileocecal valve
Occurs in 2% of the population
Children are less than 2 years old
42
Which of the following is the correct patient preparation for oral I123 administration?
No preparation is needed
Patient should not exercise for 24 hours prior to administration
Patient should follow a low carb diet for 24 hours prior to administration
Patient should be NPO for 4 hours prior to administration
43
When completing a thyroid uptake exam, where are the patient's background counts taken?
foot
thigh
thyroid gland
humerus
44
After light has been emitted from the scintillation detector, what is the first portion of the PMT to interact with?
electrode
photocathode
anode
dynode
45
A point source of 99mTc is 10 mR/hr at 3 m from the source. If the distance is changed to 6 m, what is the new exposure
20 mR/hr
3.0 mR/hr
2.5 mR/hr
40 mR/hr
46
In an 8-bit color image, the range of displayed color intensities would be
0 to 128.
0 to 100.
0 to 64.
0 to 255.
47
Which of the following items is used for ventilation lung imaging?
nasal cannula
sphygmomanometer
nebulizer
face shield
48
The _________ reflects the time between the end of ventricular contraction and the beginning of ventricular recovery.
QRS complex
U wave
QT interval
ST segment
49
The radionuclide therapy used for the treatment of either hyperthyroidism or thyroid carcinoma is
Iodine-123 MIBG
Iodine-131
Iodine-125
Iodine-123
50
When performing quality control on a dose calibrator, it is required that the constancy test is performed
at installation
annually
quarterly
daily
