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An IVP is used to assist in the diagnosis of all of the following except
Blockage of the urinary tract
Growths of the urinary system
Kidney stones
Urinary tract infections
2
Dr specializing in the diagnosis & treatment of disease using radiation & imaging techniques is
Radiology technician
Radiologist
Cardiologist
Pathologist
3
Any trace of blue appearing on or at the edge of the guaiac slide test is interpreted as
No reaction
Negative
Invalid
Positive
4
All of the following are symptoms of prostate cancer except
Difficulty in urinating
Painful urination
Thick, yellow discharge from the penis
Weak urinary flow
5
Which of the following radiographic exam uses air & barium to view the colon in detail?
Double-contrast barium enema
Colonoscopy
Myelogram
Hysterosalpingogram
6
Which of the following assists in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease?
Nuclear cardiac stress test
DEXA scan
IVP
Cerebral angiogram
7
Which of these instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding a bone density scan?
Do not take a calcium supplement on the morning of the scan.
Take a laxative the evening before the scan.
Don'teat or drink after midnight on the day before the scan.
Avoid vigorous physical exercise for 2 days before the scan.
8
How should guaiac slide tests be stored?
In the freezer
In an airtight container
At room temperature
In the refrigerator
9
which of the following increases the PSA level?
Alcohol consumption
Smoking
Fasting
Vigorous exercise
10
All of the following are methods used to administer a contrast medium except
IV
Subcutaneous injection
Enema
Oral administration
11
All of the following conditions can cause an elevated PSA level except
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Prostatitis
Testicular cancer
Prostate cancer
12
All of the following are characteristics of computed tomography (CT) except
Uses sound waves to produce an image
Produces a series of cross-sectional pictures
May use a contrast dye during the scan
Used for diagnostic studies of the brain
13
Which of the following individuals is at particular risk for osteoporosis?
A postmenopausal woman
An obese individual
A patient with diabetes
A patient with osteoarthritis
14
Before performing an IVP, the patient must be asked if he or she is allergic to
Beets
Barium
Iodine
Penicillin
15
To prepare for a CT scan, the patient must
Perform a cleansing enema on the morning of the examination
Remove all radiopaque objects
Discontinue all medications two days before the scan
Consume four glasses of water 1 hour before the scan
16
All of the following are symptoms of colorectal cancer except
Abdominal pain
Change in bowel habits
Visible bleeding from the rectum
Shortness of breath
17
All of the following occurs during an upper GI radiographic examination except
dr observes the passage of the barium through the GI tract.
Barium is introduced into the colon through a tube.
The patient’s position is changed at various times.
Radiographs are taken periodically.
18
Which of the following tests may be performed if the FOBT result is positive?
Colposcopy
Upper GI x-ray study
Colonoscopy
MRI
19
Why must gas be removed from the colon before a lower GI radiographic study?
It makes the examination uncomfortable for the patient.
It obscures the image of the colon.
It shows up as confusing shadows on the radiograph
It results in blurring of the radiograph.
20
Which of the following positions is used for flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy?
Supine
Prone
Sims
Lithotomy
21
During the CT scan, the patient must
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Consume a concentrated glucose solution
Move into various positions
Remain still
22
Mammography is used to detect
Breast calcification or masses
All of the above
Breast cancer
Fibrocystic breast disease
23
The upper gastrointestinal (GI) radiographic examination is helpful in diagnosing
Hemorrhoids
GERD
Kidney stones
Tumors of the large intestine
24
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the medical assistant during a sigmoidoscopy?
Lubricating the Dr’s gloved finger for the digital exam
Insufflating air into the colon
Assisting with suctioning equipment
Placing lubricant on the sigmoidoscope
25
What is the purpose of the DRE before a sigmoidoscopy?
To relax the sphincter muscles of the anus
To palpate the rectum for tenderness
To palpate the rectum for hemorrhoids, polyps, and tumors
All of the above
26
which of the following is an advantage of digital radiology?
Images can be sent electronically to a network of computers.
Higher-quality images are produced.
Images can be taken and viewed immediately.
The images can be saved on a CD or DVD
27
Which of the following is a characteristic of ultrasonography?
Allows for continuous viewing of a structure
Cannot be used for bone studies
Shows movement
All of the above
28
What is the term for the recorded image obtained with ultrasonography
Sonogram
Audiogram
Cardiogram
Radiograph
29
What parts of the colon are viewed during a colonoscopy?
All of the above
Sigmoid colon
Descending colon
Transverse colon
30
All of the following conditions can cause an elevated PSA level except
Double-contrast barium enema radiographic examination
Transrectal ultrasound
CT scan
Biopsy of the prostate gland
31
Which of theseinstructions should be relayed to the pt regarding an upper GI examination?
Take a laxative the evening before the examination
no food or drink after midnight on the day before the exam
Perform a cleansing enema on the morning of the examination
Take dye tablets with the evening meal.
32
How does a radiopaque structure appear on a radiograph?
White
Silver
Black
Clear
33
What is the appearance of stool exhibiting melena?
Dry and hard
Black and tarlike
Streaked with mucus
Streaked with blood
34
Which of the following is an example of a radiolucent structure?
Intestines
All of the above
Stomach
Lungs
35
What is the purpose of a bone density scan?
To detect bone loss
To detect a ruptured disk
To detect a stress fracture
To detect bone cancer
36
An IVP is a radiograph of the
Gallbladder and common bile duct
Liver
Kidneys, ureters, and bladder
Brain and spinal cord
37
The most common sign of testicular cancer is
A change in bowel habits
Bleeding during urination
Difficulty in urinating
A small, hard, painless lump
38
The purpose of sigmoidoscopy is to detect the presence of
Lesions
Inflammatory bowel disease
Polyps
All of the above
39
When the physician is finished with the sigmoidoscope, it should be
Sterilized in the autoclave
Sanitized and disinfected
Sanitized and returned to its storage case
Sterilized in the dry heat oven
40
The patient should be instructed not to move during the radiographic examination to prevent
Blurring of the image on the film
Being exposed to an excessive amount of X-rays
Confusing shadows on the film
Being burned by the X-rays
41
What type of bowel preparation may be required before a sigmoidoscopy
Drinking only clear liquids the day before the procedure
Taking a laxative the evening before the examination
Not consuming any solid food the day before the procedure
All of the above
42
Testicular cancer occurs most commonly
After age 50
Between age 15 and 34
After age 40
Between age 30 and 50
43
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging procedure?
It shows the actual function of organs.
Radioactive substances are introduced into the body
The examination takes only a short time
A gamma camera detects the radiation given off by the body
44
what type ultrasound to measure the direction & speed of blood as it flows thru blood vessels?
PET scan
Electrocardiography
DEXA scan
Doppler ultrasound
45
When should a testicular self-examination be performed?
After sexual intercourse
In the morning
After vigorous exercise
After taking a warm shower
46
Which of the following conditions may cause blood in the stool?
All of the above
Colorectal cancer
Hemorrhoids
Polyps
47
Which of the following may result in a false-positive test result on a guaiac slide test?
Performing the test during a menstrual period
All of the above
Eating red meat
Taking aspirin
48
The purpose of contrast medium is to
Prevent the radiographic film from becoming blurred
Allow direct visualization of internal organs and structures
Make a structure visible on a radiograph
Decrease the amount of time needed to develop xray film
49
which of the following conditions can be diagnosed with a PET scan?
Multiple sclerosis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Diabetes
Brain cancer and heart disease
50
Which of these can cause failure of the control results to occur on a guaiac slide test?
Improper storage of the testing kit
Outdated developing solution
Outdated slides
All of the above
51
advantages of the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) as compared w/ the guaiac slide test except
FIT does not require dietary or medication restrictions
FIT has fewer false-positive test results
FIT is more sensitive to lower GI bleeding
FIT is less expensive
52
The purpose of an obstetric ultrasound is to
Determine gestational age
Detect congenital abnormalities
Determine the position of the fetus in the uterus
All of the above Correct
53
all of the following are risk factors for testicular cancer except
Being an African American male
Undescended testicles
Family history of testicular cancer
Cancer of the other testicle
54
Why must the patient consume a high-fiber diet before guaiac slide testing?
To encourage bleeding from intestinal lesions
To prevent gastrointestinal irritation
To prevent a false-positive test result
To prevent a false-negative test result
55
A normal prostate gland feels
Soft
Lumpy
Hard
Firm
56
What is occult blood?
Visible red blood
Blood that is not visible
Digested blood
Less than 5 ml of blood in the stool
57
Which of the following is a characteristic of magnetic resonance imaging?
The patient must remain still during the procedure.
patient hears a metallic clacking sound during the procedure
It is safe and painless
The patient must remove all metal before the procedure
58
Who discovered X-rays?
Roentgen
Pasteur
Radcliffe
Fleming
59
Patient instructions for a mammogram include which of the following?
Schedule the exam several days before your menstrual period.
Fast for 12 hours before the examination.
Do not wear lotions, powders, or deodorants.
Take a mild sedative before the examination.
60
A lower GI radiographic examination assists in evaluating and diagnosing
Diverticulosis
Ulcerative colitis
Cancerous tumors
All of the above
61
All of the following medications must be disc'dd before and during guaiac slide testing except
Antihistamines
Vitamin C
Aspirin
Iron supplements
62
The function of the prostate gland is to
Secrete testosterone
Store sperm
Secrete fluid that transports sperm
Produce sperm
63
The breasts are compressed during mammography to
Reduce patient discomfort
Obtain a clear radiograph
Prevent the patient from moving
Protect the patient from radiation burns
64
The permanent record of the picture produced on the X-ray film is known as a
Sonogram
Tomogram
Radiograph
Radiology
65
Patient instructions for the guaiac slide test include
diet changes 3 days before collecting the 1st specimen.
All of the above
Store slides at room temperature
Protect slides from heat and sunlight
66
What effect does the barium suspension have on the stool after an upper GI is performed?
It is streaked with blood.
It is loose and watery.
It is whitish in color.
It is dark and tarlike.
67
An instrument used to view internal organs directly is known as a
Fluoroscopy
Fluorometer
Radiography
Fluoroscope
68
Which of the following X-ray studies does NOT require the use of a contrast medium?
Chest radiograph
IVP
Angiocardiogram
Bronchogram
69
The normal range for a PSA test is
4–10 ng/mL
Greater than 20 ng/mL
0–4 ng/mL
10–20 ng/mL
70
Which of the following is NOT a form of patient prep for a lower GI radiographic examination?
Consume only clear liquids the day before the examination.
Take a laxative the day before the examination.
water only after midnight on the day before the examination
Take meds w/ a contrast medium the evening before the exam
71
Magnetic resonance imaging is used to assist in the diagnosis of
Spinal lesions
Joint diseases
Cardiovascular abnormalities
Herniated disks
