Urinary and Venipuncture

Which position/projection is best during VCU for a male patient once bladder is full?

An x-ray of AP taken during retrograde cystogram shows floor of the bladder is superimposed over symphysis. What error?

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

Which of the following drug is given before an IVU to reduce the risk of a contrast reaction?

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

I preparation for venipuncture, the tourniquet should be placed ____ above the site of the injection.

What should a tech do if a patient experiences a hot flash annd metallic taste in mouth following injection of contrast?

What structures might appear "blunted" on a chest x-ray of a patient with pleural effusion?

Nephrogram taken during IVU shows renal parenchyma is not visualized well, but calyces are enhanced. What is the reason?

A region or area of subcutaneous swelling caused by allergic reaction to foods or drugs is termed:

Which of the following conditions is considered to be higher risk (a contraindication) for a contrast media reaction?

The American College of Radiology recommends that metformin be withheld for ___ hour(s) after getting contrast.

Patchy blunting of the calyces is a sign of:

If a patient experiences tachycardia following a systemic contrast injection, he/she is experiencing a ____ reaction

What is the recommended treatment protocol for extravasation?

Patient history reveals possible enlarged prostate. Which positions best show this condition for IVU?

The glomeruli, Bowman's capsule, & Proximal tubules are located in the ______ of the kidney.

Which of the following conditions is considered a moderate-level contrast media reaction requiring treatment?

Which pole of the kidneys is more posterior

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

Which level of contrast media reaction has occurred when the patient develops mild urticaria?

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

Which component of an ionic contrast media increases it's solubility?

Normal BUN (blood urea nitrogen) levels in adults should not exceed ____ mg per 100 mL.

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

The structural and functional unit of the kidney is:

Consider the path of urine in the kidney. Once urine leaves the major calyces, it will collect in the _____ next.

In a cross-section of the abdomen, the kidneys are posterior to all of the following, except:

A patient comes to radiology for IVU. Creatinine level is 0.7mg/dL. What should the tech do next?

Which term correctly descibes the radiograph?