Deck 27: Interventional Radiology

Question 1

The power rating for an interventional radiography tube should be at least _____ kW.

A) 20
B) 40
C) 80
D) 100

Answer 1

100

Question 2

When imaging a flow of contrast from the abdomen to the feet, a ___________ is used.

A) tilting table
B) stepping table
C) sliding tube
D) cine camera

Answer 2

stepping table

Question 3

The size and construction of the _____________ determines the anode heat capacity.

A) tube housing
B) cathode wire
C) bearing assembly
D) anode disk

Answer 3

anode disk

Question 4

Serial radiography requires x-ray equipment with a _________________.

A) large target angle
B) small anode disk
C) low heat capacity
D) high power rating

Question 5

The x-ray tube used for interventional radiologic procedures has a _____________.

A) small diameter anode
B) small target angle
C) large focal spot
D) low power rating

Question 6

The patient table is moved with a floor switch to maintain a ______________.

A) better motion control
B) smooth movement
C) low exposure rate
D) sterile field

Question 7

A technologist who passes the ARRT exam in cardiovascular and interventional radiography may add _____ after the RT (R).

A) (VT)
B) (CI)
C) (IR)
D) (CV)

Question 8

______________ is an example of an interventional procedure.

A) Cardiac catheterization
B) Myelography
C) Angioplasty
D) Angiography

Question 9

The use of ______________ reduces the risk of a drug reaction during angiographic procedures.

A) hydrophilic catheters
B) ionic contrast
C) nonionic contrast
D) heparin coating

Question 10

During an interventional procedure, ____________ must be maintained on the patient.

A) pulse oximetry
B) blood pressure measurement
C) electrocardiography
D) All of the above

Question 11

A patient must have _____________ prior to having an angiography or interventional procedure.

A) a history and physical examination
B) orders for IV hydration
C) a diet of clear liquids
D) All of the above

Question 12

The 18-gauge hollow ____________ needle with a stylet, developed in 1953, is used to puncture the femoral artery.

A) Judkins
B) Seldinger
C) Dotter
D) Jones

Question 13

The focal spot used for magnification of small vessels cannot be larger than ____ mm.

A) 0.3
B) 0.4
C) 0.7
D) 1.0

Question 14

The most common risk for the angiography patient is ________________.

A) bleeding at the puncture site
B) arterial puncture or tear
C) drug reaction to contrast
D) blood clot formation

Question 15

The ___________ artery is the one most often accessed for arteriograms.

A) pulmonary
B) carotid
C) femoral
D) brachial