Deck 48: Radiology Procedures

Question 1

Which of the following is used as the contrast medium for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?

A) red dye
B) calcium
C) barium
D) iodine

Answer 1

iodine

Question 2

An MRI:

A) is an invasive procedure
B) requires that the patient stand alone in a special padded room
C) can last from 30 to 60 minutes
D) requires extensive patient preparation

Answer 2

can last from 30 to 60 minutes

Question 3

In preparation for an upper GI series,the patient should be instructed to drink:

A) anything they want
B) only water and carbonated beverages
C) only milk and water
D) only clear liquids

Answer 3

only clear liquids

Question 4

Female patients should refrain from wearing ____ during an MRI.

A) plastic jewelry
B) mascara
C) loose clothing
D) contact lenses

Question 5

In preparation for a cholecystogram,the patient should:

A) drink several carbonated beverages the day before the test
B) eat a low-fat meal the evening before the test
C) refrain from taking any regularly prescribed medications
D) eat a high-fat meal the morning of the test

Question 6

After age 40,women are urged to have a mammography every ____ years.

A) 1-2
B) 3-5
C) 5-10
D) 8-12

Question 7

The breasts are compressed during a mammography because doing so:

A) breaks apart any small tumors that may be present
B) is more comfortable for the patient
C) requires less radiation to be used
D) eliminates the need to use radiation

Question 8

The X-ray was discovered in 1895 by:

A) Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen
B) Xavier Raymond Kord
C) Thomas Alva Edison
D) Marie Sklodowska Curie

Question 9

A retrograde pyelogram is usually done in conjunction with which procedure?

A) upper GI series
B) lower GI series
C) cystoscopy
D) colonoscopy

Question 10

When scheduling patients for an abdominal ultrasound,you should tell them to:

A) avoid eating foods that produce gas
B) refrain from drinking fluids
C) void after drinking fluids
D) eat and drink anything they want

Question 11

During an upper GI series,the radiologist observes the flow of the contrast medium directly by means of a(n):

A) radioscope
B) fluoroscope
C) cystoscope
D) otoscope

Question 12

If the breasts become discolored after a mammogram:

A) it is the result of dyes used during the procedure
B) the patient should immediately be transported to the hospital
C) it means the breast tissue has been damaged
D) the patient should not be alarmed

Question 13

During a barium enema,patients should be told to:

A) breathe through the nose slowly and deeply
B) breathe through the mouth slowly and deeply
C) hold their breath
D) take short,shallow breaths

Question 14

Which type of radiation therapy involves placing radioactive implants close to or into cancerous tissue?

A) transduction
B) brachytherapy
C) sonography
D) teletherapy

Question 15

Which type of radiation therapy allows deep penetration for deep tumors and is performed on an outpatient basis?

A) transduction
B) brachytherapy
C) sonography
D) teletherapy

Question 16

The contrast medium for a cholecystogram is usually in ____ form.

A) patch
B) liquid
C) pill
D) powder

Question 17

After ingesting barium,a patient's stool may appear:

A) lighter in color than usual
B) darker than usual
C) more loose than usual
D) a bright red or blue color

Question 18

The KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder)X-ray is not used to:

A) diagnose urinary system diseases and disorders
B) confirm that a patient is pregnant
C) help determine the position of an intrauterine device (IUD)
D) locate foreign bodies in the digestive tract

Question 19

During screening,you should always ask female patients for the:

A) date of the last day of menstrual flow of their last menstrual period
B) date of the first day of menstrual flow of their last menstrual period
C) estimated date of the last day of menstrual flow of their next menstrual period
D) estimated date of the first day of menstrual flow of their next menstrual period

Question 20

Which technique has replaced the cholecystogram?

A) abdominal ultrasound
B) abdominal X-ray
C) CT scan
D) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
X-ray of a patient's abdomen;sometimes termed flat plate of abdomen

A)retrograde pyelogram
B)KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder)
C)mammography
D)mild analgesic
E)computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 22

Match each term with its definition.
Taken to relieve discomfort or aching a patient may experience after a mammogram

A)retrograde pyelogram
B)KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder)
C)mammography
D)mild analgesic
E)computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 23

Match each term with its definition.
Branch of medicine that uses radionuclides in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

A)retrograde pyelogram
B)KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder)
C)mammography
D)mild analgesic
E)computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
High-energy electromagnetic radiation produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an X-ray tube

A)dosimeter
B)lead shield
C)roentgen rays
D)therapeutic radiation
E)contrast agent
F)oral cholecystogram
G)sonography
H)upper GI series
I)lower GI series
J)double contrast

Question 25

Match each term with its definition.
Procedure in which a patient ingests a radioactive substance under careful supervision and returns within 24 hours to have the amount of radioactive substance in a particular organ measured

A)retrograde pyelogram
B)KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder)
C)mammography
D)mild analgesic
E)computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
Radiation therapy used in the treatment of cancer to prevent cellular reproduction

A)dosimeter
B)lead shield
C)roentgen rays
D)therapeutic radiation
E)contrast agent
F)oral cholecystogram
G)sonography
H)upper GI series
I)lower GI series
J)double contrast

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
Use of a vaginal probe during a pelvic ultrasound to aid in visualizing internal structures

A)retrograde pyelogram
B)KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder)
C)mammography
D)mild analgesic
E)computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 28

Match each term with its definition.
Using a combination of crystals with a small amount of water to add air to the stomach during a barium enema

A)dosimeter
B)lead shield
C)roentgen rays
D)therapeutic radiation
E)contrast agent
F)oral cholecystogram
G)sonography
H)upper GI series
I)lower GI series
J)double contrast

Question 29

Match each term with its definition.
Also known as a barium swallow

A)dosimeter
B)lead shield
C)roentgen rays
D)therapeutic radiation
E)contrast agent
F)oral cholecystogram
G)sonography
H)upper GI series
I)lower GI series
J)double contrast

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
Study of the urinary tract done by inserting a sterile catheter into the urinary meatus,through the bladder,and up into the ureters

A)retrograde pyelogram
B)KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder)
C)mammography
D)mild analgesic
E)computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 31

Match each term with its definition.
Another name for a barium enema

A)dosimeter
B)lead shield
C)roentgen rays
D)therapeutic radiation
E)contrast agent
F)oral cholecystogram
G)sonography
H)upper GI series
I)lower GI series
J)double contrast

Question 32

Match each term with its definition.
Also known as a gallbladder series

A)dosimeter
B)lead shield
C)roentgen rays
D)therapeutic radiation
E)contrast agent
F)oral cholecystogram
G)sonography
H)upper GI series
I)lower GI series
J)double contrast

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Used in the examination of the abdominopelvic cavity to locate aneurysms of the aorta and other blood vessel abnormalities

A)retrograde pyelogram
B)KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder)
C)mammography
D)mild analgesic
E)computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Added during a radiologic procedure to improve visualization by changing the density of the structure being assessed

A)dosimeter
B)lead shield
C)roentgen rays
D)therapeutic radiation
E)contrast agent
F)oral cholecystogram
G)sonography
H)upper GI series
I)lower GI series
J)double contrast

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
Method of radiology involving the rapid scanning of single-tissue planes by a process that generates images of the tissue in "slices" about 1 cm thick

A)retrograde pyelogram
B)KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder)
C)mammography
D)mild analgesic
E)computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 36

Match each term with its definition.
Procedure that allows providers to examine a particular area of the body without exposing patients to X-rays or surgery

A)retrograde pyelogram
B)KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder)
C)mammography
D)mild analgesic
E)computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
Worn as protection any time you may be exposed to radiation

A)dosimeter
B)lead shield
C)roentgen rays
D)therapeutic radiation
E)contrast agent
F)oral cholecystogram
G)sonography
H)upper GI series
I)lower GI series
J)double contrast

Question 38

Match each term with its definition.
Aids in the diagnosis of breast masses

A)retrograde pyelogram
B)KUB (kidneys,ureters,bladder)
C)mammography
D)mild analgesic
E)computed tomography (CT)
F)nuclear medicine
G)uptake study
H)ultrasonography
I)invasive ultrasound
J)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
Using sound waves with a frequency of over 20,000 vibrations per second to produce images of the internal structures of the body

A)dosimeter
B)lead shield
C)roentgen rays
D)therapeutic radiation
E)contrast agent
F)oral cholecystogram
G)sonography
H)upper GI series
I)lower GI series
J)double contrast

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
Radiation exposure badge

A)dosimeter
B)lead shield
C)roentgen rays
D)therapeutic radiation
E)contrast agent
F)oral cholecystogram
G)sonography
H)upper GI series
I)lower GI series
J)double contrast

Question 41

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​Rays produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an X-ray tube

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 42

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​To become inflated,to stretch out

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 43

​Match the term to its description or definition.
​A record produced on a photographic plate,film,or paper by the action of X-ray or radium

A)​iodine
B)​lesion
C)​maturity
D)​planes
E)​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer

Question 44

​Which of the following is not a contraindication for an MRI procedure?

A) ​patients who are allergic to iodine
B) ​patients who have pacemakers
C) ​patients who have metallic implants
D) ​patients who are severely claustrophobic or are obese

Question 45

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​Referring to measures that assist in the recognition of diseases and disorders of the body

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 46

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​A situation in which two or more things happen at the same time or in the same place

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 47

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​A type of radiation therapy that places radioactive isotopes in or near the tumor

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 48

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​To exert force against,press

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 49

​Match the type of ultrasound with the preparation required for the procedure.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​No breakfast on the morning of the examination

A)​abdominal ultrasound
B)​pelvic or fetal ultrasound

Question 50

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​A diagnostic procedure performed with a cystoscope that allows a provider to look at the inside of the bladder and urethra,collect urine samples,and examine the prostate gland;it also enables biopsies to be taken or small stones to be removed by way of a hollow channel

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 51

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​An abnormal fear of being in enclosed or confined places

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 52

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​Introduces the contrast medium into the colon via a tube

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 53

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​A medication that promotes emptying of the bowels

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 54

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​A device consisting of a fluorescent screen in conjunction with an X-ray tube to make visible shadows of objects interposed between the screen and the tube

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 55

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​A specialized field of radiology that involves the use of both electrical and magnetic fields for diagnosis of disease processes

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 56

​Match the type of ultrasound with the preparation required for the procedure.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Drink 24-30 ounces of fluid one hour before examination

A)​abdominal ultrasound
B)​pelvic or fetal ultrasound

Question 57

​Match the type of ultrasound with the preparation required for the procedure.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Do not urinate after drinking the liquid

A)​abdominal ultrasound
B)​pelvic or fetal ultrasound

Question 58

​Match the type of ultrasound with the preparation required for the procedure.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Take nothing by mouth after midnight

A)​abdominal ultrasound
B)​pelvic or fetal ultrasound

Question 59

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​A minute particle of matter charged with the smallest known amount of negative electricity;opposite of proton

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 60

​Match the following term with its definition or description.
​Something implanted into tissue;a graft;artificial part

A)​brachytherapy
B)​claustrophobia
C)​compression
D)​conjunction
E)​cystoscopy
F)​diagnostic
G)​distends
H)​electromagnetic
I)​electromagnetic radiation
J)​electron
K)​enema
L)​evacuants
M)​fluoroscope
N)​implants

Question 61

​Match the term to its description or definition.
​Capable of emitting radiant energy

A)​iodine
B)​lesion
C)​maturity
D)​planes
E)​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer

Question 62

​Match the term to its description or definition.
​A state of full development

A)​iodine
B)​lesion
C)​maturity
D)​planes
E)​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer

Question 63

​Match the term to its description or definition.
​A contrast medium;patients may have an allergy to this substance and a different preparation must be used

A)​iodine
B)​lesion
C)​maturity
D)​planes
E)​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer

Question 64

​In an all-liquid diet,the patient may have all of the following,except:

A) ​milk
B) ​coffee or tea
C) ​clear gelatin desserts
D) ​strained fruit juice

Question 65

​Match the term to its description or definition.
​A form of imaging permitting visualizing the physiologic function of the body

A)​iodine
B)​lesion
C)​maturity
D)​planes
E)​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer

Question 66

​Match the term to its description or definition.
​Barium remaining in the intestinal tract following evacuation at the completion of X-ray studies

A)​iodine
B)​lesion
C)​maturity
D)​planes
E)​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer

Question 67

​Match the term to its description or definition.
​Impenetrable to the X-ray or other forms of radiation

A)​iodine
B)​lesion
C)​maturity
D)​planes
E)​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer

Question 68

​Because a mammogram is often very uncomfortable and even sometimes painful for many women,which of the following suggestion(s)might be helpful in reducing discomfort?

A) ​At the advice of the provider,a mild analgesic may be taken to relieve any discomfort or aching the patient might experience.
B) ​Advise patients to continue with normal caffeine use for at least 7-10 days prior to this examination to reduce the possible effects of swelling and soreness.
C) ​After the procedure,some areas of the breasts might become temporarily discolored;alert the provider and/or technician immediately as this may be a cause for concern.
D) ​Schedule the mammography during the last week of the patient's menstrual cycle.

Question 69

​Which of the following is the patient encouraged to do in preparation for a mammogram?

A) ​Apply deodorant.
B) ​Apply perfume or scented lotion.
C) ​Wash the chest and underarms.
D) ​Use powder to keep dry.

Question 70

​Match the term to its description or definition.
A device that transforms power from one system to another in the same or different form

A)​iodine
B)​lesion
C)​maturity
D)​planes
E)​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer

Question 71

​Match the term to its description or definition.
A flat or relatively smooth surface;points of reference by which positions or parts of the body are indicated

A)​iodine
B)​lesion
C)​maturity
D)​planes
E)​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer

Question 72

​Match the term to its description or definition.
​An injury or wound;a circumscribed area of pathologically altered tissue

A)​iodine
B)​lesion
C)​maturity
D)​planes
E)​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer

Question 73

​Which of the following is the preparation for intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?

A) ​All-liquid diet.
B) ​Day prior to the examination,take three Dulcolax 5 mg tablets from 2 to 4 p.m.
C) ​Drink only one glass of liquid on the morning of the exam.
D) ​All of the above

Question 74

​Match the term to its description or definition.
​One who diagnoses and treats disease by the use of radiant energy

A)​iodine
B)​lesion
C)​maturity
D)​planes
E)​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer

Question 75

​Match the term to its description or definition.
​Radiation therapy administered by a machine that is positioned at some distance from the patient

A)​iodine
B)​lesion
C)​maturity
D)​planes
E)​positron emission tomography
F)​radioactive
G)​radiograph
H)​radiologist
I)​radiopaque
J)​residual barium
K)​teletherapy
L)​transducer