Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a procedure that allows providers to examine a particular area of the body without exposing patients to x-rays or surgery.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Double contrast involves using a combination of a radiopaque substance (like barium) and a gas (introduced by crystals that release gas when they interact with water) to improve the visibility of the internal structure of an organ during an imaging study, such as a barium enema for the lower GI series.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A KUB is an X-ray of the abdomen that focuses on the kidneys, ureters, and bladder, often referred to as a "flat plate of abdomen."

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Radiation exposure badge

Accepted Answer

A radiation exposure badge is a type of dosimeter.

Answer: B
 A lead shield is a protective device used to block or reduce exposure to radiation.

Answer: C
 Roentgen rays are a type of ionizing radiation, also known as X-rays.

Answer: D
 Therapeutic radiation is high-energy radiation used to treat cancer and other medical conditions.

Answer: E
 A contrast agent is a substance, such as a dye or gas, that is used to make certain structures or tissues more visible on a medical imaging study.

Answer: F
 An oral cholecystogram is a type of medical imaging study that uses contrast agents to visualize the gallbladder and bile ducts.

Answer: G
 Sonography is a medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to create images of internal organs and tissues.

Answer: H
 An upper GI series is a type of medical imaging study that visualizes the upper gastrointestinal tract using X-rays and contrast agents.

Answer: I
 A lower GI series is a type of medical imaging study that visualizes the colon and rectum using X-rays and contrast agents.

Answer: J
 Double contrast refers to the use of both positive and negative contrast agents in a medical imaging study, which can provide greater detail and visualization of certain structures.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

An oral cholecystogram is a radiographic examination of the gallbladder that involves oral ingestion of a contrast medium, which is also known as a gallbladder series.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic radiation is radiation therapy used to treat cancer by preventing cellular reproduction.

Other terms:
A) dosimeter - a device that measures radiation exposure
B) lead shield - a protective barrier made of lead to block radiation
C) roentgen rays - an outdated term for radiation, named after the discoverer of X-rays, Wilhelm Röntgen
E) contrast agent - a substance used in medical imaging to make certain tissues or organs more visible
F) oral cholecystogram - a medical test that uses contrast agents to visualize the gallbladder
G) sonography - a medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to produce images
H) upper GI series - a medical test that uses contrast agents and X-rays to visualize the upper gastrointestinal tract
I) lower GI series - a medical test that uses contrast agents and X-rays to visualize the lower gastrointestinal tract
J) double contrast - a medical imaging technique that combines the use of both positive and negative contrast agents to visualize certain tissues or organs in greater detail.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Invasive ultrasound refers to the use of a vaginal probe during a pelvic ultrasound to better visualize internal structures.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

An uptake study is a nuclear medicine procedure where a patient ingests a radioactive substance, and the amount of radioactivity in a specific organ is measured after a period, typically 24 hours.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A lead shield is worn as protection any time you may be exposed to radiation.

Answer: A 
 A dosimeter is a device used to measure the amount of radiation an individual has been exposed to.

Answer: C 
 Roentgen rays are another term for X-rays, which are a form of electromagnetic radiation.

Answer: D 
 Therapeutic radiation is the use of high-energy radiation to treat diseases, such as cancer.

Answer: E 
 A contrast agent is a substance used to enhance the visibility of internal structures during certain medical imaging procedures, such as CT scans or MRI.

Answer: F 
 An oral cholecystogram is a type of X-ray used to examine the gallbladder.

Answer: G 
 Sonography, also known as ultrasound, is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal organs and tissues.

Answer: H 
 An upper GI series is a series of X-rays used to examine the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.

Answer: I 
 A lower GI series is a series of X-rays used to examine the lower gastrointestinal tract, including the large intestine and rectum.

Answer: J 
 Double contrast refers to a type of medical imaging technique that uses both a contrast agent and air to produce detailed images of certain structures, such as the digestive system.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Sonography is the use of sound waves with a frequency of over 20,000 vibrations per second to produce images of the internal structures of the body.

Other terms and their definitions:
A) Dosimeter - a device worn to measure the amount of radiation exposure 
B) Lead shield - a barrier made of lead used to protect against radiation 
C) Roentgen rays - another term for X-rays 
D) Therapeutic radiation - the use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer and other diseases 
E) Contrast agent - a substance given to a patient to help improve the visibility of internal structures during imaging tests 
F) Oral cholecystogram - a type of X-ray used to visualize the gallbladder and bile ducts 
H) Upper GI series - a type of X-ray used to visualize the upper digestive tract 
I) Lower GI series - a type of X-ray used to visualize the lower digestive tract 
J) Double contrast - a type of imaging test where both a contrast agent and gas are used to enhance the visibility of internal structures.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Nuclear medicine is the branch of medicine that uses radionuclides for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Computed transaxial tomography (CTAT) is a method of radiology that involves the rapid scanning of single-tissue planes, generating images of the tissue in "slices" about 1 cm thick.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A retrograde pyelogram is a study of the urinary tract done by inserting a sterile catheter into the urinary meatus, through the bladder, and up into the ureters.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Ultrasonography is used to locate aneurysms of the aorta and other blood vessel abnormalities.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Contrast agent is added during a radiologic procedure to improve visualization by changing the density of the structure being assessed.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A mild analgesic is a medication taken to relieve discomfort or aching, which a patient may experience after a mammogram.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Mammography is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts, aiding in the diagnosis of breast masses.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Roentgen rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiation produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an x-ray tube.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A lower GI series is another term for a barium enema, which is a diagnostic procedure used to examine the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term with its definition.
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Quiz 48: Preparing for Surgery

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

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

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

Match each term with its definition. -Radiation exposure badge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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