CMP - RMA - Chapter 21

C

How long should a patient fast prior to the procedure of a "barium meal?" A. 4 hours B. 8 hours C. 12 hours D. 16 hours E. 24 hours

A

Safety precautions are necessary because A. Radiation exposure is cumulative B. Radiation exposure is always fatal C. Overexposure is likely from routine x-rays D. Both A and C E. All of the above

D

Radiation therapy for deeper tumors done on an outpatient basis is known as A. Brachytherapy B. Cryotherapy C. Thermotherapy D. Teletherapy E. Xeroradiography

B

A measurement of the actual absorbed dose of radiation is called A. Rem B. Rad C. Roentgen D. Contrast media E. Ray

B

A radiological study of the spinal cord is called a A. Mammography B. Myelography C. Thermography D. Cholangiography E. Arthrography

E

A type of diagnostic radiology that uses high frequency sound waves is A. Magnetic resonanace imaging B. X-ray C. Tomography D. Arthrography E. Ultrasound

E

An image produced on film by a sweeping beam of radiation is known as A. MRI B. Cassette C. Radioactive D. Isotopes E. Scan

C

Before a mammogram the patient should A. Drink coffee B. Use body lotion C. Avoid wearing deodorant D. Fast after midnight E. Avoid exercise

C

Excretory urography is also known as A. Sialography B. Cystography C. Intravenous pyelography D. Arthrography E. None of the above

A

Film artifacts are A. Areas that interfere with the diagnostic value of the radiograph B. Desirable C. Films that are beyond their expiration dates D. Diagnostic areas of interest E. None of the above

E

In preparation of the patient for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) he/she should be asked about possible allergies to contrast media iodine or A. Watermelon B. Eggs C. Milk D. Grapefruit E. Shellfish

D

In preparing patients for such test as barium enemas and CT scans, the medical assistant should A. Tell them that they will have to hold their breath B. Tell them to eat a fat free dinner the night before C. Ask them whether internal metals are present D. Ask them whether they are allergic to contrast media, iodine, or shellfish E. Ask them whether they are wearing body lotion

B

Positions that are neither parallel nor perpendicular to the body are called A. Supin B. Oblique C. Prone D. Recumbent E. Both A and B

C

The best temperature for film storage is between A. 40 and 50 degrees F B. 50 and 60 degrees F C. 60 and 70 degrees F D. 70 and 80 degrees F E. none of the above

E

The frequency of electromagnetic radiation is measured in A. Waves B. Volts C. Rays D. Cycles E. Hertz

C

The front to back position in radiology is known as A. Posteroanterior B. Lateral C. Anteroposterior D. Oblique E. Supine

A

The process in which an atom may gain or lose electrons is called A. Ionization B. Radiation C. Fractionation D. Potential difference E. Oxygenation

D

The study of the gallbladder by x-ray with an oral contrast medium is called A. Cholecystosonography B. Cholecystitis C. Cholecystokinin D. Cholecystography E. Cholangiography

E

Thermography indicates which of the following abnormalities? A. Fibrocystic breast disease B. Breast abscesses C. Breast tumors D. Both A and B E. All of the above

C

Which of the following is used in the patient's mouth for a saliography in order to open the salivary duct? A. An orange B. A grapefruit C. A lemon D. A grape E. None of the above

E

Which of the following statements is NOT correct in regard to radiosensitivity? A. Mature cells are the least radiosentitive B. Immature tissues are the most radiosensitive C. Cells that are rapidly growing are the most radiosensitive D. Nonspecialized cells are the most radiosensitive E. Specialized cells are the most radiosensitive

B

Which of the following statements regarding myelography is NOT correct? A. The radiologist performs a lumbar puncture B. It is flouroscopy of the central nervous system C. The radiologist removes some cerebrospinal fluid D. It is flouroscopy of the spinal cord E. A contrast medium is used

C

Which of the following types of radiology involves the injection of isotopes combined with glucose? A. Ultrasound B. Computed tomography C. Positron emission tomography D. Magnetic resonance imaging E. Xeroradiography

C

Xeroradiography is used primarily for A. Cholecystography B. Arthrography C. Mammography D. Intravenous pyelography E. Cardiography

A

Xeroradiography is useful to diagnose which of the following disorders? A. Breast cancer B. Compression of the spinal cord C. Brain tumor D. Skull fracture E. Kidney stone