#QUIZ 6-RAD EXAMS

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A fluoroscopic exam take_____________ images of the patient using a fluoroscopic x-ray machine.

Real time

The anatomy demonstrated in the UGI is the:

Stomach and beginning of the small intestines

Air can be injected into a cavity or joint space or_____________ which is also known as a double contrast study.

Swallowed

The IVP exam is used to visualise which of the following areas?

Urinary system

Cystourethrography requires that an x-ray is taken while the patient is actively____________?

Urinating

Cancer of the breast is best diagnosed at the earliest stage by the patient having a

mammogram

A Esophagram is:

A study of the Esophagus

What modality is considered to be the 'Gold Standard' of imaging metastasis?

CT

These days x-ray exams are primarily done with a_________________ x-ray system.

Digital or DR

A study of the colon requires an insertion of a(n)__________________ so that barium can be introduced into the lower colon:

Enema tip

Barium sulfate is a principle contrast agent used in an IVP exam.

False

Head imaging can only be done by using a CT machine- regular x-rays don't show anything useful.

False

What type of radiographic procedure requires that a patient prepare their body internally?

Gastrointestinal imaging

In the intravenous Urography image seen here, iodine contrast is injected into the median cubital vein in order to visualise the_____________

Kidneys, ureter and bladder

For what reason must clothing and jewellery be removed from the area to be radiographed?

They may obscure the area of interest

One of the expected preparations for a patient who is having an UGI(Upper Gastro-intestinal) series is that they should be NPO after midnight.

True

Sometimes intravenous contrast agents can cause a severe allergic reaction to a patient with some results being hives, itching and even death.

True

An x-ray technologist must be knowledgeable about the patient preparation for each exam.

true

x-rays of the patients spine show things like acute trauma, arthritis and dislocations

true


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