Radiology Questions
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To make a patient as comfortable as possible during a single-contrast barium enema (BE), the radiographer should1.instruct the patient to relax the abdominal muscles to prevent intra-abdominal pressure2.instruct the patient to concentrate on breathing deeply to reduce colonic spasm3.prepare a warm barium suspension (98-105°F) to aid in retention
dilated common bile duct (w/ distal focal defects)
left rectus abdominis injury (w/ intramuscular hematoma and grade II stain)
dilated small bowel (w/ circular folds), leaking contrast near liver (possible perforated duodenal ulcer), ascites in liver (dark grey)
small bowel obstruction ("string of pearls"), air-fluid levels
location (anatomic), morphology (fracture line), displacement (percentage), distraction, angulation, rotation
Focal spot size affects which of the following? A. MagnificationB. Spatial resolutionC. Image receptor exposureD. Image contrast
On a lateral projection of the knee, what is the best way to prevent the joint space from being obscured by the magnified shadow of the femoral condyle?A. Angle the central ray 5 degrees cephaladB. Place the knee in 90 degree flexionC. Rotate the knee so that the patella forms a 45 degree angle with the image receptorD. Fully extend the patient's lower leg.
The normal pulse rate for an adult is:A. 10 to 20 bpmB. 30 to 40 bpmC. 45 to 55 bpmD. 60 to 100 bpm
Which of the following would be considered a part of ethnic diversity? (select all that apply)RaceAgeSocioeconomic status
Which three of the following signs/symptoms below that would indicate impending diabetic coma? (select 3)Extreme thirstIncreased urinationElevated blood pressureSweet/fruity smelling breath
intentional or unintentional acts performed by an individual and based on unreasonable conduct are known as: A. assault and battery B. MisdemeanorsC. TortsD. Felonies
Diminished sperm count can occur with a dose of at least:A. 100 milligray (mGy)B. 10 milligray (mGy)C. 25 milligray (mGy)D. 50 milligray (mGy)
Patient position for a bird (view: Lateral)
Do some radiographic procedures require sedation or anesthesia?
Patient position for a rabbit (view: Lateral thorax)
Patient position for a rabbit (view: Lateral abdomen)
Do phenothiazine tranquilizers have minimal affect on the G.I. tract and name?
Patient position for a rabbit (view: VD thorax)
Which should be taken first? A. Contrast studies B. Survey X-Rays