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18 Cards in this Set

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Which of the following tests is NOT an indication of renal function?
1. BUN
2. creatinine
3. PTT

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 2 & 3
c. 3 only
Which of the following conditions may be an indication NOT to use IV contrast media?
1. previous serious reaction to contrast media used during another diagnostic procedure
2. allergy to iodine
3. renal impairment

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 & 3
d. 1, 2 & 3
Which of the following is NOT a typical indication of shock?
a. grayish skin tone
b. convulsive seizures
c. hypotension
d. tachycardia
b. convulsive seizures
Platelets are small:
a. implants
b. detector elements responsible for capturing attenuated photons
c. cell fragments necessary for blood coagulation
d. catheters used for administering contrast media
c. cell fragments necessary for blood coagulation
Which of the following reduces patient dose at the expense of increasing the apparent noise in the image?
a. kVp
b. pitch
c. table increment
d. mAs
d. mAs
A 25 year old female is scheduled for a CT scan of the sinuses. She is not absolutely certain that she is not pregnant and it has been three weeks since her last menstrual period. Which of the following is the best course of action?
a. perform the exam immediately while she is experiencing sinus problems
b. postpone the procedure until she is more certain of her condition
c. cancel the procedure indefinitely
d. suggest she get an MRI instead
b. postpone the procedure until she is more certain of her condition
Which of the following is a possible long-term effect of repeated exposure to radiation?
1. cataracts
2. cancer
3. decrease in life expectancy

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 & 3
d. 1, 2 & 3
CPR must be administered to a cardiac arrest victim within a maximum of ____ minute(s) before there is a risk of brain damage.
a. 1
b. 4
c. 8
d. 12
b. 4
Which is NOT a standard infection control precaution to use with all patients?
a. use of an N95 respirator
b. wash hands after touching a patient
c. disposal of needle in sharps container
d. wear gloves when starting an IV
a. use of an N95 respirator
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
1. respirators are not allowed in the CT suite
2. pulse oximeters are allowed in the CT suite
3. the patient should be removed from the CT suite to treat cardiac arrest

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 & 3
b. 2 only
A patient about to get a scan of her sinuses may wear:
a. eyeglasses so she can see the technologist
b. a nose ring
c. her new belt with a large silver buckle
d. earrings, to look her best
c. her new belt with a large silver buckle
Which of the following is TRUE regarding a radiation penumbra?
1. it occurs because the collimator is broken
2. it is radiation that extends outside of the imaging region
3. it is accounted for in the calculation of the MSAD

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 2 & 3
d. 3 only
c. 2 & 3
A creatinine level of 3.1 mg/dl indicates the:
1. kidneys are not removing waste products from the urine
2. patient is not a good candidate to receive IV contrast media
3. value is below the normal range

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 & 3
b. 2 only
Making up the ARRT Standard of Ethics are the Code of Ethics which is ____________, and the Rules of Ethics, which are ________________.
a. a law, variable depending upon the state you're in
b. a conduct guideline, variable depending upon the state you're in
c. a conduct guideline, enforceable
d. a law, recommended job descriptions
c. a conduct guideline, enforceable
When reviewing the images from a helical CT scan, a subtle, suspicious area of possible pathology is noticed. What could be done to better visualize the suspicious area WITHOUT increasing the dose to the patient?
1. re-scan the region using thinner slices
2. re-scan the region using a lower pitch
3. retrospectively reconstruct the slices so that they overlap

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 & 3
c. 3 only
Which of the following vital signs is considered abnormal?
a. adult pulse of 75 BPM
b. pediatric pulse of 110 BPM
c. adult blood pressure of 160/100
d. oral temperature of 97°
c. adult blood pressure of 160/100
To modify a standard CT procotol so that it is appropriate for children, which of the following should be decreased?
1. pitch
2. kVp
3. mAs

a. 1 only
b. 1 & 2
c. 1 & 3
d. 2 & 3
d. 2 & 3
Which of the following may result from exposing an embryo to x-ray radiation?
1. mental retardation
2. miscarriage
3. deformities

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 & 3
d. 1, 2 & 3