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ARRT CT EXAM REVIEW 2COMPLETE ANSWERS 100% CORRECT (LATEST )
• Which of the following would be best suited for intravenous injection ofcontrast material with
a power injector?
a. butterfly needle
b. central venous line
c. 23g spinal needle
d. angiocatheter: d. angiocatheter
• Before the intravenous injection of iodinated contrast material, patientsshould be questioned
regarding their:
1. renal function
2. allergic history
3. cardiac history
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3: d. 1, 2, and 3
• A(n) infection is one that a patient acquires during a stay ina health
care institution.
a. blood borne
b. nosocomial
c. iatrogenic
d. staphylococal: B. Nosocomial
, • Which of the following sets of values would be considered normal levelsfor creatinine
and blood urea nitrogen (BUN), respectively?
a. 3.1 mg/dL; 1.2 mg/dL
b. 1.2 mg/dL ; 14mg/dL
c. 0.7 mg/dL ; 39 mg/dL
d. 5.2 mg/dL ; 12 mg/dL: b. 1.2 mg/dL ; 14mg/dL
• Which of the following sizes of butterfly needles allows for the most roadadministration
of iodinated intravenous contrast media?
a. 19g
b. 21g
c. 23g
d. 25g: a. 19g
• The choice between ionic and nonionic contrast media should be basedon:
1. the allergic history of the patient
2. the cost of the contrast material
3. the age and physical condition of the patient
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3: c. 1 and 3 only
• As related to the cardiac cycle, the term refers to the
relaxationof heart muscle.
a. diastole
b. equilibrium
c. systole
, d. a-fib: a. diastole
• Which of the following may be considered one of the high-osmolar contrastmedia?
1. iothalamate meglumine
2. diatrizoate sodium
3. iohexl
a. 1 only
b. 3 only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 1, 2, and 3: c. 1 and 2 only
• Which of the following medications may be administered to a patient whois having a severe
anaphylactoid reaction to iodinated contrast material?
1. epinephrine
2. atropine
3. diphenhydramine
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3: c. 1 and 3 only
• The escape of contrast material from a needle or blood vessel into thesubcutaneous tissues is
called:
a. infusion
b. extravasation
c. influxation
d. extraversion: b. extravasation
, • Thorough explanation of the CT procedure and proper communication withthe patient are
vital in ensuring that:
1. breathing instructions are properly followed
2. motion artifact does not occur
3. patient anxiety is kept at a minimum
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3: d. 1, 2, and 3
• 12. Risk factors for contrast induced nephrotoxcity (CIN) include:
1. pheochromocytoma
2. allergy to shellfish
3. dehydration
a. 2 only
b. 3 only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 1, 2, and 3: b. 3 only
• Normal range for oxygen (o2) saturation is:
a. 20%-25%
b. 50%-60%
c. 80%-85%
d. 95%-100%: d. 95%-100%
• Which of the following laboratory measurements can be used to evaluatethe renal function
of a patient?
1. blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
2. partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
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