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When preparing to add antiseptic iodine to a sterile field, why must
some of the liquid be poured into the sink before adding the remainder
to the sterile container? -ANSWER-To wash the container's lip to
prevent contamination, this maintains the sterile field
Why is there a maximum injection pressure for an automatic injection
device during contrast media administration? -ANSWER-A preset
maximum injection pressure helps to prevent vessel damage
1. The QC tech performs testing after the image acquired in the past
week demonstrates exposure inconsistencies. Which kVp accuracy
test reading at 80 kVp would require corrective action?
a. 70
b. 72
c. 74
d. 76 -ANSWER-a. 70
- this is greater than the acceptable limit of 10%
A football player with broad shoulders presents with an obvious
separation of the AC joint. What upright bilateral AC joints projection
should be taken to best demonstrate the condition? -ANSWER-- With
weights at 180 cm
- longer SID reduces magnification
What area of the gown is considered part of the sterile field? -
ANSWER-The front of the gown, waist to shoulder
,What test must be performed first to ensure the validity of a mA
linearity test results? -ANSWER-- Timer accuracy
- mA linearity assures that mA stations are accurate. The time and
kVp accuracy must be verified prior to evaluate mA linearity
What demonstrates minimal foreshortening of the femoral neck on on
an axiolateral hip images? -ANSWER-- The greater and lesser
trochanters are on the same transverse level
- this will verify that the CR is perpendicular to the femoral neck and
the IR is parallel to the femoral neck
What is the clinical indication for an HSG? -ANSWER-- Infertility
assessment
- a Hysterosalpingiogram is used for infertility to demonstrate patency
of uterine tubes
Mr. Rogers presents with fixation devices protruding from the inferior
aspect of his heel. The foot is flexed 70 degree. Calcaneus images
have been ordered. How should the tech. direct the CR for the axial
projection? -ANSWER-- 60 degree cephalad
- must increase the angle by 20 degree (40 + 20) to compensate for
lesser dorsiflexion of the foot
What will best demonstrate any medial or lateral displacement of a
fracture of the ramus of the mandible? -ANSWER-Axial AP (Towne)
Which projection would demonstrate air/fluid levels in the abdomen on
an ICU patient who must remain supine? -ANSWER-- Dorsal
decubitus
- this is correct based on the patient's condition; the horizontal beam
will show air/fluid levels
,NICU CXR, what can be used to determine if rotation is present? -
ANSWER-Foreshortening of the clavicle on the side that the baby is
rotated towards
What are the most appropriate infection control measures for a patient
with MRSA? -ANSWER-- Gloves and gown
- keeping any linen used in the patients room
- gowns and gloves are only required because MRSA is transmitted by
direct contact
What should be done when inserting the rectal tip? -ANSWER-- Ask
the patient to take slow, deep breaths and insert the tip during
exhalation
- Exhalation promotes muscle relaxation, ensuring that the tip is easier
to insert
A patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma arrives for a follow up ct chest
scan. What precautions should the technologist use? -ANSWER-
Protective precautions are employed to reduce the spread of infection
to immueno compromised patients
Which projection will best demonstrate the left axillary rib free of
superimposition? -ANSWER-Left posterior (ap) oblique
Mr Toms, 47 years old, presents for a ct abdomen and pelvis scan
with lower abdominal pain. On the images, the tech notices thickening
of the bladder wall. Which condition should the tech suspect? -
ANSWER-Bladder carcinoma
, What action by the tech would be considered a breach of a patient's
right to confidentiality? -ANSWER-Discussing the exam findings with
the patients spouse
How does neutral rotation of the shoulder appear on an image? -
ANSWER-- Greater tubercle partly superimposed over the humeral
head
- Humeral head in partial profile
- Slight overlap of humeral head on cavity
While the tech is positioning an ambulatory patient for an erect
abdominal examination, the patient becomes pale and starts to fall.
What immediate action should be initiated? -ANSWER-Assist the
patient to the floor, this is the safest position for the patient
The tech reviews a lateral scapula image and determines that it needs
to be repeated. The medial border of the scapula is superimposed on
the rib cage. What adjustments should the tech make for the repeat
image? -ANSWER-Increase the patients obliquity, this will
superimposed both borders
A portion of cancellous bone has a ct number of +445. If the WL is set
to -100 and the WW is 650, what is the appearance of the cancellous?
-ANSWER-- White
- Any structure with a CT number above +225 HU will appear white
given the WW and WL
What would be the most appropriate scanning practice for obtaining a
CT image of a head while reducing radiation exposure to the patient's
eyes? -ANSWER-An axial scan with the gantry tilted to be parallel to
the glabellomeatal line
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