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1.

1 point

Which of the following are the best candidates for TIPS?

pt’s who have failed traditional endoscopic management of variceal bleeding

pt’s that are failing conservative medical management for ascites

pt’s who are ineligible for liver transplantation with poor liver function

patients who are eligible for liver transplantation

2.

1 point

Which exam corresponds to this centering and contrast??L1/L2, 15-20 mL/sec, 25-50 mL

hepatic artery

abdominal aorta

celiac artery

splenic artery

3.

1 point

What are the roles of a nurse involved in the care of a patient undergoing ESWL?

obtains baseline vitals and takes a pertinent history

performs and checks blood work

positions the patient for the procedure

monitors the patients vital signs

4.

1 point

parts of the male reproductive system include

1) testes
2) seminal vesicles
3) bulbourethral

1 and 2

1 and 3

2 and 3

1,2, and 3

5.

1 point

Percutaneous nephrostomy is

changed out as an outpatient procedure

never left in for more than 1-2 weeks

temporary or permanent

simply pulled out in an office visit

6.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for cholangiography

anticoagulation disorders

diabetes

biliary tract sepsis

pregnancy

7.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT the purpose of post-operative cholangiography

to assess the calibre and patency of the ducts

to check for residual calculi in the biliary tree

to assess the status of the sphincter of Oddi to assess the status of the sphincter of Oddi

to verify biliary pressures

8.

1 point

The common bile duct and the pancreatic duct usually unite to form the

dunodenal bulb

greater duodenal papilla

pyloric portion

hepatopancreatic ampulla

9.

1 point

Which of the following are indications for ERCP

tumors and pseudo cysts

jaundice caused by liver inflammation

gallstones

bile duct structures and tumors

liver cirrhosis

10.

1 point

The PCNL electohydraulic probe forms of lithotripsy works by:

high frequency vibrations that fracture the stone

creating a bubble with increased pressure that is transmitted to the stone

vaporizing water and other fluids in the surrounding area

passing an electric current between two electrodes

11.

1 point

When fluoro is used for operative cholangiography, what is the correct body position?

LPO

Supine

Prone

RPO

12.

1 point

The gallbladder functions to

regulate digestion of fatty acids

store and concentrate bile

produce and secrete bile

break down toxins in the blood stream

13.

1 point

How should the patient be positioned and prepared for inserting an esophageal stent

Before the patient is sedated, xylocaine is sprayed in the mouth and down the throat

the patient must be NPO for 24 hours prior to the procedure

the patient is in lateral position

the patient is given conscious sedation

14.

1 point

What are some features of UNCOVERED stents?

a decreased chance of migration or movement

almost no chance of tumor invasion

can be removed after a short period of time

new designs on the market that contain only a small partial covering on the inside

15.

1 point

Potential complications of angiographic procedure include:
?1-bleeding at the puncture site
?2-stroke
?3-death

1 and 2

1 and 3

2 and 3

1 2 and 3

16.

1 point

Which of the following are indications for PTC?

jaundice caused by liver inflammation

treatment of obstructive jaundice

unknown cause of obstruction of the biliary tree

treatment of liver sepsis and liver metastasis

17.

1 point

What type of generators do mammography machines have

single phase

three-phase

high frequency

falling load

18.

1 point

the radiographic recording of blood vessesls on movie IR is termed

serial radiographic Iring

arteriography

angiography

cinefluorography

19.

1 point

What is the end of the G-tube for gastric tube placement?

is placed towards the fundus of the stomach

is placed towards the duodenum

is placed towards the jejunum

midway between the lesser and greater curvature of the stomach

20.

1 point

PCNL rate of success for stone removal is

88% for stones that remain in the kidney

98% for stones that remain in the kidney

88% for stones that pass into the ureter

98% for stones that pass into the ureter

21.

1 point

Which complimentary alternative approaches to controlling renal calculi show promise?

vegetarian and other low-protein diets

Trachyspermum ammi (a plant belonging to the cumin and parsley family)

khella (also known as Bishops weed and Ajwan)

drinking lemon juice, raw apple cider vinegar and olive oil every day

22.

1 point

Which of these are true of TIPS

the femoral vein is the preferred access site

most often performed by an interventional radiologist

the head of the patient’s bed will be kept at 30 degrees or more for a few hours after the procedure

it is considered as a minimally invasive procedure

23.

1 point

How is the correct location of the needle confirmed in percutaneous nephrostomy?

the c-arm is rotated to match the angle of the needle

contrast is injected

urine flows back through the needle

ultrasound

24.

1 point

What might the patient expect to experience after lithotripsy?

large amounts of blood in the urine for a few days to weeks after the procedure

a hematoma formation at the site

prescription antibiotics and pain killers to alleviate pain and prevent infection

1-2 days to recover from the procedure

25.

1 point

radiographic examinations of the male reproductive structures are rarely preformed due to advances in

nuclear medicine

sonography

MRI

CT

26.

1 point

Blood is supplied to the myocardium by the

atria

coronary arteries

right ventricle

left ventricle

27.

1 point

parts of the female reproductive system include
1) ovaries
2) uterine tubes
3) ductus deferens

1 and 2

1 and 3

2 and 3

all of the above

28.

1 point

What are some of the catheter types used for gastric tubes?

Balloon on the end to serve as an anchor

folley catheter tip

mushroom-like end

pig tailed (curled)

29.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the tech during operative cholangiography?

prepare a c-arm or other fluro. unit with drapes

ensure that all individuals in the OR are shielded from radiation

ensure that the sterile field is always maintained

inject a non-ionic contrast agent with 30% concentration

30.

1 point

What is the injection site for a lower limb venogram

popliteal vein

coronary vein

external iliac

superficial vein in the foot

31.

1 point

What are some of the possible complications for esophageal stents?

hemorrhage (3-8%)

perforation (2-3%)

migration of stent (0-10%)

chest pain (14%)

32.

1 point

Which of the following are the danger signs after a TIPS procedure

restelessness

sudden weight loss

increased sleepiness or fatigue

increased swelling in the abdomen

33.

1 point

What is the patient position for an ERCP?

LPO

Supine

LAO

Left Lateral

34.

1 point

Guidewires come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and selection is based on:
?1-injector pressure
?2-access needle size
?3-catheter

1 and 2

1 and 3

2 and 3

1 2 and 3

35.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT the duty of a tech during post-operative cholangiography

prepare contrast media and other necessary supplies for the radiologist

equipment setup, patient prep and positioning

injecting contrast media while the radiologist takes the required views

patient comfort throughout the entire procedure

36.

1 point

the theraputic radiologic procedure desined to dilate or reopen stenoic or occulded areas within a vessel is termed

transcatheter embolization

percutaneous transluminal angioplasty

gamma knife therapy

37.

1 point

RUQ-midway between midline and right lateral border at the level of the costal angle, 6-8 mL/sec, 30-40 mL

hepatic artery

celiac artery

abdominal artery

renal artery

38.

1 point

When fluoro is used for operative cholangiography, where should the c-arm be placed in relation to the patient?

over the patients RUQ, rotating the c-arm 15 degrees to the patients left

over the patients LUQ, rotating the c-arm 15 degrees to the patients right

over the patients RUQ, rotating the c-arm 15 degrees to the patients right

Over the patients LUQ, rotating the c-arm 15 degrees to the patients left

39.

1 point

DXA calculations are based on

soft tissue only

bone density only

body position and bone density

soft tissue and bone

40.

1 point

Peak bone mass is reached at about age

10-20

20-30

30-40

40-50

41.

1 point

Bone destroying cells are called

osteoblasts

cortical

cancellous

osteoclasts

42.

1 point

LUQ – midway between midline and the left lateral border at the level of the costal angle, 8 mL/sec, 40 mL

splenic artery

celiac artery

abdominal aorta

hepatic artery

43.

1 point

Which of the following are true with respect to ESWL?

has higher success rates than PCNL for large calculi

is presently used more often than PCNL to treat smaller renal calculi

stands for extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy

is a non-invasive procedure that was developed in the 1980’s as a less invasive alternative to PCNL

44.

1 point

For the CC projection of the breast the IR holder should be raised to the level of the

axillary tail

nipple

inframammary fold

pectoral muscle

45.

1 point

What are some of the relative contraindications for GJ tubes?

peritoneal dialysis

ascities

gastric carcinoma

gastic varicies

46.

1 point

What percentage of nonpalpable lesions of the breast are non malignant?

5%

8%

70%

80%

47.

1 point

What are some of the absolute contraindications for GJ tubes

gastric decompression

nutrition support

gastric carcinoma

previous total gastrectomy

48.

1 point

The PCNL holmium laser form of lithotripsy works by:

disintegrating the stone through the use of a laser light

vaporizing water and other fluids in the surrounding area

high frequency vibrations that fracture the stone

creating a bubble with increased pressure that is transmitted to the stone

49.

1 point

measurement of the fetal head and pelvic outlet can be performed using which of the following?
1) sonography
2) hysterosalpingography
3) pelvimetry

1 and 2

1 and 3 1 and 3

2 and 3

all of the above

50.

1 point

What can render a percutaneous nephrostomy useless?

the catheter is placed in the renal pelvis

the catheter is placed in a renal calyx

the catheter is placed in the proximal ureter

the catheter is placed outside the kidney