CT Final Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
In the CT setting, which describes the concept of basic/simple consent? - ANSWER✔✔-
Before the CT exam, the technologist explains the procedure to the pt and asks them if
they agree.
A pt is being scheduled for a CT exam of the neck. The pt also needs a number of other
diagnostic exams. Which of the following exams may affect the date? - ANSWER✔✔-
Nuclear medicine thyroid scan
All of the following are reasons for obtaining a history before a CT exam is performed
EXCEPT: - ANSWER✔✔-To verify if the patient has not exceeded his radiation limit.
What is the general rule regarding the administration of intravascular contrast media to
pts receiving dialysis? - ANSWER✔✔-pts on dialysis who still have some residual
kidney function should not be given contrast media; pts with end stage renal failure can
be given contrast media.
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, In many institutions a radiologist is consulted before intravenous contrast medium is
administered to pts in whom creatintine value is great than ________. - ANSWER✔✔-
2.0 mg/dL
You complete the CT exam and will remove the intravenous catheter. Which of the
following medications may necessitate holding pressure on the puncture site for a
longer period? - ANSWER✔✔-Coumadin
In what circumstances is it acceptable to use a large-bore tunneled dialysis catheter for
the injection of iodinated contrast media? - ANSWER✔✔-A dialysis catheter should
NEVER be used for contrast media
Documentation of IV contrast administration is: - ANSWER✔✔-required on all pts and
should include name of the agent, the dose, the flow rate, and injection site.
Which is a TRUE statement regarding venipuncture in a peripheral vein for the
placement of an IV line with a CT coronary angiogram? - ANSWER✔✔-an indwelling
catheter set with a flexible plastic cannula should be used, preferably 20 gauge or larger.
Automated injection triggering methods are used to: - ANSWER✔✔-effectively
accommodate for individual differences in circulation time by adjusting the scan delay.
Which of the following is TRUE of an ionic contrast? - ANSWER✔✔-The molecules in
an ionic contrast solution dissociate to form ions in water.
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Answers
In the CT setting, which describes the concept of basic/simple consent? - ANSWER✔✔-
Before the CT exam, the technologist explains the procedure to the pt and asks them if
they agree.
A pt is being scheduled for a CT exam of the neck. The pt also needs a number of other
diagnostic exams. Which of the following exams may affect the date? - ANSWER✔✔-
Nuclear medicine thyroid scan
All of the following are reasons for obtaining a history before a CT exam is performed
EXCEPT: - ANSWER✔✔-To verify if the patient has not exceeded his radiation limit.
What is the general rule regarding the administration of intravascular contrast media to
pts receiving dialysis? - ANSWER✔✔-pts on dialysis who still have some residual
kidney function should not be given contrast media; pts with end stage renal failure can
be given contrast media.
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, In many institutions a radiologist is consulted before intravenous contrast medium is
administered to pts in whom creatintine value is great than ________. - ANSWER✔✔-
2.0 mg/dL
You complete the CT exam and will remove the intravenous catheter. Which of the
following medications may necessitate holding pressure on the puncture site for a
longer period? - ANSWER✔✔-Coumadin
In what circumstances is it acceptable to use a large-bore tunneled dialysis catheter for
the injection of iodinated contrast media? - ANSWER✔✔-A dialysis catheter should
NEVER be used for contrast media
Documentation of IV contrast administration is: - ANSWER✔✔-required on all pts and
should include name of the agent, the dose, the flow rate, and injection site.
Which is a TRUE statement regarding venipuncture in a peripheral vein for the
placement of an IV line with a CT coronary angiogram? - ANSWER✔✔-an indwelling
catheter set with a flexible plastic cannula should be used, preferably 20 gauge or larger.
Automated injection triggering methods are used to: - ANSWER✔✔-effectively
accommodate for individual differences in circulation time by adjusting the scan delay.
Which of the following is TRUE of an ionic contrast? - ANSWER✔✔-The molecules in
an ionic contrast solution dissociate to form ions in water.
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