RAD 234 SPECIAL PROCEDURES MIDTERM REVIEW
MARCH 3, 2024 | FROM QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY
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An advanced diagnostic room should have a minimum of: Answer: D. 400 square feet
Biplane image recorders are used to: Answer: B. capture the image in more than one plane
utilizing a single injection of contrast agent
The codes governing electrical connections in hazardous locations are provided by the: Answer:
C. NFPA 99 Standard for health care facilities
The constant factor "C" that is used in the calculation of heat units when a high frequency
generator is employed is: Answer: D. 1.45
The percent duty factor curve is generally used to determine x-ray curve rating for: Answer:
Cineangiography
Which of the following formulas is used to calculate peak pulse power level? Answer: B.
(kVp)(mA) / 1000
X-ray tube manufacture can increase the heat loading of the x-ray tube and increase detail by:
Answer: B. decreasing the target angle and maintaining the actual focal spot
The patient holding area should be a minimum of __ and have capacity for a minimum of __
patients. Answer: D. 96; 2
In the formula C=D(fs-f) x tanTA x 2 the SID is represented by: Answer: B. D(fs-f)
Doorways to the advanced procedures suite should be a minimum width of: Answer: D. 4 ft
Simultaneous radiography in two planes is referred to as: Answer: B. biplane radiography
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,Which of the following is not part of the automatic injection device? Answer: D. receiving
chamber
2. Which of the following factors affect flow rate? Answer: B. 1. catheter length & 2.catheter
diameter (Decrease length/ increase diameter increases flow rate)
The syringe temperature is regulated to a factory preset temperature of Answer: D. 37'C
Which of the following statements is not true for constant flow rate injectors? Answer: C. too
low a flow rate could possibly injure the patient
Automatic injector safety devices include all but which of the following? Answer: detachable
injector head
An acceleration regulator is a safety device that is used to prevent Answer: catheter whip
When using an automatic injection device for digital subtraction angiography, the contrast
agent should be? Answer: D. decreased by 50%
The basic guideline for performing a contrast study of the abdominal aorta over a 2-sec interval
would be Answer: 50 mL
Which syringe volume would be used on an automatic injector for pediatric and neurologic
angiography? Answer: 60 mL
The safety feature found on the CT injection device that minimizes the potential for clotting
during pauses in the injection is referred to as a Answer: KVO device
When selective angiography is performed, the amount of contrast agent administered to the
patient is: Answer: usually decreased
A 2 French catheter is inside diameter is equivalent to: Answer: B. 2/3 mm
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, Catheters used for percutaneous insertion usually require that: Answer: that they are threaded
over a guide wire during insertion
4. Which of the following is true for needles measured using the Stubbs needle gauge? Answer:
B. i. The outside diameter of the needle is given & ii. The larger the Stubbs number, the smaller
the outside diameter
The device that is slipped over the guide wire to prepare the path for the catheter is called a:
Answer: C. Vessel dilator
In a prepackaged sterile tray, which of the following does not belong to the "prep" group of
items? Answer: B. 20 in extension tubing
In a two-piece access needle, the portion of the needle that is inserted into the outer cannula
portion is termed a(n): Answer: Obturator
Catheter sizing information such as French size, length, and guide wire size may be found
imprinted on the: Answer: B. Catheter Hub
Catheter used to obstruct the flow of blood in a vessel are equipped with _____ devices.
Answer: balloon
Which of the following routes of administration is not considered to be parenteral? Answer: C.
Sublingual
An antagonist of a drug is usually one that Answer: : B. Blocks the action of another drug
Normal saline 0.9% NaCl is considered to be a(n): Answer: C. Isotonic solution
Which of the following is not considered to be one of the six rights of medication
administration? Answer: A. Right place
6 rights of medication administration (PDART) Answer: the right durg
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MARCH 3, 2024 | FROM QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY
WITH CONFIDENCE!
An advanced diagnostic room should have a minimum of: Answer: D. 400 square feet
Biplane image recorders are used to: Answer: B. capture the image in more than one plane
utilizing a single injection of contrast agent
The codes governing electrical connections in hazardous locations are provided by the: Answer:
C. NFPA 99 Standard for health care facilities
The constant factor "C" that is used in the calculation of heat units when a high frequency
generator is employed is: Answer: D. 1.45
The percent duty factor curve is generally used to determine x-ray curve rating for: Answer:
Cineangiography
Which of the following formulas is used to calculate peak pulse power level? Answer: B.
(kVp)(mA) / 1000
X-ray tube manufacture can increase the heat loading of the x-ray tube and increase detail by:
Answer: B. decreasing the target angle and maintaining the actual focal spot
The patient holding area should be a minimum of __ and have capacity for a minimum of __
patients. Answer: D. 96; 2
In the formula C=D(fs-f) x tanTA x 2 the SID is represented by: Answer: B. D(fs-f)
Doorways to the advanced procedures suite should be a minimum width of: Answer: D. 4 ft
Simultaneous radiography in two planes is referred to as: Answer: B. biplane radiography
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1
,Which of the following is not part of the automatic injection device? Answer: D. receiving
chamber
2. Which of the following factors affect flow rate? Answer: B. 1. catheter length & 2.catheter
diameter (Decrease length/ increase diameter increases flow rate)
The syringe temperature is regulated to a factory preset temperature of Answer: D. 37'C
Which of the following statements is not true for constant flow rate injectors? Answer: C. too
low a flow rate could possibly injure the patient
Automatic injector safety devices include all but which of the following? Answer: detachable
injector head
An acceleration regulator is a safety device that is used to prevent Answer: catheter whip
When using an automatic injection device for digital subtraction angiography, the contrast
agent should be? Answer: D. decreased by 50%
The basic guideline for performing a contrast study of the abdominal aorta over a 2-sec interval
would be Answer: 50 mL
Which syringe volume would be used on an automatic injector for pediatric and neurologic
angiography? Answer: 60 mL
The safety feature found on the CT injection device that minimizes the potential for clotting
during pauses in the injection is referred to as a Answer: KVO device
When selective angiography is performed, the amount of contrast agent administered to the
patient is: Answer: usually decreased
A 2 French catheter is inside diameter is equivalent to: Answer: B. 2/3 mm
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, Catheters used for percutaneous insertion usually require that: Answer: that they are threaded
over a guide wire during insertion
4. Which of the following is true for needles measured using the Stubbs needle gauge? Answer:
B. i. The outside diameter of the needle is given & ii. The larger the Stubbs number, the smaller
the outside diameter
The device that is slipped over the guide wire to prepare the path for the catheter is called a:
Answer: C. Vessel dilator
In a prepackaged sterile tray, which of the following does not belong to the "prep" group of
items? Answer: B. 20 in extension tubing
In a two-piece access needle, the portion of the needle that is inserted into the outer cannula
portion is termed a(n): Answer: Obturator
Catheter sizing information such as French size, length, and guide wire size may be found
imprinted on the: Answer: B. Catheter Hub
Catheter used to obstruct the flow of blood in a vessel are equipped with _____ devices.
Answer: balloon
Which of the following routes of administration is not considered to be parenteral? Answer: C.
Sublingual
An antagonist of a drug is usually one that Answer: : B. Blocks the action of another drug
Normal saline 0.9% NaCl is considered to be a(n): Answer: C. Isotonic solution
Which of the following is not considered to be one of the six rights of medication
administration? Answer: A. Right place
6 rights of medication administration (PDART) Answer: the right durg
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