CT-EXAM SECRECTS PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% SOLVED)
D. All of the above - ✔✔✔–Which of the following questions should be included in the pre-
screening for a contrast CT exam on a 35 year old female?
A. Chance of pregnancy?
B. Allergies?
C. Diabetic?
D. All of the above
D. Signed consent forms are not required by law in all states. - ✔✔✔–State laws requires
patients to sign consent forms in the following situations:
A. Prior to any injection of contrast materials
B. Prior to sedation for surgical procedures
C. Prior to hospital admission
D. Signed consent forms are not required by law in all states
D. All of the above - ✔✔✔–Thorough patient preparation and education prior to a CT scan will
do which of the following?
A. Reduce repeat radiation exposure
B. Reduce patient anxiety
C. Ensure best possible images
D. All of the above
A. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Creatinine - ✔✔✔–Which laboratory test(s) should be
performed prior to CT exams that require IV contrast media injections to determine renal
function?
A. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Creatinine
B. Prothrombin Time (PT)
C. Platelet Count and Complete Blood Count (CBC)
D. Liver Enzymes
, CT-EXAM SECRECTS PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% SOLVED)
C. 5-25 mg/dl - ✔✔✔–What is considered a normal range for Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)?
A. 30-55mg/dl
B. 0.6.-1.7 mg/dl
C. 5-25 mg/dl
D. 155-190 mg/dl
C. CT guided liver biopsy - ✔✔✔–Which CT procedure requires Prothrombin Time (PT) and
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) laboratory results prior to starting the procedure?
A. CT abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast
B. CTA PE chest
C. CT guided liver biopsy
D. CT soft tissue neck with IV contrast
B. Aseptic technique - ✔✔✔–What method must be utilized for all peripheral venipuncture
procedures to reduce the risk of microbial contamination and infection?
A. Hand washing
B. Aseptic technique
C. Proper patient identification
D. Wearing sterile gloves
A. 20 gauge minimum needle size - ✔✔✔–Peripheral IV access for an optimal CT Angiogram
study should meet which criteria:
A. 20 gauge minimum needle size
B. Located in the distal extremity
C. Must have mid-line access
D. Arterial access must be obtained
D. All of the above - ✔✔✔–Which of the following questions should be included in the pre-
screening for a contrast CT exam on a 35 year old female?
A. Chance of pregnancy?
B. Allergies?
C. Diabetic?
D. All of the above
D. Signed consent forms are not required by law in all states. - ✔✔✔–State laws requires
patients to sign consent forms in the following situations:
A. Prior to any injection of contrast materials
B. Prior to sedation for surgical procedures
C. Prior to hospital admission
D. Signed consent forms are not required by law in all states
D. All of the above - ✔✔✔–Thorough patient preparation and education prior to a CT scan will
do which of the following?
A. Reduce repeat radiation exposure
B. Reduce patient anxiety
C. Ensure best possible images
D. All of the above
A. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Creatinine - ✔✔✔–Which laboratory test(s) should be
performed prior to CT exams that require IV contrast media injections to determine renal
function?
A. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Creatinine
B. Prothrombin Time (PT)
C. Platelet Count and Complete Blood Count (CBC)
D. Liver Enzymes
, CT-EXAM SECRECTS PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% SOLVED)
C. 5-25 mg/dl - ✔✔✔–What is considered a normal range for Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)?
A. 30-55mg/dl
B. 0.6.-1.7 mg/dl
C. 5-25 mg/dl
D. 155-190 mg/dl
C. CT guided liver biopsy - ✔✔✔–Which CT procedure requires Prothrombin Time (PT) and
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) laboratory results prior to starting the procedure?
A. CT abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast
B. CTA PE chest
C. CT guided liver biopsy
D. CT soft tissue neck with IV contrast
B. Aseptic technique - ✔✔✔–What method must be utilized for all peripheral venipuncture
procedures to reduce the risk of microbial contamination and infection?
A. Hand washing
B. Aseptic technique
C. Proper patient identification
D. Wearing sterile gloves
A. 20 gauge minimum needle size - ✔✔✔–Peripheral IV access for an optimal CT Angiogram
study should meet which criteria:
A. 20 gauge minimum needle size
B. Located in the distal extremity
C. Must have mid-line access
D. Arterial access must be obtained
