Nuclear Medicine Final Exam Graded A+
A "rat bite" or wedge-shaped defect in the lung on the perfusion scan and no matching
defect seen on the ventilation scan is indicative of a pulmonary embolism. (Quiz8). -
ANSWER-True.
A blood clot that is stationary is called a thrombus, one that has moved is called a(n):
(Quiz8). - ANSWER-Embolus.
A brain death study alone is sufficient to determine that a patient has no brain activity
and is able to donate organs. (Quiz8). - ANSWER-False. ("Two studies are needed to
terminate life support. Usually they are an EEG [Electroencephalogram] and a Brain
Death study.").
A gamma ray leaves a patient and heads toward the imaging camera. Put the camera
parts in the order in which the photon pass through the camera. (Quiz5). - ANSWER-
Collimator (1st).
Crystal (2nd).
Photomultiplier Tube (3rd).
Amplifier and Processing Computer (4th).
A HIDA scan can determine if bile is leaking from the cystic duct following the surgical
removal of the gall bladder> (Quiz9). - ANSWER-False.
A nuclear medicine VCUG exposes the patient to less exposure than repeated x-ray
studies. (Quiz10). - ANSWER-True.
A positron is a positively charged electron. (Quiz12). - ANSWER-True.
A series of static images over time that can be played like a movie: (Quiz5). - ANSWER-
Dynamic.
A single, two-dimensional image. (Quiz5). - ANSWER-Planar.
A stress test can be be performed: (Quiz7). - ANSWER-1) as a two day test (high dose
resting on the first day, high dose stress on the second day).
2) as a one day test (with a low dose resting, and a high dose stress).
3) both of these. (ANSWER)
A three-dimensional representation of the activity within the patient. (Quiz5). -
ANSWER-SPECT.
A V/Q scan can be performed if a patient is either allergic to the CT contrast material, or
if they are in renal failure. (Quiz8). - ANSWER-False. A V/Q scan is performed if a
patient get a blood clot in their lungs.
, All non-imaging blood studies can be performed using which isotope: (Quiz13). -
ANSWER-Cr-51
Although the Geiger counter can measure in mrem/hr, the Transportation Index has no
units. (Quiz3). - ANSWER-True.
Cardiology studies can be performed by PET. (Quiz7). - ANSWER-True.
Cholecystitis means inflammation of the: (Quiz9). - ANSWER-gall bladder.
Collimators come in different shapes that can magnify or minimize the imaged organ.
(Quiz5). - ANSWER-True.
DMSA is a ______________ imaging agent. (Quiz10). - ANSWER-tubular
DTPA is a _______________ imaging agent. (Quiz10). - ANSWER-glomerular
For the splenic sequestration study, counts from the spleen are performed with the
thyroid probe on the patients _________ side. (Quiz13). - ANSWER-posterior
Gallium-67 can be used to visualize lymphomas. (Quiz12). - ANSWER-True.
Give a brief explanation of what the second article of HIPAA regulation means. (Quiz2).
- ANSWER-Patient Confidentiality:
My answer ("the second article of HIPAA covers the privacy of medical records, and is
taken very seriously. Also a patient (and their condition) is never discussed in a public
place.")
How is a Stress Test conducted if a patient is unbale to walk on a treadmill. (Quiz7). -
ANSWER-Administer a drug that mimics exercise.
How many parathyroid glands are there under normal conditions in a patient? (Quiz11).
- ANSWER-4
Hypersplenism is demonstrated in the splenic sequestration study by having a
spleen:precordium ration greater than the liver:precordium ratio. (Quiz13). - ANSWER-
True.
Label the missing parts of the syringe below: (Quiz2). - ANSWER-1) Needle
2)Plunger
MAG3 is a __________ imaging agent. (Quiz10). - ANSWER-both glomerular and
tubular.
MIBG attaches to receptors on the pheochromocytoma. (Quiz11). - ANSWER-True.
A "rat bite" or wedge-shaped defect in the lung on the perfusion scan and no matching
defect seen on the ventilation scan is indicative of a pulmonary embolism. (Quiz8). -
ANSWER-True.
A blood clot that is stationary is called a thrombus, one that has moved is called a(n):
(Quiz8). - ANSWER-Embolus.
A brain death study alone is sufficient to determine that a patient has no brain activity
and is able to donate organs. (Quiz8). - ANSWER-False. ("Two studies are needed to
terminate life support. Usually they are an EEG [Electroencephalogram] and a Brain
Death study.").
A gamma ray leaves a patient and heads toward the imaging camera. Put the camera
parts in the order in which the photon pass through the camera. (Quiz5). - ANSWER-
Collimator (1st).
Crystal (2nd).
Photomultiplier Tube (3rd).
Amplifier and Processing Computer (4th).
A HIDA scan can determine if bile is leaking from the cystic duct following the surgical
removal of the gall bladder> (Quiz9). - ANSWER-False.
A nuclear medicine VCUG exposes the patient to less exposure than repeated x-ray
studies. (Quiz10). - ANSWER-True.
A positron is a positively charged electron. (Quiz12). - ANSWER-True.
A series of static images over time that can be played like a movie: (Quiz5). - ANSWER-
Dynamic.
A single, two-dimensional image. (Quiz5). - ANSWER-Planar.
A stress test can be be performed: (Quiz7). - ANSWER-1) as a two day test (high dose
resting on the first day, high dose stress on the second day).
2) as a one day test (with a low dose resting, and a high dose stress).
3) both of these. (ANSWER)
A three-dimensional representation of the activity within the patient. (Quiz5). -
ANSWER-SPECT.
A V/Q scan can be performed if a patient is either allergic to the CT contrast material, or
if they are in renal failure. (Quiz8). - ANSWER-False. A V/Q scan is performed if a
patient get a blood clot in their lungs.
, All non-imaging blood studies can be performed using which isotope: (Quiz13). -
ANSWER-Cr-51
Although the Geiger counter can measure in mrem/hr, the Transportation Index has no
units. (Quiz3). - ANSWER-True.
Cardiology studies can be performed by PET. (Quiz7). - ANSWER-True.
Cholecystitis means inflammation of the: (Quiz9). - ANSWER-gall bladder.
Collimators come in different shapes that can magnify or minimize the imaged organ.
(Quiz5). - ANSWER-True.
DMSA is a ______________ imaging agent. (Quiz10). - ANSWER-tubular
DTPA is a _______________ imaging agent. (Quiz10). - ANSWER-glomerular
For the splenic sequestration study, counts from the spleen are performed with the
thyroid probe on the patients _________ side. (Quiz13). - ANSWER-posterior
Gallium-67 can be used to visualize lymphomas. (Quiz12). - ANSWER-True.
Give a brief explanation of what the second article of HIPAA regulation means. (Quiz2).
- ANSWER-Patient Confidentiality:
My answer ("the second article of HIPAA covers the privacy of medical records, and is
taken very seriously. Also a patient (and their condition) is never discussed in a public
place.")
How is a Stress Test conducted if a patient is unbale to walk on a treadmill. (Quiz7). -
ANSWER-Administer a drug that mimics exercise.
How many parathyroid glands are there under normal conditions in a patient? (Quiz11).
- ANSWER-4
Hypersplenism is demonstrated in the splenic sequestration study by having a
spleen:precordium ration greater than the liver:precordium ratio. (Quiz13). - ANSWER-
True.
Label the missing parts of the syringe below: (Quiz2). - ANSWER-1) Needle
2)Plunger
MAG3 is a __________ imaging agent. (Quiz10). - ANSWER-both glomerular and
tubular.
MIBG attaches to receptors on the pheochromocytoma. (Quiz11). - ANSWER-True.
