CT Exam Review - Mock Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
Before the CT examination, the technologist explains the procedure to the patient and asks them if
they agree. - ANSWER✔️✔️-In the CT setting, which describes the concept of basic (or simple)
consent?
a. Before the CT examination, the technologist explains the procedure to the patient and asks them
if they agree.
b. A written document is given to the patient or guardian (or read to them, if necessary). The
document lists all of the potential complications of the procedure. The patient must sign the form to
acknowledge that they understand both the risks and benefits of the examination.
c. Consent that is inferred from signs or action. For example, if a patient holds out his arm so that
you can start an intravenous line, it can be implied that he gives his consent to the procedure.
d. The requirement that, for minors, one or more parent must consent to the procedure
Nuclear medicine thyroid scan - ANSWER✔️✔️-A patient is being scheduled for a CT
examination of the neck. The patient also needs a number of other diagnostic examinations. Which
of the following examinations may affect the date scheduled for the CT study?
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,a. Upper GI
b. Nuclear medicine thyroid scan
c. MR abdomen and pelvis examination
d. Doppler ultrasound of the lower extremity
to verify that the patient has not exceeded his radiation limit. - ANSWER✔️✔️-All of the
following are reasons for obtaining a history before a CT examination is performed EXCEPT:
a. to verify that the patient has not exceeded his radiation limit.
b. to select the appropriate protocol.
c. to be sure the examination can be performed safely.
d. to aide the radiologist in his or her interpretation of the CT examination.
to verify that the patient has not exceeded his radiation limit. - ANSWER✔️✔️-All of the
following are reasons for obtaining a history before a CT examination is performed EXCEPT:
a. to verify that the patient has not exceeded his radiation limit.
b. to select the appropriate protocol.
c. to be sure the examination can be performed safely.
d. to aide the radiologist in his or her interpretation of the CT examination.
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,2.0 mg/dL - ANSWER✔️✔️-In many institutions a radiologist is consulted before intravenous
contrast medium is administered to patients in whom the creatinine value is greater than
a. 0.4 mg/dL
b. 0.8 mg/dL
c. 2.0 mg/dL
d. 8.0 mg/dL
Coumadin - ANSWER✔️✔️-You complete the CT examination and will remove the intravenous
catheter. Which of the following medications may necessitate holding pressure on the puncture site
for a longer period?
a. Coumadin
b. Benadryl
c. Tylenol
d. Synthroid
A dialysis catheter should never be used for contrast media administration - ANSWER✔️✔️-In
what circumstances is it acceptable to use a large-bore tunneled dialysis catheter for the injection of
iodinated contrast media?
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, a. Whenever a standard peripheral IV access is not available
b. When the contrast flow rate is 2 mL/s or less
c. When the patency of the line has been verified by flushing with saline
d. A dialysis catheter should never be used for contrast media administration
required on all patients and should include the name of the agent, the dose, the flow rate, and the
injection site. - ANSWER✔️✔️-Documentation of IV contrast administration is
a. only necessary when an adverse event occurs.
b. only necessary when routine injection parameters are modified.
c. required on all patients and must be cosigned by a radiologist.
d. required on all patients and should include the name of the agent, the dose, the flow rate, and the
injection site.
required on all patients and should include the name of the agent, the dose, the flow rate, and the
injection site. - ANSWER✔️✔️-Documentation of IV contrast administration is
a. only necessary when an adverse event occurs.
b. only necessary when routine injection parameters are modified.
c. required on all patients and must be cosigned by a radiologist.
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Questions and Answers
Before the CT examination, the technologist explains the procedure to the patient and asks them if
they agree. - ANSWER✔️✔️-In the CT setting, which describes the concept of basic (or simple)
consent?
a. Before the CT examination, the technologist explains the procedure to the patient and asks them
if they agree.
b. A written document is given to the patient or guardian (or read to them, if necessary). The
document lists all of the potential complications of the procedure. The patient must sign the form to
acknowledge that they understand both the risks and benefits of the examination.
c. Consent that is inferred from signs or action. For example, if a patient holds out his arm so that
you can start an intravenous line, it can be implied that he gives his consent to the procedure.
d. The requirement that, for minors, one or more parent must consent to the procedure
Nuclear medicine thyroid scan - ANSWER✔️✔️-A patient is being scheduled for a CT
examination of the neck. The patient also needs a number of other diagnostic examinations. Which
of the following examinations may affect the date scheduled for the CT study?
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,a. Upper GI
b. Nuclear medicine thyroid scan
c. MR abdomen and pelvis examination
d. Doppler ultrasound of the lower extremity
to verify that the patient has not exceeded his radiation limit. - ANSWER✔️✔️-All of the
following are reasons for obtaining a history before a CT examination is performed EXCEPT:
a. to verify that the patient has not exceeded his radiation limit.
b. to select the appropriate protocol.
c. to be sure the examination can be performed safely.
d. to aide the radiologist in his or her interpretation of the CT examination.
to verify that the patient has not exceeded his radiation limit. - ANSWER✔️✔️-All of the
following are reasons for obtaining a history before a CT examination is performed EXCEPT:
a. to verify that the patient has not exceeded his radiation limit.
b. to select the appropriate protocol.
c. to be sure the examination can be performed safely.
d. to aide the radiologist in his or her interpretation of the CT examination.
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,2.0 mg/dL - ANSWER✔️✔️-In many institutions a radiologist is consulted before intravenous
contrast medium is administered to patients in whom the creatinine value is greater than
a. 0.4 mg/dL
b. 0.8 mg/dL
c. 2.0 mg/dL
d. 8.0 mg/dL
Coumadin - ANSWER✔️✔️-You complete the CT examination and will remove the intravenous
catheter. Which of the following medications may necessitate holding pressure on the puncture site
for a longer period?
a. Coumadin
b. Benadryl
c. Tylenol
d. Synthroid
A dialysis catheter should never be used for contrast media administration - ANSWER✔️✔️-In
what circumstances is it acceptable to use a large-bore tunneled dialysis catheter for the injection of
iodinated contrast media?
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, a. Whenever a standard peripheral IV access is not available
b. When the contrast flow rate is 2 mL/s or less
c. When the patency of the line has been verified by flushing with saline
d. A dialysis catheter should never be used for contrast media administration
required on all patients and should include the name of the agent, the dose, the flow rate, and the
injection site. - ANSWER✔️✔️-Documentation of IV contrast administration is
a. only necessary when an adverse event occurs.
b. only necessary when routine injection parameters are modified.
c. required on all patients and must be cosigned by a radiologist.
d. required on all patients and should include the name of the agent, the dose, the flow rate, and the
injection site.
required on all patients and should include the name of the agent, the dose, the flow rate, and the
injection site. - ANSWER✔️✔️-Documentation of IV contrast administration is
a. only necessary when an adverse event occurs.
b. only necessary when routine injection parameters are modified.
c. required on all patients and must be cosigned by a radiologist.
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