SUR 122 Final Exam Review (updated)
questions with correct answers
digital subtraction - correct answer ✔✔ vascular imaging technique that removes the
background structures from view
urinalysis - correct answer ✔✔ analysis of voided sample by either catheterization or clean
catch
contrast - correct answer ✔✔ difference of optical density in a radiograph that results from a
difference in radiolucency or penetrability
fluoroscopy - correct answer ✔✔ real- time radiographic imaging that allows the actions of
joints or organs to be viewed directly
palpation - correct answer ✔✔ part of a physical examination in which touch is used externally
or internally to determine an abnormality
RAD - correct answer ✔✔ standard unit of measurement for the absorption of ionizing energy
signs - correct answer ✔✔ objective, observable evidence or manifestations of pathological
condition
CAT scan - correct answer ✔✔ specialized radiographic machine that produces computer-
generated images of the body in "slices"
,pulse oximeter - correct answer ✔✔ noninvasive device that measures optical density of blood;
used on fingers, toes, or earlobes
capnography - correct answer ✔✔ which noninvasive study assesses the amount of CO2 in the
arterial system of a patient's mechanical ventilation?
phleborheography - correct answer ✔✔ a deep vein thrombosis can be diagnosed by which
diagnostic study?
T-wave - correct answer ✔✔ which wave of the cardiac cycle in an electrocardiogram indicates
the ventricular repolarization
angina - correct answer ✔✔ what is the symptom that a patient with myocarial ischemia would
experience?
Holter monitor - correct answer ✔✔ what is the name of the 24- hour monitoring device for
cardiac dysrhythmias?
pleural effusion - correct answer ✔✔ which condition of excess fluid is analyzed by
thoracentesis?
96% to 100% - correct answer ✔✔ In normal blood gas ranges, arterial oxygen saturation should
be at or near what percentage range of capacity?
lymphocytes - correct answer ✔✔ B-cells and T-cells are types of
gram positive - correct answer ✔✔ in a Gram stain study, the bacteria that retains the blue
coloration following staining, alcohol rinse, and restaining is
,bone scan - correct answer ✔✔ which of the following is an example of an isotope scane that
may show "hot spots" indicating possible pathology?
anaerobic - correct answer ✔✔ a type of organism that dies quickly when exposed to air is
called
spinal tap - correct answer ✔✔ which test involves a lumbar puncture for collection and analysis
of CSF?
lungs - correct answer ✔✔ for which anatomic area is ultrasonography ineffective?
cut-down - correct answer ✔✔ when a vessel cannot be accessed percutaneously for
angiography, how else could it be done?
contrast media - correct answer ✔✔ Hypaque, Cystografin, and Renografin are:
radiography - correct answer ✔✔ Roentgenography, named for the german physicist who
discovered it, is better known today as :
intravenously - correct answer ✔✔ contrast media are routinely introduced:
radiolucent OR table - correct answer ✔✔ intraoperative fluoroscopy for cholangiography
would require which of the following?
ophthalmoscope - correct answer ✔✔ a corneal abrasion would be assessed using a(n):
stethoscope - correct answer ✔✔ auscultation involves the use of a(n)
, j-guidewire - correct answer ✔✔ which of the following is a flexible, atraumatic device used to
facilitate proper placement of catheters into lumens of vessels, ducts, or ureters?
angiogram - correct answer ✔✔ rapid serial film changers and pressure injectors are used in
which diagnostic imaging study?
femoral - correct answer ✔✔ which artery is MOST commonly accessed with the Seldinger
technique during cardiac catheterization?
culture and sensitivity - correct answer ✔✔ Which study assists a surgeon with determining the
MOST effective antibiotic therapy for treatment of SSI?
EMG - correct answer ✔✔ which of the following is a display and recording of the electrical
activity of skeletal muscle?
pleural space - correct answer ✔✔ thoracentesis is removal of fluid from the:
bacteria - correct answer ✔✔ Which of the following is (are) stained in a Gram stain test?
seizure disorder - correct answer ✔✔ a neurologist might order an EEG for a patient with which
suspected diagnosis?
nuclear medicine - correct answer ✔✔ what is another term for diagnostic isotope scanning?
doppler probe - correct answer ✔✔ which of the following devices would be used within the
sterile field to determine the patency of arterial anastomosis?
common bile duct - correct answer ✔✔ cholangiography is the diagnostic study that images
which anatomical structure?
questions with correct answers
digital subtraction - correct answer ✔✔ vascular imaging technique that removes the
background structures from view
urinalysis - correct answer ✔✔ analysis of voided sample by either catheterization or clean
catch
contrast - correct answer ✔✔ difference of optical density in a radiograph that results from a
difference in radiolucency or penetrability
fluoroscopy - correct answer ✔✔ real- time radiographic imaging that allows the actions of
joints or organs to be viewed directly
palpation - correct answer ✔✔ part of a physical examination in which touch is used externally
or internally to determine an abnormality
RAD - correct answer ✔✔ standard unit of measurement for the absorption of ionizing energy
signs - correct answer ✔✔ objective, observable evidence or manifestations of pathological
condition
CAT scan - correct answer ✔✔ specialized radiographic machine that produces computer-
generated images of the body in "slices"
,pulse oximeter - correct answer ✔✔ noninvasive device that measures optical density of blood;
used on fingers, toes, or earlobes
capnography - correct answer ✔✔ which noninvasive study assesses the amount of CO2 in the
arterial system of a patient's mechanical ventilation?
phleborheography - correct answer ✔✔ a deep vein thrombosis can be diagnosed by which
diagnostic study?
T-wave - correct answer ✔✔ which wave of the cardiac cycle in an electrocardiogram indicates
the ventricular repolarization
angina - correct answer ✔✔ what is the symptom that a patient with myocarial ischemia would
experience?
Holter monitor - correct answer ✔✔ what is the name of the 24- hour monitoring device for
cardiac dysrhythmias?
pleural effusion - correct answer ✔✔ which condition of excess fluid is analyzed by
thoracentesis?
96% to 100% - correct answer ✔✔ In normal blood gas ranges, arterial oxygen saturation should
be at or near what percentage range of capacity?
lymphocytes - correct answer ✔✔ B-cells and T-cells are types of
gram positive - correct answer ✔✔ in a Gram stain study, the bacteria that retains the blue
coloration following staining, alcohol rinse, and restaining is
,bone scan - correct answer ✔✔ which of the following is an example of an isotope scane that
may show "hot spots" indicating possible pathology?
anaerobic - correct answer ✔✔ a type of organism that dies quickly when exposed to air is
called
spinal tap - correct answer ✔✔ which test involves a lumbar puncture for collection and analysis
of CSF?
lungs - correct answer ✔✔ for which anatomic area is ultrasonography ineffective?
cut-down - correct answer ✔✔ when a vessel cannot be accessed percutaneously for
angiography, how else could it be done?
contrast media - correct answer ✔✔ Hypaque, Cystografin, and Renografin are:
radiography - correct answer ✔✔ Roentgenography, named for the german physicist who
discovered it, is better known today as :
intravenously - correct answer ✔✔ contrast media are routinely introduced:
radiolucent OR table - correct answer ✔✔ intraoperative fluoroscopy for cholangiography
would require which of the following?
ophthalmoscope - correct answer ✔✔ a corneal abrasion would be assessed using a(n):
stethoscope - correct answer ✔✔ auscultation involves the use of a(n)
, j-guidewire - correct answer ✔✔ which of the following is a flexible, atraumatic device used to
facilitate proper placement of catheters into lumens of vessels, ducts, or ureters?
angiogram - correct answer ✔✔ rapid serial film changers and pressure injectors are used in
which diagnostic imaging study?
femoral - correct answer ✔✔ which artery is MOST commonly accessed with the Seldinger
technique during cardiac catheterization?
culture and sensitivity - correct answer ✔✔ Which study assists a surgeon with determining the
MOST effective antibiotic therapy for treatment of SSI?
EMG - correct answer ✔✔ which of the following is a display and recording of the electrical
activity of skeletal muscle?
pleural space - correct answer ✔✔ thoracentesis is removal of fluid from the:
bacteria - correct answer ✔✔ Which of the following is (are) stained in a Gram stain test?
seizure disorder - correct answer ✔✔ a neurologist might order an EEG for a patient with which
suspected diagnosis?
nuclear medicine - correct answer ✔✔ what is another term for diagnostic isotope scanning?
doppler probe - correct answer ✔✔ which of the following devices would be used within the
sterile field to determine the patency of arterial anastomosis?
common bile duct - correct answer ✔✔ cholangiography is the diagnostic study that images
which anatomical structure?
