CT-Exam Secrets Practice UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER 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. - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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
, C. 5-25 mg/dl - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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
B. Bolus, Non-equilibrium, Equilibrium - CORRECT ANSWER What are the three phases of
IV contrast enhancement?
A. Velocity, Bolus, Venous
B. Bolus, Non-equilibrium, Equilibrium
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER 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. - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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
, C. 5-25 mg/dl - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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
B. Bolus, Non-equilibrium, Equilibrium - CORRECT ANSWER What are the three phases of
IV contrast enhancement?
A. Velocity, Bolus, Venous
B. Bolus, Non-equilibrium, Equilibrium
