CT-Exam Secrets Practice Questions
D. All of the above - 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. - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer-What method must be utilized for all peripheral venipuncture procedures
to reduce the risk of microbial contamination and infection?
D. All of the above - 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. - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer-What method must be utilized for all peripheral venipuncture procedures
to reduce the risk of microbial contamination and infection?
