RTE 1503 ch 14 || Possible Questions Accurately Answered.
What structure enables the kidneys to be visualized on plain abdominal radiographs? correct
answers adipose capsule
A patient comes to radiology, after surgery of the abdomen, for an IVU with an order for ureteric
compression to enhance pelvicalyceal filling. What should the technologist do? correct answers
Place the patient into a Trendelenburg position instead of compression.
The average adult kidney measures ____ in length. correct answers 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12 cm)
A patient comes to radiology for an IVU. The clinical history states that the patient may have an
enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Which of the following positions best
demonstrates this condition? correct answers AP erect, prevoiding and voiding
A patient comes to radiology for an IVU. He has a clinical history of renal hypertension. How
should the IVU procedure be altered for this patient? correct answers Shorten the time between
exposures.
The kidneys and ureteres are located in the ____ space correct answers retroperitoneal
The _____ glands are located directly superior to the kidneys correct answers suprarenal
(adrenal)
Which structures create a 20 degree angle between the upper pole and lower pole of the kidney?
correct answers Psoas major muscles
What is the specific name for the mass of fat that surrounds each kidney? correct answers
perirenal fat
,What degree of rotation from supine is required to place the kidneys parallel to the IR? correct
answers 30 degrees
Which two landmarks can be palpated to locate the kidneys? correct answers xiphoid process &
iliac crest
Which term describes an abnormal drop of the kidneys when a patient is placed erect? correct
answers nephroptosis
List the three functions of the urinary system correct answers remove nitrogenous waste
regulate water levels
regulate acid-base balance & electrolyte levels
A buildup of nitrogenous waste in the blood is called correct answers uremia
The longitudinal fissure found along the central median border of the kidney is called correct
answers Hilum
the peripheral or outer portion of the kidney is called correct answers renal (fibrous) capsule
The term that describes the total functioning portion of the kidney is correct answers renal
parenchyma
The microscopic functional and structural unit of the kidney is the correct answers nephron
true/false : the glomerular capsule and proximal and distal convoluted tubules are located in the
medulla of the kidney correct answers true
true/false: the efferent arterioles carry blood to the glomeruli correct answers false
, What is another (older) name for the glomerular capsule? correct answers bowman capsule
true/false : the glomerular capsule and proximal and distal convoluted tubules are located in the
medulla of the kidney correct answers true
Which structure of the medulla is made up of a collection of tubules that drain into the minor
calyx? correct answers Renal pyramids
Which two processes move urine through the ureters to the bladder? correct answers peristalsis
& gravity
What is the name of the junction found between the distal ureters and urinary bladder? correct
answers ureterovesical (UV) junction
What is the name of the inner, posterior region of the bladder formed by the two ureters entering
and the urethra exiting? correct answers trigone
The total capacity for the average adult bladder is correct answers 350 to 500 mL
Intravenous contrast media may be administered either by _____ or _____; _____ correct
answers bolus by hand injection or bolus by power injector; drip infusion
True/False: the parent must sign an informes consent before a venipuncture is performed on a
pediatric patient correct answers true
For most IVUs, veins in the _____ are recommended for venipuncture correct answers
antecubital fossa
What structure enables the kidneys to be visualized on plain abdominal radiographs? correct
answers adipose capsule
A patient comes to radiology, after surgery of the abdomen, for an IVU with an order for ureteric
compression to enhance pelvicalyceal filling. What should the technologist do? correct answers
Place the patient into a Trendelenburg position instead of compression.
The average adult kidney measures ____ in length. correct answers 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12 cm)
A patient comes to radiology for an IVU. The clinical history states that the patient may have an
enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Which of the following positions best
demonstrates this condition? correct answers AP erect, prevoiding and voiding
A patient comes to radiology for an IVU. He has a clinical history of renal hypertension. How
should the IVU procedure be altered for this patient? correct answers Shorten the time between
exposures.
The kidneys and ureteres are located in the ____ space correct answers retroperitoneal
The _____ glands are located directly superior to the kidneys correct answers suprarenal
(adrenal)
Which structures create a 20 degree angle between the upper pole and lower pole of the kidney?
correct answers Psoas major muscles
What is the specific name for the mass of fat that surrounds each kidney? correct answers
perirenal fat
,What degree of rotation from supine is required to place the kidneys parallel to the IR? correct
answers 30 degrees
Which two landmarks can be palpated to locate the kidneys? correct answers xiphoid process &
iliac crest
Which term describes an abnormal drop of the kidneys when a patient is placed erect? correct
answers nephroptosis
List the three functions of the urinary system correct answers remove nitrogenous waste
regulate water levels
regulate acid-base balance & electrolyte levels
A buildup of nitrogenous waste in the blood is called correct answers uremia
The longitudinal fissure found along the central median border of the kidney is called correct
answers Hilum
the peripheral or outer portion of the kidney is called correct answers renal (fibrous) capsule
The term that describes the total functioning portion of the kidney is correct answers renal
parenchyma
The microscopic functional and structural unit of the kidney is the correct answers nephron
true/false : the glomerular capsule and proximal and distal convoluted tubules are located in the
medulla of the kidney correct answers true
true/false: the efferent arterioles carry blood to the glomeruli correct answers false
, What is another (older) name for the glomerular capsule? correct answers bowman capsule
true/false : the glomerular capsule and proximal and distal convoluted tubules are located in the
medulla of the kidney correct answers true
Which structure of the medulla is made up of a collection of tubules that drain into the minor
calyx? correct answers Renal pyramids
Which two processes move urine through the ureters to the bladder? correct answers peristalsis
& gravity
What is the name of the junction found between the distal ureters and urinary bladder? correct
answers ureterovesical (UV) junction
What is the name of the inner, posterior region of the bladder formed by the two ureters entering
and the urethra exiting? correct answers trigone
The total capacity for the average adult bladder is correct answers 350 to 500 mL
Intravenous contrast media may be administered either by _____ or _____; _____ correct
answers bolus by hand injection or bolus by power injector; drip infusion
True/False: the parent must sign an informes consent before a venipuncture is performed on a
pediatric patient correct answers true
For most IVUs, veins in the _____ are recommended for venipuncture correct answers
antecubital fossa
