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"What effect does the addition of side holes in a catheter have on the total flow rate? A. 10 to 20 percent increase B. 50 to 60 percent increase C. 10 to 20 percent decrease D. 50 to 60 percent decrease - CORRECT ANSWER=> The addition of side holes in a catheter will increase the flow rate to 10 to 20 percent." "What is the area relationship indicated by the power factor of an automated injector?
- power cylinder
- catheter
- syringe A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> The power factor of an automatic power injector indicates the area relationship of the power cylinder to the syringe" "How long is the injection time for 12ml of contrast media delivered at 2.5 ml/sec? A. 0.2 sec B. 2.5 sec C. 4.8 sec D. 30 sec - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer: C Injection time is calculated as volume/time, so 12/2.5 equals 4.8 seconds"
"Which of the following describe exact framing of a fluoroscopic image in a Cine film system?
- the circular image intensifier image is included within the square film frame.
- the diameter of the intensifier image is equal to the mean of the transverse dimensions of the useful square film area.
- The diameter of the intensifier image is equal to the diagonal dimensions of the useful square film area. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1,2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer: A Exact framing of a fluoroscopic image for Cine film recording includes the entire fluoroscopic with the circular image within the square film frame" "Which of the following can be avoided by proper use of a automatic injector pressure limit control?
- Vessel damage
- catheter whipping
- catheter breakage A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1,2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer: D Proper use of an automatic injector pressure control avoids vessel damage, catheter whipping, and catheter damage." "What effect does the addition of side holes in a catheter have on the total flow rate? A. 10 to 20 percent increase B. 50 to 60 percent increase C. 10 to 20 percent decrease D. 50 to 60 percent decrease - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer: A" "What is the area relationship indicated by the power factor of an automated injector?
- power cylinder
- catheter
- syringe A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only
C. 8.1sec D. 111sec - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer: C Injection time is calculated as volume/time, so 30/3.7=8.1 seconds." "What is the primary reason that guide wires must have a flexible tip? A. to permit bending and avoid damage to vascular walls B. to permit whip lash to occur C. to avoid unraveling D. to avoid clotting - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer: A The primary reason guide wires must have a flexible tip is to permit bending and avoid vascular wall damage." "What term describes the thin wire along which a catheter will be threaded when it is inserted into a vessel? A. French catheter B. Seldinger needle C. guide wire D. J wire - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer C" "Which of the following increases the flow rate of contrast media? A. decreased pressure B. decreased viscosity C. increased catheter length D. decreased catheter diameter - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer: B Decreased viscosity of contrast material will increase the flow rate. Decreased pressure, increased catheter length, and decreased catheter diameter will all decrease the flow rate." "What term describes the size of a needle lumen? A. cannula thickness B. coil size C. core size D. gauge - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer D The needle lumen is identified by a gauge number. The higher the gauge number, the smaller the inner diameter of the lumen and vice versa." "What is the purpose of the slow withdrawal of the needle after arterial penetration in the Seldinger technique? A. avoidance of major nerves
B. reduction of blood clotting C. to attain good blood return D. to avoid vascular shock - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer C The purpose of the slow withdrawal of the needle after arterial penetration in the Seldinger technique is to attain good blood return." "What is zero time? A. the time between exposure switch contact and initiation of exposure B. the time necessary for the electronics in an automatic film changer to respond. C. the time between contrast material injection and the initiation of exposure D. the time between x-ray exposure and the injection of contrast material - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer B" "What can be determined when dividing the volume of contrast material delivered by the rate of injection? A. coefficient of contrast media viscosity B. length of time of injection C. arterial pressure per cc D. length of catheter in centimeters - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer B" "Which of the following procedures would indicate the use of a multiple side hole catheter?
- abdominal aorta
- aortic arch
- renal artery A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer A" "What technique is used to introduce the catheter during a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty? A. cut-down method B. Thompson technique C. Seldinger technique D. Addison technique - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer C" "Which of the following are unacceptable placement of catheter holes?
- directly opposing side holes
"In which of the following situations would it be possible to proceed with a radiographic procedure although the patient clearly indicates refusal?
- the patient is a minor and the parents give permission
- the patient is over 95
- the patient is a prisoner in the custody of an officer of the law, who gives permission A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer B" "What legal doctrine, now in decline, holds that the employer is responsible for the acts of the radiographer? A. assault and battery B. res ipsa loquitor C. repondeat superior D. habeas corpus - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer C" "Which of the following legal principles is violated by discussing patient information with a friend outside the medical setting?
- invasion of privacy
- professional negligence
- assault and battery A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer A" "What is the most appropriate action if a patient denies knowledge of the possible effects of the use of contrast material? A. terminate the examination B. explain the effects and then proceed C. proceed with the examination D. consult with legal counsel - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer B" "Which of the following procedures normally would require a signed form to verify informed consent?
- angiogram
- cardiac catheterization
- lung tomograms A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer A" "Which of the following is a valid method of verifying patient identification?
- questioning patient
- reading wrist identification band
- checking bed name plate A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer D" "Which of the following should be checked prior to an intravascular contrast study?
- allergies
- cardiac history
- renal history A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer D" "Which of the following rules should be observed when charting patient records?
- initial and date corrections
- use liquid paper to delete and error
- loose or gummed slips of paper A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer A" "Which of the following laboratory assessments would be indicated for an intravascular contrast study?
- BUN
- creatinine
- flushed feeling following injection of contrast material A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> Answer A" "Which of the following can be used as a local anesthetic? A. morphine hydrochloride B. acetaminophen C. reserpine D. lidocaine - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. Lidocaine is used as a local anesthetic in cardiovascular studies." "Which of the following drugs would relax vascular walls to permit greater flow? A. stimulant B. Diuretic C. vasodilator D. anticoagulant - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. A vasodilator will relax vascular walls to permit greater blood flow." "Which of the following are used to reduce patient anxiety? A. atropine B. amphetamine C. diazepam D. nitroglycerin - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. Diazepam (valium) is commonly used to relieve short term anxiety. It also used as an anticonvulsant and antispasmodic." "What type of drug should be considered for a patient who complains of having "tongue thickness"? A. antihistamine B. sedative C. anesthetic D. anticoagulant - CORRECT ANSWER=> A. Antihistamines, which are used to relieve symptoms caused by nasal, drug, food, and skin allergies. It should be considered for patient who complains of having "tongue thickness"." "Which of the following are characteristics of non-ionic contrast material?
- cause fewer adverse reactions
- do not disrupt homeostasis
- do not disassociate in solution A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. Non-ionic contrast material causes fewer adverse reactions. They do not disrupt homeostasis, and does not disassociate in solutions." "What does the P wave indicate on and EKG? A. atrial depolarization B. recovery C. ventricular depolarization D. ventricular repolarization - CORRECT ANSWER=> A" "Which of the following describes the time necessary for a stimulus to spread throughout the atria and AV junction? A. P wave B. P-R interval C. QRS complex D. S-T segment - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. The P-R interval is the time necessary for the stimulus to spread through the atria and AV junction." "What is the normal range of peak systolic right ventricular pressure? A. 0.1-1.0 mm/Hg B. 5-10 mm/Hg C. 20-30 mm/Hg D. 100-140 mm/Hg - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. The range of peak systolic right ventricular pressure is 20-30 mm/Hg" "How many successive atrial ectopic beats constitutes PAT? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
B. quinidine procainamide C. amphetamine D. diazepam - CORRECT ANSWER=> B" "Which of the following describes a region of the heart that is necrotic? A. cardiac arrhythmia B. embolism C. thrombosis D. myocardial infarction - CORRECT ANSWER=> D" "What is the most efficient route for administration of medications to counteract adverse reactions? A. subcutaneous B. intravenous C. intramuscular D. oral - CORRECT ANSWER=> B" "Which of the following drugs are considered essential for CPR?
- oxygen
- lidocaine
- epinephrine A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1,2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> D" "Which of the following is a clot of blood that has traveled through vasculature and clogged a vessel? A. myocardial infarction(MI) B. embolis C. thrombosis D. trans ischemic attack(TIA) - CORRECT ANSWER=> B" "Which of the following is a vasodilator? A. reserpine B. vasopressin C. nitroglycerin D. glucagon - CORRECT ANSWER=> C"
"Which of the following are valid artificial ventilation methods?
- tracheal intubation
- cricothyreotomy
- bag-valve-mask A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1,2, and 3 only - CORRECT ANSWER=> D" "Which of the following lessens the likelihood of a vasovagal reaction after the injection of contrast material into the coronary arteries? A. heparin B. atropine C. nitroglycerin D. streptokinase - CORRECT ANSWER=> B" "Which of the following describes the formation of material inside a vessel that reduces blood flow? A. cardiac arrhythmia B. embolism C. thrombosis D. myocardial infarction - CORRECT ANSWER=> C" "What type of shock is caused by an abnormally low volume of circulating blood? A. anaphylactic B. neurogenic C. hypovolemic D. cardiogenic - CORRECT ANSWER=> C" "What is the normal adult temperature? A. 34 C B. 37 C C. 39 C D. 41 C - CORRECT ANSWER=> B" "What is syncope? A. fainting
"Which of the following describes a sudden distant cerebral neurologic deficient of presumed vascular origin usually lasting a few minutes? A. transient ischemic attack(TIA) B. steady progressive from onset(SPO) C. single catastrophic episode(SCE) D. occlusive vascular disease(OVD) - CORRECT ANSWER=> A" "What condition occurs when patients who have diabetes melitus have an excessive amount of insulin in their blood? A. hypoglycemia B. neurogenic shock C. ataxia D. anaphylactic - CORRECT ANSWER=> A Hypoglycemia occurs when a patient who has diabetes melitus have an excess of insulin in their blood. This is a consideration if they have not had sufficient sugar over preceding hours, especially after being NPO prior to the angiographic study." "Which of the following describes a stroke-in-progress as a series of neurologic problems over a period of days? A. transient ischemic attack(TIA) B. steady progressive from onset(SPO) C. single catastrophic episode(SCE) D. occlusive vascular disease(OVD) - CORRECT ANSWER=> B" "Which of the following sterilization methods can be used on electronic equipment?
- boiling
- gas
- pressurized steam A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1,2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> B" "What is the primary purpose of strict(reverse) isolation procedures? A. to protect persons entering the isolation room B. to protect patients from persons entering the isolation room C. to supress insect vectors D. to counteract viral infections with bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER=> B"
"What is the primary concern in respiratory isolation? A. blood B. airborne droplets C. fecal material D. semen - CORRECT ANSWER=> B" "Which of the following is the proper formula for calculating magnification? A. FFD/FOD (SID/SOD) B. FFD/OFD (SID/OID) C. FOD/FFD (SOD/SID) D. OFD/FOD (OID/SOD - CORRECT ANSWER=> A Magnification is calculated as FFD/FOD (SID/SOD)." "Which of the pulmonary vessels arises from the pulmonary conus of the right ventricle and courses upward to bifurcation? A. right pulmonary artery B. right pulmonary vein C. main pulmonary artery D. left pulmonary vein - CORRECT ANSWER=> C The main pulmonary artery arises from the pulmonary conus of the right ventricle and courses upward until it bifurcates into the right and left pulmonary branches" "Which circulation provides the majority of the blood supply for oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange? A. pulmonary B. peripheral C. portal D. systemic - CORRECT ANSWER=> A The pulmonary circulation provides the majority of blood supply for oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange." "Which of the following describes the pulmonary circulation? A. right ventricle to lungs to left atrium B. right ventricle to lungs to right atrium C. right ventricle to lungs to left ventricle D. left ventricle to lungs to right atrium - CORRECT ANSWER=> A The pulmonary circulation flows from the right ventricle to the lungs to the left atrium."
D. aortic insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER=> C" "What is the most common cause of narrowing of the renal artery lumen? A. arteriosclerosis B. shock C. capsular rupture D. fused kidneys - CORRECT ANSWER=> A" "What is the most common cause of arterial stenosis? A. atherosclerosis B. aplasia C. hematoma D. ischemia - CORRECT ANSWER=> A" "What is the name given the innermost wall of an artery? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The Intima" "Which of the following indicates the normal range for partial thromboplastin time (PTT)? A. 5-10 sec B. 10-15 sec C. 20-35 sec D. 60-90 sec - CORRECT ANSWER=> C PTT is normally 20-35 seconds" "For what purpose is acetylcholine used? A. vasoconstriction B. vasodilation C. anti-inflammation D. anti-hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER=> B" "Which of the following can be accomplished with various types of balloon catheters?
- temporary occlusion
- permanent occlusion
- angioplasty A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> D
Various types of balloon catheters are used for both permanent and temporary occlusion as well as angioplasty." "Which of the following is the most critical part of an angioplasty procedure? A. passing the guidewire and catheter through the lesion B. bleeding at the puncture site C. balloon dilation of the lesion D. withdrawing the balloon catheter - CORRECT ANSWER=> A" "Which of the following are long term occluding materials?
- gianturco coil
- polyvinyl alcohol foam
- gelfoam A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWER=> A A Gianturco coil and polyvinyl alcohol foam are long term occluding materials. Gelfoam is a temporary occluder." "What procedure begins by passing a wire guide through a narrowed area of artery? A. vasodilator infusion B. intravascular thrombolysis C. percutaneous transluminal angioplasty D. embolectomy - CORRECT ANSWER=> C Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty begins by passing a wire guide through a narrowed area of an artery. A catheter is then passed over the wire guide through the stenosis to begin the dilation process." "Which of the following agents may be used both before and after an angioplasty procedure? A. gelfoam B. heparin C. vasopressin D. epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER=> B" "Where does the ascending aorta terminate? A. brachiocephalic trunk B. descending aorta
