Patient Care in Radiologic Technology
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Course Introduction
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the fundamental principles and practices of patient care within the field of radiologic technology. Emphasizing the importance of communication, safety, and empathy, students will learn essential skills for preparing and positioning patients, maintaining infection control, and ensuring patient comfort during radiologic procedures. Topics include patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, response to medical emergencies, and legal and ethical considerations specific to imaging environments. Through both theoretical study and hands-on practice, students will develop the competence necessary to support diverse patient populations throughout the imaging process.
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Radiographic Pathology for Technologists 7th Edition by Nina Kowalczyk
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology
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Q1) The lymph node into which the primary neoplasm drains during metastasis is termed the _____ node.
A) primary
B) sentinel
C) metastatic
D) neoplastic
Answer: B
Q2) In 2010 health spending accounted for approximately _____% of the US gross domestic product.
A) 12
B) 17
C) 21
D) 33
Answer: B
Q3) The study of the cause of disease is termed
A) disease.
B) etiology.
C) pathogenesis.
D) prognosis.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Skeletal System
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Q1) The forward slippage of one vertebra on another describes the pathology
A) spondylitis.
B) spondylolisthesis.
C) spondylolysis.
D) spina bifida.
Answer: B
Q2) A 15-year-old male patient presents for a right knee series after sustaining a varus injury while playing football.AP, lateral, and both oblique radiographs of the knee demonstrate an avulsion fracture of the lateral tibial plateau (Segond fracture).What additional imaging modality would be best utilized in the diagnosis for this patient?
A) CT
B) Knee arthrography
C) MRI
D) Nuclear medicine Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Respiratory System
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Q1) Patients presenting with a lung abscess often demonstrate which of the following clinical manifestations?
1)Fever
2)Cough
3)Expectoration of pus
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following pathologies of the respiratory system are classified as additive pathologies?
1)Cystic fibrosis
2)Emphysema
3)Pleural effusion
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) The contraction of the heart is known as
A) diastole.
B) systole.
C) peristole.
D) myostol.
Q2) What type of aneurysm results when the intima tears and allows blood to flow within the vessel wall?
A) Dissecting
B) Fusiform
C) Saccular
Q3) Doppler sonography is used to image which of the following conditions?
1)Deep vein thrombosis
2)Carotid stenosis
3)Lower extremity arterial stenosis
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 only
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3
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Chapter 5: Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System
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Q1) Which types of esophageal diverticula are located at the pharyngoesophageal junction at the upper-lateral aspect of the esophagus?
1)Epiphrenic
2)Killian-Jameson
3)Zenker
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Q2) The "olive sign" is associated with what pathologic process?
A) Appendicitis
B) Esophageal varices
C) Hypertrophied pyloric stenosis
D) Leiomyoma
Q3) A less common type of hiatal hernia is the _____ type.
A) rolling
B) sliding
C) paraesophageal
D) Both A and C.
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Chapter 6: Hepatobiliary System
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Q1) How many types of viral hepatitis have been identified?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
Q2) The majority of adenocarcinomas of the pancreas occur in the _____ of the pancreas.
A) head
B) body
C) tail
Q3) Which imaging procedure is preferred in the evaluation of proximal obstructions involving the hepatic duct bifurcation?
A) ERCP
B) Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram
C) T-tube cholangiogram
D) Operative cholangiogram
Q4) Although most commonly found in the gallbladder, gallstones can be located anywhere in the biliary tree.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Urinary System
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Q1) What is the modality of choice for evaluating individuals after kidney transplantation?
A) CT
B) MRI
C) Sonography
D) FDG-PET
Q2) An obstructive disorder of the urinary system that causes dilatation of the renal pelvis and calyces with urine is
A) glomerulonephritis.
B) hydronephrosis.
C) hematuria.
D) nephrosclerosis.
Q3) Which laboratory test is used to determine the urinary system's ability to break down nitrogenous compounds from proteins to produce urea nitrogen?
A) BUN
B) Serum creatinine
C) GFR
D) All of the above.
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Chapter 8: Central Nervous System
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Q1) The most common location for herniated disks in the lower back are
A) L2-L3.
B) L3-L4.
C) L4-L5.
D) L5-S1.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT one of three tumors of the peripheral nerve sheath?
A) Acoustic neuroma
B) Acoustic neurilemma
C) Schwannoma
D) Pituitary adenoma
Q3) Which of the following is the modality of choice for detecting cerebrovascular hemorrhage following acute head trauma?
A) Computed tomography
B) Magnetic resonance imaging
C) Nuclear medicine
D) Sonography
Q4) About 80% of all strokes are caused by small vessel disease.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Hemopoietic System
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Q1) Which blood type is considered to be a universal recipient?
A) A
B) B
C) AB
D) O
Q2) Anemia is defined as a hemoglobin level less than _____ g/100 mL of blood.
A) 5
B) 7
C) 12
D) 20
Q3) What enzyme can covert viral RNA into a DNA copy?
A) Retrovirus
B) Reverse transcriptase
C) Monoclonal paraprotein
D) CD4
Q4) Which type of blood cells contains various antigens that determine blood type?
A) Erythrocytes
B) Leukocytes
C) Lymphocytes
D) Thrombocytes
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Chapter 10: Reproductive System
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Q1) The term denoting a complete duplication of the uterus, cervix, and vagina is
A) unicornuate uterus.
B) bicornuate uterus.
C) retroverted uterus.
D) uterus didelphys.
Q2) Stein-Leventhal syndrome is associated with A) endometriosis.
B) cystadenocarcinoma of the ovaries.
C) cystic teratomas.
D) polycystic ovaries.
Q3) The lab test for CA-125 is associated with which type of malignant disease?
A) Endometrial carcinoma
B) Cystadenocarcinoma of the ovary
C) Carcinoma of the cervix
D) Fibroadenoma
Q4) The most common malignancy of the uterus is
A) Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium.
B) Cystadenocarcinoma of the ovaries.
C) Fibroadenoma.
D) Leiomyoma.
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Chapter 11: Endocrine System
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Q1) The endocrine system includes which of the following glands/organs?
1)Thyroid
2)Thymus
3)Pancreas
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Q2) Overactivity of the thyroid gland results in
A) hypothyroidism.
B) hyperthyroidism.
C) hypoparathyroidism.
D) hyperparathyroidism.
Q3) Diabetes insipidus is a disorder that results when the _____ secretes an insufficient level of ADH.
A) adrenal cortex
B) adrenal medulla
C) anterior pituitary gland
D) posterior pituitary gland
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Chapter 12: Traumatic Disease
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Q1) What type of fracture classification often occurs as a twisting or rotary movement to a long bone?
A) Transverse fracture
B) Spiral fracture
C) Impacted fracture
D) Comminuted fracture
Q2) When analyzing cervical spine radiographs of the trauma patient, what is not a significant consideration?
A) Prevertebral fat stripe
B) Size and shape of vertebral structures
C) Nucleus pulposus
D) Alignment of spinolaminar lines
Q3) Which imaging modality has superseded the use of cervical spine radiography for trauma patients?
A) Computed tomography
B) Nuclear medicine
C) Sonography
D) Angiography
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