2010 CT Registry Review Chapter 1

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This quiz is from the book by Daniel N. Demaio. The title is Registry Review in Computed Tomography.

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1.

The normal range of respiration for an adult is?
- A.
  
  5-10 breaths per minute
- B.
  
  12-20 breaths per minute
- C.
  
  20-30 breaths per minute
- D.
  
  35-50 breaths per minute
2.

Which of the following is a parenteral route of medication administration?
- A.
  
  Sublingual
- B.
  
  Intramuscular
- C.
  
  Transdermal
- D.
  
  Oral
3.

The preperation for a contrast enhanced ct exam of a patient with prior allergic reaction to iodinated contrast media may include?
- A.
  
  Premdedication with steroids and antihistamines
- B.
  
  Administration of a negative contrast agent
- C.
  
  Increase in fluids for 24 hours before the examination
- D.
  
  Refraining from urination for 2 hours before the examination
4.

A patient in shock may exhibit which of the following symptoms?
- A.
  
  Tachycardia
- B.
  
  Rapid shallow breathing
- C.
  
  Cyanosis
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

Which of the following infection control techniques is required at the site of an intravenous injection of iodinated contrast media?
- A.
  
  Contact isolation
- B.
  
  Surgical asepsis
- C.
  
  Medical asepsis
- D.
  
  Enteric precautions
6.

A common site for the intravenous injection of iodinated contrast media is the?
- A.
  
  Cephalic vein
- B.
  
  Anticubital vein
- C.
  
  Basilic vein
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

Which of the following technical factors exhibits a direct effect on patient dose?
- A.
  
  Matrix size
- B.
  
  Algorithm
- C.
  
  Milliampere-seconds (mAs)
- D.
  
  Window level
8.

Prior to an intravenous injection of iodinated contrast material, the patient should be questioned regarding? 1. renal function2. allergic history3. cardiac history
- A.
  
  1 only
- B.
  
  2 only
- C.
  
  3 only
- D.
  
  1, 2 and 3