Ch.18 Urinary System

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The Urinary System is a group of organs charged with filtering out excess fluid and other substances from the bloodstream in the form of urine. The system also helps control the amount of salts in the body. The organs in the system each have their own functions that help in the main function. Take up the quiz below and get to see how well you understand the urinary system. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    Which body organ filters blood and produces urine AS a by-product of waste material?

    • LIVER

    • Spleen

    • Kidney

    • Pancreas

    Correct Answer
    A. Kidney
  • 3. 

    THE AP proj may be obtained with the pt either supine or upright

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 4. 

    Scout rad. are most often obtained w/ the pt supine

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 5. 

    what is the function of urinary system

    • Regulate nitrogen

    • Production of urine;elimination

    • Regulate water

    • Reservoir for urine

    Correct Answer
    A. Production of urine;elimination
  • 6. 

    Which renal structures are not demonstrated during retrograde urographic examinations?

    • Ureters

    • Nephrons

    • Minor calyces

    • Major calyces

    Correct Answer
    A. Nephrons
  • 7. 

    For excretory urography,what should an adult patient do just before getting on the examination table

    • Empty the bladder

    • Remove all jewelry.

    • Drink 12 ounces of cold water.

    • Drink 12 ounces of carbonated beverage

    Correct Answer
    A. Empty the bladder
  • 8. 

    Which renal structure filters the blood?

    • Glomerulus

    • Major calyx

    • Efferent arteriole

    • Afferent arteriole

    Correct Answer
    A. Glomerulus
  • 9. 

    A POSTVOIDING RAD IS USUALLY THE LAST RAD. TAKEN TO DEM WHICH STRUCTURE ?

    • URETERS

    • BLADDER

    • KIDNEYS

    Correct Answer
    A. BLADDER
  • 10. 

    What is the name of the opening on the medial border of a kidney

    • Pole

    • Base

    • Apex

    • Hilium

    Correct Answer
    A. Hilium
  • 11. 

    Which urinary excretory duct conveys urine from the bladder to outside the body

    • Ureter

    • Urethra

    • Efferent arteriole

    • Afferent arteriole

    Correct Answer
    A. Urethra
  • 12. 

    To which the level of the pt should the CR enter 4 the AP axial for bladder

    • The IC

    • 2" above the upper border of pubic symphysis

    • 2" below the upper border of the Pubic symphysis

    Correct Answer
    A. 2" above the upper border of pubic symphysis
  • 13. 

    At which vertebral level is the"superior border of the kidlneys usually found

    • T10

    • T12

    • L2

    • L4

    Correct Answer
    A. T12
  • 14. 

    what is the function of the bladder

    • Remove nitrogen

    • Production of urine;elimination

    • Regulate water

    • Reservoir for urine

    Correct Answer
    A. Reservoir for urine
  • 15. 

    What identifies the typical contrast media currently used in excretory urography.

    • Ionic & nonionic

    • Iodinated

    • Injectable

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
  • 16. 

    For cystourethrography with an adult male patient. which of the following should be used to obtain a radiograph while the patient is urinating

    • Recumbent PAprojection

    • Dorsal decubitus position

    • Lateral decubitus position

    • Recumbent AP oblique projection

    Correct Answer
    A. Recumbent AP oblique projection
  • 17. 

    How soon after the injection of a contrast medium are symptoms of reaction most likely to occur?

    • Within 5 min

    • Btwn 5-10

    • More than 10

    Correct Answer
    A. Within 5 min
  • 18. 

    how much can the bladder be filled?

    • 200 mL

    • 250 mL

    • 450 mL

    • 500 mL

    Correct Answer
    A. 500 mL
  • 19. 

    -;:.wch of the following is an excretory examination used to demonstrate the upper urinary tract?

    • Cystourethrography

    • Retrograde urography

    • Intravenous urography

    • Retrograde cystography

    Correct Answer
    A. Intravenous urography
  • 20. 

    Which projection best demonstrates the mobility of the kidneys?

    • AP projection with the patient supine

    • AP projection with the patient upright

    • Lateral projection with the patient lateral recumbent

    • Lateral projection with the patient in dorsal decubitus position

    Correct Answer
    A. AP projection with the patient upright
  • 21. 

    Which condition would most likely be demonstrated during voiding cystography

    • Renal cyst

    • Renal calculi

    • Ureteral reflux

    • Hydronephrosis

    Correct Answer
    A. Ureteral reflux
  • 22. 

    -;:.'hich examination has the ability to produce a radi- "'graphic image demonstrating renal cortical tissue well saturated with contrast medium?

    • Cystourethrography

    • Retrograde urography

    • Intravenous urography

    • Retrograde cystography

    Correct Answer
    A. Intravenous urography
  • 23. 

    For cystourethrography with an adult male patient, to which level of the patient should the IR be centered

    • T12 vertebra

    • L3 vertebra

    • L5 vertebra

    • Pubic symphysis

    Correct Answer
    A. Pubic symphysis
  • 24. 

    In intravenous urography, what is the purpose of applying compression pads over the distal ends of both ureters?

    • To demonstrate ureteral reflux

    • To demonstrate the mobility of the kidneys

    • To retard the flow of opacified urine into the bladder

    • To retard the flow of opacified urine from the bladder

    Correct Answer
    A. To retard the flow of opacified urine into the bladder
  • 25. 

    HOW LONG AFTER COMPLETETION OF THE  CONTRAST MEDIUM INJECTION DOES THE CONTRAST AGENT USUALLY BEGIN TO APPEAR IN THE RENAL PELVIS

    • 30 SEC TO 1 MIN

    • 2-8 MIN

    • 10-14 MIN

    • 15-20 MIN

    Correct Answer
    A. 2-8 MIN
  • 26. 

    radiograph of renal pelves/calyces (IVP)

    • Renal plasty

    • Pyelography

    • Urography

    • Fluoro ivp

    Correct Answer
    A. Pyelography
  • 27. 

    How many degrees should the patient be rotated for AP oblique projections, posterior oblique positions, during excretory urography?

    • 15

    • 30

    • 45

    • 30-45

    Correct Answer
    A. 30
  • 28. 

    For intravenous urography of a child, what should the patient be given when the scout radiograph shows an excessive amount of intestinal gas overlying the kidneys

    • A laxative

    • A cleansing enema

    • 12 ounces of iced water

    • 12 ounces of carbonated beverag

    Correct Answer
    A. 12 ounces of carbonated beverag
  • 29. 

    For the AP axial projection of the bladder, how many degrees and in which direction should the central ra~ be directed?

    • 15 degrees caudal

    • 15 degrees cephalic

    • 25 degrees caudal

    • 25 degrees cephalic

    Correct Answer
    A. 15 degrees caudal
  • 30. 

    How should the CR be directed to best dem. the prostrate?

    • Caudally

    • Cephalically

    • Perp.

    Correct Answer
    A. Cephalically
  • 31. 

    For retrograde cystography, which projection should be performed to demonstrate the anterior and posterior walls of the bladder?

    • Upright AP projection

    • Recumbent AP projection

    • Direct lateral projection

    • AP projection, lateral decubitus position

    Correct Answer
    A. Direct lateral projection
  • 32. 

    With reference to the pubic bones where should the bladder neck be seen in AP obl retro cyst?

    • Above

    • Below

    • To left

    • To righty

    Correct Answer
    A. Above
  • 33. 

    Where should the IR be for LATERAL cystogram?

    • At the IC

    • At the PS

    • 2 above the IC

    • 2 above PS

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 above PS
  • 34. 

    What is the purposeof obtaining an AP projection radiograph of the kidneys 30 seconds after the bolus injection of a contrast medium in excretory urography?

    • To demonstrate ureteral reflux

    • To demonstrate opacified renal cortex

    • To demonstrate opacified renal arteries

    • To demonstrate the mobility of the kidneys

    Correct Answer
    A. To demonstrate opacified renal cortex
  • 35. 

    What is the purpose of tilting the patient and table 15 to 20 degrees toward the Trendelenburg position for the AP projection during excretory urography?

    • To demonstrate distal ureters

    • To demonstrate opacified renal cortex

    • To demonstrate the base of the bladder

    • To demonstrate the mobility of the kidneys

    Correct Answer
    A. To demonstrate distal ureters
  • 36. 

    How many degrees the should the pt be rotated 4 obl 4 retro cyst?

    • 10-15

    • 20-30

    • 40-60

    Correct Answer
    A. 40-60
  • 37. 

    general term for IVU

    • Pyelography

    • Urography

    • Intravenous

    • IVP

    Correct Answer
    A. Urography
  • 38. 

    Which of the following is not a reason for obtaining a scout radiograph with the patient recumbent for excretory urography

    • To evaluate exposure factors

    • To demonstrate urinary calculi

    • To determine the location of the kidneys

    • To demonstrate the mobility of the kidneys

    Correct Answer
    A. To demonstrate the mobility of the kidneys
  • 39. 

    Which 2 terms refer to the exretory urogram exam?

    • Cystourethrography and retrograde urography

    • Cystourethrography and intravaneous pyelography

    • Intravaneous urography & retrograde urography

    • Intravaneous urography & intravaneous pyelography

    Correct Answer
    A. Intravaneous urography & intravaneous pyelography
  • 40. 

    What is the purpose of tilting the table 10 to 15 degrees toward the Trendelenburg position for retrograde urography

    • To demonstrate the ureters

    • To demonstrate the mobility of the kidneys

    • To produce a nephrogram effect in the kidneys

    • To prevent contrast medium from escaping the kidneys

    Correct Answer
    A. To prevent contrast medium from escaping the kidneys
  • 41. 

    Which examination requires that the patient be placed on a special urographic-radiographic examination table?

    • Cystourethrography

    • Retrograde urography

    • Intravenous urography

    • Retrograde cystography

    Correct Answer
    A. Retrograde urography
  • 42. 

    What is the purpose of raising the head of the table 35 to 40 degrees for retrograde urography

    • To demonstrate the ureters

    • To position the patient for catheterization

    • To produce a nephrogram effect in the kidneys

    • To prevent contrast medium from escaping the kidneys

    Correct Answer
    A. To demonstrate the ureters
  • 43. 

    what is the function of the kidneys

    • Regulate nitrogen

    • Regulate water

    • Reservoir for urine

    • Regulate elctrolyte levels

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Regulate nitrogen
    A. Regulate water
    A. Regulate elctrolyte levels
  • 44. 

    Circle 5 reasons AP proj w/ pt recumbent are performed as the scout rad?

    • To dem the bladd

    • To id the loc of kidney

    • To dem presence of calculi

    • to dem the contour of kid

    • To ck the rad exposure factors

    • To dem mobility of kidneys

    • To exam for radiopaque artifacts

    • To det how well the pt's GI tract was cleansed

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. To id the loc of kidney
    A. To dem presence of calculi
    A. to dem the contour of kid
    A. To ck the rad exposure factors
    A. To det how well the pt's GI tract was cleansed

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