Exam 3

Question 1

The use of water as an oral contrast material for CT of the abdomen and/or pelvis has several potential advantages, including:

Answer 1

1. Increased playability and improved patient comfort.
2. Better demonstration of enhancing bowel wall.
3. No interference with 3D applications.

Question 2

Proper immobilization during a CT procedure may involve the use of:

Answer 2

1 soft, hook and loop (Velcro) immobilization straps and
2 good patient communication.

Question 3

The normal range of glomerular filtration rate for me is:

Answer 3

70 +/- 14mL/min/m^2