MXT 2 EXAM1

Question 1

a lower GI radiographic examination assists in evaluating and diagnosing

Answer 1

all are correct

Question 2

a normal prostate gland feels

Answer 2

soft

Question 3

a provider specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of disease using radiation and other techniques is known as a

Answer 3

radiologist

Question 4

all of the following are advantages of the fecal immunochemical test(FIT) as compared witht he guaiac slide test except

Answer 4

fit it less expoensive

Question 5

all of the following are characteristics of computed tomography (ct) except

Answer 5

uses sound waves to produce an image

Question 6

all of the following are methods used to admisister a contrast medium except

Answer 6

subcutaneous injections

Question 7

all the following are risk factors for testicular cancer except

Answer 7

mutiple sexual parteners

Question 8

all of the following are symptoms of colorectal cancer except

Answer 8

unexpected weight gain

Question 9

all of the following are symptoms of prostate cancer except

Answer 9

thick yellow discharge from the penis

Question 10

all of the following conditions can cause an elevated PSA level except

Answer 10

testicular cancer

Question 11

all of the following medications must be discontinued before and during guatic slide testing except

Answer 11

calcium suppliment

Question 12

an echocardiogram can be used to assses which of the following

Answer 12

all are correct

Question 13

an instument used to view organs directly is known as a

Answer 13

fluroscope

Question 14

an IVP is a radiograph of the

Answer 14

kidneys, ureters, and bladder

Question 15

an IVP is used to assist in the diagnosis of all of the following except

Answer 15

urinary tract infection

Question 16

mammography is used to detect

Answer 16

all are correct

Question 17

testicular cancer occurs most commonly

Answer 17

between age 15 and 34

Question 18

the function of the prostate gland is to

Answer 18

secrete fluid that transports sperm

Question 19

the function of x-rays include all of the following except

Answer 19

to prevent disease

Question 20

the most common sign of testicular cancer is

Answer 20

a small, hard, painless lump of the testicle

Question 21

the normal range for a PSA test is

Answer 21

0 to 4 ng/ml

Question 22

the purpose of an obstentic ultrasound is to

Answer 22

all are correct

Question 23

the purpose of sigmoidoscopy is to detect the presence of

Answer 23

all are correct

Question 24

the upper GI radiographic examination is helpful in diagnosing all the the following except

Answer 24

tumors of the large intestine

Question 25

what effect does the barium suspension have on the stool after an upper GI is performed

Answer 25

it is whiteish in color

Question 26

what is the appearence if stool exhibiting melena

Answer 26

streaked with mucus

Question 27

what is the purpose of a bone density scan

Answer 27

to detect bone loss

Question 28

what is the purpose of the DRE before a sigmoidoscopy

Answer 28

all are correct

Question 29

what is the term for the recorded image obtained with ultrasonography?

Answer 29

sonogram

Question 30

when should a testicular self-examination be performed?

Answer 30

after taking a warm shower

Question 31

which of the following assists in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease?

Answer 31

nuclear cardiac stress test

Question 32

which of the following can cause failure of the expected control results to occur on a guaiac slide test?

Answer 32

all are correct

Question 33

which of the following increase the PSA level?

Answer 33

vigorous exercise

Question 34

which of the following individuals is at particular risk for osteorprosis?

Answer 34

a postmenopausal woman

Question 35

whichof the following instructions should be relayed to the patient reguarding a bone density scan?

Answer 35

do not take a calcium supplement of the morning of the scan

Question 36

which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding an upper GI radiographic examination?

Answer 36

do not eat or drink after midnight of the day before the examination

Question 37

which of the following is a characteristic of magnetic resonance imaging?

Answer 37

all are correct

Question 38

which of the following is an advantage of digital radiology?

Answer 38

all are correct

Question 39

which of the following is not a characteristic of neculear medicine diagnostic imaging procedures?

Answer 39

the examination takes only a short time

Question 40

which of the following is not a form of patient preparation for a lower GI radiographic examination?

Answer 40

take tablets containing a contrast medium the evening before the examination

Question 41

which of the following positions is used for flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy?

Answer 41

sims

Question 42

which of the following tests may be performed if the fecal occult blood test result is positive?

Answer 42

colonoscopy

Question 43

which of the following may result in a false-positive test result on a guaiac slide test?

Answer 43

all are correct

Question 44

which of the following uses ultrasounds to measure the direction and speed of blood as it flows through blood vessels?

Answer 44

doppler ultrasound

Question 45

which of the following x-ray studies does not require the use of a contrast medium?

Answer 45

chest radiograph