PROCEDURES

Question 1

1. What type of contrast is used in IV?
2. Barium is considered a _________ contrast. (positive or negative)
3. Cleansing enema bags should be ___________ inches above the table.
   - what happens if too high?

Answer 1

1. water-soluble Iodine
2. Positive
3. 18 in
   - too rapid flow = abdominal cramping

Question 2

1. Contractions that propel food through the digestive tract is called __________.
2. Upper GI studies can diagnose:
3. Barium sulfate is considered ________ to water

Answer 2

1. Peristalis
2. Hiatal Hernias
3. Hydrophobic

Question 3

1. A contrast study of the spinal canal is:
2. A form of radiolucent contrast media is:
3. Negative contrast appears on a radiographic image as black or white?
4. An example of an x-ray performed in the PACU is:
   A. Hardware check / placement
   B. NG tube placement
   C. Evaluation of dental caries
   D. Assessment of bladder catheter placement

Answer 3

1. Myelogram
2. Carbon Dioxide, Air, Gas
3. Black
4. A. Hardware check / placement

Question 4

1. A type of catheter that can measure cardiac output is a _________.
2. All are considered part of the sterile surgical team except:
   A. Radiographer
   B. Surgical tech
   C. Surgeon
   D. Physician assistant
3. After a myelogram, patients should be:
   A. Prone 4-8 hours after the exam
   B. Supine 4-8 hours after the exam
   C. Trendelenberg for 4-8 hours after the exam
   D. Standing immediately after the exam

Answer 4

1. Swan-Ganz
2. Radiographer
3. Supine 4-8 hours after the exam