CT MOCK BOARD
2024 QUESTIONS
WITH 100%
CORRECT!!
Evatee 8/19/24 CT
,CT MOCK BOARD 2024 QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT!!
In the CT setting, which describes the concept of basic (or simple) consent?
a. Before the CT examination, the technologist explains the procedure to the
patient and asks them if they agree.
b. A written document is given to the patient or guardian (or read to them, if
necessary). The document lists all of the potential complications of the
procedure. The patient must sign the form to acknowledge that they
understand both the risks and benefits of the examination.
c. Consent that is inferred from signs or action. For example, if a patient holds
out his arm so that you can start an IV line, it can be implied that he gives his
consent to the procedure.
d. The requirement that, for minors, one or more parent must consent to the
procedure.Answer - a
A patient is being scheduled for a CT exam of the neck. The patient also needs
a number of other diagnostic exams. Which of the following exams may affect
the date scheduled for the CT study?
a. Upper GI
b. Nuclear medicine thyroid scan
c. MR abdomen and pelvis examination
d. Doppler ultrasound of the lower extremityAnswer - b
All of the following are reasons for obtaining a history before a CT exam is
performed EXCEPT:
a. to verify the patient has not exceeded his radiation limit
,b. to select the appropriate protocol
c. to be sure the exam can be performed safety
d. to aide the radiologist in his or her interpretation of the CT examAnswer - a
What is a general rule regarding the administration of IV contrast media to
patients receiving dialysis?
a. Patients on dialysis should never be given contrast media.
b. Patient on dialysis who still have some residual kidney function should not
be given contrast media; patients with end-stage renal failure can be given
contrast media.
c. When contrast media is given, dialysis must be scheduled to be performed
within 4 hours.
d. Contrast media poses no risks to patients on dialysisAnswer - b
In many institution a radiologist is consulted before intravenous contrast
medium is administered to patients in whom the creatinine value is greater
than:
a. 0.4 mg/dL
b. 0.8 mg/dL
c. 2.0 mg/dL
d. 8.0 mg/dLAnswer - c
You complete the CT exam and will remove the IV catheter. Which of the
following medications may necessitate holding pressure on the puncture site
for a longer period?
a. Coumadin
b. Benadryl
c. Tylenol
d. SynthroidAnswer - a
, In what circumstances is it acceptable to use a large-bore tunneled dialysis
catheter for the injection of iodinated contrast media?
a. Whenever a standard peripheral IV access is not available
b. When the contrast flow rate is 2 mL/s or less
c. When the patency of the line has been verified by flushing with saline
d. A dialysis catheter should never be used for contrast media
administrationAnswer - d
Documentation of IV contrast administration is
a. only necessary when an adverse event occurs
b. only necessary when routine injection parameters are modified
c. required on all patients and must be cosigned by a radiology
d. required on all patients and should include the name of the agent, the dose,
the flow rate, and the injection site.Answer - d
Which is a TRUE statement regarding venipuncture in a peripheral vein for the
placement of an IV line for a CT coronary angiogram?
a. A 22-gauge butterfly infusion set should be used
b. An 18-gauge straight needle should be used
c. An indwelling catheter set with a flexible plastic cannula should be used,
preferably 20-gauge or larger
d. A Huber needle should be usedAnswer - c
Automated injection triggering methods are used to
a. simplify the process of contrast injection, so that assistants can perform the
task and patient throughput can be increased
b. improve patient safety by reducing contrast extravasations
2024 QUESTIONS
WITH 100%
CORRECT!!
Evatee 8/19/24 CT
,CT MOCK BOARD 2024 QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT!!
In the CT setting, which describes the concept of basic (or simple) consent?
a. Before the CT examination, the technologist explains the procedure to the
patient and asks them if they agree.
b. A written document is given to the patient or guardian (or read to them, if
necessary). The document lists all of the potential complications of the
procedure. The patient must sign the form to acknowledge that they
understand both the risks and benefits of the examination.
c. Consent that is inferred from signs or action. For example, if a patient holds
out his arm so that you can start an IV line, it can be implied that he gives his
consent to the procedure.
d. The requirement that, for minors, one or more parent must consent to the
procedure.Answer - a
A patient is being scheduled for a CT exam of the neck. The patient also needs
a number of other diagnostic exams. Which of the following exams may affect
the date scheduled for the CT study?
a. Upper GI
b. Nuclear medicine thyroid scan
c. MR abdomen and pelvis examination
d. Doppler ultrasound of the lower extremityAnswer - b
All of the following are reasons for obtaining a history before a CT exam is
performed EXCEPT:
a. to verify the patient has not exceeded his radiation limit
,b. to select the appropriate protocol
c. to be sure the exam can be performed safety
d. to aide the radiologist in his or her interpretation of the CT examAnswer - a
What is a general rule regarding the administration of IV contrast media to
patients receiving dialysis?
a. Patients on dialysis should never be given contrast media.
b. Patient on dialysis who still have some residual kidney function should not
be given contrast media; patients with end-stage renal failure can be given
contrast media.
c. When contrast media is given, dialysis must be scheduled to be performed
within 4 hours.
d. Contrast media poses no risks to patients on dialysisAnswer - b
In many institution a radiologist is consulted before intravenous contrast
medium is administered to patients in whom the creatinine value is greater
than:
a. 0.4 mg/dL
b. 0.8 mg/dL
c. 2.0 mg/dL
d. 8.0 mg/dLAnswer - c
You complete the CT exam and will remove the IV catheter. Which of the
following medications may necessitate holding pressure on the puncture site
for a longer period?
a. Coumadin
b. Benadryl
c. Tylenol
d. SynthroidAnswer - a
, In what circumstances is it acceptable to use a large-bore tunneled dialysis
catheter for the injection of iodinated contrast media?
a. Whenever a standard peripheral IV access is not available
b. When the contrast flow rate is 2 mL/s or less
c. When the patency of the line has been verified by flushing with saline
d. A dialysis catheter should never be used for contrast media
administrationAnswer - d
Documentation of IV contrast administration is
a. only necessary when an adverse event occurs
b. only necessary when routine injection parameters are modified
c. required on all patients and must be cosigned by a radiology
d. required on all patients and should include the name of the agent, the dose,
the flow rate, and the injection site.Answer - d
Which is a TRUE statement regarding venipuncture in a peripheral vein for the
placement of an IV line for a CT coronary angiogram?
a. A 22-gauge butterfly infusion set should be used
b. An 18-gauge straight needle should be used
c. An indwelling catheter set with a flexible plastic cannula should be used,
preferably 20-gauge or larger
d. A Huber needle should be usedAnswer - c
Automated injection triggering methods are used to
a. simplify the process of contrast injection, so that assistants can perform the
task and patient throughput can be increased
b. improve patient safety by reducing contrast extravasations
