Nuclear Medicine: Exit Exam Practice Questions And Answers

Nuclear Medicine: Exit Exam Practice Questions And Answers A patient with a chest tube arrives in the nuclear medicine department for an Imaging study. The technologist should: A. Cancel the procedure because the chest tube apparatus will interfere with the study B. Place the chest tubes external apparatus on the Imaging table next to the patient C.Hang the chest tubes external apparatus from an IV pole and raise it above the patient's chest D.Place the chest tubes external apparatus on a level lower than the patient's chest - ANS D. Place the chest tubes external apparatus on a level lower than the patient's chest for proper drainage, chest tube apparatus must always remain lower than the patient's chest (Bolus: (2011) Steve's Review of Nuclear Medicine Technology: Preparation for certification examination) 99mTc-Oxidronate image of the region shown would demonstrate all the following structures except the: A. Costochondral Junctions B. Acromion processes C. Sternum D. Clavicles - ANS B. Acromion processes The image depicts an anterior view of the rib cage and proximal upper extremities. The acromion processes would be demonstrated on a posterior view of the upper thorax that includes the scapulae. Which of the following is common to imaging gastroesophageal reflux in both adults and children? A. The patient ingests diluted hydrochloric acid with the radiopharmaceutical B. 99mtc sulfur colloid is the radiopharmaceutical of choice C. The patient must fast from Midnight before the test D. An abdominal binder is used to increase pressure over the abdomen - ANS B. 99mtc sulfur colloid is the radiopharmaceutical of choice 99mTc-Sulfur Colloid is the radiopharmaceutical used to image gastroesophageal reflux in both adults and children. However, adults are administered a mixture of dilute hydrochloric acid, orange juice and tracer after fasting from midnight. In infants and toddlers, the procedure is performed at the time of a scheduled feeding, so they may fast as little as two hours before receiving the tracer. In adults, an abdominal binder is used to increase external abdominal pressure to demonstrate more subtle instances of reflux. Because the abdominal muscles are important in pediatric respiration, the binder is typically not used with children, particularly infants. The shelf life of most 99mTc-labeled radiopharmaceuticals is: A. 4-6 hrs B. 6-8 hrs