Ch. 50/54 - Imaging/PT

Question 1

What medical professional would be able to perform advanced radiological procedures as well as interpret films for physicians?

Answer 1

Radiologist

Question 2

What are characteristics of invasive procedures?

Answer 2

• Surgical asepsis is required
• Anesthesia may be necessary
• The barrier of the skin is broken
• A device is inserted into a blood vessel or organ

Question 3

Invasive radiological procedures are most likely to be performed where?

Answer 3

a same-day surgery center

Question 4

A patient who has been scheduled for a radiologic procedure should be informed of what?

Answer 4

• Appointment date & time
• What is involved in the procedure
• Dietary restrictions
• Possible side effects

Question 5

What is the purpose of a dosimeter badge?

Answer 5

Protect employees from potential over exposure

Question 6

What is the medical assistants role in diagnostic radiology?

Answer 6

It varies depending on the MA scope of practice in each state

Question 7

An xray that is shot at an angle is considered which type of view?

Answer 7

Oblique

Question 8

In order to minimize the risk of injury, radiologic staff and technicians should always wear a shield made from what material?

Answer 8

Lead

Question 9

A MA should inform the physcian of which condition prior to taking an xray?

Answer 9

Pregnancy

Question 10

How should the MA present pre- and post-procedural intructions to a patient?

Answer 10

Orally and in writing

Question 11

Another name for external beam radiotherapy is what?

Answer 11

Teletherapy

Question 12

What provides “live-action” images that allow physicians to observe fetal movement, study body organs, and guide neele biopsies?

Answer 12

3D/4D US

Question 13

What is a barrium swallow procedure commonly referred to as?

Answer 13

Upper GI series

Question 14

What is an example of an invasive radiological procedure?

Answer 14

Angiography

Question 15

Nuclear Medicine is a non-invasive radiographic procedure that involves the use of what?

Answer 15

Radoisotopes

Question 16

When performing an x-ray procedure, what is the first thing an MA should do?

Answer 16

Check the x-ray order and equipment needed

Question 17

How would a technologist shoot the x-ray ordered for an AP x-ray?

Answer 17

from front to back

Question 18

Lateral x-rays are shot from?

Answer 18

from the side

Question 19

What did Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen discover?

Answer 19

x-rays

Question 20

What are advantages of digital x-rays?

Answer 20

• Better image quality
• Faster results
• Easier x-ray file sharing

Question 21

Which type of therapy helps the patient improve balance, strength, and quality of life?

Answer 21

Dance therapy

Question 22

What benefits should be explained when talking about equestrian therapy?

Answer 22

Strength development, coordination, muscle tone, and improved balance

Question 23

Bringing the toes toward the head is known as what?

Answer 23

Dorsiflexion

Question 24

What are alternative therapies that may be used in addition to PT?

Answer 24

• Chiropractice medicine
• Biofeedback
• Acupuncture

Question 25

Which type of exercise allows the patient to relax and then contract muscles while in a fixed position?

Answer 25

Isometric exercise

Question 26

What is the degree to which a joint is able to move?

Answer 26

ROM

Question 27

What are part of the MA's role when referring a patient to PT?

Answer 27

* Documenting the referral * Scheduling a patient appointment with a therapist * Completing the referral form

Question 28

What is an invasive procedure?

Answer 28

Requires a radiologist to insert a catheter, wire, or other testing device into a pts blood vessel or organ through the skin or a body orifice.

Question 29

What is non-invasive procedure?

Answer 29

Using other technologies to view internal structures such as x-rays or US. They do NOT require inserting devices, breaking the skin, or monitoring at the degree needed with invasive procedures.

Question 30

x-ray view: Anteroposterior

Answer 30

front to back

Question 31

x-ray view: Posteroanterior

Answer 31

back to front

Question 32

x-ray view: oblique

Answer 32

at an angle

Question 33

x-ray view: lateral

Answer 33

from the side

Question 34

What is fluoroscopy?

Answer 34

Allows viewing of internal organ movement and gives a precise interal area that needs to be recorded