unit 1

Question 1

a small protein fragment present in the blood after a blood clot is degraded by fibrinolysis * for blood clotting problems

Answer 1

D diner

Question 2

a test that measures how long it takes for a clot to form in a blood sample

Answer 2

PTT

Question 3

a test to evaluate blood clotting or blood clotting disorder, can detect bleed time

Answer 3

PT

Question 4

worst condition for iodine radiation

Answer 4

sickle cell

Question 5

contrast side effects

Answer 5

hot flash, metallic taste in mouth

Question 6

mild reaction to contrast

Answer 6

hives , rash

Question 7

severe contrast side effects

Answer 7

swelling of the throat, hypotension

Question 8

oral contrast types

Answer 8

barium sulfate - chalky & thick
gastrografin ( iodine based ) - clear & thin

Question 9

IV contrast types

Answer 9

iodinated contrast
gadolinium

Question 10

what IV contrast type is used in CT

Answer 10

iodinated contrast

Question 11

what type of IV contrast is used in MRI

Answer 11

gadolinium

Question 12

average BUN level

Answer 12

6-20

Question 13

when contrast injected leaks into the tissue around the vein where needle was placed , can lead to tissue death

Answer 13

contrast extravasation

Question 14

what can not be taken 48 hrs after IV CT contrast

Answer 14

glucophage - metformin

Question 15

CIN

Answer 15

contrast induced nephrothy
* immediate kidney failure

Question 16

why do we have consent forms in CT?

Answer 16

• need to know about reactions
• check food & drug
• if they code, they can’t sue

Question 17

the volume of blood plasma cleared of creatine per unit time

Answer 17

creatine clearance

Question 18

front of body or body part

Answer 18

ventral (anterior)

Question 19

lying on abdomen , face downward

Answer 19

prone

Question 20

nearer the outside of the body or an organ

Answer 20

external

Question 21

away from midline

Answer 21

lateral

Question 22

closer to point of attachment

Answer 22

proximal

Question 23

what structure divides the thoracic and abdominal cavities

Answer 23

diaphragm

Question 24

50% of the population is what body habitus

Answer 24

sthenic

Question 25

in what plane are MRI images acquired

Answer 25

axial, sagittal, coronal

Question 26

in what plane are CT images acquired

Answer 26

axial

Question 27

what atom does MRI utilize for imaging

Answer 27

hydrogen

Question 28

where is the x ray tube located in a CT machine

Answer 28

rotates around patient - in gantry detectors act as IRs

Question 29

which modality is best for CNS ? why?

Answer 29

MRI - detects tissue abnormalities

Question 30

what cavities are in the anterior / ventral cavity

Answer 30

thoracic & abdominopelvic

Question 31

the 2 main body cavities

Answer 31

ventral & dorsal

Question 32

the cavities in the dorsal / posterior cavity

Answer 32

cranial & spinal

Question 33

is a CT cheaper than an MRI?

Answer 33

yes

Question 34

what makes it possible for us to do a CT scan the way we do

Answer 34

slip rings

Question 35

what are a few reasons someone cannot be given contrast?

Answer 35

kidney stones brain bleeds stroke

Question 36

80% of the body is ______ atoms

Answer 36

hydrogen

Question 37

what is the magnet strength of an MRI machine mesured in

Answer 37

tesla

Question 38

the standard magnet for an MRI machine is

Answer 38

1.5

Question 39

can an MRI be done on pregnant women?

Answer 39

yes , but rachel wouldn’t recommend

Question 40

T1 relaxation time focuses on what?

Answer 40

the release of energy from the radio frequency

Question 41

T2 relaxation time focuses on what?

Answer 41

the exchange of energy received from the radio frequency

Question 42

how long is a MRI

Answer 42

can vary 10 - 40 minutes

Question 43

what region is immediately superior to the umbilical region?

Answer 43

epigastric

Question 44

what region is immediately to the left of the epigastric region

Answer 44

left hypochondriac

Question 45

what region is immediately inferior to the right lumbar region

Answer 45

right iliac

Question 46

what region is immediately to the right of the umbilical region

Answer 46

right lumbar

Question 47

which one of the major closed body cavities contains connective tissue membranes

Answer 47

dorsal cavity

Question 48

what type of epithelial membrane is associated with the nasal cavity & the oral cavity

Answer 48

mucous membranes

Question 49

what term refer to the region of the ears

Answer 49

otic

Question 50

the region that refers to the ribs

Answer 50

costal

Question 51

the abdominopelvic region that contains most of the stomach

Answer 51

left hypochondriac

Question 52

the specific layer of serous membrane that covers the heart

Answer 52

visceral pericardium

Question 53

the serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity & covers the organs in the cavity

Answer 53

peritoneum

Question 54

what internal landmark is 2.5 cm below the jugular notch ?

Answer 54

aortic arch

Question 55

where is the location of the internal landmark the carina

Answer 55

T4-T5 - sternal angle

Question 56

where does aortic bifurcation occur ?

Answer 56

L4-L5

Question 57

what internal landmark is found at the 5th intercostal space?

Answer 57

apex of the heart

Question 58

what internal landmark is found at the level of 2nd & 3rd costal cartilage

Answer 58

base of heart

Question 59

the pelvic cavity contains :

Answer 59

urinary bladder, portions of the large intestine , & reproductive organs

Question 60

point where cranium becomes the spine

Answer 60

foramen magnum