Mosby CT Review EXAM: Patient Care
2026 Questions and Answers
Which of the following is an accurate method of verifying patient identity?
A. Calling the patient by his or her full name
B. Checking the name listed on the medical record
C. Examining the patient's wrist identification band
D. Confirming with a family member or friend - Correct answer-C. Examining the
patient's wrist identification band
Checking the information located on the wrist band is the most accurate method of
verifying patient identification.
The rights of the patient include which of the following?
1. The patient has the right to considerate and respectful care.
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,2. The patient has the right to receive a copy of the diagnostic procedure
performed.
3. The patient has the right to refuse medical treatment.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Correct answer-C. 1 and 3 only
The American Hospital Association drafted A Patient's Bill of Rights in 1973.
Included among the 12 "rights" are the patient's right to considerate and respectful
care and the right to refuse treatment. Release of the patient's diagnostic
examination results is not an inherent right and is at the discretion of the
physician(s) involved.
A patient is required to have the following radiographic examinations: CT of the
abdomen, GI series, and a barium enema. The correct order for the scheduling of
these procedures would be:
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,A. barium enema, GI series, CT of the abdomen.
B. GI series, CT of the abdomen, barium enema.
C. CT of the abdomen, GI series, barium enema.
D. CT of the abdomen, barium enema, GI series. - Correct answer-D. CT of the
abdomen, barium enema, GI series.
The correct order for the scheduling of these procedures would be the CT study
followed by the barium enema, with the GI series last. Dense barium causes a
streak artifact on the CT image, so it is important that computed tomography be
performed first. The barium administered during a GI series could interfere with
interpretation of a diagnostic enema study.
Which of the following should be included as instructions to the patient before
beginning any CT examination?
1. Describe the examination to be performed: area of body, etc.
2. Explain the process of contrast administration.
3. Give any necessary breathing instructions clearly and precisely.
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, A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Correct answer-D. 1, 2, and 3
Proper communication with the patient prior to the start of any CT examination is
extremely important. A thorough explanation of the procedure with a detailed set of
instructions helps to reduce patient anxiety and improve cooperation in obtaining a
high-quality study.
Which of the following should be included on a patient consent form for a CT scan
involving intravenous contrast media?
A. A statement releasing the health professionals involved from any and all
responsibility
B. A clause protecting the technologist from possible lawsuit for negligence
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2026 Questions and Answers
Which of the following is an accurate method of verifying patient identity?
A. Calling the patient by his or her full name
B. Checking the name listed on the medical record
C. Examining the patient's wrist identification band
D. Confirming with a family member or friend - Correct answer-C. Examining the
patient's wrist identification band
Checking the information located on the wrist band is the most accurate method of
verifying patient identification.
The rights of the patient include which of the following?
1. The patient has the right to considerate and respectful care.
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,2. The patient has the right to receive a copy of the diagnostic procedure
performed.
3. The patient has the right to refuse medical treatment.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Correct answer-C. 1 and 3 only
The American Hospital Association drafted A Patient's Bill of Rights in 1973.
Included among the 12 "rights" are the patient's right to considerate and respectful
care and the right to refuse treatment. Release of the patient's diagnostic
examination results is not an inherent right and is at the discretion of the
physician(s) involved.
A patient is required to have the following radiographic examinations: CT of the
abdomen, GI series, and a barium enema. The correct order for the scheduling of
these procedures would be:
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,A. barium enema, GI series, CT of the abdomen.
B. GI series, CT of the abdomen, barium enema.
C. CT of the abdomen, GI series, barium enema.
D. CT of the abdomen, barium enema, GI series. - Correct answer-D. CT of the
abdomen, barium enema, GI series.
The correct order for the scheduling of these procedures would be the CT study
followed by the barium enema, with the GI series last. Dense barium causes a
streak artifact on the CT image, so it is important that computed tomography be
performed first. The barium administered during a GI series could interfere with
interpretation of a diagnostic enema study.
Which of the following should be included as instructions to the patient before
beginning any CT examination?
1. Describe the examination to be performed: area of body, etc.
2. Explain the process of contrast administration.
3. Give any necessary breathing instructions clearly and precisely.
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, A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Correct answer-D. 1, 2, and 3
Proper communication with the patient prior to the start of any CT examination is
extremely important. A thorough explanation of the procedure with a detailed set of
instructions helps to reduce patient anxiety and improve cooperation in obtaining a
high-quality study.
Which of the following should be included on a patient consent form for a CT scan
involving intravenous contrast media?
A. A statement releasing the health professionals involved from any and all
responsibility
B. A clause protecting the technologist from possible lawsuit for negligence
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