Nuclear Medicine: Exit Exam Practice
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A patient with a chest tube D. Place the chest tubes external apparatus on a level
arrives in the nuclear lower than the patient's chest
medicine department for
an Imaging study. The for proper drainage, chest tube apparatus must
technologist should: always remain lower than the patient's chest
A. Cancel the procedure
because the chest tube (Bolus: (2011) Steve's Review of Nuclear Medicine
apparatus will interfere Technology: Preparation for certification examination)
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
,99mTc-Oxidronate image B. Acromion processes
of the region shown
would demonstrate all the The image depicts an anterior view of the rib cage
following structures and proximal upper extremities. The acromion
except the: processes would be demonstrated on a posterior
view of the upper thorax that includes the scapulae.
A. Costochondral
Junctions
B. Acromion processes
C. Sternum
D. Clavicles
Which of the following is B. 99mtc sulfur colloid is the radiopharmaceutical of
common to imaging choice
gastroesophageal reflux
in both adults and 99mTc-Sulfur Colloid is the radiopharmaceutical used
children? to image gastroesophageal reflux in both adults and
children. However, adults are administered a mixture
A. The patient ingests of dilute hydrochloric acid, orange juice and tracer
diluted hydrochloric acid after fasting from midnight. In infants and toddlers, the
with the procedure is performed at the time of a scheduled
radiopharmaceutical feeding, so they may fast as little as two hours before
B. 99mtc sulfur colloid is receiving the tracer. In adults, an abdominal binder is
the radiopharmaceutical used to increase external abdominal pressure to
of choice demonstrate more subtle instances of reflux. Because
C. The patient must fast the abdominal muscles are important in pediatric
from Midnight before the respiration, the binder is typically not used with
test children, particularly infants.
D. An abdominal binder is
used to increase pressure
over the abdomen
,The shelf life of most B. 6-8hrs
99mTc-labeled
radiopharmaceuticals is: For most 99mTc-Radiopharmaceuticals, the expiration
A. 4-6 hrs time is 6 hrs, equal to the physical half-life of 99mTC
B. 6-8 hrs (t1/2= 6 hrs)
C. 10-12 hrs
D. 16-18 hrs
On an intrinsic field C. Edge packing
uniformity image, the area
of increased activity The phenomenon known as Edge packing can show
around the image is up as a bright rim of activity around the perimeter of
called: the [intrinsic flood]. To prevent Edge packing, most
manufacturers provide a lead- shielded ring that
A. Flare phenomenon masks the effect when attached to the edge of the
B. Septal penetration camera head.
C. Edge packing
D. Halo effect
A patient who becomes C. Nausea and vomiting
hypoglycemic may exhibit
all the following signs and The onset of symptoms of hypoglycemia may be
symptoms except: sudden and include general weakness, sweating,
clammy, cold skin, tremors, nervousness, irritability,
A. Weakness and hunger, blurred vision and loss of consciousness. The
shakiness condition can be remedied quickly with the
B. Irritability administration of sugar (3 pieces of candy or fruit
C. Nausea and vomiting juice)
D. Confusion
, Which of the following is C. III
the correct
patient/camera positioning Imaging of renal transplants is performed with the
for imaging a transplanted patient supine. Anterior images are obtained over the
kidney? iliac fossa containing the transplanted kidney.
Patient position Camera
positions
I Upright Anterior
II Upright Posterior
III Supine Anterior
IV Supine Posterior
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
The gamma ray spectrum A. The voltage should be increased
shown below was
obtained at a voltage of
800. To move the photo As voltage is increased, the gamma-ray spectrum
peak into the window, moves to the right. Therefore, increasing the voltage
which of the following will shift the photopeak toward the window and, if the
actions should be taken? voltage is increased sufficiently, into the window.
A. The voltage should be
increased
B. The voltage should be
decreased
C. The window should be
widened
D. The window should be
moved
Questions(WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE)
Save Groups
A patient with a chest tube D. Place the chest tubes external apparatus on a level
arrives in the nuclear lower than the patient's chest
medicine department for
an Imaging study. The for proper drainage, chest tube apparatus must
technologist should: always remain lower than the patient's chest
A. Cancel the procedure
because the chest tube (Bolus: (2011) Steve's Review of Nuclear Medicine
apparatus will interfere Technology: Preparation for certification examination)
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
,99mTc-Oxidronate image B. Acromion processes
of the region shown
would demonstrate all the The image depicts an anterior view of the rib cage
following structures and proximal upper extremities. The acromion
except the: processes would be demonstrated on a posterior
view of the upper thorax that includes the scapulae.
A. Costochondral
Junctions
B. Acromion processes
C. Sternum
D. Clavicles
Which of the following is B. 99mtc sulfur colloid is the radiopharmaceutical of
common to imaging choice
gastroesophageal reflux
in both adults and 99mTc-Sulfur Colloid is the radiopharmaceutical used
children? to image gastroesophageal reflux in both adults and
children. However, adults are administered a mixture
A. The patient ingests of dilute hydrochloric acid, orange juice and tracer
diluted hydrochloric acid after fasting from midnight. In infants and toddlers, the
with the procedure is performed at the time of a scheduled
radiopharmaceutical feeding, so they may fast as little as two hours before
B. 99mtc sulfur colloid is receiving the tracer. In adults, an abdominal binder is
the radiopharmaceutical used to increase external abdominal pressure to
of choice demonstrate more subtle instances of reflux. Because
C. The patient must fast the abdominal muscles are important in pediatric
from Midnight before the respiration, the binder is typically not used with
test children, particularly infants.
D. An abdominal binder is
used to increase pressure
over the abdomen
,The shelf life of most B. 6-8hrs
99mTc-labeled
radiopharmaceuticals is: For most 99mTc-Radiopharmaceuticals, the expiration
A. 4-6 hrs time is 6 hrs, equal to the physical half-life of 99mTC
B. 6-8 hrs (t1/2= 6 hrs)
C. 10-12 hrs
D. 16-18 hrs
On an intrinsic field C. Edge packing
uniformity image, the area
of increased activity The phenomenon known as Edge packing can show
around the image is up as a bright rim of activity around the perimeter of
called: the [intrinsic flood]. To prevent Edge packing, most
manufacturers provide a lead- shielded ring that
A. Flare phenomenon masks the effect when attached to the edge of the
B. Septal penetration camera head.
C. Edge packing
D. Halo effect
A patient who becomes C. Nausea and vomiting
hypoglycemic may exhibit
all the following signs and The onset of symptoms of hypoglycemia may be
symptoms except: sudden and include general weakness, sweating,
clammy, cold skin, tremors, nervousness, irritability,
A. Weakness and hunger, blurred vision and loss of consciousness. The
shakiness condition can be remedied quickly with the
B. Irritability administration of sugar (3 pieces of candy or fruit
C. Nausea and vomiting juice)
D. Confusion
, Which of the following is C. III
the correct
patient/camera positioning Imaging of renal transplants is performed with the
for imaging a transplanted patient supine. Anterior images are obtained over the
kidney? iliac fossa containing the transplanted kidney.
Patient position Camera
positions
I Upright Anterior
II Upright Posterior
III Supine Anterior
IV Supine Posterior
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
The gamma ray spectrum A. The voltage should be increased
shown below was
obtained at a voltage of
800. To move the photo As voltage is increased, the gamma-ray spectrum
peak into the window, moves to the right. Therefore, increasing the voltage
which of the following will shift the photopeak toward the window and, if the
actions should be taken? voltage is increased sufficiently, into the window.
A. The voltage should be
increased
B. The voltage should be
decreased
C. The window should be
widened
D. The window should be
moved
