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What is the minimum amount of time a patient should remain on bed rest following an invasive angiographic procedure? A. 1 hour B. 3 hours C. 4 hours D. 6 hours correct answer C. 4 hours
A what degree angle should the head of the bed or stretcher be elevated following an invasive angiographic procedure? A. 10 degrees B. 15 degrees C. 20 degrees D. 30 degrees correct answer D. 30 degrees
True/False: Most pediatric angiographic procedures require heavy sedation. correct answer True
True/False: Angiographic rooms need to be considerably larger than conventional radiographic rooms. correct answer True
Outlets for __________ and ___________ should be located on the walls of the room near the work area. correct answer Oxygen and suction
The two types of digital fluoroscopy and image acquisition systems include: correct answer A. Analog-to-digital conversion B. Flat detector-direct digital conversion
True/False: The analog-to-digital conversion type of angiographic system does not require an image intensifier tube. correct answer False
True/False: The use of digital and/or digital subtraction angiography (DSA), as part of a PAC system, can eliminate the need for hard-copy images. correct answer True
List three postprocessing options with digital imaging to improve or modify the image: correct answer A. Pixel-shifting or remasking
True/False: Nuclear medicine complements other angiographic modalities even though it provides little anatomic detail. correct answer True
True/False: Color duplex ultrasound is effective in demonstrating thrombus formation in the circle if Wills in the adult. correct answer False
True/False: MRI may use carbon dioxide when iodinated contrast media is contraindicated. correct answer True
True/False: Magnetic resonance angiography requires the use of special contrast media to demonstrate vasculature. correct answer False; does not require contrast media
True/False: Rotational angiography units move around the anatomy up to 360 degrees during the procedure. correct answer False; up to 180 degrees
True/False: Carbon dioxide is recommended instead of iodinated contrast media for carotid angiography. correct answer False
True/False: Gadolinium is recommended for renal angiography for patients with known renal disease. correct answer False
List the five common clinical indicators for cerebral angiography: correct answer A. Vascular stenosis and occlusions B. Aneurysms C. Trauma D. Arteriovenous E. Neoplastic disease
The point of bifurcation is of special interest to the radiologist; at this point, the internal carotid artery is more __________ (medial or lateral) when compared with the external carotid on an AP projection. correct answer lateral
List four vessels commonly demonstrated during cerebral angiography: correct answer A. Common carotid arteries B. Internal carotid arteries C. External carotid arteries D. Vertebral arteries
D. Axillary artery correct answer A. Femoral vein
The preferred puncture site for a thoracic aortogram is the: A. Femoral vein B. Pulmonary vein C. Pulmonary artery D. Femoral artery correct answer D. Femoral artery
The preferred puncture site for a pulmonary arteriogram is: A. Femoral vein B. Pulmonary vein C. Pulmonary artery D. Femoral artery correct answer A. Femoral vein
What is the average amount of contrast media injected during a thoracic angiogram? A. 5 to 8 mL B. 10 to 15 mL C. 20 to 25 mL D. 30 to 50 mL correct answer D. 30 to 50 mL
To prevent superimposition of the aortic arch with surrounding structures during a thoracic aortogram, a __________ LAO is often performed. A. 5 to 10 degree B. 15 to 20 degree C. 45 degree D. 60 degree correct answer C. 45 degree
Coronary angiography is typically a study of the: A. Coronary arteries B. Aortic arch C. Coronary veins D. Chambers of the heart correct answer A. Coronary arteries
Which vessel is commonly catheterized for access to the right side of the heart? correct answer Femoral vein
The average imaging rate during angiocardiography is: A. 2 to 3 frames per second B. 8 to 10 frames per second
The common puncture site for selective abdominal angiography is the ________ using the Seldinger technique. correct answer Femoral artery
Superselective abdominal angiography can be performed to visualize specific branches (and associated organs) of the abdominal aorta. Which three branches are most commonly catheterized for this purpose? correct answer A. Renal arteries B. Celiac artery C. Superior and inferior mesenteric arteries
True/False: Venograms are rarely performed today because of increased use of color duplex ultrasound. correct answer True
To study the left upper limb arteries, the catheter is passed from the aortic arch into the: A. Left common carotid B. Left brachiocephalic C. Left vertebral artery D. Left subclavian artery correct answer D. Left subclavian artery
True/False: Respiration is suspended for the angiographic imaging of the lower limb. correct answer True
Define interventional imaging procedures: correct answer Radiologic procedures that intervene in disease process, providing a therapeutic outcome
Interventional procedures are considered a benefit to patients of: A. Increased cost of the procedures B. Shorter hospital stays C. Longer recovery times D. A poor second choice to surgery correct answer B. Shorter hospital stays
True/False: Interventional angiographic procedures are used primarily for providing diagnostic information and secondarily for treatment of disease. correct answer False; primarily for treatment of disease
True/False: Interventional imaging procedures are most commonly performed in surgery. correct answer False; performed primarily in angiographic/interventional suite
Embolization correct answer Vascular
Vascular or Nonvascular Procedure? Percutaneous abdominal drainage correct answer Nonvascular
Vascular or Nonvascular Procedure? Nephrostomy correct answer Nonvascular
Vascular or Nonvascular Procedure? Thrombolysis correct answer Vascular
Vascular or Nonvascular Procedure? Percutaneous needle biopsy correct answer Nonvascular
Vascular or Nonvascular Procedure? Kyphoplasty correct answer Nonvascular
Vascular or Nonvascular Procedure? Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) correct answer Vascular
How is the hepatic portal system accessed during a TIPS procedure? correct answer Through the right jugular vein
What type of medication can be used during infusion therapy to control bleeding? correct answer Vasoconstrictor
What type of devices are often used to retrieve urethral stones? correct answer Endovascular retrieval devices (snare wire loop) snare
What is the name of the vertebroplasty procedure performed to restore the collapsed portion of a vertebral body? correct answer Kyphoplasty
What specific device is placed within the collapsed vertebrae to restore their height and structure for the TIPS procedure (infusion therapy)? correct answer Kyphoplasty balloon
What type of catheter is used for transluminal angioplasty? correct answer Transluminal balloon catheter
B. Chemical dissolving C. Low-intensity gamma radiation D. Frictional heating correct answer D. Frictional heating
Two arteries that deliver blood to the heart muscle are: A. Right and left pulmonary veins B. Right and left brachiocephalic arteries C. Right and left pulmonary arteries D. Right and left coronary arteries correct answer D. Right and left coronary arteries
Which of the following arteries does not originate directly from the arch of the aorta? A. Brachiocephalic B. Left subclavian C. Left common carotid D. Right common carotid correct answer D. Right common carotid
Each common carotid artery bifurcates into the internal and external arteries at the level of the:
A. C 4 vertebra B. C 6 vertebra C. C 2 vertebra D. C 1 vertebra correct answer A. C4 vertebra
Which of the following arteries arises from the brachiocephalic artery rather than the aortic arch? A. Right lateral B. Left vertebral C. Right common carotid D. Left common carotid correct answer C. Right common carotid
The external carotid does not supply blood to the: A. Anterior portion of the brain B. Facial area C. Anterior neck D. Greater part of the scalp and meninges correct answer A. Anterior portion of the brain
Which of the following veins do not drain blood from the head, face, and neck regions? A. Right and left internal jugular veins B. Right and left vertebral veins C. Internal and external cerebral veins D. Right and left external jugular veins correct answer C. Internal and external cerebral veins
The superior and inferior sagittal sinuses join certain other venous sinuses, such as the transverse sinus, at the base of the brain to become the: A. External jugular vein B. Internal jugular vein C. Subclavian vein D. Vertebral vein correct answer B. Internal jugular vein
Which vein receives blood from the intercostal, esophageal, and phrenic veins? A. Superior vena cava B. Inferior vena cava C. Azygos vein
D. Brachiocephalic vein correct answer C. Azygos vein
Which vessels carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart? A. Pulmonary veins B. Pulmonary arteries C. Coronary arteries D. Aorta correct answer A. Pulmonary veins
True/False: The right subclavian artery rises directly from the aortic arch. correct answer False
What is another term for the aortic bulb? A. Aortic stem B. Aortic confluence C. Aortic root D. Aortic sphincter correct answer C. Aortic root
How many segments make up the thoracic aorta? A. Three B. Four
