Advanced Fluoroscopic Imaging And Contrast Procedures Assessment Practice Tests

Question 1

In a standard fluoroscopic room configuration, where is the x-ray tube typically located relative to the patient?

Accepted Answer

B. Beneath the exam table

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A. Above the exam table

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C. Mounted on the ceiling

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D. Integrated into the image intensifier

Question 2

The 5-minute cumulative timer in fluoroscopy is designed to automatically terminate the x-ray exposure once the time limit is reached.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 3

Which of the following items are required to be documented by the technologist during a fluoroscopic procedure?

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A. Total dose

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B. Time of fluoroscopy

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C. Room temperature

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D. Type and amount of contrast media

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of placing a grid between the patient and the image intensifier in fluoroscopy?

Accepted Answer

C. To improve image quality by reducing scatter radiation

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A. To increase the magnification of the image

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B. To reduce the radiation dose to the patient

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D. To stabilize the image intensifier position

Question 5

What is the primary reason fluoroscopy is considered to involve the highest radiation exposure to patients compared to standard radiographic procedures?

Accepted Answer

Because it involves real-time, continuous or pulsed x-ray exposure over a dynamic period rather than a single static exposure.

Question 6

During the pharyngeal phase of swallowing, which anatomical movement is essential for protecting the airway from aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Anterior and superior movement of the larynx

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Posterior movement of the tongue base

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Relaxation of the cricopharyngeal muscle

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Elevation of the soft palate

Question 7

What is the standard frame rate required for performing a Modified Barium Swallow Study to ensure adequate visualization of the rapid swallowing phases?

Accepted Answer

30 frames per second

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15 frames per second

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60 frames per second

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120 frames per second

Question 8

The AP projection is the primary view used in a Modified Barium Swallow Study to evaluate the overall sequence of the swallowing phases.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 9

Which of the following responsibilities are typically managed by the speech therapist during a Modified Barium Swallow Study?

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Determining contrast consistencies

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Managing bolus delivery methods

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Positioning the patient for imaging

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Operating the radiographic recording equipment

Question 10

In a lateral projection for a Modified Barium Swallow Study, what anatomical structures must be superimposed to ensure proper positioning?

Accepted Answer

Mandibular shadows

Question 11

What is the approximate gastric emptying time for a healthy adult stomach after a standard meal?

Accepted Answer

2–3 hours

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30–60 minutes

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5–6 hours

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8–10 hours

Question 12

Which contrast study type is specifically designed to provide superior mucosal detail by using high-density barium and CO2 crystals?

Accepted Answer

Double-contrast study

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Single-contrast study

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Biphasic study

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Oral transit study

Question 13

Patients are instructed to avoid nicotine and chewing gum prior to an Upper GI series because these substances increase gastric secretions.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 14

In a PA prone projection during an Upper GI series, where is the barium primarily located within the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Body and pylorus

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Fundus

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Greater curvature

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Lesser curvature

Question 15

Which small bowel imaging method involves the direct instillation of contrast medium into the small intestine via a catheter placed under fluoroscopic guidance?

Accepted Answer

Enteroclysis

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Oral method

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Complete reflux

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Intubation study

Question 16

Which of the following are standard patient preparation requirements for an Upper GI series?

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NPO status for 8–9 hours

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Avoidance of nicotine

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Avoidance of chewing gum

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High-fiber diet 24 hours prior

Question 17

During a double-contrast barium enema, which side of the patient will show the barium in a lateral decubitus position?

Accepted Answer

Dependent side

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Non-dependent side

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Anterior side

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Posterior side

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of performing both right and left lateral decubitus views during a double-contrast barium enema?

Accepted Answer

To clear all four walls of the colon

Question 19

Which device is used during a barium enema to prevent the accidental expulsion of the enema tip?

Accepted Answer

Retention tip with inflatable cuff

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Standard rectal catheter

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Miller-Abbott tube

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Enteroclysis catheter

Question 20

Segmentation contractions in the intestine are primarily responsible for the propulsion of contents toward the rectum.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

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