Ureteral Compression Quiz
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What is the recommended position for the cassette during an X-ray procedure for the patient's abdomen?

  • At the level of the umbilicus
  • Above the low costal margin
  • At the level of the low costal margin (correct)
  • Below the low costal margin

    • When is the exposure made during an X-ray procedure for the patient's abdomen?

  • During full inspiration
  • During a deep breath hold
  • During a cough
  • During full expiration (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the immobilization band during an X-ray procedure for the patient's abdomen?

  • To reduce radiation exposure
  • To provide comfort to the patient
  • To improve image quality
  • To prevent the patient from moving (correct)

    • Where should the X-ray beam be collimated during an X-ray procedure for the patient's abdomen?

    <p>Just within the margins of the cassette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended respiratory state during an X-ray procedure for the patient's abdomen?

    <p>Full expiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of projections can be taken to show the change in the relative position of calculi and bladder?

    <p>Antero-posterior and oblique projections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in mobility between calculi within the urinary bladder and calcification outside the bladder?

    <p>Calculi within the bladder are more mobile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of caudal angulation in projecting the symphysis below the bladder?

    <p>To project the symphysis below the bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective way to distinguish between prostatic calculi and urinary bladder calculi?

    <p>Oblique projections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition of urinary bladder calculi?

    <p>Mobile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended diet for a patient prior to renal tract radiography?

    <p>Low-residue diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the size of the cassette used during antero-posterior radiography of the abdomen and pelvis?

    <p>35*43 cm cassette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the position of the patient during antero-posterior radiography of the abdomen and pelvis?

    <p>Supine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is bowel preparation necessary for emergency renal tract radiography?

    <p>No, bowel preparation is not possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the center of the cassette be located during antero-posterior radiography of the abdomen and pelvis?

    <p>At the level of the iliac crest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended radiation protection for females if the bladder and lower ureters are not included in the image?

    <p>A lead-rubber sheet can be placed over the lower abdomen to protect the ovaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended radiation protection for males if the whole renal tract including bladder is to be visualized?

    <p>No gonad shielding is possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pregnancy rule in regards to radiation protection?

    <p>It should always be observed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is shown in the AP supine plain image?

    <p>A left lower pole renal calculus and a calculus in the upper right ureter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the small lead sheet for males during radiation imaging?

    <p>To protect the testes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred method for examining the lower urinary system?

    <p>Retrograde urography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a cystourethrogram?

    <p>To examine the bladder and urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a patient do to prepare for a cystourethrogram?

    <p>Fast after midnight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conditions may prevent a patient from becoming dehydrated during a cystourethrogram?

    <p>High uric acid level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of contrast agent is used in a cystogram AP?

    <p>Ionic iodinated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended centering point for a basic IV pyelography X-ray?

    <p>2.5 cm above the symphysis pubis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative method for IV pyelography X-ray if a higher centering point is required?

    <p>Displace the cassette downwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of IV pyelography X-ray?

    <p>To investigate the renal collecting system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the antegrade method for filling the urinary canal with contrast media?

    <p>Against the normal flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended angle for right or left posterior oblique IV pyelography X-ray?

    <p>15 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of compression in urography?

    <p>To prevent extrarenal pathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is compression contraindicated in urography?

    <p>Traumatic injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done for radiation protection in urography for female patients?

    <p>Shield the pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be caught in plain urography besides renal pathology?

    <p>Extrarenal pathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should men be shielded for radiation protection in urography?

    <p>Pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be visualized through plain radiography of the abdominal and pelvic cavity for urinary tract imaging?

    <p>The lateral border of the psoas muscle and opaque stones in the kidney area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of plain radiography for urinary tract imaging?

    <p>To visualize the kidneys and bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be detected through plain radiography of the abdominal and pelvic cavity for urinary tract imaging?

    <p>Calcifications within the kidney or in the bladder wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of visualizing the lateral border of the psoas muscle in urinary tract imaging?

    <p>It serves as a landmark for identifying the position of the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of plain radiography in detecting urinary tract stones?

    <p>It can detect only opaque stones in the kidney area and in the region of the bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended size of the cassette used in the antero-posterior view with 15 degrees caudal angulation?

    <p>18*24-cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended degree of rotation for the MSP in the oblique bladder view?

    <p>35 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the oblique bladder view, which side of the patient is raised?

    <p>The right side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the central ray be centered in the antero-posterior view with 15 degrees caudal angulation?

    <p>5 cm above the upper border of the symphysis pubis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended size of the cassette used in the oblique bladder view?

    <p>30*40-cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for the disease mentioned in the text?

    <p>There is no recommended treatment mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the M.C test mentioned in the text?

    <p>To evaluate the students' knowledge in a specific subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the value 100-30 mentioned in the text?

    <p>It has no significance in the context of the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of MSP in the text?

    <p>To provide medical care for patients with a specific disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Pt and U mentioned in the text?

    <p>Pt is a treatment for U</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of obtaining posterior oblique projections in renal imaging?

    <p>To visualize the right kidney and collecting system in profile and the left kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using lateral projection in renal imaging?

    <p>To confirm the presence of opacities anterior or posterior to the renal tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the right posterior oblique projection show in renal imaging?

    <p>The right kidney and collecting system in profile and the left kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of obtaining lateral projection in renal imaging?

    <p>To confirm the presence of opacities anterior or posterior to the renal tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the left posterior oblique projection show in renal imaging?

    <p>The left kidney in profile and the right kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most frequently recommended view in IVU?

    <p>Supine AP from 3-20 min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the bladder view in IVU?

    <p>To check for residual urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended post-procedure care for IVU?

    <p>Encourage the patient to drink extra fluids to flush the contrast from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the nephrogram immediately after injection in IVU?

    <p>To visualize the renal parenchyma and vasculature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the compression phase in IVU?

    <p>To visualize the upper ureters and pelvicalaceal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the AP Oblique D projection in the imaging of the urinary system?

    <p>To visualize the bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Lateral projection in the imaging of the urinary system?

    <p>To visualize the distal end of the ureters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which projection is used to visualize the anterior and posterior walls of the bladder and the base of the bladder?

    <p>Lateral projection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which projection is used to visualize the ureter in the RPO position?

    <p>AP Oblique D projection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gender of the patient in the provided imaging example?

    <p>Female</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of performing a Trendelenburg position during a radiographic exam?

    <p>To assess lordosis abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended degree of caudal tilt for radiographic exams of the bladder neck and proximal urethra?

    <p>5 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended degree of caudal tilt for radiographic exams of the prostate gland above the symphisis pubis?

    <p>20-25 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended degree of caudal tilt for radiographic exams of the lower ends of the ureters?

    <p>10-15 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended degree of caudal tilt for radiographic exams of the bladder with contrast after post voiding?

    <p>15-25 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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