Deck 28: Specialty Examinations and Procedures: Colon Procedures, Male Reproductive Health, and Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Question 1

Discuss implications for disease and disability when homeostasis is not maintained

Answer 1

not answered

Question 2

What is occult blood?

A) Less than 5 ml of blood in the stool
B) Digested blood
C) Blood that is not visible
D) Visible red blood

Answer 2

Blood that is not visible

Question 3

Medical Terminology

Answer 3

not answered

Question 4

Describe structural organization of the human body

Question 5

Identify common pathology related to each body system

Question 6

Identify disease processes that are indications for CLIA-waived tests

Question 7

Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems

Question 8

Why must the patient consume a high-fiber diet before guaiac slide testing?

A) To prevent a false-negative test result
B) To prevent gastrointestinal irritation
C) To encourage bleeding from intestinal lesions
D) To prevent a false-positive test result

Question 9

Anatomy and Physiology

Question 10

Diagram medical terms, labeling the word parts

Question 11

Which of the following medications need NOT be discontinued before and during guaiac slide testing?

A) Aspirin
B) Antihistamines
C) Iron supplements
D) Vitamin C

Question 12

Compare body structure and function of the human body across the life span

Question 13

Which of the following conditions may cause blood in the stool?

A) Hemorrhoids
B) Diverticulosis
C) Colorectal cancer
D) Polyps
E) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following may result in a false-positive test result on a guaiac slide test?

A) Taking aspirin
B) Eating red meat
C) Eating foods containing peroxidase
D) Performing the test during a menstrual period
E) All of the above

Question 15

Medical Laboratory Procedures

Question 16

Organize technical information and summaries

Question 17

Medical Office Clinical Procedures

Question 18

Analyze pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems

Question 19

What is the appearance of stool exhibiting melena?

A) Dry and hard
B) Black and tarlike
C) Streaked with blood
D) Streaked with mucus

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of colorectal cancer?

A) Visible bleeding from the rectum
B) Change in bowel habits
C) Abdominal pain
D) Shortness of breath

Question 21

Which of the following tests may be performed if the fecal occult blood test result is positive?

A) MRI
B) Colonoscopy
C) Upper GI x-ray study
D) Colposcopy
E) All of the above

Question 22

Testicular cancer occurs most commonly

A) Between age 15 and 34
B) Between age 30 and 50
C) After age 40
D) After age 50

Question 23

When should a testicular self-examination be performed?

A) In the morning
B) After taking a warm shower
C) After sexual intercourse
D) After vigorous exercise

Question 24

What parts of the colon are viewed during a colonoscopy?

A) Sigmoid colon
B) Descending colon
C) Transverse colon
D) Ascending colon
E) All of the above

Question 25

The function of the prostate gland is to

A) Store sperm
B) Secrete fluid that transports sperm
C) Secrete testosterone
D) Produce sperm

Question 26

Which of the following positions is used for flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy?

A) Sims
B) Lithotomy
C) Prone
D) Supine

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of prostate cancer?

A) Difficulty in urinating
B) Painful urination
C) Weak urinary flow
D) Thick, yellow discharge from the penis

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT ordered if the PSA level is elevated?

A) Transrectal ultrasound
B) Double-contrast barium enema radiographic examination
C) Biopsy of the prostate gland
D) CT scan

Question 29

Which of the following increases the PSA level?

A) Fasting
B) Smoking
C) Vigorous exercise
D) Alcohol consumption

Question 30

Patient instructions for the guaiac slide test include

A) Begin the diet modifications three days before collecting the first stool specimen.
B) Store slides at room temperature.
C) Protect slides from heat and sunlight.
D) Collect a sample from two different parts of each stool specimen.
E) All of the above.

Question 31

Any trace of blue appearing on or at the edge of the guaiac slide test is interpreted as

A) Positive
B) Negative
C) No reaction
D) Invalid

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the medical assistant during a sigmoidoscopy?

A) Lubricating the physician's gloved finger for the digital examination
B) Insufflating air into the colon
C) Placing lubricant on the sigmoidoscope
D) Assisting with suctioning equipment

Question 33

A normal prostate gland feels

A) Lumpy
B) Firm
C) Soft
D) Hard

Question 34

What type of bowel preparation may be required before a sigmoidoscopy?

A) Not consuming any solid food the day before the procedure
B) Drinking only clear liquids the day before the procedure
C) Taking a laxative the evening before the examination
D) Performing cleansing enemas the day of the procedure
E) All of the above

Question 35

The purpose of sigmoidoscopy is to detect the presence of

A) Lesions
B) Inflammatory bowel disease
C) Polyps
D) Hemorrhoids
E) All of the above

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for testicular cancer?

A) Family history of testicular cancer
B) Undescended testicles
C) Being an African American male
D) Cancer of the other testicle

Question 37

When the physician is finished with the sigmoidoscope, it should be

A) Sterilized in the autoclave
B) Sanitized and returned to its storage case
C) Sterilized in the dry heat oven
D) Sanitized and disinfected

Question 38

The normal range for a PSA test is

A) 0-4 ng/mL
B) 4-10 ng/mL
C) 10-20 ng/mL
D) Greater than 20 ng/mL

Question 39

Which of the following can cause failure of the expected control results to occur on a guaiac slide test?

A) Outdated slides
B) Outdated developing solution
C) Error in technique
D) Improper storage of the testing kit
E) All of the above

Question 40

Which of the following conditions does NOT cause an elevated PSA level?

A) Prostatitis
B) Testicular cancer
C) Benign prostatic hyperplasia
D) Prostate cancer

Question 41

How does a radiopaque structure appear on a radiograph?

A) Black
B) Clear
C) Silver
D) White

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of a radiolucent structure?

A) Lungs
B) Urinary bladder
C) Stomach
D) Intestines
E) All of the above

Question 43

Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Colon

A)-ase
B)bi/o
C)colon/o
D)endo-
E)-opsy
F)ox/i
G)-scope
H)-scopy
I)sigmoid/o

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a method used to administer a contrast medium?

A) Oral administration
B) Subcutaneous injection
C) IV
D) Enema

Question 45

Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

To view

A)-ase
B)bi/o
C)colon/o
D)endo-
E)-opsy
F)ox/i
G)-scope
H)-scopy
I)sigmoid/o

Question 46

The purpose of contrast medium is to

A) Prevent the radiographic film from becoming blurred
B) Decrease the amount of time needed to develop radiographic film
C) Make a structure visible on a radiograph
D) Allow direct visualization of internal organs and structures

Question 47

Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Enzyme

A)-ase
B)bi/o
C)colon/o
D)endo-
E)-opsy
F)ox/i
G)-scope
H)-scopy
I)sigmoid/o

Question 48

Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Sigmoid colon

A)-ase
B)bi/o
C)colon/o
D)endo-
E)-opsy
F)ox/i
G)-scope
H)-scopy
I)sigmoid/o

Question 49

Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Within

A)-ase
B)bi/o
C)colon/o
D)endo-
E)-opsy
F)ox/i
G)-scope
H)-scopy
I)sigmoid/o

Question 50

The patient should be instructed not to move during the radiographic examination to prevent

A) Being exposed to an excessive amount of X-rays
B) Being burned by the X-rays
C) Blurring of the image on the film
D) Confusing shadows on the film

Question 51

The most common sign of testicular cancer is

A) A small, hard, painless lump
B) Bleeding during urination
C) A change in bowel habits
D) Difficulty in urinating

Question 52

An instrument used to view internal organs directly is known as a

A) Fluoroscope
B) Radiography
C) Fluoroscopy
D) Fluorometer

Question 53

The permanent record of the picture produced on the X-ray film is known as a

A) Radiology
B) Sonogram
C) Radiograph
D) Tomogram

Question 54

Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Visual examination

A)-ase
B)bi/o
C)colon/o
D)endo-
E)-opsy
F)ox/i
G)-scope
H)-scopy
I)sigmoid/o

Question 55

Who discovered X-rays?

A) Radcliffe
B) Roentgen
C) Pasteur
D) Fleming

Question 56

A physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of disease using radiation and other imaging techniques is known as a(n)

A) Radiologist
B) Radiology technician
C) Pathologist
D) Cardiologist

Question 57

Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Oxygen

A)-ase
B)bi/o
C)colon/o
D)endo-
E)-opsy
F)ox/i
G)-scope
H)-scopy
I)sigmoid/o

Question 58

Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Instrument for visual examination

A)-ase
B)bi/o
C)colon/o
D)endo-
E)-opsy
F)ox/i
G)-scope
H)-scopy
I)sigmoid/o

Question 59

Which of the following X-ray studies does NOT require the use of a contrast medium?

A) Bronchogram
B) Chest radiograph
C) IVP
D) Angiocardiogram

Question 60

Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Life

A)-ase
B)bi/o
C)colon/o
D)endo-
E)-opsy
F)ox/i
G)-scope
H)-scopy
I)sigmoid/o

Question 61

Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding an upper GI radiographic examination?

A) Perform a cleansing enema on the morning of the examination.
B) Take a laxative the evening before the examination.
C) Do not eat or drink after midnight on the day before the examination.
D) Take dye tablets with the evening meal.
E) All of the above.

Question 62

Which of the following radiographic examinations uses air and barium to view the colon in great detail?

A) Myelogram
B) Double-contrast barium enema
C) Hysterosalpingogram
D) Colonoscopy

Question 63

Which of the following does NOT occur during an upper GI radiographic examination?

A) Barium is introduced into the colon through a tube.
B) The radiologist observes the passage of the barium through the GI tract.
C) Radiographs are taken periodically.
D) The patient's position is changed at various times.

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT a form of patient preparation for a lower GI radiographic examination?

A) Consume only clear liquids the day before the examination.
B) Take a laxative the day before the examination.
C) Do not drink anything (except water) beginning after midnight on the day before the examination.
D) Take tablets containing a contrast medium the evening before the examination.

Question 65

Mammography is used to detect

A) Fibrocystic breast disease
B) Breast cancer
C) Benign breast masses
D) Breast calcifications
E) All of the above

Question 66

Why must gas be removed from the colon before a lower GI radiographic study?

A) It shows up as confusing shadows on the radiograph.
B) It obscures the image of the colon.
C) It makes the examination uncomfortable for the patient.
D) It results in blurring of the radiograph.

Question 67

Which of the following individuals is at particular risk for osteoporosis?

A) A patient with osteoarthritis
B) An obese individual
C) A patient with diabetes
D) A postmenopausal woman

Question 68

What is the purpose of a bone density scan?

A) To detect a ruptured disk
B) To detect bone loss
C) To detect a stress fracture
D) To detect bone cancer
E) All of the above

Question 69

Patient instructions for a mammogram include which of the following?

A) Do not wear lotions, powders, or deodorants.
B) Fast for 12 hours before the examination.
C) Schedule the examination several days before your menstrual period.
D) Take a mild sedative before the examination.
E) All of the above

Question 70

For which of the following is an IVP NOT used to assist in diagnosis?

A) Kidney stones
B) Blockage of the urinary tract
C) Growths of the urinary system
D) Urinary tract infections

Question 71

What effect does the barium suspension have on the stool after an upper GI is performed?

A) It is dark and tarlike.
B) It is streaked with blood.
C) It is whitish in color.
D) It is loose and watery.

Question 72

Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding a bone density scan?

A) Do not take a calcium supplement on the morning of the scan.
B) Take a laxative the evening before the scan.
C) Do not eat or drink after midnight on the day before the scan.
D) Avoid vigorous physical exercise for two days before the scan.
E) All of the above

Question 73

A lower GI radiographic examination assists in evaluating and diagnosing

A) Polyps
B) Cancerous tumors
C) Ulcerative colitis
D) Diverticulosis
E) All of the above

Question 74

What is the term for the recorded image obtained with ultrasonography?

A) Radiograph
B) Sonogram
C) Cardiogram
D) Audiogram

Question 75

An IVP is a radiograph of the

A) Kidneys, ureters, and bladder
B) Brain and spinal cord
C) Liver
D) Gallbladder and common bile duct

Question 76

Which of the following is a characteristic of ultrasonography?

A) Cannot be used for bone studies
B) Shows movement
C) Allows for continuous viewing of a structure
D) Does not use radiation
E) All of the above

Question 77

The upper gastrointestinal (GI) radiographic examination is helpful in diagnosing

A) Tumors of the large intestine
B) Kidney stones
C) Hemorrhoids
D) GERD
E) All of the above

Question 78

The purpose of an obstetric ultrasound is to

A) Determine gestational age
B) Detect congenital abnormalities
C) Detect multiple pregnancies
D) Determine the position of the fetus in the uterus
E) All of the above

Question 79

The breasts are compressed during mammography to

A) Prevent the patient from moving
B) Protect the patient from radiation burns
C) Obtain a clear radiograph
D) Reduce patient discomfort
E) All of the above

Question 80

Before performing an IVP, the patient must be asked if he or she is allergic to

A) Penicillin
B) Beets
C) Iodine
D) Barium