In general, the radiation received by a nuclear medicine study is equivalent to approximately ____ of background radiation.

In mammography, the average dose to each breast per view is:

In nuclear medicine, “cold spots” are:

Under which of the following circumstances would a diagnostic mammogram be ordered on a patient? Patients with clinical evidence of breast disease Women who have a palpable mass or other symptoms If additional projections are needed to rule out cancer

In utilizing AEC in mammographic imaging, the detector should be positioned ____ the IR to prevent artifacts and under the ____ part of the breast.

Which of the following are advantages of CT over diagnostic imaging? Patient dose is lower in CT imaging CT overcomes superimposition of anatomy due to the synchronization of the x-ray tube and detectors CT is more sensitive to small differences in tissue composition

The spin-lattice relaxation time in MRI, when the protons release their excess energy into the environment is labeled as:

Which fluoroscopic QC test is performed using fluoroscopy or film?

What range of kVp is commonly used in mammography?

CASE STUDY  The nurse is caring for the client who collapsed after playing football on a very hot and sunny day. The client’s lab values are as follows: Sodium 152 mEq/L Potassium 3.0 mEq/L  Glucose 108 mg/dL BUN 24 (Normal 7-20 mg/dL) _______________________________ QUESTION The nurse would expect which of the following additional laboratory findings based upon the client’s fluid volume status? Select all that apply there are 3 correct answers.