Clinical Pathology for Radiologic Technologists
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Course Introduction
Clinical Pathology for Radiologic Technologists introduces students to the essential concepts of disease processes and the pathological conditions most commonly encountered in medical imaging. The course emphasizes the relationship between abnormal anatomical and physiological changes and their radiographic manifestations, enabling radiologic technologists to better understand imaging findings and correlate them with clinical information. Students will explore systemic diseases, infection, neoplasia, trauma, and congenital disorders with particular focus on how these pathologies appear in various imaging modalities. The curriculum also highlights the importance of recognizing life-threatening conditions, infection control, and patient management, preparing radiologic technologists to be integral members of the healthcare team in both diagnostic and emergency settings.
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Radiographic Pathology for Technologists 7th Edition by Nina Kowalczyk
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology
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Q1) An adverse response to medical treatment itself is termed A) autoimmune.
B) iatrogenic.
C) idiopathic.
D) nosocomial.
Answer: B
Q2) The ease with which a pathogenic organism can overcome the body's defenses best describes
A) etiology.
B) infection.
C) pathogenesis.
D) virulence.
Answer: D
Q3) In classification of a tumor using the TNM system, the T refers to the A) size of the primary tumor.
B) lymph node involvement.
C) distant metastasis.
D) histologic grading of the primary tumor.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Skeletal System
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Q1) What imaging modality demonstrates both simultaneous evaluation of bone and soft tissues with quantitative metabolic data of osteosarcomas?
A) CT
B) Nuclear medicine bone scan
C) Sonography
D) PET scan
Answer: D
Q2) A 15-year-old male patient presents for a right knee series after sustaining a varus injury while playing football.AP, lateral, and both oblique radiographs of the knee demonstrate an avulsion fracture of the lateral tibial plateau (Segond fracture).What additional imaging modality would be best utilized in the diagnosis for this patient?
A) CT
B) Knee arthrography
C) MRI
D) Nuclear medicine
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Respiratory System
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Q1) A multilumen catheter that serves to evaluate cardiac function.
A)Chest tube
B)Endotracheal tube
C)CVP lines
D)Pulmonary artery catheter
E)Access catheter
Answer: D
Q2) Inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system include
A.respiratory distress syndrome.
B.mycoplasma pneumonia.
C.subcutaneous emphysema.
D.bronchial adenoma.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) A pulmonary embolus (PE)is best visualized with A) a VQ scan.
B) a nuclear perfusion scan.
C) CT.
D) angiography.
Q2) The mitral valve is also known as the _____ valve.
A) bicuspid
B) semilunar
C) aortic
D) tricuspid
Q3) Pulmonary circulation transports blood between the heart and lungs.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What is the name of the internal tubular structure of a blood vessel?
A) Intima
B) Lumen
C) Adventitia
D) Endocardium
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Chapter 5: Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System
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Q1) If left untreated, Hirschsprung disease can progress to
A) bacterial overgrowth.
B) colonic distention.
C) electrolyte imbalances.
D) All of the above.
Q2) A peptic ulcer is an erosion of the mucous membrane of the lower end of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When imaging an infant with suspected malrotation, a(n)_____ examination should be performed and is considered the gold standard.
A) transabdominal ultrasound
B) small bowel follow-through
C) upper GI
D) contrast-enhanced CT
Q4) A less common type of hiatal hernia is the _____ type.
A) rolling
B) sliding
C) paraesophageal
D) Both A and C.
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Chapter 6: Hepatobiliary System
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Q1) The liver has a double supply of blood, coming from the hepatic artery and the portal vein.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The inflammation of the gallbladder is referred to as A) colitis.
B) cholecystitis.
C) cholelithiasis.
D) cholecystectomy.
Q3) Hepatitis B (HBV)is transmitted parenterally in infected serum or blood products. A)True
B)False
Q4) Hepatitis B accounts for 80% of the cases of hepatitis that develop after blood transfusions.
A)True B)False
Q5) The right and left hepatic ducts unite to form the common bile duct. A)True B)False
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Chapter 7: Urinary System
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Q1) The kidneys are located
1)in the retroperitoneal cavity.
2)between T-12 and L-3.
3)anterior to the spleen.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Q2) Which of the following examinations are recommended for staging and follow-up of renal cell carcinoma by The American College of Radiology?
1)Abdominal CT with and without contrast
2)Abdominal MRI with and without contrast
3)Renal ultrasound
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Q3) The cure rate for Stage I-III Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma)is 95%.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Central Nervous System
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Q1) Which of the following brain neoplasm is associated with the highest survival rate?
A) Low grade astrocytomas
B) High grade astrocytomas
C) High grade glioblastomas
D) All of the above have the same survival rates
Q2) The blood-brain barrier consists of a network of capillaries that connects the arteries and veins of the brain that prevent the passage of unwanted macromolecules and fluids from leaking into the brain parenchyma.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Antibiotics are often successful against many forms of meningitis, though antibiotic therapy is never given before a definite diagnosis has been established.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The most common locations for disk herniation are in the lower cervical and lower lumbar regions.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Hemopoietic System
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Q1) What enzyme can covert viral RNA into a DNA copy?
A) Retrovirus
B) Reverse transcriptase
C) Monoclonal paraprotein
D) CD4
Q2) The presence of which of the following cell types differentiate Hodgkin lymphoma from other types of lymphomas?
A) CD4 receptors
B) B cells
C) T cells
D) Reed-Sternberg cells
Q3) Which of the following results from neoplastic changes in the B cells of the blood plasma?
A) AIDS
B) ALL
C) Hodgkin lymphoma
D) Multiple myeloma
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Chapter 10: Reproductive System
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Q1) What is the pathologic term for infection of the breast?
A) Mastalgia
B) Mastitis
C) Mastectomy
Q2) Acute scrotal pain that may be caused by a lack of blood flow to the testicle requires an emergent imaging examination.What is modality most highly recommended?
A) CT
B) Pelvic radiograph
C) MRI
D) Sonography
Q3) What is the primary problem with using MRI as the primary imaging modality for detecting breast cancer?
A) MRI utilizes ionizing radiation.
B) MRI cannot visualize cystic structures.
C) MRI cannot visualize soft tissue.
D) MRI may cause an increase in the request for additional images.
Q4) The term "nongravid" is used in designating a pregnant female.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Endocrine System
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Q1) The primary imaging modality used in the evaluation of osteoporosis is
A) DXA.
B) MRI.
C) sestamibi nuclear medicine scans.
D) CT.
Q2) Hyperthyroidism is a fairly common disease of the endocrine system that affects the skeletal system.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The hypothalamus controls the 1)pineal gland.
2)pituitary gland.
3)thyroid gland.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Q4) Glucagon promotes the breakdown within the liver of glycogen to glucose.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Traumatic Disease
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Q1) Which of the following types of trauma centers require prompt access to orthopedic and neurologic services?
1)Level I
2)Level II
3)Level III
4)Level IV
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2
C) 4 only
D) All of the above.
Q2) Which fracture classification generally requires surgical intervention such as an irrigation and debridement?
A) Closed
B) Buckle
C) Open
D) Impacted
Q3) Bilateral shoulder radiographs are generally obtained to diagnose shoulder dislocations.
A)True
B)False
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