NAME OF COURSE:
RAD 106 - RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II
UNIT DESCRIPTION:
UNIT 4: Urinary System
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Procedures and
Radiologic Procedures, (12th Ed.) Frank
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:
See course syllabus
PRESENTATION:
Lecture, discussion, demonstration, simulation
ASSIGNMENTS:
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UNIT EVALUATION:
Unit Evaluation
Lab Evaluation
Merrill’s, Vol. 2
Complete Workbook
Complete Situations
Lab simulations
UNIT OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the location and pertinent anatomy of the urinary system to include
the adrenal glands.
2. Identify specific structures of the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy and
physiology of the kidney.
3. Identify the orientation of the kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder with
respect to the peritoneum and other structures of the abdomen.
4. List the primary functions of the urinary system.
5. Describe the spatial relationship between the male and female reproductive
system and the urinary system.
6. On drawings and radiographs, identify specific anatomy of the urinary
system.
7. Identify key lab values and drug concerns that must be verified prior to
intravenous injections of contrast media.
8. Identify characteristics specific to either ionic or nonionic contrast media.
9. Describe the four categories of contrast media reactions and symptoms
specific to each type of reaction.
10. Differentiate between mild, moderate, and severe levels of contrast media
reactions and from side effects to iodinated contrast media.
11. Identify the steps and safety measure to be observed during a venipuncture
procedure.
12. List safety measures to be followed before and during the infection of an
iodinated contrast media.
13. Define specific urinary pathologic terminology and indicators.
14. Match specific types of urinary pathology to the correct radiographic
appearances and signs.
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15. List the purpose, contraindications, and ten high-risk patient conditions for
intravenous Urography.
16. Identify two methods used to enhance pelvicalyceal filling during intravenous
urography and contraindications for their use.
17. Explain the difference between a nephrogram and a nephrotomogram.
18. Identify specific aspects related to the retrograde urogram and how this
procedure differs from an intravenous urogram (IVU).
19. Identify specific aspects related to the retrograde cystogram.
20. Identify specific aspects related to the retrograde urethrogram.
21. List specific information related to the basic and special projections for
excretory urography, retrograde urography, cystography, urethrography, and
voiding cystourethrography to include: 1) size and type of image receptor, 2)
central ray location, 3) direction and angulation of central ray, and 4)
anatomy best visualized.
22. Given various hypothetical situations, identify the correct modification of a
position and/or exposure factors to improve the radiographic image.
23. Using a peer, position for basic and special projections for an intravenous
urogram procedure.
24. Critique and evaluate urinary study radiographs based on the four divisions
of radiographic criteria: 1) structures showed, 2) position, 3) collimation and
CR, and 4) exposure criteria.
25. Distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable urinary study radiographs
based on exposure factors, motion, collimation, positioning, or other errors.
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