Patient Care Technician (PCT) AAH Practice Exam

Which imaging technique produces a film of the kidneys, ureter, and bladder?

1. CT scan

2. X-ray

3. MRI

4. Ultrasound

The correct answer is: X-ray

An X-ray is the imaging technique that produces a film of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. This is done through a specific type of X-ray exam known as a KUB (Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder) study. The KUB X-ray allows for the visualization of these organs in order to assess their size, shape, and position, and can help in the diagnosis of various conditions, such as kidney stones or other abnormalities in the urinary tract. The other imaging techniques mentioned serve different purposes. A CT scan provides cross-sectional images of the body and can offer detailed information about the internal organs, but it involves a more complex process and is generally used for more specific diagnostic purposes. MRI utilizes a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images, often used for soft tissue evaluations but not typically for simple imaging of the urinary system. Ultrasound employs sound waves to create images and is beneficial for examining soft tissues but does not produce a film in the traditional sense like X-rays do. Thus, the X-ray is the most straightforward method for creating a film of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.