Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Practice
Noninvasive diagnostic procedures used to determine kidney function include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Kidney, ureter, bladder (KUB) x-ray. KUB x-ray is a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that provides information about the size, shape, and position of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. It can help detect abnormalities such as kidney stones or structural issues.
Rationale:
1. KUB x-ray is noninvasive, meaning it does not require any incisions or insertion of instruments into the body.
2. It is commonly used as an initial screening tool to assess kidney function.
3. Renal ultrasound (Choice B) is also noninvasive but primarily used for imaging the kidneys and not the entire urinary system.
4. MRI (Choice C) and IVP (Choice D) are more invasive procedures that involve injecting contrast agents and may not be routinely used for initial kidney function assessment.
In summary, the KUB x-ray is the correct choice as it is a noninvasive procedure specifically designed to evaluate kidney
Rationale:
1. KUB x-ray is noninvasive, meaning it does not require any incisions or insertion of instruments into the body.
2. It is commonly used as an initial screening tool to assess kidney function.
3. Renal ultrasound (Choice B) is also noninvasive but primarily used for imaging the kidneys and not the entire urinary system.
4. MRI (Choice C) and IVP (Choice D) are more invasive procedures that involve injecting contrast agents and may not be routinely used for initial kidney function assessment.
In summary, the KUB x-ray is the correct choice as it is a noninvasive procedure specifically designed to evaluate kidney