The KUB (Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder) X-Ray Is Not Used To

question 32

Multiple Choice

The KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder) x-ray is not used to:

• A) diagnose urinary system diseases and disorders
• B) confirm that a patient is pregnant
• C) help determine the position of an intrauterine device (IUD)
• D) locate foreign bodies in the digestive tract

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Definitions:

Automatic Processing

The ability of the brain to perform tasks with little or no conscious thought, often developed through repetitive practice and learning.

Complete Lack

The total absence of a certain element, quality, or substance.

Executive Function

Higher-order, complex cognitive processes, including thinking, planning, and problem solving.

Subconscious Awareness

Mental processes carrying out below the level of conscious thought, influencing feelings, actions, and thoughts unknowingly.