Question 1

Federal guidelines require gonad shielding for which of the following situations?
1) The gonads lie in the primary beam.
2) The clinical objective of the exam is not compromised.
3) The patient has reasonable reproductive potential.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest gonad dose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Limb
B)   Skull
C)   Pelvis
D)   Lumbar spineE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Radiographers who are educated as "radiologist extenders" are known as:
1) physician assistants (PAs) .
2) radiologist assistants (RAs) .
3) radiology practitioner assistants (RPAs) .

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1, 2, and 3
C)   2 and 3D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 4

The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm.

Accepted Answer

A)   16
B)   18
C)   90
D)   102E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest gonad dose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Limb
B)   Skull
C)   Pelvis
D)   Lumbar spineE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The source of radiation in an x-ray tube (the anode)  shall not be closer than _____ inches from the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   12; patient
B)   15; patient
C)   12; tabletop
D)   15; tabletopE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

In screen-film radiography, which term is defined as the degree of blackening?

Accepted Answer

A)   Optical density
B)   Contrast
C)   Recorded detail
D)   DistortionE) A) and B)
F) All of the above A

Question 8

A decrease in technical factors may be required for a patient who has:

Accepted Answer

A)   edema.
B)   emphysema.
C)   atelectasis.
D)   advanced carcinoma.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Spatial resolution is primarily controlled by:
1) mA.
2) screens.
3) focal spot size.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) A) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 10

A physician who is board certified to read or interpret, x-ray examinations is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   hospitalist.
B)   radiographer.
C)   radiologist.
D)   surgeon.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

A fundamental responsibility of radiographers is to ensure that each radiation exposure upholds the ALARA concept. ALARA stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)   as low as reasonably achievable.
B)   as long as radiograph is acceptable.
C)   acceptable limits allowed for radiographic attempts.
D)   attempts to lessen all radiographic allowances.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

The total destruction of microorganisms is accomplished through the use of:

Accepted Answer

A)   disinfectants.
B)   sterilization.
C)   germicides.
D)   antiseptics.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following must be cleaned after every patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Collimator
B)   Tabletop
C)   Gonad shields
D)   X-ray tubeE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Information that must be included on all radiographic images includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   right or left side marker.
B)   patient's name or ID number.
C)   radiographer's name.
D)   date of exam.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Voluntary motion resulting from lack of control can be caused by:
1) fear.
2) age (child) .
3) tremors.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The equivalent term for optical density in digital imaging is:

Accepted Answer

A)   contrast.
B)   noise.
C)   brightness.
D)   window level.E) All of the above
F) A) and C) C

Question 17

Which of the following is true when using computed radiography?
1) The IR could be opened for a few minutes without causing the stored image to be destroyed.
2) Collimation of the x-ray beam is not critical.
3) Final contrast and density adjustments of the radiographic image are done using a computer.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The phosphors in computed radiography IRs are very sensitive to:

Accepted Answer

A)   kVp.
B)   dust.
C)   collimation.
D)   scatter radiation.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Each radiology department must write age-specific competencies to meet the standards of the:

Accepted Answer

A)   CDC.
B)   ASRT.
C)   ARRT.
D)   JCAHO.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

An increase in technical factors may be required to penetrate a part on a patient who has:

Accepted Answer

A)   atrophy.
B)   emphysema.
C)   pleural effusion.
D)   degenerative arthritis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 1: Preliminary Steps in Radiography

Federal guidelines require gonad shielding for which of the following situations? 1) The gonads lie in the primary beam. 2) The clinical objective of the exam is not compromised. 3) The patient has reasonable reproductive potential.

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Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest gonad dose?

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Radiographers who are educated as "radiologist extenders" are known as: 1) physician assistants (PAs) . 2) radiologist assistants (RAs) . 3) radiology practitioner assistants (RPAs) .

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The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm.

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Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest gonad dose?

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The source of radiation in an x-ray tube (the anode) shall not be closer than _ inches from the _.

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In screen-film radiography, which term is defined as the degree of blackening?

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A decrease in technical factors may be required for a patient who has:

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Spatial resolution is primarily controlled by: 1) mA. 2) screens. 3) focal spot size.

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A physician who is board certified to read or interpret, x-ray examinations is a:

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A fundamental responsibility of radiographers is to ensure that each radiation exposure upholds the ALARA concept. ALARA stands for:

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The total destruction of microorganisms is accomplished through the use of:

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Which of the following must be cleaned after every patient?

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Information that must be included on all radiographic images includes all of the following except:

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Voluntary motion resulting from lack of control can be caused by: 1) fear. 2) age (child) . 3) tremors.

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The equivalent term for optical density in digital imaging is:

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The phosphors in computed radiography IRs are very sensitive to:

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Each radiology department must write age-specific competencies to meet the standards of the:

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An increase in technical factors may be required to penetrate a part on a patient who has:

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Exam 1: Preliminary Steps in Radiography

Federal guidelines require gonad shielding for which of the following situations? 1) The gonads lie in the primary beam. 2) The clinical objective of the exam is not compromised. 3) The patient has reasonable reproductive potential.

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Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest gonad dose?

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Radiographers who are educated as "radiologist extenders" are known as: 1) physician assistants (PAs) . 2) radiologist assistants (RAs) . 3) radiology practitioner assistants (RPAs) .

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The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm.

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Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest gonad dose?

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The source of radiation in an x-ray tube (the anode) shall not be closer than _____ inches from the _____.

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In screen-film radiography, which term is defined as the degree of blackening?

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A decrease in technical factors may be required for a patient who has:

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Spatial resolution is primarily controlled by: 1) mA. 2) screens. 3) focal spot size.

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A physician who is board certified to read or interpret, x-ray examinations is a:

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A fundamental responsibility of radiographers is to ensure that each radiation exposure upholds the ALARA concept. ALARA stands for:

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The total destruction of microorganisms is accomplished through the use of:

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Which of the following must be cleaned after every patient?

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Information that must be included on all radiographic images includes all of the following except:

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Voluntary motion resulting from lack of control can be caused by: 1) fear. 2) age (child) . 3) tremors.

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The equivalent term for optical density in digital imaging is:

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The phosphors in computed radiography IRs are very sensitive to:

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Each radiology department must write age-specific competencies to meet the standards of the:

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An increase in technical factors may be required to penetrate a part on a patient who has:

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