Exam 1: Preliminary Steps in Radiography

All of the following are affected by the SID used for a radiographic image,except:

The easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of microorganisms is:

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

The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm.

What is the most common image receptor general position?

The simplest and most common shape of compensating filter is the:

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

The central or principle beam of x-rays is termed the:

The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the:

Radiographers can control voluntary motion by:

Which term refers to restriction of the exposure field?

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

All are guidelines for gonad shielding,except:

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

How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned?

Collimation of the x-ray beam prompts which two of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Which type of accessory equipment reduces the amount of scatter and off-focus radiation that reaches the image receptor?

Gonad shielding is required when the gonads lie within ____ cm of the primary x-ray field.

Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:

The general goal for central ray placement is: