Question 1

The annual occupational dose limit for the lens of the eye is:

Accepted Answer

A)  150 mSv (15,000 mrem). 
B)  1 mSv (100 mrem). 
C)  50 mSv (5 rem). 
D)  500 mSv (50 rem). 
A)  150 mSv (15,000 mrem). 
B)  1 mSv (100 mrem). 
C)  50 mSv (5 rem). 
D)  500 mSv (50 rem).

Question 2

Which aspect of the long bones is responsible for the production of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compact bone 
B)  Periosteum 
C)  Medullary cavity 
D)  Spongy or cancellous bone 
A)  Compact bone 
B)  Periosteum 
C)  Medullary cavity 
D)  Spongy or cancellous bone

Question 3

Lead masking/mats should be used when recording multiple images on the same cassette-based PSP system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

PSP imaging plates are scanned with an ultrabright light source to produce the visible image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A low SNR is desirable in digital imaging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Charged couple device (CCD)systems have the potential to produce diagnostic radiographs with low levels of exposure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Select the minimum number of projections generally required for each of the anatomic structures.
-Chest

Accepted Answer

A) One projection 
B) Two projections 
C) Three projections 
A) One projection 
B) Two projections 
C) Three projections

Question 8

Which of the following is classified as a sellar joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ankle joint 
B)  Temporomandibular joint 
C)  Knee joint 
D)  Intercarpal joint 
A)  Ankle joint 
B)  Temporomandibular joint 
C)  Knee joint 
D)  Intercarpal joint

Question 9

Close collimation is not recommended when using a PSP imaging system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A ____% increase in kV will increase density the same as doubling the mAs.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  10 
C)  100 
D)  25 
A)  15 
B)  10 
C)  100 
D)  25

Question 11

What type of protective shield is NOT in contact with the patient's body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shadow shield 
B)  Shaped shield 
C)  Lead mat 
D)  Gonadal flat shield 
A)  Shadow shield 
B)  Shaped shield 
C)  Lead mat 
D)  Gonadal flat shield

Question 12

The application of specific image processing to reduce noise in an image is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  filtration. 
B)  photon degradation. 
C)  attenuation. 
D)  smoothing. 
A)  filtration. 
B)  photon degradation. 
C)  attenuation. 
D)  smoothing.

Question 13

The application of specific image processing to increase the visibility of the image margins is the definition for:

Accepted Answer

A)  smoothing. 
B)  edge enhancement. 
C)  magnification. 
D)  image reversal. 
A)  smoothing. 
B)  edge enhancement. 
C)  magnification. 
D)  image reversal.

Question 14

How many individual body systems comprise the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  22 
B)  13 
C)  10 
D)  8 
A)  22 
B)  13 
C)  10 
D)  8

Question 15

Which of the following joints is NOT a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skull suture 
B)  Elbow joint 
C)  Hip joint 
D)  Proximal radioulnar joint 
A)  Skull suture 
B)  Elbow joint 
C)  Hip joint 
D)  Proximal radioulnar joint

Question 16

Système International (SI)has been the national standard for units of radiation measurement since 1958.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Depending on the manufacturer,the PSP image may be viewed on the technologist workstation as quickly as 5 seconds following plate reading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A grid can be left in place for most digital radiographic procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Contrast in the digital image is primarily affected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  kV. 
B)  mAs. 
C)  matrix size. 
D)  predetermined algorithms. 
A)  kV. 
B)  mAs. 
C)  matrix size. 
D)  predetermined algorithms.

Question 20

The least possible distortion of the anatomy occurs at the point of the central ray.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The annual occupational dose limit for the lens of the eye is:

Which aspect of the long bones is responsible for the production of red blood cells?

Lead masking/mats should be used when recording multiple images on the same cassette-based PSP system.

PSP imaging plates are scanned with an ultrabright light source to produce the visible image.

A low SNR is desirable in digital imaging.

Charged couple device (CCD)systems have the potential to produce diagnostic radiographs with low levels of exposure.

Select the minimum number of projections generally required for each of the anatomic structures. -Chest

Which of the following is classified as a sellar joint?

Close collimation is not recommended when using a PSP imaging system.

A ____% increase in kV will increase density the same as doubling the mAs.

What type of protective shield is NOT in contact with the patient's body?

The application of specific image processing to reduce noise in an image is termed:

The application of specific image processing to increase the visibility of the image margins is the definition for:

How many individual body systems comprise the human body?

Which of the following joints is NOT a synovial joint?

Système International (SI)has been the national standard for units of radiation measurement since 1958.

Depending on the manufacturer,the PSP image may be viewed on the technologist workstation as quickly as 5 seconds following plate reading.

A grid can be left in place for most digital radiographic procedures.

Contrast in the digital image is primarily affected by:

The least possible distortion of the anatomy occurs at the point of the central ray.

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 1: Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

The annual occupational dose limit for the lens of the eye is:

Which aspect of the long bones is responsible for the production of red blood cells?

Lead masking/mats should be used when recording multiple images on the same cassette-based PSP system.

PSP imaging plates are scanned with an ultrabright light source to produce the visible image.

A low SNR is desirable in digital imaging.

Charged couple device (CCD)systems have the potential to produce diagnostic radiographs with low levels of exposure.

Select the minimum number of projections generally required for each of the anatomic structures. -Chest

Which of the following is classified as a sellar joint?

Close collimation is not recommended when using a PSP imaging system.

A ____% increase in kV will increase density the same as doubling the mAs.

What type of protective shield is NOT in contact with the patient's body?

The application of specific image processing to reduce noise in an image is termed:

The application of specific image processing to increase the visibility of the image margins is the definition for:

How many individual body systems comprise the human body?

Which of the following joints is NOT a synovial joint?

Système International (SI)has been the national standard for units of radiation measurement since 1958.

Depending on the manufacturer,the PSP image may be viewed on the technologist workstation as quickly as 5 seconds following plate reading.

A grid can be left in place for most digital radiographic procedures.

Contrast in the digital image is primarily affected by:

The least possible distortion of the anatomy occurs at the point of the central ray.

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters