Question 1

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

Question 2

The equivalent term for optical density in digital imaging is:

Accepted Answer

A)  contrast. 
B)  noise. 
C)  brightness. 
D)  window level. 
A)  contrast. 
B)  noise. 
C)  brightness. 
D)  window level. C

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Optical density 
B)  Contrast 
C)  Recorded detail 
D)  Distortion 
A)  Optical density 
B)  Contrast 
C)  Recorded detail 
D)  Distortion A

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

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; tabletop 
A)  12; patient 
B)  15; patient 
C)  12; tabletop 
D)  15; tabletop

Question 7

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 spine 
A)  Limb 
B)  Skull 
C)  Pelvis 
D)  Lumbar spine

Question 8

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 spine 
A)  Limb 
B)  Skull 
C)  Pelvis 
D)  Lumbar spine

Question 9

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

Question 10

The phosphors in computed radiography IRs are very sensitive to:

Accepted Answer

A)  kVp. 
B)  dust. 
C)  collimation. 
D)  scatter radiation. 
A)  kVp. 
B)  dust. 
C)  collimation. 
D)  scatter radiation.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  edema. 
B)  emphysema. 
C)  atelectasis. 
D)  advanced carcinoma. 
A)  edema. 
B)  emphysema. 
C)  atelectasis. 
D)  advanced carcinoma.

Question 12

Which of the following must be cleaned after every patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collimator 
B)  Tabletop 
C)  Gonad shields 
D)  X-ray tube 
A)  Collimator 
B)  Tabletop 
C)  Gonad shields 
D)  X-ray tube

Question 13

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

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. 
A)  right or left side marker. 
B)  patient's name or ID number. 
C)  radiographer's name. 
D)  date of exam.

Question 15

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. 
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.

Question 16

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

Question 17

The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm.

Accepted Answer

A)  16 
B)  18 
C)  90 
D)  102 
A)  16 
B)  18 
C)  90 
D)  102

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  CDC. 
B)  ASRT. 
C)  ARRT. 
D)  JCAHO. 
A)  CDC. 
B)  ASRT. 
C)  ARRT. 
D)  JCAHO.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  disinfectants. 
B)  sterilization. 
C)  germicides. 
D)  antiseptics. 
A)  disinfectants. 
B)  sterilization. 
C)  germicides. 
D)  antiseptics.

Question 20

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. 
A)  hospitalist. 
B)  radiographer. 
C)  radiologist. 
D)  surgeon.

Exam 1: Preliminary Steps in Radiography

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

The equivalent term for optical density in digital imaging is:

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The phosphors in computed radiography IRs are very sensitive to:

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

Which of the following must be cleaned after every patient?

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

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

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

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

The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm.

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

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

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

Compensating Filters

General Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning Terminology

Upper Limb

Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Pelvis and Upper Femora

Vertebral Column

Bony Thorax

Thoracic Viscera

Long Bone Measurement

Contrast Arthrography

Trauma Radiography

Mouth and Salivary Glands

Anterior Part of Neck

Abdomen

Digestive System: Alimentary Canal

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Reproductive System

Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Mammography

Central Nervous System

Vascular, Cardiac, and Interventional Radiography

Pediatric Imaging

Geriatric Radiography

Mobile Radiography

Surgical Radiography

Sectional Anatomy for Radiographers

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Nuclear Medicine

Bone Densitometry

Radiation Oncology

Filters

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