Question 1

Radiographic images of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed with the digits:

Accepted Answer

A)  positioned toward the ceiling. 
B)  positioned toward the floor. 
C)  horizontal and pointed to the left. 
D)  horizontal and pointed to the right. 
A)  positioned toward the ceiling. 
B)  positioned toward the floor. 
C)  horizontal and pointed to the left. 
D)  horizontal and pointed to the right.

Question 2

Radiographers can control voluntary motion by:

Accepted Answer

A)  using a high kVp. 
B)  increasing the length of exposure time. 
C)  performing the examination in the recumbent position. 
D)  giving clear instruction to the patient. 
A)  using a high kVp. 
B)  increasing the length of exposure time. 
C)  performing the examination in the recumbent position. 
D)  giving clear instruction to the patient.

Question 3

Which organizations jointly revised and adopted the Code of Ethics for Radiologic Technologists in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  American College of Radiology and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 
B)  American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 
C)  American College of Radiology and The Joint Commission 
D)  American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and The Joint Commission 
A)  American College of Radiology and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 
B)  American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 
C)  American College of Radiology and The Joint Commission 
D)  American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and The Joint Commission

Question 4

Which of the following is affected when imaging patients who are obese?
1)Image quality
2)Ability to transfer safely
3)Ability to find positioning landmarks

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The controlling factors for magnification are:

Accepted Answer

A)  density and contrast. 
B)  object-to-image receptor distance (OI
D)  and source-to-image receptor distance (SI
D) . 
C)  central ray angle and central ray alignment. 
D)  part/image receptor alignment and SID. 
A)  density and contrast. 
B)  object-to-image receptor distance (OI
D)  and source-to-image receptor distance (SI
D) . 
C)  central ray angle and central ray alignment. 
D)  part/image receptor alignment and SID.

Question 6

Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Collimation of the x-ray beam prompts which of the following?
1)An increase in radiographic contrast
2)Reduction of scatter and secondary radiation
3)Reduction in radiation to the patient

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 8

If a bone is projected longer or shorter than it actually is on the radiographic image, it is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  angulation. 
B)  distortion. 
C)  geometry. 
D)  anatomic position. 
A)  angulation. 
B)  distortion. 
C)  geometry. 
D)  anatomic position.

Question 9

Which of the following devices are considered IRs?
1)Television monitor
2)Computed radiography image plate
3)Cassette with film

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 10

The primary controlling factor of radiographic contrast in screen-film radiography is:

Accepted Answer

A)  mA. 
B)  time. 
C)  kVp. 
D)  SID. 
A)  mA. 
B)  time. 
C)  kVp. 
D)  SID.

Question 11

The ability to visualize very small structures on a medical image is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  contrast. 
B)  density. 
C)  distortion. 
D)  spatial resolution. 
A)  contrast. 
B)  density. 
C)  distortion. 
D)  spatial resolution.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  6 
D)  8

Question 13

Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following?
1)Peristalsis
2)Spasm
3)Breathing

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

Exam 1: Preliminary Steps in Radiography

Radiographic images of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed with the digits:

Radiographers can control voluntary motion by:

Which organizations jointly revised and adopted the Code of Ethics for Radiologic Technologists in the United States?

Which of the following is affected when imaging patients who are obese? 1)Image quality 2)Ability to transfer safely 3)Ability to find positioning landmarks

The controlling factors for magnification are:

Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:

Collimation of the x-ray beam prompts which of the following? 1)An increase in radiographic contrast 2)Reduction of scatter and secondary radiation 3)Reduction in radiation to the patient

If a bone is projected longer or shorter than it actually is on the radiographic image, it is known as:

Which of the following devices are considered IRs? 1)Television monitor 2)Computed radiography image plate 3)Cassette with film

The primary controlling factor of radiographic contrast in screen-film radiography is:

The ability to visualize very small structures on a medical image is termed:

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

Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following? 1)Peristalsis 2)Spasm 3)Breathing

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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

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