Question 1

A wedge filter would be ideal for which of the following projections?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP chest 
B)  AP thoracic spine 
C)  Lateral C7-T1 
D)  Lateral hip 
A)  AP chest 
B)  AP thoracic spine 
C)  Lateral C7-T1 
D)  Lateral hip B

Question 2

Which of the following is required to maintain an even radiographic density on body parts that have significant variations in tissue density?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase the kVp. 
B)  Increase the mA. 
C)  Use a compensating filter. 
D)  Use a compression device. 
A)  Increase the kVp. 
B)  Increase the mA. 
C)  Use a compensating filter. 
D)  Use a compression device. C

Question 3

Which of the following projections will always require a compensating filter to demonstrate all of the anatomy on one image?
1)AP shoulder
2)Lateral hip
3)Lateral C7-T1

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following will provide maximum patient safety when using compensating filters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use two hands to mount a collimator filter. 
B)  Use two hands to position a contact filter. 
C)  Use a low-kVp exposure technique. 
D)  Use a high-mA exposure technique. 
A)  Use two hands to mount a collimator filter. 
B)  Use two hands to position a contact filter. 
C)  Use a low-kVp exposure technique. 
D)  Use a high-mA exposure technique.

Question 5

The Boomerang filter would provide an even image density for which body area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hip 
B)  Chest 
C)  Shoulder 
D)  C7-T1 region 
A)  Hip 
B)  Chest 
C)  Shoulder 
D)  C7-T1 region

Question 6

For which projection would two double-wedge filters be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP shoulder 
B)  Lateral hip 
C)  AP spine for scoliosis 
D)  Lateral spine for scoliosis 
A)  AP shoulder 
B)  Lateral hip 
C)  AP spine for scoliosis 
D)  Lateral spine for scoliosis

Question 7

The major advantage of using collimator-mounted compensating filters is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ease of use. 
B)  can be used for different body areas. 
C)  provide increased contrast and detail. 
D)  reduction in radiation exposure to the patient. 
A)  ease of use. 
B)  can be used for different body areas. 
C)  provide increased contrast and detail. 
D)  reduction in radiation exposure to the patient.

Question 8

Which of the following would be considered advantages in using anatomic compensating filters?
1)Reduces radiation exposure to the patient
2)Provides an even image density
3)Increases image contrast and detail

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Where are most compensating filters placed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Under the patient 
B)  Directly on the patient 
C)  Between the x-ray tube and skin surface 
D)  Between the x-ray tube and collimator 
A)  Under the patient 
B)  Directly on the patient 
C)  Between the x-ray tube and skin surface 
D)  Between the x-ray tube and collimator

Question 10

A special-design Ferlic filter would provide an even image density for which of the following projections?
1)AP thoracic spine
2)Lateral C7-T1 (swimmer's method)
3)Lateral hip (Danelius-Miller method)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A commonly performed projection that is significantly improved with the use of a compensating filter is the AP:

Accepted Answer

A)  hand. 
B)  skull. 
C)  leg. 
D)  thoracic spine. 
A)  hand. 
B)  skull. 
C)  leg. 
D)  thoracic spine.

Question 12

The most common materials used in the manufacture of compensating filters are:
1)copper.
2)aluminum.
3)high-density plastics.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

A trough filter would be used for a:

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral hip. 
B)  AP shoulder. 
C)  PA chest. 
D)  AP thoracic spine. 
A)  lateral hip. 
B)  AP shoulder. 
C)  PA chest. 
D)  AP thoracic spine.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  wedge. 
B)  trough. 
C)  double-wedge. 
D)  Boomerang. 
A)  wedge. 
B)  trough. 
C)  double-wedge. 
D)  Boomerang.

Exam 2: Compensating Filters

A wedge filter would be ideal for which of the following projections?

Which of the following is required to maintain an even radiographic density on body parts that have significant variations in tissue density?

Which of the following projections will always require a compensating filter to demonstrate all of the anatomy on one image? 1)AP shoulder 2)Lateral hip 3)Lateral C7-T1

Which of the following will provide maximum patient safety when using compensating filters?

The Boomerang filter would provide an even image density for which body area?

For which projection would two double-wedge filters be used?

The major advantage of using collimator-mounted compensating filters is:

Which of the following would be considered advantages in using anatomic compensating filters? 1)Reduces radiation exposure to the patient 2)Provides an even image density 3)Increases image contrast and detail

Where are most compensating filters placed?

A special-design Ferlic filter would provide an even image density for which of the following projections? 1)AP thoracic spine 2)Lateral C7-T1 (swimmer's method) 3)Lateral hip (Danelius-Miller method)

A commonly performed projection that is significantly improved with the use of a compensating filter is the AP:

The most common materials used in the manufacture of compensating filters are: 1)copper. 2)aluminum. 3)high-density plastics.

A trough filter would be used for a:

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

Preliminary Steps in Radiography

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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