Question 1

Mammography uses a ___________ exposure.

Accepted Answer

A)  low kVp 
B)  mid-range kVp 
C)  high kVp 
D)  low mAs 
A)  low kVp 
B)  mid-range kVp 
C)  high kVp 
D)  low mAs

Question 2

The T-score from the DXA data analysis indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  how large the patient is compared with young,healthy adults 
B)  how large the patient is compared with adults of the same age and gender 
C)  fracture risk resulting from osteoporosis compared with young,healthy adults 
D)  fracture risk resulting from osteoporosis compared with adults the same age and gender 
A)  how large the patient is compared with young,healthy adults 
B)  how large the patient is compared with adults of the same age and gender 
C)  fracture risk resulting from osteoporosis compared with young,healthy adults 
D)  fracture risk resulting from osteoporosis compared with adults the same age and gender

Question 3

The mammography unit's x-ray tube window is made of molybdenum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The radiographer does not need to wear a lead apron while imaging patients using mobile equipment because the exposure is very minimal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The focal spot size of a dedicated mammography unit is _________ than that of a standard x-ray tube,measuring __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  smaller;0.1-0.3 mm 
B)  smaller;1-3 mm 
C)  larger;0.1-0.3 mm 
D)  larger;1-3 mm 
A)  smaller;0.1-0.3 mm 
B)  smaller;1-3 mm 
C)  larger;0.1-0.3 mm 
D)  larger;1-3 mm

Question 6

Which of the following individuals do not need to be shielded during mobile radiographic procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient 
B)  the nurse who must stay by the patient 
C)  the student radiographer 
D)  all should be shielded 
A)  the patient 
B)  the nurse who must stay by the patient 
C)  the student radiographer 
D)  all should be shielded

Question 7

The thickness,or width,of the focal plane is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  level 
B)  section 
C)  portion 
D)  none of the above 
A)  level 
B)  section 
C)  portion 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

AEC devices are always used for mobile radiographic imaging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The horizontal level that extends through the body that includes the pivot point is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  tomographic amplitude 
B)  exposure amplitude 
C)  fulcrum 
D)  focal plane 
A)  tomographic amplitude 
B)  exposure amplitude 
C)  fulcrum 
D)  focal plane

Question 10

To make the breast tissue a more uniform thickness,the dedicated mammography unit includes a _______________ device.

Accepted Answer

A)  pancake 
B)  compression 
C)  flattening 
D)  magnification 
A)  pancake 
B)  compression 
C)  flattening 
D)  magnification

Question 11

Linear tomography is seldom used because the cost of making an x-ray unit have tomographic capabilities is prohibitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To produce a thin tomographic section,there needs to be a:

Accepted Answer

A)  low fulcrum level 
B)  high fulcrum level 
C)  small tomographic angle 
D)  large tomographic angle 
A)  low fulcrum level 
B)  high fulcrum level 
C)  small tomographic angle 
D)  large tomographic angle

Question 13

Challenges when performing mobile radiographic imaging include:

Accepted Answer

A)  having to use SIDs other than 40 inches or 72 inches 
B)  difficulty minimizing off-level grid cutoff 
C)  patient condition 
D)  all of the above 
A)  having to use SIDs other than 40 inches or 72 inches 
B)  difficulty minimizing off-level grid cutoff 
C)  patient condition 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

The arc created by the total movement of the tube during tomography is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  tomographic amplitude 
B)  exposure amplitude 
C)  fulcrum 
D)  focal plane 
A)  tomographic amplitude 
B)  exposure amplitude 
C)  fulcrum 
D)  focal plane

Mammography uses a ___________ exposure.

The T-score from the DXA data analysis indicates:

The mammography unit's x-ray tube window is made of molybdenum.

The radiographer does not need to wear a lead apron while imaging patients using mobile equipment because the exposure is very minimal.

The focal spot size of a dedicated mammography unit is _ than that of a standard x-ray tube,measuring __________.

Which of the following individuals do not need to be shielded during mobile radiographic procedures?

The thickness,or width,of the focal plane is called a:

AEC devices are always used for mobile radiographic imaging.

The horizontal level that extends through the body that includes the pivot point is the:

To make the breast tissue a more uniform thickness,the dedicated mammography unit includes a _______________ device.

Linear tomography is seldom used because the cost of making an x-ray unit have tomographic capabilities is prohibitive.

To produce a thin tomographic section,there needs to be a:

Challenges when performing mobile radiographic imaging include:

The arc created by the total movement of the tube during tomography is the:

Introduction to the Imaging Sciences

Structure of the Atom

Electromagnetic and Particulate Radiation

X-Ray Circuit

The X-Ray Tube

X-Ray Production

X-Ray Interactions With Matter

Image Production

Image Characteristics

Radiographic Exposure Technique

Scatter Control

Image Receptors

Automatic Exposure Control

Image Intensified Fluoroscopy

Computed Tomography

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Exam 15: Additional Equipment

Mammography uses a ___________ exposure.

The T-score from the DXA data analysis indicates:

The mammography unit's x-ray tube window is made of molybdenum.

The radiographer does not need to wear a lead apron while imaging patients using mobile equipment because the exposure is very minimal.

The focal spot size of a dedicated mammography unit is _________ than that of a standard x-ray tube,measuring __________________.

Which of the following individuals do not need to be shielded during mobile radiographic procedures?

The thickness,or width,of the focal plane is called a:

AEC devices are always used for mobile radiographic imaging.

The horizontal level that extends through the body that includes the pivot point is the:

To make the breast tissue a more uniform thickness,the dedicated mammography unit includes a _______________ device.

Linear tomography is seldom used because the cost of making an x-ray unit have tomographic capabilities is prohibitive.

To produce a thin tomographic section,there needs to be a:

Challenges when performing mobile radiographic imaging include:

The arc created by the total movement of the tube during tomography is the:

Introduction to the Imaging Sciences

Structure of the Atom

Electromagnetic and Particulate Radiation

X-Ray Circuit

The X-Ray Tube

X-Ray Production

X-Ray Interactions With Matter

Image Production

Image Characteristics

Radiographic Exposure Technique

Scatter Control

Image Receptors

Automatic Exposure Control

Image Intensified Fluoroscopy

Computed Tomography

Filters

The focal spot size of a dedicated mammography unit is _ than that of a standard x-ray tube,measuring __________.