Question 1

The ability of a digital imaging system to distinguish between similar tissues is the definition for:

Accepted Answer

A) edge enhancement. 
B) contrast resolution. 
C) sensitivity. 
D) system response. 
A) edge enhancement. 
B) contrast resolution. 
C) sensitivity. 
D) system response. B

Question 2

Which of the following precautions reduces radiation exposure to the technologist during a fluoroscopic procedure to the greatest degree?

Accepted Answer

A) Wearing a protective lead apron of 1-mm lead thickness 
B) Wearing a thyroid shield 
C) Standing as far away as possible from the radiation scatter fields 
D) Turning your back to the fluoroscopy table 
A) Wearing a protective lead apron of 1-mm lead thickness 
B) Wearing a thyroid shield 
C) Standing as far away as possible from the radiation scatter fields 
D) Turning your back to the fluoroscopy table C

Question 3

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

-Ankle

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The acronym PACS refers to picture archiving connection system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which traditional unit of radiation measurement describes patient dose?

Accepted Answer

A) Roentgen 
B) Rem 
C) Coulombs 
D) Rad 
A) Roentgen 
B) Rem 
C) Coulombs 
D) Rad

Question 6

A patient is erect facing the image receptor.The left side of the body is turned 45° toward the image receptor.The CR enters the posterior aspect of the body and exits the anterior.What is this radiographic position?

Accepted Answer

A) LAO 
B) LPO 
C) Left lateral 
D) Posteroanterior (P
A)  
A) LAO 
B) LPO 
C) Left lateral 
D) Posteroanterior (P
A)

Question 7

What is the name of the dense fibrous membrane that covers bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Cancellous portion 
B) Periosteum 
C) Diploë 
D) Medullary portion 
A) Cancellous portion 
B) Periosteum 
C) Diploë 
D) Medullary portion

Question 8

Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.)
-Near the source or the beginning

Accepted Answer

A) Caudad 
B) Proximal 
C) Extension 
D) Radial deviation 
E) Inversion
F)Dorsiflexion
G)Adduction
H)Abduction
I)Pronation 
A) Caudad 
B) Proximal 
C) Extension 
D) Radial deviation 
E) Inversion
F)Dorsiflexion
G)Adduction
H)Abduction
I)Pronation

Question 9

What is the primary center for bone growth termed?

Accepted Answer

A) Epiphyses 
B) Diaphysis 
C) Metaphysis 
D) Epiphyseal plate 
A) Epiphyses 
B) Diaphysis 
C) Metaphysis 
D) Epiphyseal plate

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal principles of radiation protection?

Accepted Answer

A) Shielding 
B) Filtration 
C) Time 
D) Distance 
A) Shielding 
B) Filtration 
C) Time 
D) Distance

Question 11

Which of the following radiographic procedures often only requires a single AP projection be taken?

Accepted Answer

A) Finger 
B) Ribs 
C) Chest 
D) Pelvis 
A) Finger 
B) Ribs 
C) Chest 
D) Pelvis

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an ALARA concept?

Accepted Answer

A) Collimate when feasible. 
B) Always wear a personnel dosimeter. 
C) Use optimal kV techniques. 
D) Have older technologists rather than younger technologists hold patients. 
A) Collimate when feasible. 
B) Always wear a personnel dosimeter. 
C) Use optimal kV techniques. 
D) Have older technologists rather than younger technologists hold patients.

Question 13

Pregnant technologists should not exceed ____ dose per month.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 mSv (0.1 rem) 
B) 0.5 mSv (50 mrem) 
C) 10 mSv (1 rem) 
D) 300 mSv (30 rem) 
A) 1 mSv (0.1 rem) 
B) 0.5 mSv (50 mrem) 
C) 10 mSv (1 rem) 
D) 300 mSv (30 rem)

Question 14

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A) Radius 
B) Hip bone 
C) Clavicle 
D) Sternum 
A) Radius 
B) Hip bone 
C) Clavicle 
D) Sternum

Question 15

Which of the following terms describes the sole of the foot?

Accepted Answer

A) Palmar 
B) Dorsum 
C) Volar 
D) Plantar 
A) Palmar 
B) Dorsum 
C) Volar 
D) Plantar

Question 16

How many bones are there in the adult axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A) 206 
B) 80 
C) 54 
D) 126 
A) 206 
B) 80 
C) 54 
D) 126

Question 17

The range of exposure intensities that will produce an acceptable image is the definition for exposure:

Accepted Answer

A) latitude. 
B) level. 
C) index. 
D) range. 
A) latitude. 
B) level. 
C) index. 
D) range.

Question 18

Use of gonadal shielding is necessary when the organ of concern lies within or near _____ of the primary beam unless such shielding obscures essential diagnostic information.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 inches (25 cm) 
B) 2 inches (5 cm) 
C) 1 inch (2.5 cm) 
D) 6 inches (15 cm) 
A) 10 inches (25 cm) 
B) 2 inches (5 cm) 
C) 1 inch (2.5 cm) 
D) 6 inches (15 cm)

Question 19

What is the minimal number of projections taken for a study of the femur?

Accepted Answer

A) One 
B) Two 
C) Three 
D) Four 
A) One 
B) Two 
C) Three 
D) Four

Question 20

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

The ability of a digital imaging system to distinguish between similar tissues is the definition for:

Which of the following precautions reduces radiation exposure to the technologist during a fluoroscopic procedure to the greatest degree?

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

The acronym PACS refers to picture archiving connection system.

Which traditional unit of radiation measurement describes patient dose?

A patient is erect facing the image receptor.The left side of the body is turned 45° toward the image receptor.The CR enters the posterior aspect of the body and exits the anterior.What is this radiographic position?

What is the name of the dense fibrous membrane that covers bone?

Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.) -Near the source or the beginning

What is the primary center for bone growth termed?

Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal principles of radiation protection?

Which of the following radiographic procedures often only requires a single AP projection be taken?

Which of the following is NOT an ALARA concept?

Pregnant technologists should not exceed ____ dose per month.

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Which of the following terms describes the sole of the foot?

How many bones are there in the adult axial skeleton?

The range of exposure intensities that will produce an acceptable image is the definition for exposure:

Use of gonadal shielding is necessary when the organ of concern lies within or near _____ of the primary beam unless such shielding obscures essential diagnostic information.

What is the minimal number of projections taken for a study of the femur?

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

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi 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 ability of a digital imaging system to distinguish between similar tissues is the definition for:

Which of the following precautions reduces radiation exposure to the technologist during a fluoroscopic procedure to the greatest degree?

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

The acronym PACS refers to picture archiving connection system.

Which traditional unit of radiation measurement describes patient dose?

A patient is erect facing the image receptor.The left side of the body is turned 45° toward the image receptor.The CR enters the posterior aspect of the body and exits the anterior.What is this radiographic position?

What is the name of the dense fibrous membrane that covers bone?

Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.) -Near the source or the beginning

What is the primary center for bone growth termed?

Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal principles of radiation protection?

Which of the following radiographic procedures often only requires a single AP projection be taken?

Which of the following is NOT an ALARA concept?

Pregnant technologists should not exceed ____ dose per month.

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Which of the following terms describes the sole of the foot?

How many bones are there in the adult axial skeleton?

The range of exposure intensities that will produce an acceptable image is the definition for exposure:

Use of gonadal shielding is necessary when the organ of concern lies within or near _____ of the primary beam unless such shielding obscures essential diagnostic information.

What is the minimal number of projections taken for a study of the femur?

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

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi 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