Question 1

What type of protective shield is NOT in contact with the patient's body?

Accepted Answer

A) Shadow shield 
B) Shaped shield 
C) Lead mat 
D) Gonadal flat shield 
A) Shadow shield 
B) Shaped shield 
C) Lead mat 
D) Gonadal flat shield

Question 2

A patient is lying on her back facing the x-ray tube.The right side of her body is turned 20° toward the image receptor.What is this radiographic position?

Accepted Answer

A) LPO (left posterior oblique) 
B) RPO (right posterior oblique) 
C) RAO (right anterior oblique) 
D) LAO (left anterior oblique) 
A) LPO (left posterior oblique) 
B) RPO (right posterior oblique) 
C) RAO (right anterior oblique) 
D) LAO (left anterior oblique)

Question 3

Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste?

Accepted Answer

A) Circulatory 
B) Respiratory 
C) Urinary 
D) Digestive 
A) Circulatory 
B) Respiratory 
C) Urinary 
D) Digestive

Question 4

A projection in which the CR skims a body part to project it in profile is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) tangential. 
B) lordotic. 
C) axial. 
D) decubitus. 
A) tangential. 
B) lordotic. 
C) axial. 
D) decubitus.

Question 5

A patient is erect facing the x-ray tube and leaning the shoulders backward 20° to 30° toward the IR.The central ray is perpendicular to the IR.What specific position has been performed?

Accepted Answer

A) Lordotic 
B) Oblique 
C) Kyphotic 
D) Tangential 
A) Lordotic 
B) Oblique 
C) Kyphotic 
D) Tangential

Question 6

The ACE initiative is a reminder to maintain professional communication between technologists and their patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What type of radiographic contrast is produced with a high (120) kV technique?

Accepted Answer

A) Low contrast, short scale 
B) High contrast, short scale 
C) Low contrast, long scale 
D) High contrast, long scale 
A) Low contrast, short scale 
B) High contrast, short scale 
C) Low contrast, long scale 
D) High contrast, long scale

Question 8

Depending on the manufacturer, the PSP image may be viewed on the technologist workstation within 5 seconds following plate reading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The intensity of the x-ray beam is greatest under the anode as defined by the anode heel effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Where should a personnel dosimeter be worn during fluoroscopy?

Accepted Answer

A) On collar inside the lead apron 
B) On waist inside the lead apron 
C) On collar outside the lead apron 
D) On sleeve outside the lead apron 
A) On collar inside the lead apron 
B) On waist inside the lead apron 
C) On collar outside the lead apron 
D) On sleeve outside the lead apron

Question 11

A lateromedial projection is one in which the lateral aspect of the anatomy part is closest to the image receptor (IR).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which radiation unit of measurement is used to describe absorbed dose?

Accepted Answer

A) Coulomb per kilogram 
B) Gray 
C) Sievert 
D) Curie 
A) Coulomb per kilogram 
B) Gray 
C) Sievert 
D) Curie

Question 13

The adjustment of contrast and brightness of the displayed image is:

Accepted Answer

A) brightness. 
B) equalization. 
C) edge enhancement. 
D) bit depth. 
A) brightness. 
B) equalization. 
C) edge enhancement. 
D) bit depth.

Question 14

The radiographer may provide a preliminary interpretation of the radiographic study if requested by the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.)
-Decrease angle between foot and lower leg

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 16

What is the minimal number of projections taken for a postreduction (to realign a fracture) study of the ankle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

One gray equals 1000 rad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

-Forearm

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following radiographic projections will provide the greatest amount of effective dose (without shielding)?

Accepted Answer

A) AP pelvis 
B) Barium enema 
C) AP skull 
D) AP abdomen (using 70 kV) 
A) AP pelvis 
B) Barium enema 
C) AP skull 
D) AP abdomen (using 70 kV)

Question 20

A radiograph of the abdomen is underexposed and must be repeated.The original analog exposure factors used were 65 kV with 25 mAs.The technologist decides to keep the mA at the same level but change the kV to increase radiographic density.How much of an increase is needed in kV to double the density?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 to 5 kV 
B) 9 to 10 kV 
C) 10 to 15 kV 
D) 15 to 20 kV 
A) 3 to 5 kV 
B) 9 to 10 kV 
C) 10 to 15 kV 
D) 15 to 20 kV

What type of protective shield is NOT in contact with the patient's body?

A patient is lying on her back facing the x-ray tube.The right side of her body is turned 20° toward the image receptor.What is this radiographic position?

Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste?

A projection in which the CR skims a body part to project it in profile is termed:

A patient is erect facing the x-ray tube and leaning the shoulders backward 20° to 30° toward the IR.The central ray is perpendicular to the IR.What specific position has been performed?

The ACE initiative is a reminder to maintain professional communication between technologists and their patients.

What type of radiographic contrast is produced with a high (120) kV technique?

Depending on the manufacturer, the PSP image may be viewed on the technologist workstation within 5 seconds following plate reading.

The intensity of the x-ray beam is greatest under the anode as defined by the anode heel effect.

Where should a personnel dosimeter be worn during fluoroscopy?

A lateromedial projection is one in which the lateral aspect of the anatomy part is closest to the image receptor (IR).

Which radiation unit of measurement is used to describe absorbed dose?

The adjustment of contrast and brightness of the displayed image is:

The radiographer may provide a preliminary interpretation of the radiographic study if requested by the patient.

Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.) -Decrease angle between foot and lower leg

What is the minimal number of projections taken for a postreduction (to realign a fracture) study of the ankle?

One gray equals 1000 rad.

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

Which of the following radiographic projections will provide the greatest amount of effective dose (without shielding)?

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

What type of protective shield is NOT in contact with the patient's body?

A patient is lying on her back facing the x-ray tube.The right side of her body is turned 20° toward the image receptor.What is this radiographic position?

Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste?

A projection in which the CR skims a body part to project it in profile is termed:

A patient is erect facing the x-ray tube and leaning the shoulders backward 20° to 30° toward the IR.The central ray is perpendicular to the IR.What specific position has been performed?

The ACE initiative is a reminder to maintain professional communication between technologists and their patients.

What type of radiographic contrast is produced with a high (120) kV technique?

Depending on the manufacturer, the PSP image may be viewed on the technologist workstation within 5 seconds following plate reading.

The intensity of the x-ray beam is greatest under the anode as defined by the anode heel effect.

Where should a personnel dosimeter be worn during fluoroscopy?

A lateromedial projection is one in which the lateral aspect of the anatomy part is closest to the image receptor (IR).

Which radiation unit of measurement is used to describe absorbed dose?

The adjustment of contrast and brightness of the displayed image is:

The radiographer may provide a preliminary interpretation of the radiographic study if requested by the patient.

Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.) -Decrease angle between foot and lower leg

What is the minimal number of projections taken for a postreduction (to realign a fracture) study of the ankle?

One gray equals 1000 rad.

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

Which of the following radiographic projections will provide the greatest amount of effective dose (without shielding)?

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