Question 1

The radiographer has the responsibility of communicating with the patient to obtain pertinent clinical information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A grid can be left in place for most digital radiographic procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A 40-inch (102 cm) SID should be the minimal distance used for most radiographic projections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match the traditional image receptor (IR) sizes to their metric equivalent.
-11 × 14 inches

Accepted Answer

A) 35 × 43 cm 
B) 18 × 24 cm 
C) 30 × 35 cm 
D) 24 × 24 cm 
E) 24 × 30 cm 
A) 35 × 43 cm 
B) 18 × 24 cm 
C) 30 × 35 cm 
D) 24 × 24 cm 
E) 24 × 30 cm

Question 5

Increasing the SID to 48 inches (123 cm) from 40 inches (102 cm) and adjusting the mAs accordingly will:

Accepted Answer

A) increase penumbra. 
B) along with the use of a small focal spot, decrease penumbra. 
C) decrease patient skin dose but increase internal dose because of an increase in scatter radiation. 
D) have no effect on image sharpness or on patient dose. 
A) increase penumbra. 
B) along with the use of a small focal spot, decrease penumbra. 
C) decrease patient skin dose but increase internal dose because of an increase in scatter radiation. 
D) have no effect on image sharpness or on patient dose.

Question 6

The number of x-ray photons that strike the digital receptor can be considered as:

Accepted Answer

A) noise. 
B) kV. 
C) signal. 
D) density. 
A) noise. 
B) kV. 
C) signal. 
D) density.

Question 7

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

-Elbow

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Decubitus chest projections are placed for viewing the way the image receptor "sees" them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a secondary growth center for endochondral ossification?

Accepted Answer

A) Diaphysis 
B) Epiphyses 
C) Metaphysis 
D) Articular cartilage 
A) Diaphysis 
B) Epiphyses 
C) Metaphysis 
D) Articular cartilage

Question 10

A 20-year-old woman is brought into radiology from the ED with a possible fracture of the pelvis.What should the technologist do regarding gonadal shielding?

Accepted Answer

A) Perform a PA projection of the pelvis and use gonadal shielding. 
B) Take an AP projection of the pelvis without using any shielding. 
C) Cover the area of the ovaries and uterus with a gonad shield for the AP pelvis projection. 
D) Refuse to take any radiographs without the radiologist's consent. 
A) Perform a PA projection of the pelvis and use gonadal shielding. 
B) Take an AP projection of the pelvis without using any shielding. 
C) Cover the area of the ovaries and uterus with a gonad shield for the AP pelvis projection. 
D) Refuse to take any radiographs without the radiologist's consent.

Question 11

Which of the following is classified as a bicondylar joint?

Accepted Answer

A) Shoulder joint 
B) Temporomandibular joint 
C) First and second cervical vertebra joint 
D) Distal radioulnar joint 
A) Shoulder joint 
B) Temporomandibular joint 
C) First and second cervical vertebra joint 
D) Distal radioulnar joint

Question 12

The vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves describes the _____ plane.

Accepted Answer

A) coronal 
B) median or midsagittal 
C) longitudinal 
D) horizontal 
A) coronal 
B) median or midsagittal 
C) longitudinal 
D) horizontal

Question 13

A digital storage and image management system defines a:

Accepted Answer

A) radiology information system. 
B) digital archive. 
C) hospital information system. 
D) workstation. 
A) radiology information system. 
B) digital archive. 
C) hospital information system. 
D) workstation.

Question 14

Contrast in the digital image is primarily affected by:

Accepted Answer

A) kV. 
B) mAs. 
C) matrix size. 
D) predetermined algorithms. 
A) kV. 
B) mAs. 
C) matrix size. 
D) predetermined algorithms.

Question 15

FPD-TFT-based systems can be used for both grid and nongrid examinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the name of the small oval-shaped bone found in tendons?

Accepted Answer

A) Wormian 
B) Tendinous 
C) Irregular 
D) Sesamoid 
A) Wormian 
B) Tendinous 
C) Irregular 
D) Sesamoid

Question 17

A position in which the head is lower than the feet is:

Accepted Answer

A) Trendelenburg. 
B) lithotomy. 
C) Fowler. 
D) recumbent. 
A) Trendelenburg. 
B) lithotomy. 
C) Fowler. 
D) recumbent.

Question 18

A standard that ensures that all digital imaging equipment can communicate with each other is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) RIS. 
B) PACS. 
C) DICOM and HL7. 
D) HIS. 
A) RIS. 
B) PACS. 
C) DICOM and HL7. 
D) HIS.

Question 19

A patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a piece of wire in the palm of the hand.What is the minimum number of projections required to be taken for this radiographic study?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

As a general rule, exposure factors are decreased 5 to 15 kV with digital systems as compared with analog imaging systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The radiographer has the responsibility of communicating with the patient to obtain pertinent clinical information.

A grid can be left in place for most digital radiographic procedures.

A 40-inch (102 cm) SID should be the minimal distance used for most radiographic projections.

Match the traditional image receptor (IR) sizes to their metric equivalent. -11 × 14 inches

Increasing the SID to 48 inches (123 cm) from 40 inches (102 cm) and adjusting the mAs accordingly will:

The number of x-ray photons that strike the digital receptor can be considered as:

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

Decubitus chest projections are placed for viewing the way the image receptor "sees" them.

Which of the following is a secondary growth center for endochondral ossification?

A 20-year-old woman is brought into radiology from the ED with a possible fracture of the pelvis.What should the technologist do regarding gonadal shielding?

Which of the following is classified as a bicondylar joint?

The vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves describes the _____ plane.

A digital storage and image management system defines a:

Contrast in the digital image is primarily affected by:

FPD-TFT-based systems can be used for both grid and nongrid examinations.

What is the name of the small oval-shaped bone found in tendons?

A position in which the head is lower than the feet is:

A standard that ensures that all digital imaging equipment can communicate with each other is referred to as:

A patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a piece of wire in the palm of the hand.What is the minimum number of projections required to be taken for this radiographic study?

As a general rule, exposure factors are decreased 5 to 15 kV with digital systems as compared with analog imaging systems.

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 radiographer has the responsibility of communicating with the patient to obtain pertinent clinical information.

A grid can be left in place for most digital radiographic procedures.

A 40-inch (102 cm) SID should be the minimal distance used for most radiographic projections.

Match the traditional image receptor (IR) sizes to their metric equivalent. -11 × 14 inches

Increasing the SID to 48 inches (123 cm) from 40 inches (102 cm) and adjusting the mAs accordingly will:

The number of x-ray photons that strike the digital receptor can be considered as:

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

Decubitus chest projections are placed for viewing the way the image receptor "sees" them.

Which of the following is a secondary growth center for endochondral ossification?

A 20-year-old woman is brought into radiology from the ED with a possible fracture of the pelvis.What should the technologist do regarding gonadal shielding?

Which of the following is classified as a bicondylar joint?

The vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves describes the _____ plane.

A digital storage and image management system defines a:

Contrast in the digital image is primarily affected by:

FPD-TFT-based systems can be used for both grid and nongrid examinations.

What is the name of the small oval-shaped bone found in tendons?

A position in which the head is lower than the feet is:

A standard that ensures that all digital imaging equipment can communicate with each other is referred to as:

A patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a piece of wire in the palm of the hand.What is the minimum number of projections required to be taken for this radiographic study?

As a general rule, exposure factors are decreased 5 to 15 kV with digital systems as compared with analog imaging systems.

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