Exam 1: Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Exposure indicator is a numeric value that is representative of the level of exposure the image receptor has acquired.

When placing radiographs of the hand on the view box, the digits should be pointing upward.

A dorsoplantar projection would be a radiographic study of:

The complete term for SNR is signal-to-noise:

What type of collimator will automatically restrict the x-ray beam to the size of the image cassette or image receptor?

Which of the following radiographic studies would best benefit by applying the anode heel effect?

A recumbent oblique position in which the patient is lying on the left anterior surface with it rotated toward the image receptor is termed:

What type of material makes up the receptor in the FPD-TFT system?

Match the traditional image receptor (IR) sizes to their metric equivalent. -8 × 10 inches

Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.) -Movement of an arm or leg away from the midline

A representation of the patient's anatomic structures that can be obtained, viewed, manipulated, and stored digitally is the definition for:

PACS should be integrated with an HIS.

Which of the following positions is often used to insert a rectal enema tip before a barium enema study?

A body system consists of an association of organs that share a common function.

Match the traditional image receptor (IR) sizes to their metric equivalent. -10 × 12 inches

An upright position with the arms abducted, palms forward, and head forward describes the _____ position.

Which of the following controlling factors will most affect radiographic resolution?

A PSP-based digital imaging system may be cassette based or cassetteless.

A Deviation Index (DI) of zero indicates no radiation has reached the digital image receptor.

Recent studies indicate that the breasts are more radiosensitive than the gonads.