Question 1

Which of the following factors has the greatest negative impact on SNR?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive kV 
B) Collimation 
C) Insufficient mAs 
D) Long SID 
A) Excessive kV 
B) Collimation 
C) Insufficient mAs 
D) Long SID

Question 2

How many individual body systems comprise the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) 22 
B) 13 
C) 10 
D) 8 
A) 22 
B) 13 
C) 10 
D) 8

Question 3

Which term describes lying down in any position?

Accepted Answer

A) Horizontal 
B) Fowler 
C) Recumbent 
D) Anatomic 
A) Horizontal 
B) Fowler 
C) Recumbent 
D) Anatomic

Question 4

Which of the following bones is classified as a long bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Carpal bone 
B) Scapula 
C) Cranium 
D) Humerus 
A) Carpal bone 
B) Scapula 
C) Cranium 
D) Humerus

Question 5

A numerical value that is representative of the exposure projected on the digital image receptor is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) algorithm. 
B) variance. 
C) signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). 
D) exposure indicator. 
A) algorithm. 
B) variance. 
C) signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). 
D) exposure indicator.

Question 6

The unsharp edge of the projected image is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) distortion. 
B) penumbra. 
C) edge loss. 
D) margin distortion. 
A) distortion. 
B) penumbra. 
C) edge loss. 
D) margin distortion.

Question 7

Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.)
-Rotation of hand with palm down

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 8

According to the ARRT Code of Ethics, radiologic technologists must participate in continuing education activities throughout their professional career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The application of specific image processing to reduce noise in an image is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) filtration. 
B) photon degradation. 
C) attenuation. 
D) smoothing. 
A) filtration. 
B) photon degradation. 
C) attenuation. 
D) smoothing.

Question 10

What type of projection is created with the CR directed along or parallel to the long axis of a structure or anatomic part?

Accepted Answer

A) Axial 
B) Tangential 
C) Lordotic 
D) Transthoracic 
A) Axial 
B) Tangential 
C) Lordotic 
D) Transthoracic

Question 11

Which term describes the back or posterior aspect of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A) Dorsum pedis 
B) Dorsum manus 
C) Palmar 
D) Volar 
A) Dorsum pedis 
B) Dorsum manus 
C) Palmar 
D) Volar

Question 12

Close collimation is not recommended when using a PSP imaging system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the annual whole body effective dose (ED) for a technologist?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 mSv (1 rem) times the years of age 
B) 20 mSv (200 mrem) 
C) 50 mSv (5000 mrem) 
D) 500 mSv (50 rem) 
A) 10 mSv (1 rem) times the years of age 
B) 20 mSv (200 mrem) 
C) 50 mSv (5000 mrem) 
D) 500 mSv (50 rem)

Question 14

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

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 15

In digital imaging, the term exposure indicator replaces the analog (film-based) term density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Moving the foot and toes downward is:

Accepted Answer

A) eversion. 
B) inversion. 
C) dorsiflexion. 
D) plantar flexion. 
A) eversion. 
B) inversion. 
C) dorsiflexion. 
D) plantar flexion.

Question 17

The photostimulable storage phosphor (PSP) imaging plate is light sensitive and must be processed in a dark environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following bones is classified as a short bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Vertebrae 
B) Phalanges (toes) 
C) Scapulae 
D) Carpal (wrist bones) 
A) Vertebrae 
B) Phalanges (toes) 
C) Scapulae 
D) Carpal (wrist bones)

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the four image quality factors of an analog radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A) Contrast 
B) Spatial resolution 
C) Source image receptor distance (SI
D)  
D) Distortion 
A) Contrast 
B) Spatial resolution 
C) Source image receptor distance (SI
D)  
D) Distortion

Question 20

Match the traditional image receptor (IR) sizes to their metric equivalent.
-14 × 17 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

Which of the following factors has the greatest negative impact on SNR?

How many individual body systems comprise the human body?

Which term describes lying down in any position?

Which of the following bones is classified as a long bone?

A numerical value that is representative of the exposure projected on the digital image receptor is termed:

The unsharp edge of the projected image is termed:

Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.) -Rotation of hand with palm down

According to the ARRT Code of Ethics, radiologic technologists must participate in continuing education activities throughout their professional career.

The application of specific image processing to reduce noise in an image is termed:

What type of projection is created with the CR directed along or parallel to the long axis of a structure or anatomic part?

Which term describes the back or posterior aspect of the hand?

Close collimation is not recommended when using a PSP imaging system.

What is the annual whole body effective dose (ED) for a technologist?

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

In digital imaging, the term exposure indicator replaces the analog (film-based) term density.

Moving the foot and toes downward is:

The photostimulable storage phosphor (PSP) imaging plate is light sensitive and must be processed in a dark environment.

Which of the following bones is classified as a short bone?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four image quality factors of an analog radiograph?

Match the traditional image receptor (IR) sizes to their metric equivalent. -14 × 17 inches

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

Which of the following factors has the greatest negative impact on SNR?

How many individual body systems comprise the human body?

Which term describes lying down in any position?

Which of the following bones is classified as a long bone?

A numerical value that is representative of the exposure projected on the digital image receptor is termed:

The unsharp edge of the projected image is termed:

Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.) -Rotation of hand with palm down

According to the ARRT Code of Ethics, radiologic technologists must participate in continuing education activities throughout their professional career.

The application of specific image processing to reduce noise in an image is termed:

What type of projection is created with the CR directed along or parallel to the long axis of a structure or anatomic part?

Which term describes the back or posterior aspect of the hand?

Close collimation is not recommended when using a PSP imaging system.

What is the annual whole body effective dose (ED) for a technologist?

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

In digital imaging, the term exposure indicator replaces the analog (film-based) term density.

Moving the foot and toes downward is:

The photostimulable storage phosphor (PSP) imaging plate is light sensitive and must be processed in a dark environment.

Which of the following bones is classified as a short bone?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four image quality factors of an analog radiograph?

Match the traditional image receptor (IR) sizes to their metric equivalent. -14 × 17 inches

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