Question 1

Which of the following factors primarily controls radiographic density in the analog image?

Accepted Answer

A) kV 
B) mAs 
C) Film-screen speed 
D) Optimal immunomodulating dose (OI
D)  
A) kV 
B) mAs 
C) Film-screen speed 
D) Optimal immunomodulating dose (OI
D)

Question 2

The patient is lying on her right side on a cart.The anterior surface of the patient is against the image receptor.A horizontal central ray enters the posterior surface and exits the anterior surface of the body.What specific projection/position has been performed?

Accepted Answer

A) AP 
B) PA 
C) Right lateral decubitus 
D) Left lateral decubitus 
A) AP 
B) PA 
C) Right lateral decubitus 
D) Left lateral decubitus

Question 3

Système International (SI) has been the national standard for units of radiation measurement since 1958.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on the brightness of the digital image?

Accepted Answer

A) kV 
B) mAs 
C) Processing software 
D) Matrix size 
A) kV 
B) mAs 
C) Processing software 
D) Matrix size

Question 5

When correctly placed, gonadal shielding will reduce dose by ____ if gonads are in the primary x-ray field.

Accepted Answer

A) 20% to 50% 
B) 50% to 90% 
C) 100% 
D) None of the above 
A) 20% to 50% 
B) 50% to 90% 
C) 100% 
D) None of the above

Question 6

Which aspect of the long bones is responsible for the production of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Compact bone 
B) Periosteum 
C) Medullary cavity 
D) Spongy or cancellous bone 
A) Compact bone 
B) Periosteum 
C) Medullary cavity 
D) Spongy or cancellous bone

Question 7

Which of the following changes will improve spatial resolution?

Accepted Answer

A) Decrease SID. 
B) Decrease OID. 
C) Decrease kV. 
D) None of the above will improve spatial resolution. 
A) Decrease SID. 
B) Decrease OID. 
C) Decrease kV. 
D) None of the above will improve spatial resolution.

Question 8

Using a table Bucky device will increase magnification of the anatomy as compared with performing the same study on the tabletop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following joints displays flexion and extension type of movement primarily?

Accepted Answer

A) Pivot 
B) Ellipsoidal 
C) Saddle 
D) Ginglymus 
A) Pivot 
B) Ellipsoidal 
C) Saddle 
D) Ginglymus

Question 10

The patient's head and neck are hyperextended with the top of the skull directly against the image receptor.The central ray enters just below the chin.Which specific projection has been performed?

Accepted Answer

A) Submentovertical 
B) Acanthioparietal 
C) Parietoacanthial 
D) Verticosubmental 
A) Submentovertical 
B) Acanthioparietal 
C) Parietoacanthial 
D) Verticosubmental

Question 11

Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on spatial resolution of the digital image?

Accepted Answer

A) Acquisition pixel size 
B) Display pixel size 
C) Use of a grid 
D) SID 
A) Acquisition pixel size 
B) Display pixel size 
C) Use of a grid 
D) SID

Question 12

Which of the following body systems helps to regulate body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A) Circulatory 
B) Urinary 
C) Endocrine 
D) Nervous 
A) Circulatory 
B) Urinary 
C) Endocrine 
D) Nervous

Question 13

The greater the bit depth of a digital system, the greater the:

Accepted Answer

A) brightness. 
B) resolution. 
C) exposure index. 
D) contrast resolution. 
A) brightness. 
B) resolution. 
C) exposure index. 
D) contrast resolution.

Question 14

A random disturbance that obscures or reduces clarity is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) signal. 
B) noise. 
C) electrical fluctuation. 
D) variance. 
A) signal. 
B) noise. 
C) electrical fluctuation. 
D) variance.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The ImageWisely program is focused on reducing unnecessary exposure in children during imaging procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Examples of "flat" bones are the:

Accepted Answer

A) calvaria, ribs, scapulae, and sternum. 
B) ribs, sternum, patella, and ilia of pelvis. 
C) sternum, scapulae, ilia of pelvis, and base of cranium. 
D) sternum and ilia of pelvis only. 
A) calvaria, ribs, scapulae, and sternum. 
B) ribs, sternum, patella, and ilia of pelvis. 
C) sternum, scapulae, ilia of pelvis, and base of cranium. 
D) sternum and ilia of pelvis only.

Question 18

What is the general term for a position in which the long axis of the body is angled in relationship to the image receptor rather than the central ray (e.g., special chest projection)?

Accepted Answer

A) Axial 
B) Trendelenburg 
C) Decubitus 
D) Lordotic 
A) Axial 
B) Trendelenburg 
C) Decubitus 
D) Lordotic

Question 19

Which of the following energy sources will erase any residual latent image from an exposed PSP imaging plate?

Accepted Answer

A) Low-dose radiation 
B) Bright light 
C) Heat 
D) Ultraviolet light 
A) Low-dose radiation 
B) Bright light 
C) Heat 
D) Ultraviolet light

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following factors primarily controls radiographic density in the analog image?

The patient is lying on her right side on a cart.The anterior surface of the patient is against the image receptor.A horizontal central ray enters the posterior surface and exits the anterior surface of the body.What specific projection/position has been performed?

Système International (SI) has been the national standard for units of radiation measurement since 1958.

Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on the brightness of the digital image?

When correctly placed, gonadal shielding will reduce dose by ____ if gonads are in the primary x-ray field.

Which aspect of the long bones is responsible for the production of red blood cells?

Which of the following changes will improve spatial resolution?

Using a table Bucky device will increase magnification of the anatomy as compared with performing the same study on the tabletop.

Which of the following joints displays flexion and extension type of movement primarily?

The patient's head and neck are hyperextended with the top of the skull directly against the image receptor.The central ray enters just below the chin.Which specific projection has been performed?

Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on spatial resolution of the digital image?

Which of the following body systems helps to regulate body temperature?

The greater the bit depth of a digital system, the greater the:

A random disturbance that obscures or reduces clarity is termed:

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

The ImageWisely program is focused on reducing unnecessary exposure in children during imaging procedures.

Examples of "flat" bones are the:

What is the general term for a position in which the long axis of the body is angled in relationship to the image receptor rather than the central ray (e.g., special chest projection)?

Which of the following energy sources will erase any residual latent image from an exposed PSP imaging plate?

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

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 primarily controls radiographic density in the analog image?

The patient is lying on her right side on a cart.The anterior surface of the patient is against the image receptor.A horizontal central ray enters the posterior surface and exits the anterior surface of the body.What specific projection/position has been performed?

Système International (SI) has been the national standard for units of radiation measurement since 1958.

Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on the brightness of the digital image?

When correctly placed, gonadal shielding will reduce dose by ____ if gonads are in the primary x-ray field.

Which aspect of the long bones is responsible for the production of red blood cells?

Which of the following changes will improve spatial resolution?

Using a table Bucky device will increase magnification of the anatomy as compared with performing the same study on the tabletop.

Which of the following joints displays flexion and extension type of movement primarily?

The patient's head and neck are hyperextended with the top of the skull directly against the image receptor.The central ray enters just below the chin.Which specific projection has been performed?

Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on spatial resolution of the digital image?

Which of the following body systems helps to regulate body temperature?

The greater the bit depth of a digital system, the greater the:

A random disturbance that obscures or reduces clarity is termed:

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

The ImageWisely program is focused on reducing unnecessary exposure in children during imaging procedures.

Examples of "flat" bones are the:

What is the general term for a position in which the long axis of the body is angled in relationship to the image receptor rather than the central ray (e.g., special chest projection)?

Which of the following energy sources will erase any residual latent image from an exposed PSP imaging plate?

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

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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