Question 1

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 B

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

One gray equals 1000 rads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The cumulative (ED)lifetime dose for an occupationally exposed worker is _____ mSv *years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   100
B)   50
C)   10
D)   1

Question 5

Radiographic view is NOT a valid positioning term in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)   radiograph.
B)   radiography.
C)   radiographic image.
D)   radiographic examination.

Question 7

The opposite term for supination is:

Accepted Answer

A)   protraction.
B)   adduction.
C)   pronation.
D)   retraction.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a functional classification of joints?

Accepted Answer

A)   Synarthrosis
B)   Amphiarthrosis
C)   Cartilaginous
D)   Diarthrosis

Question 9

A radiograph of the abdomen demonstrates involuntary motion caused by bowel peristalsis (involuntary contractions).Which of the following factors will best eliminate this problem during the repeat exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decrease SID.
B)   Turn patient into prone position rather than supine.
C)   Use higher kV.
D)   Decrease exposure time.

Question 10

What type of tissue binds together and supports the various structures of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Epithelial
B)   Connective
C)   Muscular
D)   Nervous

Question 11

What is the term describing the energy of the x-ray photon in digital imaging?

Accepted Answer

A)   Milliamperage
B)   mAs
C)   Signal
D)   Kilovoltage

Question 12

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)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   AP pelvis
B)   Lateral upper gastrointestinal
C)   AP skull
D)   AP abdomen (using 70 kV)

Question 14

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 AP projection of 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 15

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Amorphous selenium
B)   Amorphous silicon
C)   Calcium tungstate
D)   Both A and B

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Caudad
B)  Proximal
C)  Extension
D)  Radial deviation
E)  InversionF) DorsiflexionG) AdductionH) AbductionI) Pronation

Question 18

The radiographic term projection is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)   general position of the patient.
B)   path or direction of the central ray.
C)   radiographic image as seen from the vantage of the image receptor.
D)   computer-assisted image.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

MATCHING
Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.)
-An inward stress movement of foot

Accepted Answer

A)  Caudad
B)  Proximal
C)  Extension
D)  Radial deviation
E)  InversionF) DorsiflexionG) AdductionH) AbductionI) Pronation

Exam 1: Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

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