Radr1311 Final
Final review for RADR 1311 Basic Radiographic Procedures
- 1.The primary controlling factor of radiography contrast is:
- A.
MA
- B.
Time
- C.
KVp
- D.
SID
- 2.The ability to visualize very small structures on a radiograph is termed:
- A.
Contrast
- B.
Density
- C.
Distortion
- D.
Recorded detail
- 3.Radiographs of the hands, wrists, feet, and toes are routinely displayed on the view box with the digits:
- A.
Positional toward the ceiling
- B.
Positional toward the floor
- C.
Horizontal and pointed to the left
- D.
Horizontal and pointed to the right
- 4.The total destruction of microorganisms is accomplised through the use of:
- A.
Disinfectants
- B.
Sterilization
- C.
Germicides
- D.
Antiseptics
- 5.Voluntary motion resulting from lack of control can be caused by: 1) fear 2) age (child) 3) tremors
- A.
1 and 2
- B.
1 and 3
- C.
2 and 3
- D.
1, 2, and 3
- 6.Radiographers can control voluntary motion by:
- A.
Using a high kVp
- B.
Increasing the length of exposure time
- C.
Performing the examination in the recumbent position
- D.
Giving clear instructions to the patient
- 7.All radiographs must be identified with which of the following? 1) radiographer's name 2) patient's name or ID number 3) right or left marker
- A.
1 and 2
- B.
1 and 3
- C.
2 and 3
- D.
1, 2, and 3
- 8.The metric conversion of 40 inches is:
- A.
16 cm
- B.
18 cm
- C.
90 cm
- D.
102 cm
- 9.Collimation of the x-ray beam prompts which of the following: 1) an increase in radiographic contrast 2) reduction of scatter and secondary radiation 3) reduction in radiation to the patient
- A.
1 and 2
- B.
1 and 3
- C.
2 and 3
- D.
1, 2, and 3
- 10.Federal guidelines require gonad shielding for which of the following: 1) when the gonads lie in the primary beam 2) if the clinical objective of the exam is not compromised 3) when the patient has resonable reproductive potential
- A.
1 and 2
- B.
1 and 3
- C.
2 and 3
- D.
1, 2, and 3
- 11.Which of the following devices are considered image receptors? 1) television monitor 2) IR with phosphor plate 3) IR with film
- A.
1 and 2
- B.
1 and 3
- C.
2 and 3
- D.
1, 2, and 3
- 12.Recorded detail is primarily controlled by 1) mA 2) screens 3) focal spot size
- A.
1 and 2
- B.
1 and 3
- C.
2 and 3
- D.
1, 2, and 3
- 13.The phosphors in computed radiography IRs are very sensitive to:
- A.
KVp
- B.
Dust
- C.
Collimation
- D.
Scatter radiation
- 14.Radiographers receive approximately how much radiation per year?
- A.
50 mrad
- B.
60 mrad
- C.
50 rad
- D.
70 rad
- 15.The unit of radiation absorbed dose is the:
- A.
Roentgen
- B.
Rad
- C.
Rem
- D.
Coulomb
- 16.Occupational exposure is measured in which of the following units?
- A.
Rad
- B.
Rem
- C.
Currie
- D.
Roentgen
- 17.During the course of normal x-ray examinations, the radiographer receives at least 95% of occupational exposure from: 1) fluoroscopy 2) portable radiography 3) stomach and upper GI examinations
- A.
1 and 2
- B.
1 and 3
- C.
2 and 3
- D.
1, 2, and 3
- 18.The minimum amount of aluminum equivalent filtration that must be present at the port of all fluoroscopic tubes and all radiographic tubes operating above 70 kVp is:
- A.
1.0 mm
- B.
1.5 mm
- C.
2.5 mm
- D.
3.0 mm
- 19.The radiographic technique that will produce the lowest patient dose is
- A.
High kVp, low mAs
- B.
Low kVp, high mAs
- C.
High mA, short exposure time
- D.
Low mA, long exposure time
- 20.When a pregnant patient must be examined, the examination should be done using which of the following? 1) precisely collimated beams 2) carefully positioned protective shields 3) use of a high kVp technique
- A.
1 and 2
- B.
1 and 3
- C.
2 and 3
- D.
1, 2, and 3
- 21.The cardinal principles of radiation protection include which of the following? 1) time 2) distance 3) screen speed
- A.
1 and 2
- B.
1 and 3
- C.
2 and 3
- D.
1, 2, and 3
- 22.During fluoroscopy, the personnel monitor (radiation badge) should be worn:
- A.
Outside the apron - at the collar
- B.
Inside the apron - at the collar
- C.
Outside the apron - at the waist
- D.
Inside the apron - at the waist
- 23.In the anatomic position the palms of the hands are facing:
- A.
Backward
- B.
Forward
- C.
Up
- D.
Down
- 24.A plane passsing vertically through the body from side to side is termed:
- A.
Oblique
- B.
Sagittal
- C.
Coronal
- D.
Horizontal
- 25.Which of the following would not be located in the thoracic cavity?
- A.
Trachea
- B.
Spleen
- C.
Lungs
- D.
Esophagus
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