Radr1311 Final

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Final review for RADR 1311 Basic Radiographic Procedures

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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