Deck 1: Preliminary Steps in Radiography

Question 1

The simplest and most common shape of compensating filter is the:

A) wedge.
B) trough.
C) double-wedge.
D) Boomerang.

Answer 1

wedge.

Question 2

The easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of microorganisms is:

A) wearing PPE.
B) following cough etiquette protocols.
C) handwashing.
D) proper handling of sharps.

Answer 2

handwashing.

Question 3

The general goal for central ray placement is:

A) parallel with the structure of interest.
B) perpendicular to the structure of interest.
C) angled along the long axis of the part of interest.
D) angled against the long axis of the part of interest.

Answer 3

perpendicular to the structure of interest.

Question 4

All of the following are affected by the SID used for a radiographic image,except:

A) spatial resolution.
B) magnification of the anatomy in the image.
C) patient dose.
D) contrast resolution.

Question 5

What is the most common image receptor general position?

A) Diagonal
B) Crosswise
C) Lengthwise
D) Vertical

Question 6

The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm.

A) 16
B) 18
C) 90
D) 102

Question 7

Radiographic images of the hands,wrist,feet,and toes are routinely displayed with the digits:

A) positioned toward the ceiling.
B) positioned toward the floor.
C) horizontal and pointed to the left.
D) horizontal and pointed to the right.

Question 8

All are guidelines for gonad shielding,except:

A) the gonads lie in the primary beam.
B) shielding is used when it will not compromise the exam objective.
C) patients with reasonable reproductive potential should be shielded.
D) gonad shields are only needed for pediatric patients.

Question 9

How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned?

A) Only when visibly soiled
B) Weekly
C) Daily
D) After every procedure/patient

Question 10

Information that must be included on all radiographic images includes all of the following except:

A) right or left side marker.
B) patient's name or ID number.
C) radiographer's name.
D) date of exam.

Question 11

Which type of accessory equipment reduces the amount of scatter and off-focus radiation that reaches the image receptor?

A) Compensating filter
B) Grid
C) Sandbag
D) Sponge

Question 12

What term is defined as the distance from the anode focal spot inside the x-ray tube to the image receptor?

A) Collimation
B) Source-to-image receptor distance (SID)
C) Central ray (CR)
D) Image receptor (IR)

Question 13

The Standards of Ethics for radiographers was written and is maintained by the:

A) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
B) American Medical Association.
C) American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
D) Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Question 14

Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:

A) CDC.
B) ASRT.
C) ARRT.
D) JCAHO.

Question 15

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 instruction to the patient.

Question 16

All are apparent abnormalities that could affect the radiographic result and should be recorded by the radiographer in the clinical history,except:

A) tattoos with ferrous pigments.
B) freckles and moles.
C) swelling or masses.
D) surface scars.

Question 17

The image receptor used in computed radiography IRs is a:

A) tethered solid-state digital detector.
B) wireless flat-panel detector.
C) cassette with film.
D) photostimulable storage phosphor imaging plate.

Question 18

Nervousness,discomfort,and fear are causes of:

A) voluntary motion.
B) involuntary motion.
C) imaging procedure failure.
D) image artifacts.

Question 19

The central or principle beam of x-rays is termed the:

A) center beam (CB).
B) image beam (IB).
C) central ray (CR).
D) image receptor (IR).

Question 20

The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the:

A) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
B) American Medical Association.
C) American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
D) Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Question 21

An increase in SID will result in which two of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A) Decreased magnification
B) Increased magnification
C) Increased spatial resolution
D) Decreased spatial resolution

Question 22

Which term refers to restriction of the exposure field?

A) Collimation
B) Filter
C) Shuttering
D) Central ray (CR)

Question 23

The source of radiation in an x-ray tube (the anode)shall not be closer than _____ inches from the patient.

A) 12
B) 15
C) 10
D) 18

Question 24

Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest gonad dose?

A) Limb
B) Skull
C) Pelvis
D) Lumbar spine

Question 25

Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest gonad dose?

A) Limb
B) Skull
C) Pelvis
D) Lumbar spine

Question 26

A physician who is board certified to read or interpret,x-ray examinations is a:

A) hospitalist.
B) radiographer.
C) radiologist.
D) surgeon.

Question 27

Gonad shielding is required when the gonads lie within ____ cm of the primary x-ray field.

A) 3
B) 5
C) 6
D) 8

Question 28

A fundamental responsibility of radiographers is to ensure that each radiation exposure upholds the ALARA concept.ALARA stands for:

A) as low as reasonably achievable.
B) as long as radiograph is acceptable.
C) acceptable limits allowed for radiographic attempts.
D) attempts to lessen all radiographic allowances.

Question 29

Each radiology department must write age-specific competencies to meet the standards of the:

A) CDC.
B) ASRT.
C) ARRT.
D) JCAHO.

Question 30

Radiographers who obtain additional education,clinical practice,and certification to provide advanced clinical imaging procedures are designated as which two of the following titles? (Select all that apply.)

A) Radiologist deputies (RD)
B) Radiologist assistants (RA)
C) Radiology practitioner assistants (RPA)
D) Advanced radiography practitioners (ARP)

Question 31

Collimation of the x-ray beam prompts which two of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A) A decrease in radiographic contrast
B) An increase in radiographic contrast
C) A decrease of scatter radiation
D) An increase of scatter radiation

Question 32

Which two are the most common pre-exposure breathing instructions for radiographic procedures? (Select all that apply.)

A) Rapid,shallow breaths
B) Slow,deep breaths
C) At the end of inspiration
D) At the end of expiration