Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Radiographers can control voluntary motion by:

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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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which term refers to restriction of the exposure field?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:

Accepted Answer

A)   CDC.
B)   ASRT.
C)   ARRT.
D)   JCAHO.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)   wearing PPE.
B)   following cough etiquette protocols.
C)   handwashing.
D)   proper handling of sharps.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above C

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Limb
B)   Skull
C)   Pelvis
D)   Lumbar spineE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

A)   Only when visibly soiled
B)   Weekly
C)   Daily
D)   After every procedure/patientE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

All are guidelines for gonad shielding,except:

Accepted Answer

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.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The general goal for central ray placement is:

Accepted Answer

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.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Compensating filter
B)   Grid
C)   Sandbag
D)   SpongeE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   5
C)   6
D)   8E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   center beam (C
B)  .
B)   image beam (I
B)  .
C)   central ray (CR) .
D)   image receptor (IR) .E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

What is the most common image receptor general position?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diagonal
B)   Crosswise
C)   Lengthwise
D)   VerticalE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Limb
B)   Skull
C)   Pelvis
D)   Lumbar spineE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   wedge.
B)   trough.
C)   double-wedge.
D)   Boomerang.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm.

Accepted Answer

A)   16
B)   18
C)   90
D)   102E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 1: Preliminary Steps in Radiography

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

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

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Radiographers can control voluntary motion by:

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Which term refers to restriction of the exposure field?

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Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:

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

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

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The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the:

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How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned?

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All are guidelines for gonad shielding,except:

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The general goal for central ray placement is:

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

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

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

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

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

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What is the most common image receptor general position?

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

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

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The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm.

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