Question 1

Which of the following devices are considered IRs?
1) Television monitor
2) Computed radiography image plate
3) Cassette with film

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which organizations jointly revised and adopted the Code of Ethics for Radiologic Technologists in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   American College of Radiology and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
B)   American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
C)   American College of Radiology and The Joint Commission
D)   American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and The Joint CommissionE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:

Accepted Answer

A)   CDC.
B)   ASRT.
C)   ARRT.
D)   JCAHO.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Radiographers can control voluntary motion by:

Accepted Answer

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 C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The ability to visualize very small structures on a medical image is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)   contrast.
B)   density.
C)   distortion.
D)   spatial resolution.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

The controlling factors for magnification are:

Accepted Answer

A)   density and contrast.
B)   object-to-image receptor distance (OI
D)   and source-to-image receptor distance (SI
D)  .
C)   central ray angle and central ray alignment.
D)   part/image receptor alignment and SID.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following?
1) Peristalsis
2) Spasm
3) Breathing

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 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

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The primary controlling factor of radiographic contrast in screen-film radiography is:

Accepted Answer

A)   mA.
B)   time.
C)   kVp.
D)   SID.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is affected when imaging patients who are obese?
1) Image quality
2) Ability to transfer safely
3) Ability to find positioning landmarks

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2 only
B)   1 and 3 only
C)   2 and 3 only
D)   1, 2, and 3E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

If a bone is projected longer or shorter than it actually is on the radiographic image, it is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   angulation.
B)   distortion.
C)   geometry.
D)   anatomic position.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 1: Preliminary Steps in Radiography

Radiographers can control voluntary motion by:

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Which of the following is affected when imaging patients who are obese? 1) Image quality 2) Ability to transfer safely 3) Ability to find positioning landmarks

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Which of the following devices are considered IRs? 1) Television monitor 2) Computed radiography image plate 3) Cassette with film

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

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Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:

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If a bone is projected longer or shorter than it actually is on the radiographic image, it is known as:

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The ability to visualize very small structures on a medical image is termed:

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Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following? 1) Peristalsis 2) Spasm 3) Breathing

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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

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The controlling factors for magnification are:

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

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The primary controlling factor of radiographic contrast in screen-film radiography is:

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Which organizations jointly revised and adopted the Code of Ethics for Radiologic Technologists in the United States?

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Exam 1: Preliminary Steps in Radiography

Radiographers can control voluntary motion by:

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Which of the following is affected when imaging patients who are obese? 1) Image quality 2) Ability to transfer safely 3) Ability to find positioning landmarks

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Which of the following devices are considered IRs? 1) Television monitor 2) Computed radiography image plate 3) Cassette with film

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

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Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:

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If a bone is projected longer or shorter than it actually is on the radiographic image, it is known as:

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The ability to visualize very small structures on a medical image is termed:

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Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following? 1) Peristalsis 2) Spasm 3) Breathing

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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

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The controlling factors for magnification are:

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

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The primary controlling factor of radiographic contrast in screen-film radiography is:

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Which organizations jointly revised and adopted the Code of Ethics for Radiologic Technologists in the United States?

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