Master List RTE 1000 Final Questions 270
Isotope differ in number of _______: - ANS-b. Neutrons
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission sets the constructions specifications
for radiography exams rooms. - ANS-True
Which of the following is a type of dosimeter? - ANS-a. Film badge
b. TLD
c. Optically stimulated luminescence
d. All the above ( correct answer)
Which radiation exposure threshold can cause chromosomal damage: - ANS-a. 5 rad
The primary barrier thickness (inches of lead) must be 1/16 in. - ANS-True
What is the required lead apron thickness in mm of lead? - ANS-c. 0.25 mm
The radiology technologist should be the first choice to help/hold a patient during an
exposure. - ANS-False
6 feet is the minimum required length for an exposure cord on a mobile unit. - ANS-True
Each fluoroscopy table has a table alarm sound that rings after __minutes of
fluoroscopy time? - ANS-b. 5 minutes
Which is NOT a cardinal principle of radiation protection? - ANS-b. collimation
Who discovered radium? - ANS-c. Marie Curie
ALARA stands for As Low As Reasonably Achievable. - ANS-True
What is the occupational annual dose limit? - ANS-a. 5 rem
The radiographic position refers to a specific body position (ex. Supine, prone, erect) -
ANS-True
Which is a type of learning style? - ANS-a. Auditory
b. Kinesthetic
,c. Visual
d. All of the above (correct answer)
Somatic effects are those damages that will occur to the person who received radiation.
- ANS-True
William Roentgen discovered the fluoroscopy. - ANS-False
Educational, emotional, physical, and financial wellness is essential for student success.
- ANS-True
What is the general public annual dose limit? - ANS-a. 0.5 rem
Inverse square law states, the intensity of the radiation is inversely proportional to the
square of the distance of the object from the source. - ANS-True
Which society meets the need of educators? - ANS-b. AEIRS
_____ defines a set of moral principles that govern one's course of action. - ANS-c.
Ethics
ARRT is the largest credentialing organization that seeks to ensure the highest quality
patient care in radiologic technology. - ANS-True
The ______ defines the limits of the radiography practice. - ANS-a. Scope of Practice
Nonmaleficence refers to the duty to abstain from inflicting harm and also the duty to
prevent harm. - ANS-True
Immobilizing patients against their will is an example of unintentional tort. - ANS-False
Medicaid covers persons 65 years of age and older, permanently disabled workers and
persons with end-stage renal disease. - ANS-False
Which would NOT be included in an incident report? - ANS-d.Name of physician who
ordered the images
The Joint Commission (TJC) accredits and certifies health care organizations and
institutions in the United States - ANS-True
, Continuing education is highly recommended to radiographers in order to enhance
patient care, knowledge, and public education. - ANS-True
The minimum number of feet on the exposure cord for portables is 8 feet? True or False
- ANS-Answer: False Paragraph # 30 The minimum number of feet is 6 feet.
The lead apron thickness equivalent (in mm of lead) is 0.25 mm? True or False -
ANS-Answer: True Paragraph #25
The number of minutes of fluoroscopy time after which an alarm sound is 10 minutes?
True or False - ANS-Answer: False Paragraph #31 Alarm sounds after 5 minutes.
The 3 cardinal principles of radiation protection are time, distance, and shielding? True
or False - ANS-Answer: True Paragraph #27
The organization that sets construction specifications for rad examination rooms is the
ARRT? True or False - ANS-Answer: False Paragraph # 3 NRC is the organization.
The dose limit for the general public is 0.05 rem? True or False - ANS-Answer: False
Paragraph # 15 Dose limit for the general public is 0.5 rem.
Whole-body exposure of 600 rad or more will result in death? True or False -
ANS-Answer: True Paragraph # 17
3 ways photons can interact with human tissue: coherent scattering, Compton effect,
photoelectric effect? True or False - ANS-Answer: True Paragraph # 9
The protocol for using adhesive tape as a restraining device should only be used as a
last resort to keep a patient or body part still and only if the patient gives consent? True
or False - ANS-Answer: True Paragraph #29
The medical imaging modalities that use x‐rays to produce medical images are CT,
Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine? True or False - ANS-Answer: True
Paragraph #33-36
Annual dose limits for occupational workers is 5 rem? True or false - ANS-Answer: True
pg. 6
Some ways for reducing stress are yoga, listening to music, relaxation? True or false -
ANS-Answer: True pg.12
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