Term 1 of 100
Which of the following types are gonad shields?
contact, shadow
artifacts
speaking
density, contrast, distortion, and recorded detail
Term 2 of 100
Technique charts are based on patient part measurements obtained using an x-ray caliper and are
expressed as:
depth in inches
circumference in inches
diameter in millimeters
thickness in centimeters
Term 3 of 100
When a patient in cardiac arrest presents with a rapid, weak, and ineffective heart-beat, what
device is used to return the heart to a normal rhythm?
AED
A-FIB
CPR
ADL
,Term 4 of 100
Which of the following is not a form of nonverbal communication?
speaking
writing
reading
listening
Term 5 of 100
What is the appearance of a high signal to noise ratio image?
highly detailed, with very little quantum mottle
dark and shadowy, lacking any clear features
blurry and indistinct, with heavy pixelation
overexposed, with bright white areas dominating
Term 6 of 100
Which of the following is correct statements of proper body mechanics?
use a broad stance, carry heavy objects close to your body
lift with your back and twist your body
carry items at arm's length for better visibility
keep your feet together while lifting
,Term 7 of 100
Which of the following is not a component of a computed radiography plate reader?
developing solution
respiration
kvp selection
patient motion
Term 8 of 100
The greatest cause of unnecessary radiation to patients that can be controlled by the limited
operator is:
scatter radiation
photoelectric
patient condition
repeat exposure
Term 9 of 100
What are the four primary factors of radiographic quality(photographic and geometric
properties)?
brightness, sharpness, color, and size
resolution, saturation, depth, and focus
density, contrast, distortion, and recorded detail
speed, clarity, exposure, and angle
, Term 10 of 100
Which of the following will result in an image with excessive distortion of anatomic structures?
Using a higher exposure time than necessary
Improper central ray angulation for the selected radiographic projection
Selecting an incorrect imaging modality for the diagnosis
Positioning the patient too far from the x-ray source
Term 11 of 100
Which screen or image artifacts looks light lightning?
handling artifact
pressure artifact
chemical artifact
static artifact
Term 12 of 100
The process of reducing the probability that infectious organisms will be transmitted to a
susceptible individual is called:
disinfection
asepsis
sterile
antisepsis
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