Radt 440 final exam questions & answers 2024/2025
A 1-year old child comes to radiology for an erect abdomen. Which one of the following immobilization devices of techniques should be used during the exposure - ANSWERSPigg-o-stat
A child will be less likely to be upset or agitated if - ANSW...
A 1-year old child comes to radiology for an erect abdomen. Which one of the following immobilization
devices of techniques should be used during the exposure - ANSWERSPigg-o-stat
A child will be less likely to be upset or agitated if - ANSWERSThe room is prepared before he or she
enters it
Reaching over a sterile field is allowed by - ANSWERSOnly by sterile team members
Institution-approved attire worn in the OR - ANSWERSshould be fresh for each shift
The single most effective means of radiation protection for the radiologic technologist during mobile
radiography is - ANSWERSdistance
What are some requirements to produce optimal radiographs during foreign body localization -
ANSWERSsmall focal spot, maximum control of motion, exact AP or PA and lateral projections
How long should the patient lie in the decubitus position before making the exposure during a mobile
decubitus chest examination - ANSWERS5 minutes
Which of the following procedures should a radiographer perform if a trauma patient with a head injury
displays unequal pupils - ANSWERSimmediately inform the attending physician
A forced twisting of a joint resulting in a partial rupture or tearing of supportive ligaments without a
dislocation is called a - ANSWERSsprain
What should be done if the sterile field is compromised - ANSWERStell OR staff immediately
,Name the type of fracture when bone is crushed at the site of impact, resulting in two or more
fragments - ANSWERScomminuted
When imaging the upper or lower limbs on geriatric patients, keep in mind that - ANSWERSmobility and
flexibility is often decreased
If parents are allowed in the room they should wear - ANSWERSan apron and gloves if their hands are in
the beam
Fragments of low-density materials such as wood, plastic, and glass are most frequently found in the
superficial tissues. For optimal demonstration of these materials, what type of exposure is required -
ANSWERShigh contrast
Which of the following factors should be the first consideration in controlling motion for the pediatric
patient - ANSWERSShort exposure time
During mobile radiography, the least amount of scattered radiation will occur at what angle to the object
being radiographed - ANSWERS90 degrees
Who would be included as non-sterile team members - ANSWERSanesthesia provider, radiographer
An advantage of using a capacitor-discharge mobile unit would be - ANSWERSsmall size, ease of
movement around the hospital
Which of the following generally requires the use of a grid - ANSWERSNone of the above
A patient's lower leg is in traction in the hospital bed. The orthopedic surgeon orders an AP mortise
projection of the ankle. But because of the traction, the lower leg cannot be rotated. The leg is in a
straight "foot up" position. What can the radiographer do to achieve this AP mortise projection -
ANSWERSPerform a CR 15-20 degree lateromedial angle AP projection
What is the most common location for an aspirated foreign body - ANSWERSright side of bronchial tree
, The aging experience is individual and is affected by - ANSWERSattitude, lifestyle choices, heredity
A patient enters the ER with a possible pneumothorax of the right lung. The patient is unable to stand or
sit erect. Which specific position should be performed to diagnose the condition - ANSWERSleft lateral
decubitus
Where should the operator be (or surgeon) stand when using a C-arm fluoroscopy unit in a horizontal CR
position - ANSWERSintensifying end of the C-arm
Which of the following procedures does not require the use of mobile fluoroscopy - ANSWERSAll of the
above require guidance
One of the greatest dangers facing a premature neonate is - ANSWERShypothermia
To keep exposure times to a minimum during mobile radiography, the recommended SID should be -
ANSWERS40"
Which one of the following devices is classified as an external fixator - ANSWERSIlizarov device
If a fracture does not transverse through the entire bone it is called - ANSWERSincomplete
The primary pathologic indication for an operative cholangiogram is - ANSWERSbiliary calculi
Which projection of the abdomen should be performed to demonstrate air of fluid levels when a trauma
patient is unable to be positioned either upright or in the lateral position - ANSWERSLateral, dorsal
decubitus position
Which of the following attire is worn by the radiographer when entering a strict isolation room for a
mobile radiography examination - ANSWERSmask, gown, gloves
Ageism is a term used to describe _____ of the elderly - ANSWERSstereotype and discrimination
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