Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic
Positioning & Procedures Vol. 1,
Chapter 1
_________ is the easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of microorganisms. -
ANSWER-Hand washing
_______________ is key in all imaging procedures. - ANSWER-Communication
1 and 2 - ANSWER-reasons to avoid using electronic side marker placement in digital imaging include
1. increased potential for error in marking the correct side
2. increased legal implications
3. eliminates anatomy being obscured by marker
1 inch = ___cm - ANSWER-2.54cm
1, 2, 3 - ANSWER-which of the following issues are addressed in the american society of radiologic
technologists (ASRT) code of ethics?
1. Quality of care
2. Confidentiality
3. Continuing education
1,2,3 - ANSWER-the use of gonad shielding is recommended when:
1. the gonads lie within or close to the collimated primary x-ray field
2. the clinical objective of the examination is not compromised
3. the patient has a reasonable reproductive potential
12 inches (30 cm) - ANSWER-SSD shall not be less than _______________
15 inches ( 38 cm) - ANSWER-SSD should not be less than ______________
1cm= ____in - ANSWER-0.3937in
24 in (61 cm) - ANSWER-the approximate distance from the jugular notch to the pubic symphysis on
a patient who is more than 6ft tall is
24 inches - ANSWER-The approximate distance from the jugular notch to the pubic symphysis on a
patient who is more than 6 feet tall is:
3 ways to cleanse a colon - ANSWER-Limited diet
Enema
Laxatives
40in SID= ________m (approx) - ANSWER-1 meter
A PA projection radiograph of the hand should be displayed: - ANSWER-From the perspective of the
x-ray tube and with the fingers pointing upward
,Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic
Positioning & Procedures Vol. 1,
Chapter 1
A slightly _______ kVp produces a better image than a slightly ______ kVp. - ANSWER-higher ; lower
abdomen - ANSWER-which imaging exam would a patient need to be instructed to remove pants
with a zipper
According to the CDC, what should ALWAYS be treated as if they contain pathogenic microorganisms?
- ANSWER-All human blood and certain body fluids
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all human blood and certain bodily
fluids should be treated as if they contain - ANSWER-pathogenic microorganisms
adjacent structures - ANSWER-each anatomic structure must be compared with adjacent structures
and reviewed to ensure that the structure is present and properly shown
Adjacent structures - ANSWER-Each anatomic structure must be compared with adjacent structures
and reviewed to ensure that the structure is present and properly shown.
AEC - ANSWER-involves use of detectors to measure radiation and terminate exposure
Age specific competence is based on the knowledge that: - ANSWER-different groups of patients
have special physical and psychosocial needs
Age-specific competence - ANSWER-The knowledge, skills, ability, and behaviors that are essential for
providing optimal care to defined groups of patients
age-specific competence - ANSWER-the knowledge, skills, ability, and behaviors that are essential for
providing optimal care to defined groups of patients is termed
ALARA - ANSWER-As Low As Reasonably Achievable
alignment - ANSWER-which of the following factors controls shape distortion
Alignment - ANSWER-Which of the following factors controls shape distortion?
All radiographs must include the following information - ANSWER-1. Date
2. Patient's name or ID number
3. Right or left marker
4. Institution ID
All radiographs must include what information? - ANSWER-Date, Patients name or ID number, Right
or left marker, Institution identity
Although the lesion may be known to be at the mid body (central portion) of a long bone, an IR large
enough to include which feature should be used on all long bone studies. - ANSWER-At least one
joint
always mark the side closest to the IR - ANSWER-which side marker placement rule applies when
performing an AP oblique radiograph of the cervical spine?
, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic
Positioning & Procedures Vol. 1,
Chapter 1
Always mark the side closest to the IR - ANSWER-Which side marker placement rule applies when
performing an AP oblique radiograph of the cervical spine?
anatomic position - ANSWER-reference used for viewing images
Anatomic position - ANSWER-The position of reference in which the patient stands facing you, arms
at the side, with the palms of the hands forward.
antiseptic - ANSWER-what is the medical property classification of isopropyl alcohol
Antiseptic - ANSWER-What is the medical property classification of isopropyl alcohol?
Antiseptics - ANSWER-inhibit growth of bacteria but don't kill them
appropriate R or L marker used - ANSWER-which side marker placement rule applies when
performing a PA hand
appropriate R or L marker used - ANSWER-which side marker placement rule applies when
performing an AP forearm
artifact - ANSWER-an unwanted or unintended object demonstrated in an image
As though the patient was standing in front of the viewer, with the patient's right side nearer the
viewer's left side and the patient's left side nearer the viewer's right side. - ANSWER-How should a PA
projection radiograph of the chest be displayed?
ascites - ANSWER-all of the following conditions require a decrease in exposure except for
ASRT - ANSWER-American Society of Radiologic Technologists
At what kVp should a grid be used? - ANSWER-90 kVp or greater
Attention to ______ is key in quality digital imaging. - ANSWER-detail
Before beginning a radiographic examination, what should the radiographer do to gain the
cooperation of a coherent patient? - ANSWER-calmly, and truthfully explain the procedure to the
patient
bit depth - ANSWER-the controlling factor for contrast resolution in a digital image is:
Bit depth - ANSWER-the number of brightness values possible for each pixel.
Body fluids that may contain pathogenic microorganisms - ANSWER--Blood
-Any fluid containing blood
-Amniotic fluid
-Pericardial fluid
-Synovial fluid
-Cerebrospinal fluid
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