The International System of Units (SI) unit of measure for radiation absorbed dose is the: -
ANSGray
Which of the following would offer the best protection for the radiographer when performing an
exam on a patient under airborne precautions? - ANSParticulate respirator mask
Which of the following valves can become narrowed due to mitral stenosis and obstruct blood
flow from the atrium to the ventricle? - ANSBicuspid
The central ray for an axiolateral projection of the hip, Danelius-Miller method, should be
directed - ANSPerpendicular to the long axis of the femoral neck
Which three of the following are factors involved in the cycle of infection? (Select three) -
ANSReservoir of infection
Portal of entry
Portal of exit
What is the formula used to process digital images called? - ANSAlgorithm
Which of the following is considered inappropriate communication between the radiographer
and the patient? (Select all that apply) - ANSUsing judgmental statements
Acting defensive
Giving false reassurances
Using humor
Added filtration results in: - ANSan x-ray beam of higher average energy
Which of the following changes in exposure factors would result in increased magnification if the
original factors were 40" source-to-image receptor distance (SID), large focal spot, 80
kilovoltage peak (kVp), and 5 milliampere-seconds (mAs)? - ANSDecrease the SID to 30" and
decrease the mAs to 3.5
To evaluate the luminance response of a digital display monitor, one would need to utilize a: -
ANSphotometer
Which of the following characteristics would cause a package to be considered no longer
sterile? - ANSExpired
Filters remove low energy photons that would contribute to - ANSIncreased skin dose
, According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which of the following dose ranges that a
patient receives during a radiographic procedure must be noted in the patient record? - ANSto 2
gray
Which of the following parts of the enema kit may be used to help hold the catheter in place? -
ANSInflatable cuff
The basic principles of radiation protection are: - ANSTime, distance, shielding
Standard precautions require health care workers to use appropriate barriers like gloves,
gowns, and goggles to protect themselves from: (Select three) - ANSBlood
All body fluids
Non-intact skin
Which of the following need to be documented after an intravenous administration of iodinated
contrast media? (Select all that apply) - ANSAcute reactions to contrast media
Extravasation events
The amount of contrast media administered
Any treatment associated with acute reactions to contrast media
Characteristic target interactions may occur only when the incident electron interacts with: -
ANSAn inner-shell electron
Which three of the following is a bone that forms a portion of the orbit? (Select three) -
ANSSphenoid
Frontal
Zygoma
If the primary beam is collimated using an activated automatic exposure control (AEC) detector,
the resulting image will have a/an: - ANSExposure indicator value that indicates overexposure
If a patient asks a radiographer about the risk of radiation exposure from a radiographic
procedure, the radiographer should: - ANSanswer the question honestly using examples the
patient can understand
Which of the following contrast media is considered a negative agent? - ANSAir
Quantum noise or mottle will most likely be seen if: - ANSexposure time is very short
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires that healthcare facilities with an occupational
exposure to infectious materials to do the following: (Select three) - ANSIdentify all potential
risks
Identify evaluation procedures
Identify how the facility will stay compliant
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