Alara principle Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How should radiographic technique be adjusted to compensate for soft tissue swelling while considering the ALARA principle? - correct answer increase kV Which of the following views will demonstrate a forearm fracture displacement in the anterior posterior direction? - correct answer Lateral A patient is being scheduled for multiple imaging exams for abdominal pain. It is in the patient's best interest to have all exams completed as quickly as possible in order to facilitate the clini...

1. Film speed refers to the ☑: . Sensitivity of the film Darkroom infection control guidelines may include. ☑: Barriers placed on counters tops. Change gloves or use over gloves. After all films are in the processor, wash and dry hands. Radiation units and measurement are measured by: ☑: Amount of x-ray energy produced by an x-ray unit Amount absorbed by the body What absorbs more of the long wavelength radiation, not useful in producing diagnostic imaging? ☑: Aluminum filter Ra...

ARDMS practice test correctly answered rated A+ 2023Sonographers should be aware of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Best practice while scanning is to avoid abducting the arm more than how many degrees? a. 50 b. 90 c. 30 d. 40 - correct answer c. 30 Which action demonstrates best practice during ultrasound exams regarding the ALARA principle? a. The exposure time should be extended during the exam. b. use the lowest possible output power that provides a diagnostic image. c. us...

What action below would be most in keeping with the ALARA principle while performing a diagnostic ultrasound examination? A: Allow multiple students to scan an obstetrical patient because the fetus is in a good position for imaging. B: Prolong the sonogram to make videos of the fetus for each family member. C: Complete the diagnostic scan in a timely fashion at the lowest output power that achieves a quality image. D: Maximize the acoustic output to brighten the overall image. E: Extend...

TEST BANK FOR RADIATION PROTECTION IN MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY 8th EDITION BY SHERER COMPLETE. Why should the selection of technical exposure factors for all medical imaging procedures always follow ALARA? a. So that referring physicians ordering imaging procedures do not have to accept responsibility for patient radiation safety. b. So that radiographers and radiologists do not have to acpatient radiation safety. c. Because radiation-induced cancer does not appear to have a dose level below ...

Introduction to Radiologic Technology Chapter 6 & 7 ME question and answers 2023responsibilities of the RT - correct answer interact with patient; establish and maintain an atmosphere of caring and empathy for the patient, treat the patient as a guest in a home ASRT - correct answer American Society of Radiologic Technologists; created the curriculum guide for radiologic science programs ARRT - correct answer American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; certifies radiologic tecnologis...

Davies SPI REVIEW Questions and Answers Already Passed What action below would be most in keeping with the ALARA principle while performing a diagnostic ultrasound examination? A: Allow multiple students to scan an obstetrical patient because the fetus is in a good position for imaging. B: Prolong the sonogram to make videos of the fetus for each family member. C: Complete the diagnostic scan in a timely fashion at the lowest output power that achieves a quality image. D: Maximize the acous...

Test Bank for Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography 8th Edition Sherer Table of Contents Chapter 01: Introduction to Radiation Protection .................................................................................. 2 Chapter 02: Radiation: Types, Sources, and Doses Received ............................................................. 6 Chapter 03: Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter ............................................................................. 11 Chapter 04: Rad...

What action below would be most in keeping with the ALARA principle while performing a diagnostic ultrasound examination? Allow multiple students to scan an obstetrical patient because the fetus is in a good position for imaging. Prolong the sonogram to make videos of the fetus for each family member. Complete the diagnostic scan in a timely fashion at the lowest output power that achieves a quality image

Sonographers should be aware of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Best practice while scanning is to avoid abducting the arm more than how many degrees? a. 50 b. 90 c. 30 d. 40 c. 30 Which action demonstrates best practice during ultrasound exams regarding the ALARA principle? a. The exposure time should be extended during the exam. b. use the lowest possible output power that provides a diagnostic image. c. use the lowest possible gain. d. Ensure that the time gain compens...