Rte final exam stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Fixed mAs/ variable kVp chart - Answer adjust kVp by multiplying by 2 (+/-) for every increment of ONE centimeter or inch of size difference Fixed KVP/ variable mAs chart - Answer adjust mAs by multiplying (+) by 2 for every 4-5 centimeter or inch size difference digital image quality factors - Answer brightness, contrast resolution, spatial resolution, distortion exposure indicator, noise brightness - Answer intensity of light coming through monitor contrast resolution - Answer how ...

Attentuation - Answer The process by which a beam of x-ray photons is altered as it passes through matter Remnant Radiation - Answer All radiation exiting the patient during exposure and ultimately striking the receptor List 4 Requirements that are needed for an X-ray production - Answer 1. Vacuum 2. Source of Electrons 3. Target for electrons 4. High Voltage The component of x ray tube that controls the size and shape of the x ray exposure field is the is the - Answer Collimator ALA...

If you plan lots of positive activities and make a conscious effort not to worry, it is possible to completely remove stress from your life - Answer True Which of the following is considered a valuable diagnostic tool used to detect osteoporosis and osteopenia - Answer Bone Densitometry IS the ability to break down material into its component parts so that its organized structure may be understand - Answer analysis The fight or flight responses a physiologic reaction by the body charact...

5 steps for controlling minor bleeding - Answer 1. use barrier between hand and wound 2. apply direct pressure 3. wash wound with soap and water 4. cover with dressing and bandage 5. wash hands 6 steps for controlling major bleeding - Answer 1. use disposable gloves 2. cover wound with dressing with direct pressure 3. monitor condition 4. minimize shock 5. rest comfortably 6. wash hands 5 signs of internal bleeding - Answer 1. tender, swollen 2. rapid breathing 3. moist/cool ski...

Laws that protect people against claims of negligence when they give emergency care in good faith without accepting anything in return. - Answer Good Samaritan Laws What are the three emergency action steps that you have to take when responding to an emergency? - Answer 1. Check 2. Call 3. Care When conducitng a scene size-up when responding to an emergency what questions shall you ask yourself? - Answer -Is the scene safe to enter? -What happened? -How many people are involved? -Wh...

A person who has ingested a poison should be encouraged to vomit: - Answer Only if advised to do so by he Poison Control Center You suspect that a person has sustained poisoning by injection. Which of the following would help support your suspicions? - Answer Localized rash Over-the-counter antihistamine drugs are useful for: - Answer To relieve itch from posies plant contact ou should consider all household or drugstore products to be potentially harmful to children. - Answer True E...