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ARRT Registry Review - Radiation Protection & Biology Study Guide with Complete Solutions Radiation - Answer-energy in transit from one location to another; a transfer of energy that results from either a change occurring naturally within an atom or a process caused by the interaction of a particle with an atom Ionizing Radiation - Answer-radiation that produces positively and negatively charged particles (ions) when passing through matter Attenuation - Answer-any process that decreases ...

ARRT Review Radiation Protection COMPLETE Exam Questions and Answers |100% Pass Low mAs with high kV - Answer-What combination of kV and mAs is recommended to decrease patient exposure? Flat contact shields, shaped contact shields, shadow shields, and breast shields - Answer-List at least three types of patient shields. Restriction of the useful beam - Answer-What is the single most important way to reduce patient exposure? Collimators, cones, and aperture diaphragms - Answer-List three...

Review of Radiation Protection for ARRT Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Ionizing radiation - Answer-Radiation that possesses the ability to remove electrons from atoms by a process called ionization Somatic Effects - Answer-Effects of radiation on the body being irradiated Genetic Effects - Answer-Effects of radiation on the genetic code of a germ cell; affects next generation Natural background radiation - Answer-Radiation contained in the unpolluted environment Artificially p...

ARRT Content specs Radiation protection 2. (31) safety Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions PATIENT CARE (18) - Answer-1. Pt. Interactions & Mgmt. A. EXPOSURE FACTORS - Answer-kVp and mAs kVp - Answer-high kVp/low mAs techniques should be used to reduce the exposure to the patient with new digital imaging (CR and DR) higher kVp techniques should be used to compensate for the slower digital systems mAs - Answer-which of the following will produce the least exposure to this patient? 5...

ARRT BOARD Radiation safety Exam Questions and Answers |100% Pass Discuss what is meant by ALARA - Answer--ALARA Stands for as low as reasonably achievable -it is aimed at reducing radiation exposure and individuals who work routinely with radiation Define the three units of measurement for radiation exposure - Answer-Roentgen (R) radiation absorbed dose (RAD) radiation equivalent man (REM) Defined the 3 units of measure for radiation exposure - Answer--Roentgen is a term applied to x-ray...

Radiation Protection (Biological aspects of radiation) ARRT Exam Questions and Answers |100% Pass The principal late effects of ionizing radiation on humans include tissue damage ic effects nant disease - Answer-ic effects nant disease Late or long-term effects of radiation can occur in tissues as a result of chronic exposure or tissues that have survived a previous irradiation months or years earlier. These late effects, such as carcinogenesis and genetic effects, are "all-or-noth...

Orthopedic technician board prep Study Guide Latest Update What cast has the arm at 90°, elbow flexed to 90° hand facing forward palm down. - Answer-Airplane cast What cast has the arm at 90°, elbow flexed to 90° hand facing forward palm down. - Answer-Airplane cast Fracture @the distal tibia the the growth plate and travels above or superior to the growth plate. - Answer-Salter Harris #2 Name the types of traction. - Answer-Skin, manual traction and skeletal traction. Fracture thro...

Orthopaedic Technologist Certification Exam: Casting & Splinting Study Guide Bi-valving - Answer-Involves cutting the cast as for removal, and slightly separating edges with a cast splitter. Used when causing discomfort but NOT compromising NV status. Uni-valving - Answer-Involves making a single cut in the cast. Used when causing discomfort but NOT compromising NV status. Valving should be used if..... - Answer-....surgery is in the near future. ....pt is uncomfortable, but NV status is...

Orthopedic tech exam traction, casts,and surgery Questions and Answers | 100% Pass The purpose of any traction setup is one or more of the following: - Answer-1) prevent or reduce muscle spasms 2) immoblize a joint or part of the body 3) reduce a fracture or dislocation 4) treat joint pathology How many lbs can you use for skin traction? - Answer-5-7 lbs Skeletal traction allows the use of how many lbs? - Answer-20-30 lbs What is the difference between Steinmann pins and Kirschner wire...

Orthopaedic Technologist Exam: Fractures Study Guide with Complete Solutions Transverse & Oblique fractures - Answer-Transverse: right angle (simple fx) direct blow Oblique: angled, likely to displace, twisting force Stress/Butterfly/Avulsion fractures - Answer-Stress: crack in bone (March fx) Butterfly: comminuted fx- 2 fragments on each side of central fragment Avulsion: tendon/ligament pulls away piece of bone Bennett's Fracture - Answer-Intra-articular fx that involves dislocatio...