Chap 1

Question 1

ALARA

Answer 1

As low as reasonably achievable

Question 2

Projection

Answer 2

How the body part is being examined/ where the central ray enters and exits the patient towards the image receptor

Question 3

Axil

Answer 3

Angulation of the X-ray tube most commonly by angling the central ray

Question 4

Cephalic

Answer 4

Towards the feet

Question 5

Cephalic

Answer 5

Towards the head

Question 6

Caudal

Answer 6

Towards the feet

Question 7

Prone

Answer 7

Laying flat on the stomach

Question 8

Decubitus

Answer 8

Horizontal central ray enters the body on one side and exits on the other

Question 9

Code of ethics

Answer 9

Consists of 10 statements that serve as a 10 professional behavior guide for RTs

Question 10

How many rules of ethics are there and what is it ?

Answer 10

22
Mandatory standard ls of minimally professional conduct

Question 11

Name the three types of motions

Answer 11

Involuntary
Voluntary
Equipment

Question 12

What are the 4 different types of IR (image receptor l)

Answer 12

•Solid state digital
•Photostimulable storage image plate (PSP IP)
•Fluoroscopic image receptor
•Cassatte tape with film

Question 13

Name the two types of DR

Answer 13

Tethered
Wireless

Question 14

What do Grids do?

Answer 14

Reduce scattered radiation to the image receptor (IR)

Question 15

What is the purpose of positioning aids ?

Answer 15

Used to ensure a body part remains still and in the appropriate posture

Question 16

What are the three prime technical factors radiographers can control ?

Answer 16

Milliamperage (MA)
Kilovolt peak (KVP)
Exposure time

Question 17

What are the three general IR positions

Answer 17

Lengthwise 14x 17x
Crosswise 17x 14
Diagonal

Question 18

What are the measurements of crosswise

Answer 18

17x 14

Question 19

What are the measurements of lengthwise?

Answer 19

14x 17x

Question 20

SID measurements

Answer 20

40 inches ( used in most exams)
48 inches (recent increase in many facilities)
72 inches (used with increased OID to reduce image magnification)

Question 21

If the SID is not mentioned for image quality what is the minimum recommend?

Answer 21

40 inches

Question 22

SSD

Answer 22

Source to skin distance

Question 23

What are the two types of accessory equipment?

Answer 23

Positioning aids
Grids

Question 24

What is included in the exam room?

Answer 24

X-ray machine
Tabletop
Accessories (positioning aids and grids)

Question 25

How often do we clean the equipment ?

Answer 25

After every use!

Question 26

What are standard precautions?

Answer 26

Hand hygiene Use of PPE Follow respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette principle

Question 27

What do we verify prior to starting an exam?

Answer 27

Patients clinical history Verify the procedure ordered Name and date of birth Last cycle/pregnant Observe conditions/abnormalities

Question 28

How do we reduce motion ?

Answer 28

Shorter exposure time

Question 29

What do grids do?

Answer 29

Reduce radiation scatter; this improves contrast of the radiographic image

Question 30

SSD

Answer 30

Source to skin distance

Question 31

SOD

Answer 31

Source to object

Question 32

The NRCP recommends that the SSD shall not be less than ____ inches and should not be greater than ____ inches

Answer 32

12, 15

Question 33

What is included in the exam room?

Answer 33

X-ray machine Tabletop Accessories (positioning aids, grids)

Question 34

How often do we clean the equipment ?

Answer 34

After every use

Question 35

What are standard precautions ?

Answer 35

Hand hygiene Use of PPE Follow respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette principle

Question 36

What are the two great cavities ?

Answer 36

Abdominal and thoracic

Question 37

What is included in the thoracic cavity ?

Answer 37

Pleural membrane Lungs Trachea Esophagus Pericardium Heart and vessels

Question 38

What is included in the abdominal cavity

Answer 38

Peritoneum Liver Gallbladder Pancreas Spleen Stomach Intestines Kidney Ureters Major blood vessels

Question 39

What is in the pelvic cavity ?

Answer 39

Rectum Reproductive system Bladder

Question 40

How many regions are the abdomen divided into ?

Answer 40

9