Exam 1 Section 1

Question 1

Ex: light from projector
divergent beam <
Pass directly through patient with to interaction/contact ( good x-ray, creates black image)
Goes into the patient and is completely absorbed, it changes the patient, not necessarily bad

Answer 1

primary radiation

Question 2

completely absorbed radiation creates:

Answer 2

full white image

Question 3

completely passes through creates:

Answer 3

full black image

Question 4

The primary x-ray interacts with the patient and then scatters out any direction
Diminishes image quality
Bad for both tech & pt

Answer 4

scatter radiation

Question 5

radiation that has gone through the patient

Answer 5

remnant radiation

Question 6

contains the Latent image

Answer 6

image receptor (IR)

Question 7

image that requires processing

Answer 7

latent image

Question 8

the center of the crossing vertical & horizontal lines shown from light or laser for positioning

Answer 8

central ray (CR)

Question 9

x-ray tube and IR are perfectly aligned with each other

Answer 9

detent

Question 10

creates heat for the tube so you know where the x-ray is going

Answer 10

collimator light

Question 11

standing erect, face directed forward, arms at side, palms directed forward

Answer 11

standard anatomic position

Question 12

vertically through body from front to back, divides body left & right

Answer 12

median or midsagittal plane

Question 13

divides into left & right, not dead center

Answer 13

parasagittal plane

Question 14

right angles to median and sagittal, divided anterior and posterior

Answer 14

coronal plane

Question 15

any plane which passes through body at right angles to the sagittal or coronal plane

Answer 15

transverse/axial, horizontal plane

Question 16

front of body

Answer 16

anterior (ventral)

Question 17

back of body

Answer 17

posterior (dorsal)

Question 18

towards the head

Answer 18

superior or cephalic

Question 19

towards the feet

Answer 19

inferior or caudal

Question 20

away from median plane of body, from the middle of a part to right or left

Answer 20

lateral

Question 21

towards the median plane, or toward middle of a part from left or right

Answer 21

medial

Question 22

closer to origin of part or closer from midline

Answer 22

proximal

Question 23

away from origin of a part or further from midline

Answer 23

distal

Question 24

posterior surface (or sole) of foot

Answer 24

plantar

Question 25

anterior surface (or top) of foot

Answer 25

dorsum

Question 26

palm of hand

Answer 26

palmar

Question 27

the palm of the hand or the sole (plantar surface) of the foot

Answer 27

volar

Question 28

relates to the same side of the body or part

Answer 28

ipsilateral

Question 29

relates to the opposite side the body or part

Answer 29

contralateral

Question 30

towards the skin surface or on the body surface or external

Answer 30

superficial

Question 31

away from the body surface or internal, further from skin surface

Answer 31

deep

Question 32

move away from the central axis

Answer 32

abduct

Question 33

move towards the central axis

Answer 33

adduct

Question 34

straighten joint

Answer 34

extend

Question 35

bend joint

Answer 35

flex

Question 36

turn the foot outward

Answer 36

evert

Question 37

turn the foot inward

Answer 37

invert

Question 38

turn palm up

Answer 38

supinate

Question 39

turn palm down

Answer 39

pronate

Question 40

rotate limb away from midline

Answer 40

lateral (external) rotation

Question 41

rotate limb toward midline

Answer 41

medial (internal) rotation

Question 42

restricted to the discussion of the path of the central ray

Answer 42

radiographic projection

Question 43

true or false projection and view are exact opposites?

Answer 43

true

Question 44

describes the body part as seen by the image receptor, exact opposite or projection

Answer 44

radiographic view

Question 45

refers to a specific body position of pt in relation to bucky or table

Answer 45

radiographic position

Question 46

AP projection

Answer 46

anterior to posterior

Question 47

PA projection

Answer 47

posterior to anterior

Question 48

laying down on back, face up

Answer 48

supine/dorsal recumbent

Question 49

lying down in any position

Answer 49

recumbent

Question 50

laying face down, back up

Answer 50

prone/ventral recumbent

Question 51

laying on left side

Answer 51

left lateral recumbent

Question 52

standing or sitting with left side closest to IR

Answer 52

left lateral erect

Question 53

lying on right side

Answer 53

right lateral recumbent

Question 54

standing or sitting with right side closest to IR

Answer 54

right lateral erect

Question 55

body rotated with left posterior portion closest to the image receptor

Answer 55

Left posterior oblique (LPO)

Question 56

body rotated with right posterior portion closest to the image receptor

Answer 56

Right posterior oblique (RPO)

Question 57

body rotated with right anterior portion closest to the image receptor

Answer 57

Right anterior oblique (RAO)

Question 57

body rotated with left anterior portion closest to the image receptor

Answer 57

Left anterior oblique (LAO)

Question 58

lying down with a horizontal (cross-table) x-ray beam

Answer 58

decubitus

Question 59

describes a longitudinal angle of the central ray with the long axis of the body part, sometimes used with semi-half or oblique

Answer 59

axial projections

Question 60

describes the central ray skimming between body parts to profile a bony structure and project it free of superimposition

Answer 60

tangential projections

Question 61

radiographic procedures named after individuals recognizing their method to demonstrate a specific anatomic part

Answer 61

methods

Question 62

two methods on credentialing examination are:

Answer 62

Towne's method & Water's method

Question 63

on oblique positions marker should be placed on:

Answer 63

side down (side touching)

Question 64

on decubitus views markers should be place on:

Answer 64

side down

Question 65

Towne's view

Answer 65

30 degree angle

Question 66

res ipsa loquitor

Answer 66

the thing speaks for itself, obvious things that shouldn't happen

Question 67

respondeat superior

Answer 67

let the master speak, whoever you are working for is also responsible for your actions

Question 68

defamation

Answer 68

liable and slander

Question 69

written defamation

Answer 69

liable

Question 70

spoken defamation

Answer 70

slander

Question 71

Inward stress movement of the foot at the ankle?

Answer 71

inversion

Question 72

Outward stress movement of the foot at the ankle?

Answer 72

eversion

Question 73

What does axial refer to?

Answer 73

angle on the tube or body part

Question 74

What is tangential?

Answer 74

skim the surface

Question 75

the threat to do harm

Answer 75

assault

Question 76

carrying out threat, physically doing something

Answer 76

battery

Question 77

Who is our primary responsibility for?

Answer 77

patient

Question 78

taking the good and outweighing the bad Ex: exposing someone to x-ray for getting a diagnosis

Answer 78

double effect

Question 79

What is autonomy in regards to patient?

Answer 79

pt right to choose and do what they want

Question 80

What does ARRT stand for?

Answer 80

american registry of radiologic technologists

Question 81

develops and administers certification examinations for eligible applicants in radiologic technology establishes standards

Answer 81

ARRT

Question 82

What does ASRT stand for?

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american society of radiologic technologists

Question 83

design preparatory education for a radiographer, develops position descriptions, develops the scope of practice, develops code of ethics governing professional behavior, provides continuing education

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ASRT

Question 84

The system or code of conduct and morals advocated by a particular individual or group

Answer 84

ethics

Question 85

Concerned with relations between people and how they ought to behave towards one another in order to live in peace and harmony

Answer 85

morality

Question 86

Qualities or standards desirable or worthy of esteem in themselves; they are expressed in behaviors, language, and standards of conduct

Answer 86

values

Question 87

Decisions are based on the consequences or outcomes of a given act The good of an activity is evaluated based on whether immediate harm is balanced with future benefits. Imminent Domain

Answer 87

utilitarianism (consequentialism)

Question 88

Bases decision making on individual motives and morals rather than consequences Rules are followed at all times by individuals Examines the significance of actions themselves It would not be ethical to kick someone out of their homes in order to build a high rise building for profit.

Answer 88

deontology

Question 89

Using wisdom rather than emotional and intellectual problem solving

Answer 89

virtue

Question 90

performance of good acts planning patient care to assure safety goal is to do good and is achieved through active process

Answer 90

beneficence

Question 91

Duty to fulfill commitments and to keeping promises stated and implied

Answer 91

fidelity

Question 92

The avoidance and prevention of evil. Duty to abstain from inflicting harm. Goal is to do no harm (avoid evil) and is achieved through passive omission

Answer 92

nonmaleficence

Question 93

A health care model (priestly) that casts the care giver in the omniscient, paternalistic role of making decisions for patients rather than with patients

Answer 93

paternalism

Question 94

the obligation not to take human life

Answer 94

sanctity of life

Question 95

The obligation to tell the truth and not to lie or deceive others

Answer 95

veracity

Question 96

What are the 3 practice standards?

Answer 96

professional performance, clinical performance, quality performance