Intro to Radiology

Question 1

What must be worn to protect the health care workers present in the room during the radiographic examination

Answer 1

Leaded gloves, leaded aprons, and thyroid protectors

Question 2

Aprons should be hung up by the ___when not in use.

Answer 2

shoulders

Question 3

Aprons should not be ___ or ___under any circumstances.

Answer 3

folded or creased

Question 4

Aprons should be cleaned regularly with ____ and ____

Answer 4

warm water and mild soap.

Question 5

Dosimetry badges measures what

Answer 5

radiation exposure

Question 6

Lymphoid tissue ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

Answer 6

Minimal

Question 7

Lymphoid tissue RADIOSENSITIVITY

Answer 7

High

Question 8

Lymphoid tissue
Effects

Answer 8

Atrophy

Question 9

Bone marrow
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

Answer 9

4%

Question 10

Bone marrow
RADIOSENSITIVITY

Answer 10

High

Question 11

Bone marrow
effects

Answer 11

Hypoplasia

Question 12

Gonads
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

Answer 12

Minimal

Question 13

Gonads
RADIOSENSITIVITY

Answer 13

High

Question 14

Gonads
Effects

Answer 14

Atrophy

Question 15

Skin
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

Answer 15

3%

Question 16

Skin
RADIOSENSITIVITY

Answer 16

Intermediate

Question 17

Skin
EFFECTS OF OVERDOSE

Answer 17

Erythema

Question 18

Gastrointestinal tract
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

Answer 18

3%

Question 19

Gastrointestinal tract
RADIOSENSITIVITY

Answer 19

Intermediate

Question 20

Gastrointestinal tract
EFFECTS OF OVERDOSE

Answer 20

Ulcers

Question 21

Eyes (cornea)
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

Answer 21

Minimal

Question 22

Eyes (cornea)
RADIOSENSITIVITY

Answer 22

Intermediate

Question 23

Eyes (cornea)
effects

Answer 23

Cataracts

Question 24

Growing bone
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

Answer 24

4%

Question 25

Growing bone
RADIOSENSITIVITY

Answer 25

Intermediate

Question 26

Growing bone
effects

Answer 26

growth arrest

Question 27

Organs
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

Answer 27

12%

Question 28

Organs
RADIOSENSITIVITY

Answer 28

Intermediate

Question 29

Organs
effects

Answer 29

Nephrosclerosis/ascites

Question 30

Muscle
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

Answer 30

43%

Question 31

Muscle
RADIOSENSITIVITY

Answer 31

Low

Question 32

Muscle
effects

Answer 32

Fibrosis

Question 33

Fat
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

Answer 33

14%

Question 34

Fat
RADIOSENSITIVITY

Answer 34

low

Question 35

Fat
effects

Answer 35

Necrosis

Question 36

Brain
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

Answer 36

Minimal

Question 37

Brain
RADIOSENSITIVITY

Answer 37

low

Question 38

Brain
effects

Answer 38

Necrosis

Question 39

Skeleton
ABUNDANCE IN THE BODY

Answer 39

10%

Question 40

Skeleton
RADIOSENSITIVITY

Answer 40

low

Question 41

Skeleton
effects

Answer 41

Transection

Question 42

Dorsal

Answer 42

D

Question 43

Ventral

Answer 43

V

Question 44

Lateral

Answer 44

L

Question 45

Medial

Answer 45

M

Question 46

Left

Answer 46

L

Question 47

Right

Answer 47

R

Question 48

Cranial

Answer 48

Cr

Question 49

Caudal

Answer 49

Cd

Question 50

Rostral

Answer 50

R

Question 51

Palmar

Answer 51

Pa,P

Question 52

Plantar

Answer 52

Pl, P

Question 53

Oblique

Answer 53

O

Question 54

Distal

Answer 54

Di

Question 55

Proximal

Answer 55

Pr

Question 56

Side or lateral recumbency, the patient is labeled according to the side

Answer 56

it is lying on

Question 57

The side that is affected is the side that touches

Answer 57

touches the table

Question 58

The side that is touching the table is the side you

Answer 58

label with the marker

Question 59

Ventral

Answer 59

stomach

Question 60

Dorsal

Answer 60

back

Question 61

If the hair coat of the patient is wet or full of debris, confusing artifacts can

Answer 61

appear on the image

Question 62

Positioning Aids are used to maintain the patient in

Answer 62

in a specific position during an x-ray.

Question 63

Devices used for position aids are (8)

Answer 63

1. Sandbags
2. Foam blocks
3. Wedges
4. Tape
5. rope
6. Velcro
7. Radiolucent troughs