Mobile/Surgery

Question 1

Institution approved attire worn in the OR should be

Answer 1

Should be fresh for each shift

Question 2

What do you do if sterile field is compromised

Answer 2

Tell OR staff immediately

Question 3

Clean less frequently used X-ray equipment in OR

Answer 3

At least once a week

Question 4

Sterile gowns are considered sterile from

Answer 4

Shoulder to level of sterile field

Question 5

Reaching over sterile field is only allowed by

Answer 5

Sterile team members

Question 6

Who are non sterile team members

Answer 6

Anesthesiologist & Radiographer

Question 7

What should a radiographer do after removing the cover from IR

Answer 7

Remove cloves before handling it

Question 8

When positioning IR under the table the radiographer should

Answer 8

Not lift drapes above table level to avoid the sterile field

Question 9

Which surgical procedure requires C-arm to be positioned between pt’s legs

Answer 9

Hip pinning

Question 10

The sterile field is the

Answer 10

Area prepared for the pt

Question 11

Mobile radiographic units can have direct digital capability with wired to the unit or wireless. T or F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The generators for mobile units have the same kilowatt rating as stationary x-ray equipment. T or F

Answer 12

False

Question 13

The central ray must be centered within how many inches of the midline of the grid to avoid grid cutoff?

Answer 13

1-1.5”

Question 14

Most grids used for mobile radiography have ratios of:

Answer 14

6:1 or 8:1

Question 15

The anode heel effect is an important consideration in mobile radiography. Which of the following will produce a more pronounced heel effect?

1. short SID
2. large field size
3. use of low kVp techniques

Answer 15

1. short SID

2. large field size

Question 16

To keep exposure times to a minimum during mobile radiography, the recommended SID should be:

Answer 16

40”

Question 17

Which of the following should be available on every mobile radiography machine?

1. lead apron
2. radiographic technique chart
3. measuring caliper

Answer 17

all of them

Question 18

During a mobile exposure, the radiographer should be how far from the object being radiographed?

Answer 18

6 feet

Question 19

During mobile radiography, the radiographer ideally should be standing at what degree of angle from the primary beam?

Answer 19

90 degrees

Question 20

During mobile radiography, the least amount of scattered radiation will occur at what angle to the object being radiographed?

Answer 20

90 degrees

Question 21

The single most effective mean of radiation protection during mobile radiography is

Answer 21

distance

Question 22

During mobile radiography, shielding should be used on:

1. children
2. exams in which the gonads are near the primary beam
3. patients of reproductive age

Answer 22

all the above

Question 23

According to federal regulations, the source to skin (SSD) distance during mobile radiography may not be less than…

Answer 23

12 inches

Question 24

Which of the following attire is worn by the radiographer when entering a strict isolation room for a mobile radiography exam?

1. mask
2. gown
3. gloves

Answer 24

all the above

Question 25

Which of the following attire is worn by the radiographer of a patient has drainage secretion precautions? 1. mask 2. gown 3. gloves

Answer 25

gloves

Question 26

How long should the patient lie in the decubitus position before making the exposure during a mobile decubitus chest exam?

Answer 26

5 minutes

Question 27

For which mobile exam is the cathode of the x ray tube placed toward the head end of the patient? 1. AP abd 2. AP and lateral femur 3. AP chest

Answer 27

1. AP ABD | 3. AP chest

Question 28

Which of the following preliminary steps should the radiographer perform before beginning a mobile x-ray exam? 1. invite family members to remain in the room 2. introduce oneself to the patient and family 3. determine that the correct patient is in the room

Answer 28

2. introduce oneself to the patient and family | 3. determine that the correct patient is in the room

Question 29

Which position is recommended for a mobile AP chest exam on a critically ill patient?

Answer 29

Supine

Question 30

What will result if the grid IR is leaning on a mobile lateral decubitus exam of the chest or abdomen?

Answer 30

distortion