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Indirect capture radiography technology utilizes a scintillator
True
False
2
LOW-OSMOLAR CONTRAST AGENTS,COMPARED TO HIGH-OSMOLAR AGENTS, ARE 1 more toxic - 2 less likely for allergic - 3 nausea
1 & 3
1 & 2
2 only
all 3
3
The administration of glucagon shortly before a double-contrast barium enema is intended to:
help with structure visualization
relieve bowel spasms
cleanse the colon
4
What are the 3 key principles of radiation protection?
time, collimation, shielding
time, distance, collimation
exposure, collimation, angulation
time, distance, shielding
5
What is the normal pulse range?
60-100 bpm
25-50 bpm
70-110 bpm
10-20 bpm
6
The (ASRT) publishes ______________ that help define specific professional expectations and responsibilities
practice standards
rules and regulations
essentials
STandards of Care
7
A serious, unexpected event that demands immediate attention is correctly termed a(n)
code
emergency
disaster
trauma
8
THE VITAL SIGN THAT MOST ACCURATELY INDICATES THE CONDITION OF SHOCK IS THE
pulse
respirations
temp
blood pressure
9
MQSA stands for Mammography Quality and Standards Act
False
True
10
Another term for human diversity is cultural diversity.
False
True
11
What is the normal reading for an adult temperature taken orally?
101
98.6
97.0
99.6
12
Explain the bucky tray and its purpose
What the patient sits on during exams
the tray designed to capture images from tube
device to help children sit still during exposure
to hold the x-ray cassette stationary during exposure & to keep it centered
13
Mandatory
, specific, enforceable standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct for all registered technologists
the Code of Ethics
the Laws of Practice
the Hippocratic Oath
the Rules of Ethics
14
What material is used in the direct capture radiography detector?
developer
thin film transistors
amorphous silicon
amorphous selenium
15
What is used in computer radiography (CR)?
PSP technology
TFT technology
film screen
flat film transistors
16
What is the latent image?
image seen on the screen
invisible image created after exposure but before processing
film image designed before printing
image created after processing
17
Roentgen discovered x-rays how?
observing light emitted from a chemical compound
inventing a high voltage generator
developing a high voltage generator
observing an xray produced with high voltage
18
What imaging equipment is used in the Operating Room?
Operating table
C-Arm
X-ray tube/table
B-arm
19
What "patient-teaching" responsibilities do radiographers have?
DESRIPTION OF THE PREP, PURPOSE, TIME, AND EQUIPTMENT USED FOR THE EXAM
DESCRIPTION OF ADVERSE REACTIONS POSSIBLE AND DIAGNOSIS MADE DURING EXAM
THE RISK TO THE PATIENT, THE FAMILY AND THE HEALTHCARE TEAM
TOXIC EFFECTS OF THE BARIUM AND THE AMOUNT OF WORK INVOLVED FOR RAD TECH
20
The use of a water-soluble contrast agent such as Gastrografin for a colon examination is warranted for patients with
diabetes
ostomy bag
possible bowel perforation
constipation
21
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a
radiologic technologist
radiographer
physicist
radiologist
22
Nasogastric (NG) tubes are inserted with the patient in the _____ position.
Sims
high fowlers
supine
trendelenburg
23
What is the annual effective dose limit for occupational worker exposure?
.5 mSv
50 mSv - 5 REM
5 mSv - .5 REM
.05 REM
24
Indirect interactions are more harmful.
True
False
25
What is the image called after it has been processed?
still image
static image
visible image
manifest image
26
A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered:
enterally
Intramuscular
intravenously
subcutaneous
27
Define ionization
If you know it, choose this one
If you don't know it, choose this one
28
What is the relationship between time and radiation exposure?
I KNOW THIS TOO
I need to study more
29
A rad tech looking to move to another state for similar employment is advised to check into that State's __ requirements
licensure
professional membership
accreditation
registry
30
What is the annual effective dose limit for general public?
0.5 REM
0.5 RAD
.05 RAD
31
What is the most common radiation monitoring device? (dosimeter)
Optically Stimulated luminescence (OSL)
Pocket dosimeter
Thermoluminescent (TLD)
Film badge
32
The container for the vacuum of the xray tube is made of
glass
aluminum
lead
metal
33
Define PACS
I don't know it!
Click this one if you know it!
I forgot
34
A GIVEN DOSE OF RADIATION GENERALLY HAS THE GREATEAST POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE IN TISSUES THAT ARE:
largest
more rapidly dividing
most mature
lower water content
35
Two people in sterile attire should pass each other in what way?
side to side
back to back
36
What device is used to measure the hemoglobin oxygen saturation of arterial blood?
pulse oximeter
sphygmomanometer
blood pressure cuff
stethoscope
37
Difference in iatrogenic infection & a nosocomial infection?
I sure don't
I know it!
38
reduction in the oxygen supply to the brain occurring with changes in body position that cause the patient to feel faint
hypotension
syncope
fainting
orthostatic hypotension
39
A Diabetic patient who has taken insulin but eaten no food may develop:
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia
insulin
coma
40
Who discovered x-rays? On what date?
William Roentgen November 28, 1896
Janice Martin November 8, 1999
William Rotagen November 8, 1895
William Roentgen November 8, 1895
41
An x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction would be:
mammography
myelography
arthrography
coronary arteriography
42
What is medical asepsis?
microorganisms eliminated as much as possible
free from disease
sterilization
hand washing
43
The levels of blood pressures that are read on a sphygmomanometer are:
none
systolic over diastolic
diastolic over systolic
arterial over venous
44
Type of shock resulting from excessive blood loss or plasma loss?
septic
anaphylactic
hypovolemic
neurogenic
45
What was the famous early image that Roentgen created in his discovery of "the x-ray"?
wife's hand
kidneys
colon
lab assistants foot
46
Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of microorganisms?
bacteria
fungi
virus
protozoa
47
List the four stages of acute radiation syndrome in order.
prodromal, latent, manifest, recovery/death
prodromal, manifest, recovery/death, latent
manifest, prodromal, latent, recovery/death
latent, manifest, prodromal, recovery/death
48
An imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields is
CVIT
thermography
MRI
nuclear imaging
49
Treatment used to make an item completely germ free is called
medical aspesis
bacteriocide
sterilization
scrubbing
50
patient suddenly develops increased thirst-increased urinary output-decreased appetite-weakness-confusion requires
insulin
antihistamine
Narcan
glucose
51
What is the relationship between distance and radiation exposure?
Good question
YES I KNOW
52
Direct capture radiography detectors utilize a scintillator.
True
False
53
What is the average blood pressure?
150/100
90/50
120/80
110/40
54
What is the normal respiration range?
30-40 breaths/min
50-100 breaths/min
12-20 breaths/min
5-10 breaths/min
55
What material is used in the indirect capture radiography detector?
amorphous silicon
electrons
fixer & developer
amorphous selenium
56
Radiation has the ability to create __________ in human tissue and possible biochemical changes.
sound waves
thermal changes
radio waves
ionization
57
The hospital's chief executive officer (CEO) or president reports to the
Board of directors
Government
COO
CIA
58
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING LISTINGS IS THE MOST RELIABLE PREDICTOR OF RISK OF ALLERGIC RESPONSE TO CONTRAST?
intradermal skin test
seafood allergy
BUN level
allergy history
59
When checking a patient for signs of cyanosis, the radiographer should note the coloration of the _______ & ________
eyes and mouth
fingers and toes
abdomen
lips & nail beds
60
What is the dose limit for pregnant women working as rad techs? Per gestation & per month?
0.5 mSv/gestation & 0.05 mSv/monthly
5 mSv/gestation & 0.5 mSv/monthly
0.05 mSv/gestation & 0.005 mSv/monthly
50 mSv/gestation & 5 mSv/monthly
61
Most common form of sterilization?
gas sterilization
autoclave
chemical sterilization
dry heat
62
ALARA = as little as reasonable after
False
True
63
The ideal patient immobilization device would be:
expensive and flexible in application for positioning
radiolucent, durable and easy to use for rad tech
made of radiopaque materials
elaborate in design and disposable
64
What is the device used to control the size of the radiation field?
image receptor
collimator
x-ray tube
buckey tray
65
Discuss direct actions of ionizing radiation.
photons interact with water molecules which cause damage
photons interact with DNA causing genetic damage
photons interact with cell directly as a whole
66
The use of x-rays to create medical images on patients is referred to as:
radiography
sonography
magnetic resonance imaging
electrocardiography
67
What is the controlling factor for density?
mAs
distance
kvp
time
68
The radiography "Practice Standards" are developed and maintained by the:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
American Medical Association (AMA)
69
Which does not apple to the Rules of Body Mechanics?
Use a wide base of support
Keep your load out beyond the front of your body
Bend your knees when you lift heavy objects
Avoid pulling or lifting heavy objects when possible
70
What is the controlling factor for contrast?
kvp
time
mAs
distance
71
Discuss indirect actions of ionizing radiation.
photons interact with cell directly as a whole
photon interact with water molecules which create free radicals that damage
photons interact with DNA causing genetic damage
72
THE PHOTON INTERACTION THAT RESULTS IN THE HIGHEST PATIENT EXPOSURE IS __________
coherant scatter
photoelectric interaction
classical scatter
pair production
73
The process where an organization seeks recognition from peer groups through compliance with developed standards:
registration
self-analysis
lincensure
accreditation
74
Any microorganism that causes disease is:
cycle of infection
infection
microorganism
75
Discuss the four requirements that must exist for the production of x-rays
ummmmmmmm
I can tell you the answer!
76
Accredited programs are recognized by the JRCERT. Programs seeking this recognition must comply with the JRCERT ________
standards or essentials
internal policies for operation and conduct
rules and regulations
registry requirements
