Radiography Exam Review

X-ray beam that interacts with the patient and then scatters

During a fluoro exam the x-ray beam comes from…

Positive end (no free electrons); contains the target to stop electrons

How can you overcome superimposition of a patients anatomy on an image?

What organization tests and certifies individuals in Radiography?

The visible difference (variation) between adjacent densities.

Every human being of adult years & sound mind has a right to determine what is done to him/her.

Means to angle the CR toward the head end.

The legal doctrine respondeat superior relates to which of the following?

Which modality does not use ionizing radiation?

Theory that patients have the right to decide what will or will not be done to them

Defines the purpose of a hospital's existence & provides guidance in its community service...

Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge

A calling that requires specialized knowledge and intensive academic preparation

Distance between the patient and image receptor (IR)

Component of the radiographic system that produces the x-rays

The occupational radiation dose limit for Rad Tech is

What is the source of electrons in the x-ray tube?

What is our professional title?

The part of the beam that passes through the patient

X-ray beam prior to reaching the patient

What is the SI unit of radiation absorbed dose?

Who is responsible for managing the daily operations of a hospital?

Means to angle the CR away from the head end.

An RT is with you during the entire exam

Who provides accreditation to RCHC Rad Tech program?

Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on the person is

Which of the following radiation monitoring devices is used by us?

Allows x-rays to pass through easily

Passed to improve efficiency & effectiveness of health information to provide privacy

When performing a comp what is expected?

Any unlawful touching of another that is without justification or excuse is

Lead apron, lead glasses, and thyroid shields are examples of what?

Farther from the point of attachment

Longitudinal plane that divides body into anterior and posterior parts

Why is it important to take a history on a patient?

When may comp exams be completed in clinic?

Do you know about Informed Consent?

Process by which primary radiation is changed (partially absorbed or scattered)

Energy that is transmitted by waves through space or through a medium

CR enters at an anterior surface and exits at the posterior surface

Fluoro can be used with digital imaging to take images.

ALARA means….

What modality specializes in use of x-rays to create images of GI, Thorax, Abdomen, & Skeleton?

Which of these external regulating agencies might we encounter?

Comp exams may be performed by you under supervision of…

Specific oblique position in which the Lt or Rt posterior aspect of the body is closest to IR

Misrepresentation of an object size or shape

Longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal right and left parts

Disclosing confidential information to unauthorized individuals is a/an

Which org. represents the interests of the rad tech to the public and federal government?

During a fluoro exam your dosimeter is worn under your lead at collar level.

Longitudinal plane that divides the body into right and left parts

Limiting the beam – results in reduced patient dose, less scatter, and better detail

An RT is not with you during the entire exam but is immediately available

Legally, all images must include what?

Closer to the point of attachment

Distance between point of x-ray exiting tube and image receptor (IR)

Specific oblique position in which the Lt or Rt anterior aspect of the body is closest to IR

What is a creative action base on professional knowledge and experience?

A device designed to permit primary radiation to pass while reducing scatter

What uses x-ray to make a real time dynamic (action) images rather than a static image?

The overall darkness (blackness) of the image or the amount of light that can shine through

Negative end of x-ray tube; contains the filament.

What uses x-ray to visualize the function of a system?

Who discovered x-ray?

Immobilizing a patient without consent is

Time, Distance, and Shielding are what…

The x-ray tube component that stops the stream of electrons & produces the x-ray beam

What are the responsibilities of a radiology manager?

Lying down in any position

What are characteristics of professional critical thinking?

CR enters at a posterior surface and exits at the anterior surface

When was x-ray discovered?

Not easy for x-rays to penetrate and pass through

Why join the ASRT?

The component that controls the size & shape of the x-ray beam

Competency exam questions may be asked by who?