Radiologic procedures ch. 1

Involuntary motion is not caused by

A radiographer is a radiologic technologist who administers ionizing radiation to perform radiographic procedures.

Age specific competence is defined as 1.knowledge 2.skills 3.ability 4.behaviors

When dressings are removed, the radiographer should always ensure that a cover of sterile gauze protects open wounds

What information is not required on the radiographic image?

procedures that require aseptic technique: cystography, intravenous urography, spinal puncture, arthograpy, angiograpy

Pubic symphysis is found following distances from jugular notch. How many inches for 6ft

Patients who are incoherent and not capable of understanding should be given an explanation of the procedure to be done.

current NCRP recommendation state that the SSD shall not be less than 11 inches

The radiographer can control voluntary patient motion by the following except

The three types of muscular tissue that affect motion are

A fundamental responsibility of the radiographer is to ensure that each radiation exposure is____.

What's the easiest and most convenient method to prevent the spread of microorganism?

Inspiration is breathing out, and expiration is breathing in

To accommodate an obese patient, most of the radiography equipment was increased to be able to hold?

The overhead system, x-ray tube, and other parts that conduct electricity should be cleaned with?

What way should the toes be pointed when taking the radiographic image

The rhythmic action of the alimentary tract is called peristalsis

Source to image receptor distance is

For the SID of the chest radiographic , in the US, we use 72 inches

The radiographer moves the mobile machine or c-arm unit to what side of the operating table?

BMI is body mass index

ASRT stands for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists

They define the practice of radiography, describe necessary education and certification, and scope of practice.

Which society created and maintains the standard of ethics

The mechanical parts of the x-ray machine should be wiped daily with a clean, soaked cloth

The term applied to a health professional's moral responsibility and the science of appropriate conduct toward others

Which traditional landmark should you use on an obese patient?

The whole body should be exposed when the femur is being examined.

The transfer of obese patients has the potential for risk of injury to the radiographer, healthcare workers,and patients

The prime technical factors under the control of the radiographer are milliamperage, kilovolt peak, and exposure time.

If washable gowns are used, they should not be starched; starch is radiopaque, it can not be penetrated easily by x-ray.

What is not one of the three ways to cleanse the patient's colon

The radiographer can control involuntary and voluntary motion by decreasing the length of exposure time.

The tabletop should be cleaned daily after each patient

Grids, lead shields, and filters enhance image quality, Grids and lead shields reduce scattered radiation to the IR.

Gonad shielding must be considered and used when requested by the patient unless it is contraindicated.

Which common step in the radiographic procedure comes before set technical factors?

What of the following conditions does not require an increase in radiation exposure time

What is the preferable number of people needed to transfer helpless patient?

Out of the three general positions of the IR, which one is most frequently used?

Regardless of the IR size, it is the radiographer's responsibility to collimate the exposure field to the body part.

the patient care responsibilities of the radiographer are communication, assessment, monitoring, and discretion

What are the different types of IR

When radiographing the skull, the radiographer should not have the patient remove which of the following.

Interpretation of images, beyond assessment of quality, is outside the scope of practice for a radiographer.

is a violation of ARRT Code of ethics and ASRT practice standards to collimate larger than the required radiation field

Defined groups include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatrics patients.