stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
RADT 1010 Review Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
RADT 1010 Review
RADT 1010 Review
76 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
14 plays
Imported from external platform
Flashcards
76 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
76
Answers
1
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
2
The administration of glucagon shortly before a double-contrast barium enema is intended to:
help with structure visualization
cleanse the colon
relieve bowel spasms
3
Radiation has the ability to create __________ in human tissue and possible biochemical changes.
thermal changes
ionization
radio waves
sound waves
4
A Diabetic patient who has taken insulin but eaten no food may develop:
insulin
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia
coma
5
What is the dose limit for pregnant women working as rad techs? Per gestation & per month?
50 mSv/gestation & 5 mSv/monthly
0.05 mSv/gestation & 0.005 mSv/monthly
0.5 mSv/gestation & 0.05 mSv/monthly
5 mSv/gestation & 0.5 mSv/monthly
6
What is the latent image?
image created after processing
invisible image created after exposure but before processing
image seen on the screen
film image designed before printing
7
Accredited programs are recognized by the JRCERT. Programs seeking this recognition must comply with the JRCERT ________
internal policies for operation and conduct
registry requirements
rules and regulations
standards or essentials
8
The radiography "Practice Standards" are developed and maintained by the:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
9
Direct capture radiography detectors utilize a scintillator.
False
True
10
What is the annual effective dose limit for occupational worker exposure?
50 mSv - 5 REM
.5 mSv
.05 REM
5 mSv - .5 REM
11
THE PHOTON INTERACTION THAT RESULTS IN THE HIGHEST PATIENT EXPOSURE IS __________
pair production
photoelectric interaction
coherant scatter
classical scatter
12
A GIVEN DOSE OF RADIATION GENERALLY HAS THE GREATEAST POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE IN TISSUES THAT ARE:
more rapidly dividing
largest
lower water content
most mature
13
Discuss the four requirements that must exist for the production of x-rays
ummmmmmmm
I can tell you the answer!
14
Nasogastric (NG) tubes are inserted with the patient in the _____ position.
supine
trendelenburg
high fowlers
Sims
15
A serious, unexpected event that demands immediate attention is correctly termed a(n)
emergency
disaster
code
trauma
16
The ideal patient immobilization device would be:
radiolucent, durable and easy to use for rad tech
made of radiopaque materials
expensive and flexible in application for positioning
elaborate in design and disposable
17
Indirect capture radiography technology utilizes a scintillator
False
True
18
Roentgen discovered x-rays how?
observing an xray produced with high voltage
inventing a high voltage generator
observing light emitted from a chemical compound
developing a high voltage generator
19
What is the normal reading for an adult temperature taken orally?
101
99.6
97.0
98.6
20
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING LISTINGS IS THE MOST RELIABLE PREDICTOR OF RISK OF ALLERGIC RESPONSE TO CONTRAST?
BUN level
intradermal skin test
allergy history
seafood allergy
21
Two people in sterile attire should pass each other in what way?
back to back
side to side
22
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
23
What is the normal respiration range?
5-10 breaths/min
30-40 breaths/min
12-20 breaths/min
50-100 breaths/min
24
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a
radiologist
physicist
radiographer
radiologic technologist
25
Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of microorganisms?
fungi
bacteria
virus
protozoa
26
Type of shock resulting from excessive blood loss or plasma loss?
neurogenic
hypovolemic
anaphylactic
septic
27
Difference in iatrogenic infection & a nosocomial infection?
I sure don't
I know it!
28
What is used in computer radiography (CR)?
TFT technology
PSP technology
flat film transistors
film screen
29
Which does not apple to the Rules of Body Mechanics?
Bend your knees when you lift heavy objects
Avoid pulling or lifting heavy objects when possible
Use a wide base of support
Keep your load out beyond the front of your body
30
What are the 3 key principles of radiation protection?
time, distance, collimation
time, collimation, shielding
exposure, collimation, angulation
time, distance, shielding
31
MQSA stands for Mammography Quality and Standards Act
True
False
32
An x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction would be:
arthrography
mammography
coronary arteriography
myelography
33
Mandatory
, specific, enforceable standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct for all registered technologists
the Rules of Ethics
the Hippocratic Oath
the Code of Ethics
the Laws of Practice
34
What imaging equipment is used in the Operating Room?
C-Arm
X-ray tube/table
B-arm
Operating table
35
ALARA = as little as reasonable after
False
True
36
Indirect interactions are more harmful.
False
True
37
What is the normal pulse range?
70-110 bpm
10-20 bpm
60-100 bpm
25-50 bpm
38
Define PACS
I forgot
Click this one if you know it!
I don't know it!
39
The use of a water-soluble contrast agent such as Gastrografin for a colon examination is warranted for patients with
diabetes
possible bowel perforation
constipation
ostomy bag
40
What material is used in the indirect capture radiography detector?
electrons
amorphous selenium
amorphous silicon
fixer & developer
41
THE VITAL SIGN THAT MOST ACCURATELY INDICATES THE CONDITION OF SHOCK IS THE
temp
pulse
blood pressure
respirations
42
What is the annual effective dose limit for general public?
0.5 RAD
0.5 REM
.05 RAD
43
When checking a patient for signs of cyanosis, the radiographer should note the coloration of the _______ & ________
lips & nail beds
abdomen
fingers and toes
eyes and mouth
44
Treatment used to make an item completely germ free is called
sterilization
medical aspesis
scrubbing
bacteriocide
45
What material is used in the direct capture radiography detector?
thin film transistors
amorphous silicon
amorphous selenium
developer
46
The levels of blood pressures that are read on a sphygmomanometer are:
diastolic over systolic
arterial over venous
systolic over diastolic
none
47
The process where an organization seeks recognition from peer groups through compliance with developed standards:
registration
lincensure
accreditation
self-analysis
48
What is the most common radiation monitoring device? (dosimeter)
Optically Stimulated luminescence (OSL)
Film badge
Thermoluminescent (TLD)
Pocket dosimeter
49
Another term for human diversity is cultural diversity.
True
False
50
The container for the vacuum of the xray tube is made of
aluminum
lead
glass
metal
51
What is the image called after it has been processed?
visible image
static image
manifest image
still image
52
patient suddenly develops increased thirst-increased urinary output-decreased appetite-weakness-confusion requires
insulin
antihistamine
Narcan
glucose
53
What is the controlling factor for density?
kvp
mAs
distance
time
54
The hospital's chief executive officer (CEO) or president reports to the
Board of directors
COO
Government
CIA
55
Most common form of sterilization?
autoclave
chemical sterilization
gas sterilization
dry heat
56
What is the relationship between distance and radiation exposure?
YES I KNOW
Good question
57
What is medical asepsis?
sterilization
free from disease
microorganisms eliminated as much as possible
hand washing
58
Discuss indirect actions of ionizing radiation.
photons interact with DNA causing genetic damage
photons interact with cell directly as a whole
photon interact with water molecules which create free radicals that damage
59
The use of x-rays to create medical images on patients is referred to as:
magnetic resonance imaging
electrocardiography
sonography
radiography
60
Who discovered x-rays? On what date?
William Rotagen November 8, 1895
Janice Martin November 8, 1999
William Roentgen November 28, 1896
William Roentgen November 8, 1895
61
What is the controlling factor for contrast?
mAs
distance
kvp
time
62
Discuss direct actions of ionizing radiation.
photons interact with cell directly as a whole
photons interact with water molecules which cause damage
photons interact with DNA causing genetic damage
63
LOW-OSMOLAR CONTRAST AGENTS,COMPARED TO HIGH-OSMOLAR AGENTS, ARE 1 more toxic - 2 less likely for allergic - 3 nausea
1 & 2
2 only
all 3
1 & 3
64
A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered:
Intramuscular
enterally
intravenously
subcutaneous
65
What is the device used to control the size of the radiation field?
image receptor
collimator
buckey tray
x-ray tube
66
What "patient-teaching" responsibilities do radiographers have?
TOXIC EFFECTS OF THE BARIUM AND THE AMOUNT OF WORK INVOLVED FOR RAD TECH
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
67
The (ASRT) publishes ______________ that help define specific professional expectations and responsibilities
essentials
rules and regulations
STandards of Care
practice standards
68
A rad tech looking to move to another state for similar employment is advised to check into that State's __ requirements
registry
licensure
accreditation
professional membership
69
What was the famous early image that Roentgen created in his discovery of "the x-ray"?
lab assistants foot
wife's hand
colon
kidneys
70
An imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields is
nuclear imaging
CVIT
thermography
MRI
71
Any microorganism that causes disease is:
infection
cycle of infection
microorganism
72
List the four stages of acute radiation syndrome in order.
prodromal, manifest, recovery/death, latent
latent, manifest, prodromal, recovery/death
manifest, prodromal, latent, recovery/death
prodromal, latent, manifest, recovery/death
73
What is the average blood pressure?
150/100
110/40
90/50
120/80
74
Define ionization
If you know it, choose this one
If you don't know it, choose this one
75
What is the relationship between time and radiation exposure?
I need to study more
I KNOW THIS TOO
76
What device is used to measure the hemoglobin oxygen saturation of arterial blood?
stethoscope
pulse oximeter
sphygmomanometer
blood pressure cuff
