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1
Which of the following would take away from the diagnostic efficacy of an imaging study?
patient removes eye glasses before a sinus x-ray
patient is wearing a necklace for a chest x-ray
patient removes a splint before ankle x-rays
patient removes belt before lumbar spine x-rays
2
Which of the following studies would be performed using an upright bucky?
chest x-ray
trauma imaging
upper GI series
CT head
3
The radiation a person receives from the earth.
natural
manmade
primary
remnant
4
A double-contrast study of the colon.
an exam utilizing twice the volume of contrast media.
All of these.
a low-contrast examination.
the use of both a negative and a positive contrast agent.
5
Protective devices such as lead aprons used by radiographers protect from which of the following?
Compton
remnant
primary
Thomson
6
For sonographers, an effective method for reducing Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) is to do what?
develop their scanning techniques in an ambidextrous fashion.
ask patients as to their preference in scanning positions.
alternate between sitting and standing scanning positions.
develop muscular strength in their dominant scanning muscles.
7
Do this when positioning a patient for a rolling motion transfer.
always move the patient toward you.
roll the patient toward their weak side.
ask the patient which way they want to be rolled.
never roll a patient because it creates postural hypotension.
8
The dose equivalent limits for radiation workers are based on the radiation received from what source(s)?
medical & dental radiography
background radiation
occupational exposure
general population exposure
9
Modern patient radiation protection methods should include which of the following?
lower milliamperage (mA) values and longer exposure times.
shielding to protect the lens of the eye and thyroid gland.
All of these
lead protection of all reproductive tissues on an abdomen image.
10
The photon interaction that results in the highest patient exposure.
photoelectric
coherent
Compton
classic
11
Which action of ionizing radiation is
most prevalent
and most harmful to the human body?
indirect hit
direct hit
Compton scatter
Classic scatter
12
If a patient cannot assist with a cart-to-table transfer you should do which of the following?
use a draw sheet or transfer assist device.
just do a portable exam with the patient on the cart.
ask another colleague to help you do the lifting.
None of these are appropriate.
13
Which of the following would be used in the OR during a hip replacement procedure?
interventional fluoroscopy unit
C-arm unit
mobile sonography unit
portable x-ray unit
14
It is important to do this when lifting patients.
use the strong muscles of your upper arms to improve lifting ergonomics.
twist at the waist to improve your center of gravity.
lift with your back and save your leg strength.
keep your back stationary and lift with your legs.
15
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) generally result from which of the following?
repetitive tissue trauma events that tend to be cumulative over time.
strenuous athletic activities at department social gatherings.
work circumstances beyond the control or understanding of the employee.
a single work-related event that exceeds one’s lifting capability.
16
A substance that nullifies the intended action of an administered drug.
antagonist
protagonist
agonist
stabilizer
17
One of the most common work-related injuries for healthcare workers, resulting in lost work time and disability.
emotional exhaustion from working high stress patient care areas.
strains, sprains, and musculoskeletal injuries.
electrical shocks from poorly insulated electronic devices.
needle sticks with uncapped needles.
18
A given dose of radiation generally has the greatest potential for damage in these types of tissues.
cells with higher differentiation
rapidly dividing cells
brain cells
cells with thinner walls
19
Contrast agents are classified as this.
aqueous and gaseous.
metallic and nonmetallic.
low osmolality and high osmolality.
positive & negative.
20
The technologist should leave cervical collars and anti-shock devices on patients during x-ray exams.
False
True
21
All the following are true of good lifting mechanics EXCEPT what?
stand with your feet far apart to broaden your base of support.
extend your reach to enable twisting at the waist.
do most of the lifting with your legs and keep your back stationary.
ensure your center of gravity is over your base of support.
22
Mobility muscles are located in the arms and legs.
True
False
23
Laboratory tests to assess a patient’s BUN and creatinine are used to determine the patient’s what?
renal (kidney) function.
glucose levels.
liver function.
blood gas levels.
24
When you ask the pharmacist for the drug diphenhydramine, you are using the drug’s _______________ name.
generic
brand
chemical
manufacturer's
25
X-ray tube support systems come in which two distinct designs?
fixed & movable
floor-mounted & free-floating
OTC's & 3-D
floor-mounted & ceiling-suspended
26
Nonionic iodinated contrast agents differ from ionic agents in what way?
they have a small chemical structure and high osmolality.
they have a low pH.
they do not break down into a cation and an anion.
they are not triiodinated.
27
The medical abbreviation "stat" means what?
immediately
emergency
urgent
as soon as possible
28
A major complication for patients undergoing (antiplatelet) blood clotting drug therapy.
bleeding
diarrhea
vomiting & nausea
deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
29
The most important aspect before administration of water-soluble iodine contrast media is the patient history.
True
False
30
The “Ultrasound Triangle” refers to which of the following?
the preferred placement of patient, sonographer and machine when scanning.
the scanning area to include the bladder, liver and spleen.
the area to be scanned on the patient that is outlined with markers.
the ergonomic correct angle of the sonographer’s elbow when scanning.
31
Almost all film-based x-ray systems have been replaced by CR and DR technology systems.
True
False
32
Do this when transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a radiographic table.
do not let the patient do any weight-bearing movements.
break the transfer into a series of simultaneous movements and commands.
allow the patient to help if it is safe based upon their capabilities.
transfer the patient toward their weak side.
33
Effective methods to reduce the amount of patient motion include which of the following?
All of these.
giving clear, concise instructions to the patient before the exposure.
explaining how important it is to hold still during the exposure.
assessing the amount of patient cooperation and making adjustments.
34
The technique of wrapping an infant patient in a sheet.
is effective for young adults and teenagers.
should be used only with parental approval.
is known as mummification.
requires the use of a Velcro-edged, nylon sheet design.
35
A feature on X-ray generators that reduces repeat exposures caused by inaccurate technique selection by technologists.
AEC
PBL
PPR
APR
36
A patient arrives for an x-ray needing a hydraulic lift transfer and they're not sitting on a sling.
Roll the patient over onto a transfer sling.
Call the nursing floor and return the patient to be placed on a sling.
Set up the patient in a transfer sling and start the lift.
Improvise using a sheet as a transfer sling.
37
Any characteristic that makes a drug undesirable or improper.
antagonist
therapeutic
contraindicated
parenteral
38
The most popular and common form of assessing occupational radiation exposure.
the OSL dosimeter (Luxel).
frequent blood specimens to check for changes in leukocytes.
use of an area survey meter to measure the real-time presence of radiation.
a film badge assessed using a direct ion storage (DIS) dosimeter.
39
ALARA is what?
as low as relatively achievable
as low as reasonably achievable
as low as relatively acquired
as low as reasonably acquired
40
All the following are ideal characteristics of iodinated contrast agents EXCEPT what?
low osmolality
nonionic chemical structure
water soluble (hydrophilic)
high osmolality
41
The
lowest
subject contrast is between which two densities?
metal & air
fat & water
bone & air
water & mineral
42
When performing a lumbar spine series on an elderly patient the technologist should do this to obtain the best images.
increase the thickness of the radiolucent table pad.
provide a wedge sponge, placed under the knees.
move quickly and deliberately from one position to the next.
provide a warm blanket for comfort and remove it for each exposure.
43
Negative contrast agents have high atomic numbers.
True
False
44
Nonprescription drugs are also known as these.
opioids
illegal drugs.
generic drugs
over-the-counter drugs.
45
A general radiographic imaging system consists of which essential components?
side markers, control console, upright bucky, table, collimator
table grips, x-ray tube, collimator, table, upright bucky
image receptor, collimator, x-ray tube, tube support, table, generator
control console, x-ray tube, tube support, collimator, table, upright bucky
46
It is standard practice to shield patients for abdominal radiography exams.
False
True
47
Nonionic low osmolality contrast agents still pose a risk to renal function.
True
False
48
Patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) and lymphedema are typically prescribed which of the following?
Lasix
Furosemide
a diuretic
All of these.
49
Stomach examinations using barium sulfate have some degree of risk for which patients?
mentally disabled
All of these.
dehydrated
sedated
50
Barium sulfate would be contraindicated for a patient with this medical condition.
a suspected stomach perforation.
All of these.
diverticulosis.
colonic polyps.
51
X-ray photons are easily transmitted or scattered through radiolucent material.
True
False
52
The material commonly used for shielding against radiation exposure in protective aprons and gloves.
copper
aluminum
titanium
lead
53
All the following are true of portable DR detectors EXCEPT what?
they are fairly inexpensive and easily replaced if damaged
wireless detectors use batteries for charging
a communication connection must exist between detector and X-ray generator
they must have a small electrical charge applied to the TFT layer
54
All of the following are true of barium sulfate as a contrast agent
except what?
when mixed with water, it dissolves completely.
its atomic number (Z) is 56.
it's often mixed with water and sodium citrate to prevent flocculation.
it is chemically inert.
55
An annual publication commonly used to answer questions about drugs and their actions.
PDR
FDA
CDM
PDA
56
Which imaging specialty has the highest percentage of work-related injuries?
mammography
ultrasound
interventional
radiography
57
Drugs that are commonly used for the treatment of high cholesterol.
corticosteroids
statins
anticholinergics
antiplatelets
58
The science dealing with the nature, effects, uses, and origin of drugs.
pharmacokinetics.
pharmacotherapy.
pharmacology.
pharmacodynamics.
59
All the following are common dosage forms of drugs EXCEPT what?
suspension
solution
transdermal
oral
60
Most adverse reactions to ionic, iodinated contrast agents are caused by this.
their hydrogen concentration.
the presence of iodine.
their pH.
their osmolality.
61
A drug agent that promotes bowel evacuation.
enteric
exlax
diuretic
laxative
62
Parenteral drugs can be administered all the following routes EXCEPT which one?
subgluteal
intramuscular
intradermal
subcutaneous
63
The ideal patient immobilization device would be what?
inexpensive and elaborate in design and disposable.
radiolucent, durable, and easy to use for the radiographer.
outlined in radiopaque material to show its presence on the image.
robotic and intuitive.
64
Desirable features of a modern radiographic table consist of all the following EXCEPT what?
radiolucent
radiopaque
4-way floating & variable height
ergonomic-friendly controls
65
All the following are examples of
simple
immobilization techniques
except what?
laying a sandbag across the patient’s anatomy.
wrapping a child in a sheet (mummy wrap).
using tape to stabilize the anatomy.
using a positioning sponge.
66
The amount of clinically useful diagnostic information produced by a medical imaging modality.
diagnostic yield
diagnostic efficacy
diagnostic accuracy
diagnostic sequence
67
This practice can damage x-ray tubes and shorten their useful life.
improper use of the DR detector
not cleaning the equipment regularly
not using the auto-tracking when available
repeated boosting or prepping before an exposure
68
A drug name that is unique to the drug, as given by the drug’s manufacturer.
chemical
generic
market
brand
69
To establish rapport with your patient you should do what?
gently tell the patient what you need to accomplish to do the exam.
pull out all your immobilization tools in front of the patient.
ask for other technologists to come into the room to assist with the exam.
Explain to the patient it's important to hold still and use immobilization.
70
The dynamic display of a patient's anatomy using x-ray.
tomosynthesis
perfusion
fluoroscopy
dual-energy subtraction
71
You should do this when moving a patient to and from a stretcher.
lock the stretcher securely against the examination table.
have the patient hold the stretcher to keep it from moving.
protect the stretcher cushion with non-slip materials.
raise the head-end of the stretcher to prevent orthostatic hypotension.
72
All the following are sites commonly used for venipuncture EXCEPT which one?
basilic
cephalic
median cubital
carotid
73
Positive contrast agents appear radiopaque on x-ray images.
True
False
74
The purpose for using contrast media in medical imaging.
increase the amount of remnant radiation.
improve gastric motility and digestion.
enhance the low subject contrast of anatomic structures.
improve the contrast between high contrast structures such as bone.
75
When performing a subcutaneous injection, the needle tip is positioned how?
perpendicular to the skin line.
at a 55- to 60-degree angle for thin patients.
at a 45-degree angle for average-sized patients.
in the deltoid muscle of the upper arm.
