Duplicate of Radiography Procedures Chapter 1

Question 1

What type of tissue covers the ends of the long bones?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline or articular cartilage

Question 2

An upright position with the arms abducted, palms forward, and head forward describes the:

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anatomic position

Question 3

The vertical place that divides the body into right and left halves describes the:

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Median or midsagittal plane

Question 4

The terms radiograph and image receptor refer to the same thing.

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False

Question 5

The raidographic term for projection is defined as:

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Path or direction of the CR.

Question 6

The structural term for a freely moveable joint is:

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Synovial

Question 7

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

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Sternum

Question 8

Controls the quantity or number of x-rays produced

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mA

Question 9

The 3 structural classifications of joints are synovial, cartilaginous, and:

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Fibrous

Question 10

Controls the energy of the x-ray beam

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kV

Question 11

A min. of 2 projections(90 degrees apart) is required when joints are in the region of interest

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False

Question 12

What types of tissue covers internal and external surfaces of the body?

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Epithelial

Question 13

Which of the following joints displays a "hinge" type of movement?

Accepted Answer

Ginglymus

Question 14

Which of the following is not a body habitus?

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Anthenic

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of x-ray tube filtration?

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Absorb lower (unsable) energy x-rays

Question 16

What is the cumulative lifetime effective dose for a 25-year-old technologist?

Accepted Answer

250 mSv

Question 17

A low-kilovoltage technique (50 kV) produces a long-scale contrast image.

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False

Question 18

The amount of blackness on a processed radiograph is called:

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Density

Question 19

According to the ARRT Code of Ethics, a rad. tech. may give a diagnosis if the PT asks

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False

Question 20

Which of the following is classified as a sellar joint?

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Ankle joint

Question 21

How many bones are there in the adult axial skeleton?

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80

Question 22

The radiographer may provide preliminary interpretation of the study is asked by Pt.

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False

Question 23

A projection in which the CR skims a body part is termed:

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Tangential

Question 24

Recorded detail or spatial resolution is optimal with a long OID and a short SID.

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False

Question 25

X-rays were discovered in:

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1895

Question 26

The opposite term for supination is:

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Pronation

Question 27

Which type of compensating filter is recommended for an AP projection of the shoulder?

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Boomerang

Question 28

The primary controlling factor for radiographic contrast is:

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kV

Question 29

What type of tissue binds together and supports the various structures of the body?

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Connective

Question 30

Which of the following terms describes the sole of the foot?

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plantar

Question 31

For medicolegal reasons, radiographic images are required to include all the following except:

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Patient's date of birth

Question 32

The term ambulatory means:

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Capable of walking

Question 33

A minimum of 3 projections (at 90 degrees from each other) are required for a fx case.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 34

Which one of the following will reduce the amount of scatter radiation striking the IR?

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All the above

Question 35

Which of the following body systems helps to regulate body temperature?

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Circulatory

Question 36

All of these are primary principles of personal radiation protection except:

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position

Question 37

Which plane is parallel to the IR when the patient is placed in the lateral position?

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sagittal

Question 38

Tangential and axial projections are the same type of projection.

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False

Question 39

A decubitus position is one in which the Pt is placed in a _____ position.

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recumbent

Question 40

A lateromedial projection is where the lateral aspect of the part is closest to the IR.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 41

A device used to control the size of the radiation field is a:

Accepted Answer

Collimator

Question 42

What is the annual whole-body effective dose for a technologist?

Accepted Answer

50 mSv or 5 rem

Question 43

X-rays were discovered by:

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Roentgen

Question 44

Which term describes the back or posterior aspect of the hand?

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Dorsum manus

Question 45

The radiographer has the responsibility of talking with Pt to obtain pertinent clinical info.

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True

Question 46

The effective dose for a pregnant technologist per month is:

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0.5 mSv (0.05 rem)

Question 47

Maximum permissible whole body dose radiation in 1 yr for workers over age 18, non-pregnant is:

Accepted Answer

5 rem

Question 48

What is the SI unit of radiation measurement for absorbed dose?

Accepted Answer

Gray

Question 49

The maximum permissible whole body dose limit for the general public is 1 rem

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False

Question 50

The term ethics refers to:

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Moral principles or values

Question 51

Specific body positions are described by the body part and side which is closest to the IR

Accepted Answer

True

Question 52

Which of the following is an example of an axial projection?

Accepted Answer

AP chest with 20 degree cehalic angle

Question 53

Law enacted under the Depart. of Health and Human Services to protect PTs privacy and rights:

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Question 54

Which type of sheild is ideal when the affected tissue is part of a sterile field?

Accepted Answer

Shadow shield

Question 55

What is the name of the dense fibrous membrane that covers bone?

Accepted Answer

Periosteum

Question 56

A Pt is standing with their right side against the IR. The position of the Pt is:

Accepted Answer

Right Lateral

Question 57

Which is not a position?

Accepted Answer

AP

Question 58

Which of the following radiographic procedures requires only a single AP projection be taken?

Accepted Answer

Pelvis

Question 59

What is the primary center for bone growth?

Accepted Answer

Diaphysis

Question 60

Radiographs are the property of the:

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Health-Care Institution

Question 61

Which type of compensation filter is recommended for an axiolateral hip projection?

Accepted Answer

Wedge

Question 62

Which of the following does NOT represent a responsibility of the radiographer?

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Providing information regarding diagnosis and treatment

Question 63

Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste?

Accepted Answer

Digestive

Question 64

The term recumbent refers to a position in which the patient is:

Accepted Answer

Lying Down

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