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Chap 1 Flashcards

1
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ALARA

A

As low as reasonably achievable

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2
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Projection

A

How the body part is being examined/ where the central ray enters and exits the patient towards the image receptor

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3
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Axil

A

Angulation of the X-ray tube most commonly by angling the central ray

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4
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Cephalic

A

Towards the feet

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5
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Cephalic

A

Towards the head

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6
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Caudal

A

Towards the feet

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7
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Prone

A

Laying flat on the stomach

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8
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Decubitus

A

Horizontal central ray enters the body on one side and exits on the other

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9
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Code of ethics

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Consists of 10 statements that serve as a 10 professional behavior guide for RTs

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10
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How many rules of ethics are there and what is it ?

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22
Mandatory standard ls of minimally professional conduct

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11
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Name the three types of motions

A

Involuntary
Voluntary
Equipment

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12
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What are the 4 different types of IR (image receptor l)

A

•Solid state digital
•Photostimulable storage image plate (PSP IP)
•Fluoroscopic image receptor
•Cassatte tape with film

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13
Q

Name the two types of DR

A

Tethered
Wireless

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14
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What do Grids do?

A

Reduce scattered radiation to the image receptor (IR)

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15
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What is the purpose of positioning aids ?

A

Used to ensure a body part remains still and in the appropriate posture

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16
Q

What are the three prime technical factors radiographers can control ?

A

Milliamperage (MA)
Kilovolt peak (KVP)
Exposure time

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17
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What are the three general IR positions

A

Lengthwise 14x 17x
Crosswise 17x 14
Diagonal

18
Q

What are the measurements of crosswise

A

17x 14

19
Q

What are the measurements of lengthwise?

A

14x 17x

20
Q

SID measurements

A

40 inches ( used in most exams)
48 inches (recent increase in many facilities)
72 inches (used with increased OID to reduce image magnification)

21
Q

If the SID is not mentioned for image quality what is the minimum recommend?

A

40 inches

22
Q

SSD

A

Source to skin distance

23
Q

What are the two types of accessory equipment?

A

Positioning aids
Grids

24
Q

What is included in the exam room?

A

X-ray machine
Tabletop
Accessories (positioning aids and grids)

25
Q

How often do we clean the equipment ?

A

After every use!

26
Q

What are standard precautions?

A

Hand hygiene
Use of PPE
Follow respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette principle

27
Q

What do we verify prior to starting an exam?

A

Patients clinical history
Verify the procedure ordered
Name and date of birth
Last cycle/pregnant
Observe conditions/abnormalities

28
Q

How do we reduce motion ?

A

Shorter exposure time

29
Q

What do grids do?

A

Reduce radiation scatter; this improves contrast of the radiographic image

30
Q

SSD

A

Source to skin distance

31
Q

SOD

A

Source to object

32
Q

The NRCP recommends that the SSD shall not be less than ____ inches and should not be greater than ____ inches

A

12, 15

33
Q

What is included in the exam room?

A

X-ray machine
Tabletop
Accessories (positioning aids, grids)

34
Q

How often do we clean the equipment ?

A

After every use

35
Q

What are standard precautions ?

A

Hand hygiene

Use of PPE

Follow respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette principle

36
Q

What are the two great cavities ?

A

Abdominal and thoracic

37
Q

What is included in the thoracic cavity ?

A

Pleural membrane
Lungs
Trachea
Esophagus
Pericardium
Heart and vessels

38
Q

What is included in the abdominal cavity

A

Peritoneum
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Spleen
Stomach
Intestines
Kidney
Ureters
Major blood vessels

39
Q

What is in the pelvic cavity ?

A

Rectum
Reproductive system
Bladder

40
Q

How many regions are the abdomen divided into ?

A

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