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CHAPT 1 &2 SLEF TEST Flashcards

1
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what elevates the diaphragm and abdominal viscera, shortens the lung fields, depresses the sternum, and lowers the ribs and increases their angle near the spine

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experation

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what depresses the diaphragm and abdominal viscera, lengthens and expands the lung fields, elevates the sternum and pushes it anteriorly, and elevates the ribs

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inspiration

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3
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which factors will minimize distortion

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SID

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4
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when imaging an obese patient, which landmarks are difficult to palpate

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anterior-superior iliac spine (ASIS)
iliac crest
greater trochanter

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5
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based on the exterior dimensions of obese patients, larger IR’s are needed to image these patients true or false

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false

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6
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A PA projection radiograph of the hand should be displayed:

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from the perspective of the xray tube and with the fingers pointing upward

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7
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who is responsible for obtaining a necessary clinical history when the radiologist is unable to see the patient

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radiographer

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8
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to dispose of a hypodermic needle properly, it should be:

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placed in a puncture- proof container

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9
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which of the following technical factors is most important to adjust and increase when imaging an obese patient

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kVp

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10
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within the OR, who should remove sterile items that are in the way of the radiographer

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circulating nurse

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11
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to prepare the patient for a radiographic examination of the abdomen, what are the three methods used for cleansing the patient’s bowel

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limited diet, laxatives, and enamas

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12
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which type of muscle tissue produces peristalis

A

smooth

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13
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which type of muscle tissue comprises skeletal muscle

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striated

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14
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which pathologic condition requires a decrease in exposure factors from the routine procedure

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emphysema

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15
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which change in exposure factors should be used to control voluntary motion that is a result of the patient’s age or mental illness

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decrease the exposure time

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16
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which procedure best reduces the possibility of patient-controlled motion

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give understandable instructions to patients

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17
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which side marker placement rule applies when performing an AP oblique radiograph of the cervical spine

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always mark the side closest to the IR

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18
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which piece of information is not required as part of the identification of radiographs

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name of the radiographer

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19
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what is the primary purpose of collimating to the area of interest

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reduces patient exposure

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20
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how is radiograph image quality affected when the radiation field is restricted to the area under examination only

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increased radiographic contrast resolution

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21
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which would cause an artifact on a chest radiographic exam

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bra

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22
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which change most improves spatial resolution when the sternum is imaged

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increasing the SID

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23
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most common IR position

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lengthwise

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24
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which computed radiography accessory houses the image storage phosphors that acquire the latent image

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imaging plate

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25
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what is the IR in direct digital radiography

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solid-state detector

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26
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when using a fixed, large IR how is collimation (field size) controlled

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manually by the radiographer

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27
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reasons to avoid using electronic side marker placement (annotation) in digital imaging include:

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increased potential for errors in marking the correct side and increased legal implications

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28
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the knowledge, skills, ability, and behaviors that are essential for providing optimal care to defined groups of patients is termed:

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age-specific competence

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29
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when imaging obese patients, all of the following should be taken into consideration except for:

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selecting larger IR sizes and larger collimation settings for DR

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30
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the approximate distance from the jugular notch to the pubic symphysis on a patient who is more than 6 feet tall is

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24 inches (61 cm)

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31
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maintains radiography practice standards

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ASRT

32
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maintains the standard of ethics

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ARRT

33
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describe necessary education and certification

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ARRT

34
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radiographer scope of practice can be found on their website

A

ASRT

35
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provides directives for infection control

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centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)

36
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term that refers to the study of the function of the body organs

A

physiology

37
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four fundamental body planes

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sagittal, coronal, horizontal, oblique

38
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plane divides the body into equal right and left halves

A

midsagittal

39
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two great cavities of the torso

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thoracic and abdominal

40
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what body structure is located within the thoracic cavity

A

heart

41
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in which quadrant of the abdomen is the appendix located

A

right lower quadrant (RLQ)

42
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which region of the abdomen is located below the umbillical cord

A

hypogastrium

43
Q

which vertebrae is located at the level of the xiphoid process

A

T10

44
Q

which body habitus represents a person of large, massive stature in whom the stomach is located high and nearly horizontal within the abdomen

A

hypersthenic

45
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excluding small sesamoid and accessory bones, in the skull, how many bones compromise the skeleton

A

206

46
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which structure belongs to the axial skeleton

A

skull

47
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which bone has a medullary cavity

A

tibia

48
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bones are classified according to their

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shape

49
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which bone classifications are vertebrae

A

irregular

50
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which bone classification is trapezium

A

short

51
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which bone classification consists largely of compact cortex tissue in the form of two plates that enclose a layer of diploe

A

flat

52
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term refers to the study of joints

A

arthrology

53
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which structural classification of articulations refers to joints that have only limited or slight movement

A

cartilaginous

54
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which functional classification of articulations are synovial joints

A

diarthroses

55
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which structural classification of articulations are cranial sutures

A

fibrous

56
Q

which type of movement occurs in a hinge joint

A

flexion and extension

57
Q

which of the following joints is an example of an ellipsoid joint

A

metacarpophalangeal

58
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term refers to a long, pointed process

A

styloid

59
Q

which term for a depression refers to a hole in a bone through which blood vessels and nerves pass

A

foramen

60
Q

term refers to a fracture in which a broken bone projects through the skin

A

open

61
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body part on the opposite side of the body

A

contralateral

62
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path of the central xray

A

projection

63
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refers to a general body position

A

recumbent

64
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movement of a body part away from the central axis of the body

A

abduction

65
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plural form for diagnosis

A

diagnoses

66
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body position describes the patient lying face down on the radiographic table

A

prone

67
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which plane is positioned at a right angle to the sagittal and coronal planes

A

horizontal

68
Q

vertebrae that is located at the level of the inferior angles of the scapula

A

T7

69
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vertebrae is located at the level of the iliac crest

A

L4

70
Q

body habitus represents a person with organs and characteristics that are intermediate between sthenic and asthenic body habitus types and is the most difficult to classify

A

hyposthenic

71
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term used when the central ray enters the anterior surface and exits the posterior surface of a part

A

AP

72
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what projection results from a ventral or dorsal decubitus position

A

lateral

73
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what projection is obtained when the patient is in a RAO position

A

AP oblique

74
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term is applied when the central ray is angled more than 10 degrees

A

axial

75
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term refers to a recumbent position with a horizontal central ray

A

decubitus

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