DXA Module 6 Flashcards
Who is responsible for key patient preparation procedures before the examination?
the bone densitometry technologist
What is the most important aspect of working with visually impaired patients?
ensuring the examination room is free of any obstructions
What is the only absolute contraindication to dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan?
surgical or other alteration of all measurable sites
What should the technologist do if a patient arrives at the scanning facility with metal artifacts on his or her clothing?
have the patient change into a metal-free gown
What is the conventional name of the basic unit of radiation?
curie
Which type of radiation has the highest quality factor?
alpha particles
1 sivert equals ____ rem
100
What is the most common late effect of radiation?
cancer
The effective dose for DXA is typically ____ mrem per exam depending on equipment and sites scanned
0.001 to 0.1
