Final

Question 1

For every five degrees of tube tilt, the tube should be moved towards the bucky

Answer 1

1in

Question 2

The central ray of the AP thoracic is always directed to:

Answer 2

Level of T6

Question 3

The “ten day rule” for females of child bearing age refers to performing non- emergency abdominal-pelvic x-ray ______

Answer 3

during the 10 days after the onset of menstration

Question 4

Where is the central ray for vertex?

Answer 4

ALL OF THE ABOVE

a. C1
b. Centre of film
c. Centre head

Question 5

The theoretical maximum energy of any photon in an x-ray beam is equal to which of the following?

Answer 5

the kVp set on the console

Question 6

Which of the following is in the correct order from the most radiopaque to the least

Answer 6

Metal, Bone, Water, Fat, Air

Question 7

To maintain constant radiographic density on a film, an increase of 15% in kVp should be accompanied by:

Answer 7

Decreasing the mAs by 1/2

Question 8

The Intensifying screen is located:

Answer 8

In the cassette

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a radiation protection device

Answer 9

Grid

Question 10

scatter increases on radiograph when

Answer 10

kvp is increased

Question 11

the feet must internally rotated 15 degrees on the AP lumbo[pelvic projection to achieve which of the following

Answer 11

True AP projection of the proximal femur and femoral neck

Question 12

The function of a filter is to ____

Answer 12

remove soft x-rays

Question 13

A definition of radiographic contrast would be the _____?

Answer 13

Tonal relationship between one density and another

Question 14

Of the following, which type of radiation is the major constituent (the larger portion) emitted form the target?

Answer 14

Bremsstrahlung Radiation

Question 15

The lateral sacrum and coccyx are often taken together as one view, the AP projections, however, must be taken separately as:

Answer 15

the Tube angles are different

Question 16

The principal electrostatic law implies that?

Answer 16

an electron will repel an electron

Question 17

.With all other factors unchanged, if OID is reduced, image magnification will be ____ a. distortionally increases

Answer 17

directly decreased

Question 18

Which of the following interaction between x-ray photons and matter make the most significant contribution to patient does?

Answer 18

photoelectric effect

Question 19

To determine if the patient is probably a male on the AP pelvis view:

Answer 19

the angle below the symphysis pubis is acute

Question 20

.In order to best visualize the thoracic vertebrae of a patient with a significant scoliosis:

Answer 20

The convexity should be closest to the film on the lateral view

Question 21

Two reasons why proper collimation is important are”:

Answer 21

It increases contrast and decreases patient exposure

Question 22

The central ray of the L5/S1, Sacrum, coccyx in the AP projection should be:

Answer 22

Be perpendicular to the plane of the object to be radiographed

Question 23

.On the lateral sacrum view, the tube angle is

Answer 23

No tube tilt

Question 24

This view is a good one for ruling out spondylolisthesis:

Answer 24

L5/S1 spot lateral

Question 25

the technical factor controls the quality of the photons in the beam:

Answer 25

mAs

Question 26

The zygapophyseal joints in the cervical spine are best visualized on this projection

Answer 26

Lateral Cervical

Question 27

The zygapophyseal joints in the cervical spine are best visualized on this projection

Answer 27

Lateral Cervical

Question 28

Angle of the Jaw (Gonion)

Answer 28

C3

Question 29

Vertebral Prominens

Answer 29

C7

Question 30

Episternal Notch

Answer 30

T2-T3

Question 31

Umbilicus

Answer 31

L3-L4

Question 32

thyroid cartilage

Answer 32

C5

Question 33

PSIS

Answer 33

S2

Question 34

inferior angle of scapular

Answer 34

T6

Question 35

the major advantage of taking an AP lumbopelvic view PA on a large patient is

Answer 35

to achieve more uniform radiographic density by compression

Question 36

preferred to take the flexion/extension projections at the same SID as the lateral cervical because

Answer 36

the is better comparison of structures size from film to flim

Question 37

the purpose of the swimmers view is to visualize

Answer 37

C6-T2

Question 38

which of the following is considered the principal factor controlling xray penetration

Answer 38

kilovolts

Question 39

which of the following is a way to reduce the radiation dose to the patient

Answer 39

collimations as close as possible

Question 40

For improved image quality and reduced radiation dose to the patient, this type of technique chart is preferred in the chiropractic practice:

Answer 40

fixed kVp, variable mAs technique chart to achieve constant radiographic contrast

Question 41

the guidelines for gonadal shielding / filtering include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 41

Whenever you need to provide increased contrast (tin foil hat technique)

Question 42

lateral cervical flexion and extension projection should be taken

Answer 42

when ligament stability damage is suspect

Question 43

a systematic approach to taking radiographs includes the following except

Answer 43

always have patient expire before exposure

Question 44

the breathing instruction for the PA and lateral chest projection are

Answer 44

suspended respiration after the second or third inspiration

Question 45

the IVFs in the lumbar spine are visualized on the projection

Answer 45

lateral lumbar

Question 46

when choosing technical factors for radiographic projection it is important to consider this to avoid blur due to motion

Answer 46

choose high mA, short exposure time

Question 47

the central ray for lateral cervical flexion and extension is

Answer 47

C4

Question 48

the purpose of having the patient exhale and hold during the lateral cervical projection

Answer 48

to get the shoulders out of the way so that the lower cervical region can be visualized

Question 49

where should the central ray for APOM be placed

Answer 49

C1

Question 50

when taking the APOM the most important structure to clear from the area of interested is

Answer 50

teeth

Question 51

to determine if the patient is probably a male on the AP pelvis view

Answer 51

angle below the symphysis pubis is acute

Question 52

how long is it necessary for the operator to remain behind the protective barrier after an exposure has been made beofre the pt may be safely approached

Answer 52

E. none of the above | 15, 30, 45, 60 seconds

Question 53

The RADD 3511 homepage has an xray that shows?

Answer 53

an AP lumbar film that looks like ostrich

Question 54

for an AP view of lower cervical spine, the correct angle of the central ray to the image receptor

Answer 54

15 d cephalad

Question 55

which of the following reasons cited as purposes for xray of symptomatic persons is considered clinically justifiable

Answer 55

deciding future clinical management

Question 56

scatter increases when

Answer 56

kvp is increased

Question 57

upright lateral sacrum view the tube angle is

Answer 57

no tilt