Mock 2 Flashcards
___________ interact with tungsten atoms and create a brems or characteristic xray.
a.) characteristic electrons
b.) photons
c.) electrons and photons
d.) electrons
d.) electrons
According to the NCRP the annual occupational whole body dose equivalent limit is _____________ msv (5 rem or 5000 mrem)
a.) 30
b.) 500
c.) 50
d.) .5
c.) 50
The annual occupational whole body dose equivalent limit for students under the age of 18 years is 1 msv aka 100mrem or 0.1 rem.
a.) 100 msv
b.) 5 msv
c.) 1 msv
d.) 10msv
c.) 1 msv
___________ is the push or pull that changes the motion of the object.
a.) acceleration
b.) momentum
c.) force
d.) velocity
c.) force
Structures involved in a blowout fracture include the:
1.) orbital floor
2.) inferior rectus muscle
3.) zygoma
a.) 2 and 3 only
b.) 1, 2 and 3
c.) 1 only
d.) 1 and 2 only
d.) 1 and 2 only
When a switch is closed, electric current _____________; when a switch is opened, electric current ___________.
a.) stops; flows
b.) becomes AC; becomes DC
c.) flows; stops
d.) stops; turns to AC
c.) flows; stops
At what dose does hemapoietic syndrome begin?
a.) 10 Gy (1000 rad)
b.) 0.1 Gy (10 rad)
c.) 100 Gy (10000 rad)
d.) 1 Gy ( 100 rad)
d.) 1 Gy (100 rad)
Which of the following types of grids will allow for the least amount of centering and/or positioning latitude?
a.) 16:1
b.) 12:1
c.) 5:1
d.) no grid
a.) 16:1
To evaluate the interphalangeal joints in the oblique and lateral positions, the fingers
a.) are radiographed in palmar flexion
b.) must be supported parallel to the IR
c.) rest on the IR for immobilization
d.) are radiographed in natural flexion
b.) must be supported parallel to the IR
The term osmolarity refers to which of the following?
a.) how a substance dissolves in water
b.) the thickness of a liquid
c.) whether a molecule seperates into ions in a solution
d.) the concentration of particles in a solution
d.) the concentration of particles in a solution
What does the acronym PACS stand for?
a.) practitioner acquisition and communication system
b.) picture archiving and communication system
c.) picture acquisition and communication system
d.) practitioner archiving and communication system
b.) picture archiving and communication system
During a grand mal seizuer, the patient should be:
a.) given a sedative to reduce jerky body movements and reduce the possibility of injury
b.) allowed to thrash freely
c.) placed in a semiupright position to prevent aspiration
d.) protected from injury
d.) protected from injury
The phosphor layer of a CR PSP plate is composed of:
a.) barium fluorohalide and euporium activators
b.) barium fluorohalide and amorphus silicon
c.) amorphous silicon and cesium iodide turbid or structured crystals
d.) amorphous silicon and euporium activators
a.) barium fluorohalide and euporium activators
The smaller the area of xray exposure, the lower the pt. dose.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
The reduction of voltage and development of high amperage by a step down transformer occurs in the:
a.) high tension portion of the secondary circuit
b.) primary portion of the circuit
c.) secondary portion of the circuit
d.) none of the options are correct
d.) none of the options are correct
The largest amount of diagnostic xray absorption is most likely to occur in which of the following tissues?
a.) adipose
b.) lung
c.) bone
d.) muscle
c.) bone
Which of the following types of radiation is/are considered electromagnetic?
1.) xray
2.) gamma
3.) beta
a.) 1, 2 and 3
b.) 2 and 3 only
c.) 1 and 2 only
d.) 1 only
c.) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following barium filled anatomic structures is best demonstrated in the LPO position?
a.) ileocecal valve
b.) hepatic/right colic flexure
c.) sigmoid colon
d.) splenic/left colic flexure
b.) hepatic/right colic flexure
A vasovagal response experienced after injection of a contrast agent is characterized by all of the following symptoms except:
a.) nausea
b.) hypertension
c.) anxiety
d.) syncope
b.) hypertension
A 3 phase- 6 pulse generator will produce how many pulses each second?
a.) 720
b.) 1/60
c.) 360
d.) 1/120
c.) 360
The skin response to radiation exposure, which appears as reddening of the irradiated skin area, is known as:
a.) erythema
b.) moist desquamation
c.) epilation
d.) dry desquamation
a.) erythema
Which of the following is/are located on the anterior aspect of the femur?
1.) patellar surface
2.) intertrochanteric crest
3.) linea aspera
a.) 1, 2 and 3
b.) 2 and 3 only
c.) 1 only
d.) 1 and 2 only
c.) 1 only
To demonstrate the first two cervical vertebrae in the AP projection, the patient is positioned so that
a.) a line between the mentum and the mastoid tip is vertical
b.) the glabellomeatal line is vertical
c.) the acanthiomeatal line is vertical
d.) a line between the maxillary occlusal plane and the mastoid tip is vertical
d.) a line between the maxillary occlusal plane and the mastoid tip is vertical
During an IV bolus injection of contrast media, the injection of contrast media into the tissues surrounding the vessel is called:
a.) absorption
b.) resorption
c.) infiltration
d.) extravasation
d.) extravasation
The radiographic image is formed principally by which of the following?
a.) photoelectric interactions
b.) classical scattering
c.) uniform distribution of remnant xrays
d.) compton interactions
a.) photoelectric interactions
The stream projected toward the anode is called:
a.) target
b.) effective focal spot
c.) actual focal spot
d.) imaging spot
c.) actual focal spot
The interaction between xray photons and tissue that is responsible for radiographic contrast but that also contributes significantly to patient dose is:
a.) compton scatter
b.) pair production
c.) coherent scatter
d.) the photoelectric effect
d.) the photoelectric effect
Which of the following bones participates in the formation of the knee joint?
1.) femur
2.) tibia
3.) patella
a.) 1 and 3 only
b.) 2 and 3 only
c.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 1 and 2 only
d.) 1 and 2 only
If an xray beam has an intensity of 1.2 mGy at a distance of 38”, what will the intensity be at a 72” SID?
a.) 0.33 mGy
b.) 4.3 mGy
c.) 0.67 mGy
d.) 0.033 mGy
a.) 0.33 mGy
The target theory applies to:
a.) oocytes
b.) spermatogonia
c.) DNA molecules
d.) lymphocytes
c.) DNA molecules
The following position is used to demonstrate the lumbosacral zygopophyseal articulation:
a.) AP
b.) 30 degree RPO
c.) 45 degree RPO
d.) lateral
b.) 30 degree RPO
The thoracic zygopophyseal joints are demonstrated with the:
a.) coronal plane 90 degrees to the IR
b.) coronal plane 20 degrees to the IR
c.) MSP 90 degrees to the IR
d.) MSP 20 degrees to the IR
d.) MSP 20 degrees to the IR
Which of the following photon interactions contribute to the attenuation of the xray beam?
1.) coherent scattering
2.) photoelectric absorption
3.) compton scattering
a.) 1, 2 and 3
b.) 2 only
c.) 2 and 3 only
d.) 1 only
a.) 1, 2 and 3
In the lateral projection of the scapula, the
1.) vertebral and axillary borders are superimposed
2.) acromion and coracoid processes are superimposed
3.) inferior angle is superimposed on the ribs
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 1 only
c.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 1 and 3
b.) 1 only
To demonstrate the mandibular body in the PA projection, the
a.) skull is obliqued away from the affected side
b.) skull is obliqued toward the affected side
c.) CR is directed perpendicular to the IR
d.) CR is directed cephalad to the IR
c.) CR is directed perpendicular to the IR
All of the following are acceptable ways to reduce radiation exposure except:
a.) use AP instead of PA projections
b.) use last image hold feature
c.) use a fast speed IR
d.) use intermittent (pulsed) fluoroscopy
a.) use AP instead of PA projections
When examining a patient whose elbow is in partial flexion, how should an AP projection be obtained?
1.) with the humerus parallel to the IR, CR perpendicular
2.) with forearm parallel to the IR, CR perpendicular
3.) through the partially flexed elbow, resting on the olecranon process, CR perpendicular
a.) 2 and 3 only
b.) 1, 2 and 3
c.) 1 only
d.) 1 and 2 only
d.) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following terms are related to xray beam quantity?
a.) HVL
b.) energy
c.) penetrability
d.) intensity
d.) intensity
Immature cells are referred to as:
1.) undifferentiated cells
2.) stem cells
3.) genetic cells
a.) 2 and 3 only
b.) 1, 2 and 3
c.) 1 only
d.) 1 and 2 only
d.) 1 and 2 only
A motion picture camera is called:
a.) cinefluorography
b.) DVR
c.) spot film device
d.) spot film camera
a.) cinefluorography
The type of shock associated with pooling of blood in the peripheal vessels is classified as:
a.) neurogenic
b.) hypovolemic
c.) septic
d.) cardiogenic
a.) neurogenic
The genetic dose of radiation borne by each member of the reproductive population is called the:
a.) somatic related dose
b.) genetically related dose
c.) genetically significant dose
d.) somatic significant dose
c.) genetically significant dose
Which of the following articulates with the bases of the metatarsals?
1.) the heads of the first row of phalanges
2.) the cuboid
3.) the cuneiform
a.) 1 only
b.) 1, 2 and 3
c.) 2 and 3 only
d.) 1 and 2 only
c.) 2 and 3 only
All of the following positions are likely to be used for both single- and double- contrast examinations of the large bowel except:
a.) AP axial rectosigmoid
b.) right and left lateral decubitus abdomen
c.) lateral rectum
d.) RAO and LAO abdomen
b.) right and left lateral decubitus abdomen
What term refers to unwants IR exposure caused by scatter?
a.) noise
b.) DQE
c.) fog
d.) mottle
c.) fog
An xray system with unreliable exposure reproducibility may result in which two adverse effects?
a.) improper receptor exposure
b.) increased distortion
c.) unacceptable spatial resolution
d.) unnecessary patient exposure
a.) improper receptor exposure
d.) unnecessary patient exposure
Which of the following lab tests are important for evaluating renal function before injection of iodine contrast media?
1.) creatanine
2.) complete blood count (CBC)
3.) glomerular filtration rate ( GFR)
4.) blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
a.) 1 and 4 only
b.) 1, 3 and 4
c.) 1 and 3 only
d.) 4 and 5 only
e.) 1, 2, 3, and 4
b.) 1, 3 and 4
When processing a CR cassette, the term slow scan describes a laser light moving over a stationary IR.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
To visualize or ‘‘open’’ the right sacroiliac joint, the patient is positioned
a.) 30-40 degrees RPO
b.) 30-40 degrees LPO
c.) 25-30 degrees LPO
d.) 25-30 degrees RPO
c.) 25-30 degrees LPO
Which of the following carpals is best demonstrated by ulnar flexion/deviation?
1.) medial carpals
2.) lateral carpals
3.) schaphoid
a.) 1 only
b.) 2 and 3 only
c.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 1 and 2 only
b.) 2 and 3 only
Which of the following will increase beam attenuation?
a.) decreasing tissue density
b.) thicker anatomic part
c.) higher kilovoltage
d.) lower atomic number
b.) thicker anatomic part
Premedication is recquired for which type of patient undergoing IV injection of contrast media?
a.) patients with chronic or acute renal failure
b.) patients with elevated BUN or creatanine
c.) patients with diabetes
d.) patients with known allergy to iodine
d.) patients with known allergy to iodine
Which tube stand configuration is the most versatile design and the most widely used in todays hospital setting?
a.) floor ceiling mount
b.) wall mount
c.) floor mount
d.) ceiling mount
d. ceiling mount
The xray beam changes as it travels throught the patient by a process called:
a.) filtration
b.) annhilation
c.) attenuation
d.) electrification
c.) attenuation
Which of the following is/are demonstrated in a lateral projection of the cervical spine?
1.) intervetebral foramina
2.) zygopophyseal joints
3.) intervetebral joints
a.) 1, 2 and 3
b.) 2 and 3 only
c.) 1 and 2 only
d.) 1 only
b.) 2 and 3only
Indirect action usually involves what molecule first?
a.) critical
b.) RNA
c.) DNA
d.) water
d.) water
Barium sulfate is used for what type of xray examinations?
a.) urinary system
b.) gastrointestinal system
c.) vascular system
d.) endocrine system
b.) gastrointestinal system
A patient unable to extend his/her arm is seated at the end of the xray table, elbow flexed 90 degrees. the CR is directed 45 degrees medially. Which of the following structures will be demonstrated best?
1.) radial head
2.) capitulum
3.) coronoid process
a.) 1 only
b.) 1, 2 and 3
c.) 2 and 3 only
d.) 1 and 2 only
d.) 1 and 2 only
A particular radiograph was produced using 12 mAs and 85 kVp witha 12:1 ratio grid. The radiograph is to be repeated using an 8:1 ratio grid. What should be the new milliampere seconds value?
a.) 8
b.) 10
c.) 6
d.) 3
b.) 10
Which of the following has/have been identified as sources of radon exposure?
1.) indoors, in houses
2.) smoking cigarettes
3.) radiology departments
a.) 1 only
b.) 1,2 and 3
c.) 1 and 2 only
d.) 2 and 3only
c.) 1 and 2 only
A tech is using a variable kvp technique chart for a certain table top exam. The chart calls for 80 kvp but the tech uses 125 kvp. The resulting image will likely demonstrate:
a.) no visible errors
b.) quantam mottle artifact
c.) loss of contrast
d.) saturation artifact
d.) saturation artifact
A DEL is also known as a:
a.) pixel
b.) CCD
c.) TFT
d.) AMA
a.) pixel
How should a patient be instructed to breath for an AP soft tissue neck exam?
a.) slow, deep inspiration
b.) suspend after inspiration
c.) suspend after expiration
d.) slow, deep expiration
a.) slow, deep inspiration
In the AP axial projection, or bilateral ‘‘frog leg” position, which of the following is most likely to place the long axes of the femoral necks parallel with the plane of the IR?
a.) adducted 25 degrees from the vertical
b.) abducted 40 degrees from the vertical
c.) abducted 25 degrees from the vertical
d.) adducted 40 degrees from the vertical
b.) abducted 40 degrees from the vertical
Which of the following is demonstrated in a 25 degree RPO position with the CR entering 1 inch medial to the elevated ASIS?
a.) right ilium
b.) left ilium
c.) right sacroiliac joint
d.) left sacroiliac joint
d.) left sacroiliac joint
A semiannual or annual QC test would be:
1.) generator testing
2.) film processor maintenance if hard copies are printed
3.) clean CRT screen monitors
4.) evaluate exposure indicator accuracy
a.) 1 and 4
b.) 1 only
c.) 2 and 3
d.) 2, 3 and 4
a.) 1 and 4
The most proximal portion of the pharynx is the:
a.) laryngopharynx
b.) oropharynx
c.) epiglottis
d.) nasopharynx
d.) nasopharynx
Which of the following is/are part of the bony thorax?
1.) manubrium
2.) clavicles
3.) 24 ribs
a.) 1 and 3 only
b.) 1, 2 and 3
c.) 1 and 2 only
d.) 1 only
a.) 1 and 3 only
What are the effects of scatter radiation on a radiographic image?
1.) it produces fog
2.) it increases contrast
3.) it decreases recorded detail
4.) it increases noise
a.) 1 only
b.) 1, 2, 3 and 4
c.) 1 and 3 only
d.) 1 and 4 only
a.) 1 only
This describes the visible digital image (after processing)
a.) latent image
b.) manifest image
c.) mottle
d.) matrix
b.) manifest image
For which of the following exams would barium sulfate be the contrast media of choice?
a.) myelogram
b.) arthrogram
c.) intravenous pyelogram
d.) small bowel
d.) small bowel
If the distance from the source is charged from 72 inches to 36 inches and the original beam intensity was 200 mR, what is the new intensity?
a.) 400 mR
b.) 100 mR
c.) 800 mR
d.) 50 mR
c.) 800 mR
Xray beam intensity is a term describing the :
a.) number of photons
b.) frequency of photons
c.) maximum energy of photons
d.) photon quality
a.) number of photons
An inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism is termed a :
a.) resevoir
b.) host
c.) vector
d.) fomite
d.) fomite
Which of the following respiration rates would most likely apply to an adult patient with a diagnosis of tachypnea?
a.) 12 breaths per minute
b.) 30 breaths per minute
c.) 20 breaths per minute
d.) 6 breaths per minute
b.) 30 breaths per minute
Which of the following positions is essential in radiography of the paranasal sinuses?
a.) Oblique
b.) recumbent
c.) erect
d.) trendelenburg
c.) erect
An xray of a chest was performed at a 72” SID. If a patients heart was 8” away from the image receptor, what would be the percentage of magnification?
a.) 8
b.) 1.2
c.) 0.01
d.) 10
d.) 10
Which of the following is/are associated with a colles fracture?
1.) transverse fracture of the radial head
2.) chip fracture of the ulnar styloid
3.) posterior or backward displacement
a.) 1, 2 and 3
b.) 2 and 3 only
c.) 1 and 3 only
d.) 1 only
b.) 2 and 3 only