Mock Test

Question 1

which project best demonstrates the zygapophyseal joints of the C spine

Answer 1

lateral

Question 2

total filtration for a fixed fluro equipment operating at 70 kVp or higher

Answer 2

2.5 mm aluminum equivalent

Question 3

rounded boney prominence on the anterior surface of the proximal tibia

Answer 3

tibial tuberosity

Question 4

Paralanguage

Answer 4

tone of voice, vocal identifiers

Question 5

model for stochastic effects of radiation

Answer 5

linear non-threshold model

Question 6

what type of dosimeter uses aluminum oxide as the absorbing material

Answer 6

optically stimulable luminescent dosimeter
(OSL)

Question 7

federal regulations limit general-purpose intensified fluoro units with maximum technique factors engaged to a maximum entrance absorbed dose of

Answer 7

88 mGy per minute

Question 8

patient participation in a research study is voluntary and should be accompanied by

Answer 8

informed consent

Question 8

small intestine that appears feathery on contrast-enhanced studies

Answer 8

jejunum

Question 9

radiation measurement used to assess how much biological damage is expected from the absorbed dose

Answer 9

equivalent dose

Question 10

how frequently are occupational dose reports required to be made available to technologists

Answer 10

annually

Question 11

compound used in flat panel image receptors to convert x-ray photons directly into a light signal

Answer 11

amorphous selenium

Question 12

the isotropic nature of x-rays indicates that the photons

Answer 12

travel in all directions

Question 13

2 devices that may be used by an oncology patient for the delivery of chemotherapy

Answer 13

central venous catheter (CVC)
implantable venous access port

Question 14

electronic technique chart with preprogrammed technical factors called

Answer 14

anatomically programmed technique

Question 15

where should compression pads be added as part of an IVU procedure

Answer 15

at the distal ends of the ureters

Question 16

what factor affects both quantity and quality of the x-ray beam

Answer 16

kVp

Question 17

the ileocecal valve is located within what quadrant of the abdomen

Answer 17

RLQ

Question 18

what would cause excessive IR exposure while using AEC

Answer 18

incorrect radiation detector selection

Question 19

heparin and coumadin are what type of drugs

Answer 19

anticoagulants

Question 20

how many pairs of floating ribs are there

Answer 20

2

Question 21

the relationship between kVp and image receptor exposure is described by what

Answer 21

15% rule

Question 22

dorsal surface of the foot is

Answer 22

the top surface

Question 23

appropriate CR angulation for an ap axial foot with a high arch

Answer 23

15 degrees

Question 24

antiseptic agents are used to

Answer 24

impede the growth of microorganisms on living tissue

Question 25

what electron shell is capable of producing the highest-energy photons

Answer 25

k shell

Question 26

what group of drugs is used to speed up defecation

Answer 26

cathartics

Question 27

what person may perform a fluoro procedure

Answer 27

physician

Question 28

major blood vessel supplying blood to the brain

Answer 28

internal carotid arteries

Question 29

decreasing the anode angle has what affect on the anode-heel effect

Answer 29

increases the anode heel effect

Question 30

medical term for partially or fully collapsed lung

Answer 30

atelectasis

Question 31

what image modality use commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis

Answer 31

bone densitometry

Question 32

medical x-ray tube must include aluminum equivalent filtration equal to

Answer 32

2.5 mm