Mock Test Flashcards
which project best demonstrates the zygapophyseal joints of the C spine
lateral
total filtration for a fixed fluro equipment operating at 70 kVp or higher
2.5 mm aluminum equivalent
rounded boney prominence on the anterior surface of the proximal tibia
tibial tuberosity
Paralanguage
tone of voice, vocal identifiers
model for stochastic effects of radiation
linear non-threshold model
what type of dosimeter uses aluminum oxide as the absorbing material
optically stimulable luminescent dosimeter
(OSL)
federal regulations limit general-purpose intensified fluoro units with maximum technique factors engaged to a maximum entrance absorbed dose of
88 mGy per minute
patient participation in a research study is voluntary and should be accompanied by
informed consent
small intestine that appears feathery on contrast-enhanced studies
jejunum
radiation measurement used to assess how much biological damage is expected from the absorbed dose
equivalent dose
how frequently are occupational dose reports required to be made available to technologists
annually
compound used in flat panel image receptors to convert x-ray photons directly into a light signal
amorphous selenium
the isotropic nature of x-rays indicates that the photons
travel in all directions
2 devices that may be used by an oncology patient for the delivery of chemotherapy
central venous catheter (CVC)
implantable venous access port
electronic technique chart with preprogrammed technical factors called
anatomically programmed technique
where should compression pads be added as part of an IVU procedure
at the distal ends of the ureters
what factor affects both quantity and quality of the x-ray beam
kVp
the ileocecal valve is located within what quadrant of the abdomen
RLQ
what would cause excessive IR exposure while using AEC
incorrect radiation detector selection
heparin and coumadin are what type of drugs
anticoagulants
how many pairs of floating ribs are there
2
the relationship between kVp and image receptor exposure is described by what
15% rule
dorsal surface of the foot is
the top surface
appropriate CR angulation for an ap axial foot with a high arch
15 degrees
antiseptic agents are used to
impede the growth of microorganisms on living tissue
what electron shell is capable of producing the highest-energy photons
k shell
what group of drugs is used to speed up defecation
cathartics
what person may perform a fluoro procedure
physician
major blood vessel supplying blood to the brain
internal carotid arteries
decreasing the anode angle has what affect on the anode-heel effect
increases the anode heel effect
medical term for partially or fully collapsed lung
atelectasis
what image modality use commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis
bone densitometry
medical x-ray tube must include aluminum equivalent filtration equal to
2.5 mm
