Portables

Question 1

transportable equipment is used to bring imaging services to the pt

Answer 1

mobile radiography

Question 2

T or F: Mobile Xray was first used in hospitals

Answer 2

False - it was first used in the military

Question 3

T or F: Stationary xray is more sophisticated than mobile xray

Answer 3

True

Question 4

APR stands for what

Answer 4

Anatomic Programmed Radiography or Automatic Programmed Radiography

Question 5

what is a capacitor portable

Answer 5

a portable unit that uses a capacitor to power the machine - does not take batteries

Question 6

how does using a mobile unit with digital radiography effect efficiency

Answer 6

it increases workflow - a cassette reader is not needed

Question 7

what are the three things you must consider when using the portable xray machine

Answer 7

the use of a grid
SID
anode heel effect

Question 8

what happens to an image when the grid is unlevel

Answer 8

off level grid cutoff

Question 9

what do you need to remember when it comes to anode heel effect and using the mobile unit

Answer 9

the anode needs to be directed towards the head, cathode towards pt feet

Question 10

minimum SID for portable

Answer 10

40 inches

Question 11

longer SID requires an increase in what that will result in a longer exposure time

Answer 11

Mas

Question 12

what does a caliper do

Answer 12

measures pt thickness of the body part

Question 13

T or F: mobile radiography produces some of the highest occupational radiation exposure for radiographers

Answer 13

T

Question 14

how do you protect yourself, the pt, and other personnel when using the mobile unit

Answer 14

wear a lead apron
stand at a right angle from the primary beam as far away as possible - at least 6 ft

Question 15

what is the most effective radiation protection measure

Answer 15

distance

Question 16

should you announce your exposure if there are other people in the room

Answer 16

yes

Question 17

what is the minimum SSD

Answer 17

12 inches

Question 18

3 different kinds of transmission

Answer 18

droplet
airborne
contact

Question 19

reverse isolation is what

Answer 19

when a pt could catch something from personnel or the public

Question 20

where do you put the portable when taking an xray with the pt in the supine position

Answer 20

middle of the bed

Question 21

where do you put the portable whenever you are taking an xray and the pt is in a seated upright position

Answer 21

foot of the bed

Question 22

where do you put the portable whenever you are taking an xray and the pt is in the lateral or decubitus position

Answer 22

parallel or perpendicular to the bed

Question 23

orthopedic beds, fracture frames, tube, and wiring artifacts are what

Answer 23

interfering devices

Question 24

for an AP/PA chest lateral decubitus position, what side is down if your checking fluid levels

Answer 24

affected side down

Question 25

for an AP/PA chest lateral decubitus position, what side is down if your checking air levels

Answer 25

unaffected side down