Adex CSCE Questions and Answers
Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of a radiograph?
A) To measure blood pressure
B) To create images of the internal structures of the body using X-rays
C) To listen to heart sounds
D) To test blood sugar levels
B) To create images of the internal ...
Adex CSCE Questions and Answers
Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of a radiograph?
A) To measure blood pressure
B) To create images of the internal structures of the body using X-rays
C) To listen to heart sounds
D) To test blood sugar levels
✔✔ B) To create images of the internal structures of the body using X-rays
What does a radiopaque substance do in a radiograph?
A) Allows X-rays to pass through
B) Appears black on the image
C) Blocks X-rays and appears white or light on the image
D) Increases image brightness
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,✔✔ C) Blocks X-rays and appears white or light on the image
How is a contrast medium used in radiography?
A) To decrease image sharpness
B) To enhance the visibility of certain structures or fluids within the body
C) To make images appear darker
D) To speed up the imaging process
✔✔ B) To enhance the visibility of certain structures or fluids within the body
What does the term "radiolucent" refer to in radiography?
A) Substances that block X-rays and appear white
B) Substances that reflect light
C) Substances that allow X-rays to pass through and appear dark on the radiograph
D) Substances that absorb X-rays
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,✔✔ C) Substances that allow X-rays to pass through and appear dark on the radiograph
What is the typical method for positioning a patient during a radiographic examination?
A) Allowing the patient to move freely
B) Positioning the patient according to the required view to get an accurate image
C) Keeping the patient standing still without any specific orientation
D) Asking the patient to sit in a random position
✔✔ B) Positioning the patient according to the required view to get an accurate image
How does digital radiography differ from traditional film-based radiography?
A) Digital radiography uses film, while traditional radiography uses electronic sensors
B) Digital radiography uses electronic sensors, while traditional radiography uses film
C) Digital radiography is slower than traditional radiography
D) There is no difference between digital and traditional radiography
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, ✔✔ B) Digital radiography uses electronic sensors, while traditional radiography uses film
What does the term "density" refer to in a radiograph?
A) The degree to which an object blocks X-rays, affecting the contrast of the image
B) The thickness of the radiographic film
C) The amount of light emitted by the X-ray machine
D) The speed of the imaging process
✔✔ A) The degree to which an object blocks X-rays, affecting the contrast of the image
What safety measure is essential for patients during a radiographic procedure?
A) Wearing a lead apron to protect sensitive areas from unnecessary radiation exposure
B) Avoiding all forms of X-ray imaging
C) Using a higher dose of radiation
D) Taking a medication before the procedure
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