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LIMITED SCOPE OF RADIOGRAPHY PRACTICE EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
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LIMITED SCOPE OF RADIOGRAPHYPRACTICE EXAM 2024 WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
,LIMITED SCOPE OF RADIOGRAPHY
PRACTICE EXAM 2024 WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
prone - correct answerslying face downward
decubitus - correct answerslying down with horizontal x-ray beam
anterior position - correct answersfacing the film
posterior position - correct answersfacing the radiographic tube
oblique position - correct answerserect or lying down 45degree
view - correct answersradiograph or image
position - correct answerspatients physical position
what statements are correct regarding the link between radiation and genetic effects - correct
answersThe link has been demonstrated in animal studies .
Increased risk to humans cannot be predicted with respect to an individual.
The changes in kilovoltage (kVp) will result in the greatest reduction of patient dose, when milliampere-
seconds (mAs) is adjusted to compensate for the change - correct answersIncrease kVp by 30%
The following image receptor (IR) system speeds will result in the lowest patient dose - correct
answersFaster speed IR system
The primary purpose of using gonad shields - correct answersreduce the likelihood of genetic effects
, Are gonad shields - correct answersContact and shadow
gonad shielding should be used - correct answerswhen the gonads are within 5 cm of the radiation field
the greatest cause of unnecessary radiation to patients that can be controlled by the limited operator is
- correct answersrepeat exposures
the limited operator can reduce repeat exposure - correct answersclearly instructing patients
how does the x-ray beam restriction minimize patient exposure - correct answersit limits the radiation
field to the area of interest
what is the device that allows the limited operator to vary the size of the radiation field - correct
answerscollimator
how does filtration reduce patient exposure - correct answersremoves longer-wavelength photons
The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements(NCRP) recommendation for the
amount of total filtration - correct answers2.5 mm Al equiv
Three principal methods used to protect limited operators from unnecessary radiation exposure -
correct answerstime, distance, and shielding
The following is not a type of personal radiation shielding - correct answersShadow
personnel shielding must be worn on the rare occasion during which the limited operator may need to
remain in the radiographic room during an exposure to assist the patient in maintaining the proper
position. What is the source of the greatest radiation hazard under this circumstance.? - correct
answersscattered radiation from the patient
the term for radiation the escapes from the x-ray tube housing - correct answersleakage radiation
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