Term 1 of 90
A longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior parts is the _____
plane.
midcoronal
midsagittal
horizontal
oblique
Term 2 of 90
Which of the following is not required to be included in a patients health record?
medical history
; radiology reports
: patients telephone number
: physicial exam report
Term 3 of 90
The primary function of ASRT is to provide:
practice examinations
legal representation
continuing education
malpractice insurance
Term 4 of 90
The purpose of sterile technique is to reduce the number of harmful microorganisms.
true
false
,Term 5 of 90
Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron is called:
ionization
polarization
electrolysis
neutralization
Term 6 of 90
Extra Credit:Differentiate between assault and battery.
Your Answer:
Maslow
alara stands for "as low as reasonably achievable". This principle means that even if it is a
small dose, if receiving that dose has no direct benefit, you should try to avoid it. To do
this, you can use three basic protective measures in radiation safety: time, distance, and
shielding.
In an act of physical violence, by one person against another, "assault" is usually paired
with battery. In an act of physical violence, assault refers to the act which causes the
victim to apprehend imminent physical harm, while battery refers to the actual act
causing the physical harm.
All of the above
Term 7 of 90
What is the minimal number of projections taken for a study of the knee?
One
Two
Three
Four
,Term 8 of 90
T9 and T10 are located at the level of the:
sternal angle
xiphoid process
jugular notch
vertebra prominens
Term 9 of 90
Which of the following regulatory agencies is responsible for safety in the workplace?
JCAHO
OSHA
NRC
JRC
Term 10 of 90
A wall-mounted Bucky unit is similar in function to a radiographic table.
true
false
Term 11 of 90
The three cardinal principals of radiation protection involve _____.
dose, shielding, and exposure
exposure, shielding, and ALARA
time, distance, and shielding
ALARA, time, and distance
, Term 12 of 90
The most important way to prevent the spread of infection is:
handwashing
wearing gloves
using a gown
using chemical disinfectants
Term 13 of 90
Extra Credit
Identify the meaning of the acronym ALARA and how it relates to the radiographer.
Your Answer:
alara stands for "as low as reasonably achievable". This principle means that even if it is a
small dose, if receiving that dose has no direct benefit, you should try to avoid it. To do
this, you can use three basic protective measures in radiation safety: time, distance, and
shielding.
Viruses
Tube Stand
All of the above
Term 14 of 90
T or F: Pregnancy is a cause for termination of employment for a radiographer?
True
False
Term 15 of 90
Dynamic x-ray studies of the body are produced by what imaging modality?
Plain film radiography
Magnetic resonance imaging
Diagnostic medical sonography
Fluoroscopy
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