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Which of the following examinations 1, 2, and 3
require(s) special identification markers in
addition to the usual patient name and
number, date, and side marker?
1. IVU
2. Tomography
3. Abdominal survey
What should you do if you discover while 1 and 3 only
taking the patient history that a patient
scheduled for an intravenous urogram
(IVU) takes Glucophage (metformin
hydrochloride) daily?
1. Proceed with the examination.
2. Reschedule the examination until the
patient has been off Glucophage for 48
hours.
3. Instruct the patient to withhold the
Glucophage for 48 hours after the
examination.
An exposure was made using 300 mA, 10 mAs
0.04-second exposure, and 85 kVp. Each of
the following changes will decrease the
radiographic density by one-half except a
change to
LET is best defined as 1, 2, and 3
1. a method of expressing radiation quality.
2. a measure of the rate at which radiation
energy is transferred to soft tissue.
3. absorption of polyenergetic radiation.00
A cathartic is used to stimulate defecation
Examples of primary radiation barriers 1 and 3 only
include
1. radiographic room walls.
2. lead aprons.
3. radiographic room floor.
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All of the following affect patient dose focal spot size
except
Which of the following would most likely short SID
result in the greatest skin dose?
According to the NCRP, the annual 50 mSv
occupational whole-body dose equivalent
limit is
The zygopophyseal articulations of the coronal plane 70° to the IR.
thoracic spine are demonstrated with the
Which of the following tube angle and 15° to 30° caudad
direction combinations is correct for an
axial projection of the clavicle, with the
patient in the PA position?
The presence of ionizing radiation may be 1, 2, and 3
detected in which of the following ways?
1. Ionizing effect on air
2. Photographic effect on film emulsion
3. Fluorescent effect on certain crystals
Which of the following positions Lateral
demonstrates all the paranasal sinuses?
Which of the following cells is the least Myocytes
radiosensitive?
Which interaction between x-ray photons Photoelectric effect
and matter results in total absorption of the
incident photon?
Which of the following statements 1 and 3 only
regarding myelography is (are) correct?
1. Spinal puncture may be performed in the
prone or flexed lateral position.
2. Contrast medium distribution is regulated
through x-ray tube angulation.
3. The patient's neck must be in extension
during Trendelenburg positions.
During an intravenous urogram, the RPO 1 and 3 only
position is used to demonstrate the
1. left kidney parallel to the IR.
2. right kidney parallel to the IR.
3. right kidney perpendicular to the IR.
Foreshortening of an anatomic structure it is projected on the IR smaller than its actual size.
means that
In the AP projection of an asthenic patient 5° caudad
whose knee measures less than 19 cm from
ASIS to tabletop, the central ray should be
directed
Which of the following is (are) required for 1 only
a lateral projection of the skull?
1. The IOML is parallel to the IR.
2. The MSP is perpendicular to the IR.
3. The CR enters 2 inches superior to the
external auditory meatus (EAM).
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