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What radiographic procedure must you use sterile gloves for touching items on the tray? - AnswerMyelogram Written defamation of character is known as? - Answer-Libel Which drug would you administer when a patient develops urticaria? - Answer-Antihistamine What is another name for hives? - Answer-Urticaria A skin rash triggered by a reaction to food, medicine, or other irritants. - Answer-Hive Or Urticaria Transmission of an infection by insects such as a tick or mosquito is known as a? - ...

What are possible results of ionization? 1. Unstable atoms 2. Production of low-energy x-rays 3. Formation of new molecules harmful to the cell - 1,2,3 OSL dosimeters may be worn as long as: - 1 quarter The annual effective absorbed dose equivalent limit for the general public, assuming infrequent exposure, is: - 5msv The photon-tissue interaction that does not cause ionization is: - coherent Before moving a patient, the radiographer should assess which of the follow...

What is an Adrenergic drug? Drug that stimulates the nervous system, and causes the relaxation of smooth muscles of the bronchi. What is a common example of an adrenergic drug? Epinephrine What is an example of a local anesthetic? Lidocaine (Xylocaine) What are some common side effects of anticoagulants? - Bruising - Spontaneous bleeding What is an anticholinergic drug? A drug that depresses the parasympathetic nervous system and act as antispasmodics of smooth muscle. They decrease ...

Chapter 01: Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles Lampignano: Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What type of tissue binds together and supports the various structures of the body? a. Epithelial b. Connective c. Muscular d. Nervous ANS: B 2. The lowest level of structural organization in the human body is the _____ level. a. molecular b. cellular c. chemical d. atomic ANS: C 3. What type of tissue covers internal and...

ARRT Review Image Production Exam [Question and Answers] 100% Correct *Receptor exposure* *Ans* Overall amount of radiation to reach IR *mAs* *Ans* Controlling factor of receptor exposure (↑ mAs = ↑ receptor exposure) *Contrast* *Ans* Difference between adjacent areas, kVp and LUT are controlling factors (kVp = *subject* contrast, LUT = *image* contrast) *Scatter* *Ans* Blanket of fog (from kVp) *↑ kVp =* *Ans* ↓ image contrast (because more scatter is produced) *↑ radiation ...

Generation Limited scope of radiography practice exam Questions And Answers 2024 what statements are correct regarding the link between radiation and genetic effects - answerThe 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 - answerIncrease kVp by 30% The...

What is mammography and what is it used for? - Answer-Mammography is a technique using x ray in order to diagnose and locate breast cancer/tumors. What are the components of the equipment? - Answer-X-ray tube housing: houses the x ray tube X-ray tube: anode and cathode. cathode is toward chest to take advantage of heel effect Filter: attenuates the low energy x-rays Extension cone: Cone helps with scatter and lens dose to the patient Compression paddle: compresses the breast to create mor...

LMRT Core Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ As a professional radiographer, the practice of ALARA requires you to restrict the XR beam to the clinical area of interest The factors that affect XR emission under the direct control of the radiographer are called_ factors prime Milliamperage-second (mAs) directly affects all of the following EXCEPT beam quality The factors that directly affect XR quantity are mA & filtration The factors that directly affect XR quality are kVp & beam filtrati...

2024 VTNE Exam - Diagnostic Imaging Version 1 Guaranteed A+ Actual Questions and Answers, Complete 100% 1. A bladderstone is hyperechoic.What type of image does this project on the ultrasound monitor? Answer: Bright white image 2. A urine-filled bladder is usually best classified? Answer: Anechoic 3. The tungsten plate(target) is located where on the x-ray machine? Answer: Anode 4. In an X-ray tube, x-rays are formed on the? Answer: Tungsten target on the anode 5. Anyone working wit...

WGU study guide for care of the older adult OA_ 2022. Baby Boomers - large group of people born between 1946-1964. Considered more affluent, better educated and healthier. Baby boomers have entered the older age group as of 2011 Baby Boomers unique characteristics that make them a challenge for healthcare professionals - They expect and demand excellence in geriatric care. Health disparities exist among minority elder group. Other vulnerable older adults are veterans, those with disabiliti...