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Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography/ Final Exam 2023 Which of the following is a form of radiation that is capable of creating electrically charged particles by removing orbital electrons from the atom of normal matter through which it passes? a. Ionizing radiation b. Nonionizing radiation c. Subatomic radiation d. Ultrasonic radiation - ANSWER-a. Ionizing Radiation The millisievert (mSv) is equal to a. 1/10 of a sievert. b. 1/100 of a sievert. c. 1/1000 of a sievert. d. ...

Which of the following changes in (KVP) will result in the greatest reduction of patient dose, when (MAS) is adjusted to compensate for the change? correct answer: Increase kVp by 30% Which of the following (IR) system speeds will result in the lowest patient dose? correct answer: Faster speed IR system What is the primary purpose of using gonad shields during radiography? correct answer: Reduce the likelihood of genetic effects Contact & shadow are two types of gonad shield correct ...

Chapter 03: Radiation Characteristics Iannucci: Dental Radiography, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In dental radiography, the term ________ is used to describe the mean energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam. a. quality b. quantity c. intensity d. wavelength ANS: A Quality is used to describe the mean energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam. Quantity refers to the number of x-rays produced. Intensity is defined as the product of the quantity and quality per...

Final practice exit exam in Radiography Updated (Correct Questions and Answers) 100% A+ Graded The dose a patient receives during a diagnostic exposure is directly proportional to the: mAs employed kVp employed focal spot size selected all the above - CORRECT ANSWER-mAs employed The dose limits for occupationally exposed individuals is valid for: alpha, beta, and x-radiations beta, x- , and gamma radiations x- and gamma radiations only all ionizing radiations - CORR...

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1418 RTE Pre/Posttest (2023/2024) Already Passed The target material of the anode is made of: Tungsten ____________ radiography systems have detectors that capture and readout an electronic image signal. Direct Filtration removes the ________ energy photons from primary beam. Low Scatter is produced primarily in the _________. a) x-ray tube b) Image receptor c) patient d) target An increase in milliampere seconds (mAs) in digital imaging, increases the signal to noise ratio and ______ the pa...

Chapter 12 Management of Patient Radiation D• Explain holistic approach to patient care, recognize the need for effective communication between imaging department personnel and the patient. • Discuss voluntary and involuntary motion during diagnostic radiographic procedures. • Give reasons for the use of protective shielding during diagnostic imaging procedures. • Discuss the use of appropriate technical factors. • Clarify how adequate immobilization and correct image postprocessi...

CT Registry Review (MIC) Questions and Answers Rated 100% In order for an x-ray photon to be measured it must: 1. enter the detector chamber 2. be absorbed by the detector material 3. be converted to a measurable event *ANS* 1,2,3 Which system component converts the projection attenuation data into the proper digital form for the array processor? *ANS* analog-to-digital converter Which of the following is NOT a function of a PACS system? a. reconstruction of the image from the raw d...

SWIFT RIVER MED SURG CLINICAL EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADEA+ Estelle Hatcher, 31yr-old, r/o appendicitis, 1st day post-op appendectomy; No known allergies (NKA); Vital signs - Temp 101.2, BP 108/74, P 92, RR 20, SaO2 99%, alert and cooperative. Wound site clean, dry and intact NPO, NG-tube to low continuous suction. IV maintenance fluids with D5 1/2 NS with 20 KCL @ 125ml/hr in left forearm. Ambulates with minimal assistance. Family at...

1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized cardioversion to c...