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For the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer's technique), the recommended position of the humeral head closest to the IR is move - answer-anteriorly What two bones are united to form the sternoclavicular joint? - answer-. Clavicle and sternum A radiographic contrast medium that absorbs more radiation than the organ in which it is placed is termed a(n) - answer-Positive agent Which radiographic projection of the shoulder joint will demonstrate the glenoid cavity in prof...

*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* - answer-*Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide.* What is a tort? - answer-A violation of civil law. Torts are also known as ________. - answer-Personal Injury Law If a patient is apprehensive about being injured, or a radiographer causes fear in the patient, it is known as ________. - answer-Assault Unlawful touching or touching without consent, harm resulting from physical contact with the radiographer, and imagi...

What radiographic procedure must you use sterile gloves for touching items on the tray? - answer-Myelogram 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...

As kVp is decreased... contrast increases The speed of the film-screen combination has what relationship with density? directly proportional Grid frequency is described as the... number of lead strips per inch or centimeter The intensity of the scattered beam is 1/1000 the intensity of the primary beam at what angle 1 m from the patient? 90 degrees The minimum source-to-skin distance for fixed fluoroscopes is... 15 inches Ionization may cause... unstable ...

Which of the following implants may pose a problem during scanning? ntable drug infusion pumps b. cardiac pacemakers/breast tissue expanders c. bone growth stimulators d. all of the above D Which of the following could result from scanning a pt with a cardiac pacemaker? a. changes of programming b. induced current in the lead wire/pt burns c. pacemaker may become dislodged and pulled from pt's chest A and B Which of the following procedures would be acceptable in checking...

C Radiographs are property of the: a) radiologist b) patient c) health care institution d) referring physician A A patient who is diaphoretic has: a) pale, cool clammy skin b) hot, dry skin c) dilated pupils d) warm, moist skin D Which of the following must be included in the patient's medical record or chart? 1. diagnostic and therapeutic orders 2. medical history 3. informed consent a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3 d) 1, 2, and 3 B When a patien...

4 image considerations of image quality SNR CNR SR Scan time Which extrinsic factor will have greatest affect of SNR Coil type Which type of tissue will produce lowest SNR Muscle White matter Gray matter Cortical bone Cortical bone A coarse matrix will have High # of freq/phase Low # of freq/phase Large pixels High SNR High # of freq/phases Doubling slice thickness will increase or decrease SNR? Increase SNR Increasing TR will decrease or increa...

how do you reduce beam hardening 1. Increase dose 2. Reduce collimation--Reduce slice thickness 3. Increase window width At what level does the abdominal aortal bifurcate? L4 What is the typical scan delay after injection of contrast media for studies of the liver? 30-45 seconds What window settings provide the best tissue differentiation within the liver? window width= 140, level= 60 What is the window settings that provide the best bone window for the pelvis? ...

What is the half life of F18? 109 minutes What is the half life of In111? 2.81 days What is the half life of Ga68? 67.8 minutes What is the half life of Tc99m? 6.05 hours What is the half life of Rb82? 75 seconds What is the half life of I123? 13.3 hours What is the half life of Xe133? 5.2 days What is the half life of I131? 8.05 days What is the half life of Ga67? 77.9 hours What is the half life of TI201? 73.1 hours ...

ARRT MRI Mock Registry 2024 questions and answers