Studienführer, Klassennotizen & Zusammenfassungen

Roentgen discovered x-rays while working with a _____ tube? - answer-Crookes An "electron cloud" surrounding the filament of the cathode is referred to as a - answer-Space charge Free electrons of X-ray production come from the - answer-Filament The creation of the space charge in the X-ray tube produces: - answer-thermionic emission The majority of photons in the X-ray beam are created by which process? - answer-Bremsstrahlung interactions More than 99% of the energy of the ele...

Which of the following examinations 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 - answer-1, 2, and 3 What should you do if you discover while 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 Gluc...

Which of the following positions will provide an AP projection of the L5-S1 interspace? (A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad (B) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle caudad (C) Patient AP with 0º angle (D) Patient lateral, coned to L5 - answer-(A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad Which of the following anatomic structures is indicated by the number 2 in Figure 2-7? (A) Talus (B) Medial malleolus (C) Lateral malleolus (D) Lateral tibial condyle (Cornuelle & Gronefeld, p...

What is the TD 5/5 for the kidney? - answer-23 Gy What would a QA level 1 action item require? - answer-Inspection, but treatment can continue What is the backscatter factor at the level of Dmax? - answer-Tissue Air Ratio (TAR) What technique can be used to accomplish forced shallow breathing? - answer-Gating What are the parts of the oral cavity? - answer-Floor of the mouth, retromolar trigone, gingiva, anterior 2/3 of tongue, hard palate What is the tolerance for gantry & collim...

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...