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Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures - 3-Volume Set
Jeannean Hall Rollins
15th Edition
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Chapter 1-30 (All Answers Verified)
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Rollins: Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures - 3-Volume Set 15e
Chapter 01: Preliminary Steps in Radiography
1.The general goal for central ray placement is:
A.Parallel with the structure of interest.
B.Perpendicular to the structure of interest.
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C.Angled along the long axis of the part of
interest.
D. Angled against the long axis of the part of interest.
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ANS B
2. What term is defined as the distance from the anode focal spot inside the x-
ray tube to the image receptor?
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A.Collimation
B.Source-to-image receptor distance (SID)
C.Central ray (CR)
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D.Image receptor (IR)
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3. All of the following are affected by the SID used for a radiographic image,
except:
A.Spatial resolution.
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B.Magnification of the anatomy in the image.
C.Patient dose.
D.Contrast resolution.
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4.The image receptor used in computed radiography IRs is
A.Tethered solid-state digital detector.
B.Wireless flat-panel
detector.
C.Cassette with film.
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D.Photostimulable storage phosphor imaging plate.
ANS D
5. Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:
A.CDC.
B.ASRT.
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C.ARRT.
D.JCAHO
ANS A
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6. Each radiology department must write age-specific competencies to meet
the standards of the:
A.CDC.
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B.ASRT.
C.ARRT.
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D.JCAHO
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7. Gonad shielding is required when the gonads lie within cm of the primary x-
ray field.
A. 3
B. 5
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C. 6
D.8
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8. Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient
the highest gonad dose?
A. Limb
B. Skull
C. Pelvis
D. Lumbar spine
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9. Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient
the highest gonad dose?
A. Limb
B. Skull
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