ARRT Limited Scope in Radiography - Test 1 Questions and Answers | Already passed | Latest Update

The use of a grid during an x-ray of the humerus is required for shoulders with a measurement of: 2 cm 10 cm 9 cm 5 cm : 10 cm A radiograph of the humerus is performed with the use of a grid depending on the size of a patient's shoulders. For adults, the adult shoulder measuring 10 cm up to 15 cm will require the use of a grid. On the other hand, the use of a grid is not needed for children. Further, the use of a grid is not required for an adult where the adults; shoulder is measured less than 10 cm. Which of the following is a type of penetrometer? Screening image Fog film contrast 2 Contrast testing device Tissue equivalent plastic : Tissue equivalent plastic A penetrometer is a device that is also called a step wedge because the device has a wedge shape. There are two types of penetrometers, which are tissue equivalent plastic and aluminum. Penetrometers were designed to measure the exposure or radiation power when an x-ray is performed. Adverse reactions from a contrast material that does not get worse is known as: Physical Mild Severe Moderate : Mild Adverse reactions can happen with nonionic contrast media but adverse reactions are more often seen with ionic contrast media because of its higher osmolality. Adverse reactions are categorized as mild, moderate and severe. With mild adverse reactions, the reaction does not get worse or more severe. Therefore, treatment is not often needed. Examples of mild adverse reactions that are seen when a patient has a reactions to a contrast media is nausea, vomiting, hives or rashes, a feeling of warmness on the face (flush), anxiety, chills, headache and sweating. The treatment used for mild adverse reactions is to watch the patient and provide comfort to the patient and reassurance.