ARRT Radiography Exam (Mosby Review) Exam Bundle

Ionizing Radiation - radiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization Somatic effects - refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated Genetic Effects - refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects the next generatio...

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - Written instructions for handling of biohazardous materials, safe use of the product, and cleanup and disposal directions are called: early as possible - older patients should be scheduled: first - patients who have been NPO should be scheduled: ...

Ionizing Radiation - radiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization Somatic effects - refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated Genetic Effects - refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects the next generatio...

Increased dose equals increased probability of effects best describes what effect? - Stochastic Effects The annual effective dose limit for the general public, assuming frequent exposure, is...? - 1.0 mSv The use of gonadal shielding on female patients may reduce gonad dose by up to what...

radiation that is able to remove electrons from an atom through ionization - Ionizing Radiation refers to the effects of radiation to the body being irradiated - Somatic effects refers to effects of radiation to a germ cell's genetic code; effects the next generation - Genetic Effect...

Routes of entry of toxic chemicals may include: a. Swallowing b. Inhalation c. Absorption through skin or mucous membranes d. Inhalation, swallowing, or absorption through skin or mucous membranes - D Written instructions for handling of biohazardous materials, safe use of the product, a...

What are possible results of ionization? 1. Unstable atoms 2. Production of low-energy x-rays 3. Formation of new molecules harmful to the cell - 1,2,3 OSL dosimeters may be worn as long as: - 1 quarter The annual effective absorbed dose equivalent limit for the general public, assu...

Routes of entry of toxic chemicals may include: - Inhalation, swalling or absorption through skin or mucous membranes Written instructions for handling of biohazardous materials, safe use of the product and cleanup and disposal directions are called: - MSDS Older patients should be sched...

*Study guide for the ARRT exam in radiography.* - *Anatomy and positioning are not covered in this study guide.* What is a Tort - A violation of CIVIL LAW Torts are also known as ________. - Personal Injury Law If a patient is apprehensive about being INJURED, or a radiographer cau...

1. Attenuation: - Describes changes in the x ray beam as it travels through the patient Which photon-tissue interaction makes radiography possible because of its creation of contrast? - Photoelectric Which photon-tissue interaction produces that may expose others in the room during fluor...

According to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), the gestational dose-equivalent limit for embryo/fetus of a pregnant radiographer is - 0.5 mSv The annual occupational whole-body dose-equivalent limit for students under the age of 18 years is - 1 mSv (100 m...

An injection set that includes a needle with plastic wings attached is called: A. large bore. B. butterfly. C. contrast agent injecting set. D. sterile tray. b X-rays travel as bundles of energy called: A. energy waves. B. phasers. C. electromagnetic bursts. D. photons. d ...

Density may be defined as: A. Darkness on a Radiographic Image B. A combination of contrast and recorded detail C. The light areas of a radiographic image D. Differences in dark areas on a radiographic image - Darkness on a Radiographic Image The Radiographic image is formed by: A. Exit r...

Natural background radiation represents what amount of human radiation exposure? - 50% The greatest source of natural background radiation exposure is? Cosmic rays radioactive materials the body itself radon gas - Radon gas Cosmic natural background radiation is a part of ___________...