EVOLVE CERTIFICATION TEST WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Which condition represents the most likely indication for an
anteroposterior (AP) chest projection with the patient in the left
lateral decubitis position? Answer: Effusion of the left lung
◉ Which action is best taught to the patient using the
communication technique of demonstration? Answer: The correct
positioning for a particular projection
◉ Where is edge enhancement post processing most helpful in
digital radiography? Answer: Low contrast studies
◉ Which is the most likely cause of a histogram error? Answer:
Selection of an incorrect exam from the look-up table
◉ During preparation for a surgical procedure, an unopened sterile
package becomes damp from an accidental spill of saline. Which
response is most appropriate? Answer: Consider the package
contaminated and replace it with a sterile item.
,◉ Which is the most appropriate guideline to follow when
radiographing patients in their late adult years? Answer: Speak
slowly and in a low tone of voice
◉ What is the term for the adjustment of image brightness,
regardless of exposure received? Answer: Rescaling
◉ How does an increase in nose affect the quality of a digital image?
Answer: Contrast is decreased
◉ A patient in the radiology department suddenly develops a
nosebleed. The radiographer instruct the patient to lean forward
and pinch the affected nostril against the midline nasal cartilage, but
the bleeding does not stop. What should the radiographer do next?
Answer: Apply a moist compress
◉ Which position should a patient be placed in immediately
following a seizure? Answer: Lateral recumbent
◉ How can magnification of the heart be reduced when performing
a chest x-ray? Answer: Using 72 in SID
◉ Which accurately describes the radiation dose absorbed by bone
marrow? Answer: The dose will be less than the entrance skin
exposure
, ◉ What is the function of a rectifier? Answer: Convert alternating
current to pulsating direct current
◉ How often should lead aprons be evaluated to determine if crack
or holes are present? Answer: Annually
◉ A lateral L5/S1 lumbosacral junction is performed with the CR
directed 2 inches anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and 1 1/2
inches inferior to the iliac crest. Which statement describes this
method? Answer: The central ray will be well anterior to the L5/S1
junction
◉ What is the magnitude of the angle formed by the intervertebral
foramina and the midsagittal plane in the thoracic spine? Answer: 90
degrees
◉ What is the result if pixel depth is decreased? Answer: Contrast
resolution is decreased
◉ Which legal concept is violated by a radiographer who performs
an examination without an examination order? Answer: Battery
◉ Which statement is true regarding exposure indicator and the
evaluation of digital images? Answer: Exposure indicator must be
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Which condition represents the most likely indication for an
anteroposterior (AP) chest projection with the patient in the left
lateral decubitis position? Answer: Effusion of the left lung
◉ Which action is best taught to the patient using the
communication technique of demonstration? Answer: The correct
positioning for a particular projection
◉ Where is edge enhancement post processing most helpful in
digital radiography? Answer: Low contrast studies
◉ Which is the most likely cause of a histogram error? Answer:
Selection of an incorrect exam from the look-up table
◉ During preparation for a surgical procedure, an unopened sterile
package becomes damp from an accidental spill of saline. Which
response is most appropriate? Answer: Consider the package
contaminated and replace it with a sterile item.
,◉ Which is the most appropriate guideline to follow when
radiographing patients in their late adult years? Answer: Speak
slowly and in a low tone of voice
◉ What is the term for the adjustment of image brightness,
regardless of exposure received? Answer: Rescaling
◉ How does an increase in nose affect the quality of a digital image?
Answer: Contrast is decreased
◉ A patient in the radiology department suddenly develops a
nosebleed. The radiographer instruct the patient to lean forward
and pinch the affected nostril against the midline nasal cartilage, but
the bleeding does not stop. What should the radiographer do next?
Answer: Apply a moist compress
◉ Which position should a patient be placed in immediately
following a seizure? Answer: Lateral recumbent
◉ How can magnification of the heart be reduced when performing
a chest x-ray? Answer: Using 72 in SID
◉ Which accurately describes the radiation dose absorbed by bone
marrow? Answer: The dose will be less than the entrance skin
exposure
, ◉ What is the function of a rectifier? Answer: Convert alternating
current to pulsating direct current
◉ How often should lead aprons be evaluated to determine if crack
or holes are present? Answer: Annually
◉ A lateral L5/S1 lumbosacral junction is performed with the CR
directed 2 inches anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and 1 1/2
inches inferior to the iliac crest. Which statement describes this
method? Answer: The central ray will be well anterior to the L5/S1
junction
◉ What is the magnitude of the angle formed by the intervertebral
foramina and the midsagittal plane in the thoracic spine? Answer: 90
degrees
◉ What is the result if pixel depth is decreased? Answer: Contrast
resolution is decreased
◉ Which legal concept is violated by a radiographer who performs
an examination without an examination order? Answer: Battery
◉ Which statement is true regarding exposure indicator and the
evaluation of digital images? Answer: Exposure indicator must be
