Chapter 01: Preliminary Steps in Radiography
Long: Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 14th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the:
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
b. American Medical Association.
c. American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
d. Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology.
ANS: C
2. The Standards of Ethics for radiographers was written and is maintained by the:
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
b. American Medical Association.
c. American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
d. Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology.
ANS: A
3. Radiographic images of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed with the digits:
a. positioned toward the ceiling.
b. positioned toward the floor.
c. horizontal and pointed to the left.
d. horizontal and pointed to the right.
ANS: A
4. How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned?
a. Only when visibly soiled
b. Weekly
c. Daily
d. After every procedure/patient
ANS: D
5. The easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of microorganisms is:
a. wearing PPE.
b. following cough etiquette protocols.
c. handwashing.
d. proper handling of sharps.
ANS: C
6. All are apparent abnormalities that could affect the radiographic result and should be recorded
by the radiographer in the clinical history, except:
a. tattoos with ferrous pigments.
b. freckles and moles.
c. swelling or masses.
d. surface scars.
, ANS: B
7. Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following?
1. Peristalsis
2. Spasm
3. Breathing
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: A
8. Nervousness, discomfort, and fear are causes of:
a. voluntary motion.
b. involuntary motion.
c. imaging procedure failure.
d. image artifacts.
ANS: A
9. Radiographers can control voluntary motion by:
a. using a high kVp.
b. increasing the length of exposure time.
c. performing the examination in the recumbent position.
d. giving clear instruction to the patient.
ANS: D
10. Which type of accessory equipment reduces the amount of scatter and off-focus radiation that
reaches the image receptor?
a. Compensating filter
b. Grid
c. Sandbag
d. Sponge
ANS: B
11. Information that must be included on all radiographic images includes all of the following
except:
a. right or left side marker.
b. patient’s name or ID number.
c. radiographer’s name.
d. date of exam.
ANS: C
12. The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm.
a. 16
b. 18
c. 90
d. 102
Long: Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 14th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the:
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
b. American Medical Association.
c. American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
d. Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology.
ANS: C
2. The Standards of Ethics for radiographers was written and is maintained by the:
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
b. American Medical Association.
c. American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
d. Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology.
ANS: A
3. Radiographic images of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed with the digits:
a. positioned toward the ceiling.
b. positioned toward the floor.
c. horizontal and pointed to the left.
d. horizontal and pointed to the right.
ANS: A
4. How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned?
a. Only when visibly soiled
b. Weekly
c. Daily
d. After every procedure/patient
ANS: D
5. The easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of microorganisms is:
a. wearing PPE.
b. following cough etiquette protocols.
c. handwashing.
d. proper handling of sharps.
ANS: C
6. All are apparent abnormalities that could affect the radiographic result and should be recorded
by the radiographer in the clinical history, except:
a. tattoos with ferrous pigments.
b. freckles and moles.
c. swelling or masses.
d. surface scars.
, ANS: B
7. Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following?
1. Peristalsis
2. Spasm
3. Breathing
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: A
8. Nervousness, discomfort, and fear are causes of:
a. voluntary motion.
b. involuntary motion.
c. imaging procedure failure.
d. image artifacts.
ANS: A
9. Radiographers can control voluntary motion by:
a. using a high kVp.
b. increasing the length of exposure time.
c. performing the examination in the recumbent position.
d. giving clear instruction to the patient.
ANS: D
10. Which type of accessory equipment reduces the amount of scatter and off-focus radiation that
reaches the image receptor?
a. Compensating filter
b. Grid
c. Sandbag
d. Sponge
ANS: B
11. Information that must be included on all radiographic images includes all of the following
except:
a. right or left side marker.
b. patient’s name or ID number.
c. radiographer’s name.
d. date of exam.
ANS: C
12. The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm.
a. 16
b. 18
c. 90
d. 102
