Mosby Board Review questions with correct answers

What must precede any examinations involving iodinated contrast media? CORRECT ANSWER Thyroid assessment Which of the following devices permits the radiographer to vary the kilovoltage in the x-ray circuit? CORRECT ANSWER Autotransformer The legal doctrine stating that an employer is responsible for the employee's negligent actions is: CORRECT ANSWER respondeat superior What is the limit on leakage radiation from a diagnostic x-ray tube? CORRECT ANSWER 1 mGya/hr at a distance of 1 m from the tube An antiemetic medication is administered to combat: CORRECT ANSWER nausea and vomiting The portion of the small bowel in which the greatest amount of absorption takes place is called the: CORRECT ANSWER jejunum For an axial projection of the calcaneus, the central ray enters at the: CORRECT ANSWER base of the third metatarsal What facility design factor considers the volume and types of exams performed in the room? CORRECT ANSWER workload