Mosby 312 Board Review End Of Year
Quiz Questions And Answers
A case in which the injured person caused some of the injury is called: - ✔ ✔ contributory negligence
A CCD may be used in the television system instead of what device(s)? - ✔ ✔ vidicon and plumbicon
tubes
A clinical history can be a significant factor in the formulation of an x-ray technique because:
1. centimeter measurements may be misleading.
2. pathology may affect the absorption of x radiation.
3. contrast and density limitations are often the result of pathologic conditions. - ✔ ✔ 1,2, and 3
A clinical history can be a significant factor in the formulation of an x-ray technique because: - ✔ ✔
1. centimeter measurements may be misleading.
2. pathology may affect the absorption of x radiation.
3. contrast and density limitations are often the result of pathologic conditions.
A comminuted fracture of the ring of the atlas is: - ✔ ✔ jefferson fracture
A COMPOUND'S smallest component is the: - ✔ ✔ molecule
A condition caused by angling the x-ray tube along the long axis of the part is: - ✔ ✔ elongation
A cross table lateral projection of the cervical spine of a trauma patient is to be taken with a mobile
radiographic unit. In addition to using a high-speed image receptor system, the radiographer uses a
stationary 8:1 grid. This results in the following change in absorbed dose for the patient: - ✔ ✔
increase
A device used for most quality control testing is the: - ✔ ✔ digital dosimeter
A diabetic patient has received insulin before coming to the hospital radiology department but has not
eaten. On arrival, the patient suddenly becomes weak and starts to sweat and shake. What should be
administered to the patient to counteract this hypoglycemic episode? - ✔ ✔ A piece of candy or
sweet fruit juice
A digital image may be printed on to film using a: - ✔ ✔ laser camera
,When beam restriction is used, receptor exposure: - ✔ ✔ decreases
When beam restriction is used, scatter production: - ✔ ✔ decreases
When calculating heat units for single-phase equipment, which equation is used? - ✔ ✔ kVp x mAs x
1.00
When calculating heat units for three-phase, 12-pulse equipment, which equation is used? - ✔ ✔ kvp
x mAs x 1.41
When calculating heat units for three-phase, six-pulse equipment, which equation is used? - ✔ ✔
kVp x mAs x 1.35
When going from single-phase to three-phase or high-frequency machines, kVp values may be: - ✔ ✔
decreased 12 to 16%
When initiating treatment for a patient who is in shock, after calling for help what should the
radiographer do? - ✔ ✔ 1. Determine blood pressure
2. Administer oxygen
3. Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position
When performing a quality control test to ensure that adjacent mA stations are accurate, the results
must be within this amount of one another: - ✔ ✔ 10%
When performing a quality control test to ensure that the penetrating ability of the x-ray beam is
accurate, the result must be within this amount of the control panel setting: - ✔ ✔ +- 4 kVp
When scheduling radiographic exams: - ✔ ✔ Schedule barium studies last
when wearing a mask in isolation: - ✔ ✔ cover both the nose and the mouth
Which of the following are legal rights of the patient? - ✔ ✔ 1. To have considerate and respectful
care
2. To be informed of the risk involved with any procedure or treatment prior to the initiation of that
procedure or treatment
3. To refuse any procedure or treatment
Which of the following devices permits the radiographer to vary the kilovoltage in the x-ray circuit? - ✔
✔ Autotransformer
Which of the following does not occur when the first stage of a two-stage exposure switch is depressed?
- ✔ ✔ kilovoltage is applied
, A reaction to iodinated contrast may be: - ✔ ✔ 1. sneezing.
2. itching.
3. hoarseness.
A step-down transformer is used in the x-ray circuit to: - ✔ ✔ decrease voltage and increase current
for the filament circuit
A system that uses barriers between blood, all body fluids, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes of all
individuals and susceptible people is called: - ✔ ✔ standard precautions
A term that is synonymous with groove is: - ✔ ✔ sulcus
A thorough understanding of radiographic exams is needed when scheduling to ensure: - ✔ ✔ 1.
Patient comfort
3. that exams do not interfere with one another
A transverse fracture of the lumbar vertebrae accompanied by substantial abdominal injuries is: - ✔ ✔
seat belt fracture
According to NCRP Report #160, what is the annual effective dose equivalent per person from natural
background radiation? - ✔ ✔ 3.11 mSv
After donning sterile gloves, the hands must be placed: - ✔ ✔ in front of the body without touching
anything
After the placement of the needle in the vein is verified, what should be done next? - ✔ ✔ remove
the tourniquet
Airborne precautions require the use of: - ✔ ✔ gloves, masks, and Standard Precautions.
An algorithm is a - ✔ ✔ a mathematical formula used to reconstruct the image in digital imaging
An antiemetic medication is administered to combat: - ✔ ✔ nausea and vomiting
An intestinal obstruction that may be mechanical or dynamic is: - ✔ ✔ ileus
An x-ray machine that makes maximum use of heat loading potential uses a(n): - ✔ ✔ falling load
generator
A flat piece of lead with a circle or square opening in the middle that is used to restrict the x-ray beam is
called a: - ✔ ✔ aperature diaphragm
A fracture that produces two or more fragments is: - ✔ ✔ comminuted
Quiz Questions And Answers
A case in which the injured person caused some of the injury is called: - ✔ ✔ contributory negligence
A CCD may be used in the television system instead of what device(s)? - ✔ ✔ vidicon and plumbicon
tubes
A clinical history can be a significant factor in the formulation of an x-ray technique because:
1. centimeter measurements may be misleading.
2. pathology may affect the absorption of x radiation.
3. contrast and density limitations are often the result of pathologic conditions. - ✔ ✔ 1,2, and 3
A clinical history can be a significant factor in the formulation of an x-ray technique because: - ✔ ✔
1. centimeter measurements may be misleading.
2. pathology may affect the absorption of x radiation.
3. contrast and density limitations are often the result of pathologic conditions.
A comminuted fracture of the ring of the atlas is: - ✔ ✔ jefferson fracture
A COMPOUND'S smallest component is the: - ✔ ✔ molecule
A condition caused by angling the x-ray tube along the long axis of the part is: - ✔ ✔ elongation
A cross table lateral projection of the cervical spine of a trauma patient is to be taken with a mobile
radiographic unit. In addition to using a high-speed image receptor system, the radiographer uses a
stationary 8:1 grid. This results in the following change in absorbed dose for the patient: - ✔ ✔
increase
A device used for most quality control testing is the: - ✔ ✔ digital dosimeter
A diabetic patient has received insulin before coming to the hospital radiology department but has not
eaten. On arrival, the patient suddenly becomes weak and starts to sweat and shake. What should be
administered to the patient to counteract this hypoglycemic episode? - ✔ ✔ A piece of candy or
sweet fruit juice
A digital image may be printed on to film using a: - ✔ ✔ laser camera
,When beam restriction is used, receptor exposure: - ✔ ✔ decreases
When beam restriction is used, scatter production: - ✔ ✔ decreases
When calculating heat units for single-phase equipment, which equation is used? - ✔ ✔ kVp x mAs x
1.00
When calculating heat units for three-phase, 12-pulse equipment, which equation is used? - ✔ ✔ kvp
x mAs x 1.41
When calculating heat units for three-phase, six-pulse equipment, which equation is used? - ✔ ✔
kVp x mAs x 1.35
When going from single-phase to three-phase or high-frequency machines, kVp values may be: - ✔ ✔
decreased 12 to 16%
When initiating treatment for a patient who is in shock, after calling for help what should the
radiographer do? - ✔ ✔ 1. Determine blood pressure
2. Administer oxygen
3. Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position
When performing a quality control test to ensure that adjacent mA stations are accurate, the results
must be within this amount of one another: - ✔ ✔ 10%
When performing a quality control test to ensure that the penetrating ability of the x-ray beam is
accurate, the result must be within this amount of the control panel setting: - ✔ ✔ +- 4 kVp
When scheduling radiographic exams: - ✔ ✔ Schedule barium studies last
when wearing a mask in isolation: - ✔ ✔ cover both the nose and the mouth
Which of the following are legal rights of the patient? - ✔ ✔ 1. To have considerate and respectful
care
2. To be informed of the risk involved with any procedure or treatment prior to the initiation of that
procedure or treatment
3. To refuse any procedure or treatment
Which of the following devices permits the radiographer to vary the kilovoltage in the x-ray circuit? - ✔
✔ Autotransformer
Which of the following does not occur when the first stage of a two-stage exposure switch is depressed?
- ✔ ✔ kilovoltage is applied
, A reaction to iodinated contrast may be: - ✔ ✔ 1. sneezing.
2. itching.
3. hoarseness.
A step-down transformer is used in the x-ray circuit to: - ✔ ✔ decrease voltage and increase current
for the filament circuit
A system that uses barriers between blood, all body fluids, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes of all
individuals and susceptible people is called: - ✔ ✔ standard precautions
A term that is synonymous with groove is: - ✔ ✔ sulcus
A thorough understanding of radiographic exams is needed when scheduling to ensure: - ✔ ✔ 1.
Patient comfort
3. that exams do not interfere with one another
A transverse fracture of the lumbar vertebrae accompanied by substantial abdominal injuries is: - ✔ ✔
seat belt fracture
According to NCRP Report #160, what is the annual effective dose equivalent per person from natural
background radiation? - ✔ ✔ 3.11 mSv
After donning sterile gloves, the hands must be placed: - ✔ ✔ in front of the body without touching
anything
After the placement of the needle in the vein is verified, what should be done next? - ✔ ✔ remove
the tourniquet
Airborne precautions require the use of: - ✔ ✔ gloves, masks, and Standard Precautions.
An algorithm is a - ✔ ✔ a mathematical formula used to reconstruct the image in digital imaging
An antiemetic medication is administered to combat: - ✔ ✔ nausea and vomiting
An intestinal obstruction that may be mechanical or dynamic is: - ✔ ✔ ileus
An x-ray machine that makes maximum use of heat loading potential uses a(n): - ✔ ✔ falling load
generator
A flat piece of lead with a circle or square opening in the middle that is used to restrict the x-ray beam is
called a: - ✔ ✔ aperature diaphragm
A fracture that produces two or more fragments is: - ✔ ✔ comminuted
