Rad 101, Chapter 1, Preliminary Steps in
Radiography with verified solutions
ASRT - correct answer ✔✔The American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Jointly revised and adopted the current code of ethics
Developed the current code of ethics for the United States.
IP - correct answer ✔✔Image plate
DR - correct answer ✔✔Digital radiography
Radiograph - correct answer ✔✔The image recorded by exposing any of the image receptors to x-rays
Radiologic Technology - correct answer ✔✔Is a health care profession that includes all diagnostic
imaging technologists and radiation therapists
"ALARA" - correct answer ✔✔As low as reasonably achievable
CAMRT - correct answer ✔✔Canadian association of medical radiation technologists. They have adopted
a similar code of ethics.
Cassette with film - correct answer ✔✔Type of IR. Contains special intensifying screens that emit light
when struck by x-rays and imprint the x-ray image on a film. Use of a dark room where the film is
developed in a processor is required. Afterward the radiographic film image is ready for viewing on an
illuminator of view box.
TFT
(DR) - correct answer ✔✔Digital signal converter, thin film transistor, for DR
,Superimposition - correct answer ✔✔The relationship of the anatomic super imposition to size, shape,
position and angulation must be reviewed.
Patient Care Responsibilities of the Radiographer - correct answer ✔✔Communication, assessment,
monitoring, support
CCD
(DR) - correct answer ✔✔Charged-coupled device, Digital signal converter; for DR
ARRT - correct answer ✔✔American Registry of radiologic technologists. Jointly revised and adopted the
current code of ethics.
Brightness - correct answer ✔✔Digital imaging term equivalent to OD
The primary controlling factor for screen-film OD is... - correct answer ✔✔milliampere-second (mAs)
Contrast - correct answer ✔✔The difference in density between any two areas on an image. Controlled
by kVp
Spatial Resolution - correct answer ✔✔Spatial resolution previously called recorded detail, describes the
ability to visualize small structures.
True or False: All radiographs yield some degree of magnification - correct answer ✔✔TRUE
Low contrasts image displays... - correct answer ✔✔Many density levels
High contrast image displays... - correct answer ✔✔Few density levels
The primary controlling factor of radiologic contrast is... - correct answer ✔✔KVP, kilovoltage peak
,What is the easiest and most convenient method to prevent the spread of microorganisms - correct
answer ✔✔Wash hands
Which term (antiseptic or disinfectant) classifies isopropyl alcohol? - correct answer ✔✔Antiseptic
What procedure should be followed to dispose of used hypodermic needles properly? - correct answer
✔✔Place them in a puncture proof container
What protective apparel should radiographers wear if the possibility of touching blood exists? - correct
answer ✔✔Gloves
According to the centers for disease control and prevention, all human blood and certain bodily fluids
should be treated as if they contain ___________. - correct answer ✔✔Pathogenic microorganisms
Which radiographic term refers to the degree of image blackening when associated with radiographic
film and as brightness when describing appearance on a digital display monitor? - correct answer
✔✔Optical density (OD)
Which of the following factors controls shape distortion? - correct answer ✔✔Alignment
How should a left lateral projection radiograph of the chest be displayed? - correct answer ✔✔So that
the side of the patient closer to the IR during the procedure is the side of the image closer to the
viewbox
How should a PA projection radiograph of the chest be displayed? - correct answer ✔✔As though the
patient was standing in front of the viewer, with the patient's right side nearer the viewer's left side and
the patient's left side nearer the viewer's right side
A PA projection radiograph of the hand should be displayed: - correct answer ✔✔From the perspective
of the x-ray tube and with the fingers pointing upward
Who is responsible for obtaining a necessary clinical history when the radiologist is unable to see the
patient? - correct answer ✔✔Radiographer
, To dispose of a hypodermic needly properly, it should be: - correct answer ✔✔Placed in a puncture-
proof container
Why is the medical property classification of isopropyl alcohol? - correct answer ✔✔Antiseptic
Within the operating room, who should remove sterile items that are in the way of the radiographer? -
correct answer ✔✔Circulating nurse
To prepare the patient for a radiographic examination of the abdomen, what are the three methods used
for cleansing the patient's bowel? - correct answer ✔✔Limited diet, laxatives, and enemas
What type of muscle tissue produces peristalsis? - correct answer ✔✔Smooth
Which muscle tissue comprises skeletal muscle? - correct answer ✔✔Striated
Which pathologic condition requires a decrease in exposure factors from the routine procedure? -
correct answer ✔✔Emphysema
Which change in exposure factors should be used to control voluntary motion that is a result of the
patients age or mental illness? - correct answer ✔✔Decrease the exposure time
Which procedure best reduces the possibility of patient-controlled motion? - correct answer ✔✔Give
understandable instructions to the patient
Which side marker placement rule applies when performing an AP oblique radiograph of the cervical
spine? - correct answer ✔✔Always mark the side closest to the IR
Which piece of information is not required as part of the identification of radiographs? - correct answer
✔✔Name of the radiographer
Radiography with verified solutions
ASRT - correct answer ✔✔The American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Jointly revised and adopted the current code of ethics
Developed the current code of ethics for the United States.
IP - correct answer ✔✔Image plate
DR - correct answer ✔✔Digital radiography
Radiograph - correct answer ✔✔The image recorded by exposing any of the image receptors to x-rays
Radiologic Technology - correct answer ✔✔Is a health care profession that includes all diagnostic
imaging technologists and radiation therapists
"ALARA" - correct answer ✔✔As low as reasonably achievable
CAMRT - correct answer ✔✔Canadian association of medical radiation technologists. They have adopted
a similar code of ethics.
Cassette with film - correct answer ✔✔Type of IR. Contains special intensifying screens that emit light
when struck by x-rays and imprint the x-ray image on a film. Use of a dark room where the film is
developed in a processor is required. Afterward the radiographic film image is ready for viewing on an
illuminator of view box.
TFT
(DR) - correct answer ✔✔Digital signal converter, thin film transistor, for DR
,Superimposition - correct answer ✔✔The relationship of the anatomic super imposition to size, shape,
position and angulation must be reviewed.
Patient Care Responsibilities of the Radiographer - correct answer ✔✔Communication, assessment,
monitoring, support
CCD
(DR) - correct answer ✔✔Charged-coupled device, Digital signal converter; for DR
ARRT - correct answer ✔✔American Registry of radiologic technologists. Jointly revised and adopted the
current code of ethics.
Brightness - correct answer ✔✔Digital imaging term equivalent to OD
The primary controlling factor for screen-film OD is... - correct answer ✔✔milliampere-second (mAs)
Contrast - correct answer ✔✔The difference in density between any two areas on an image. Controlled
by kVp
Spatial Resolution - correct answer ✔✔Spatial resolution previously called recorded detail, describes the
ability to visualize small structures.
True or False: All radiographs yield some degree of magnification - correct answer ✔✔TRUE
Low contrasts image displays... - correct answer ✔✔Many density levels
High contrast image displays... - correct answer ✔✔Few density levels
The primary controlling factor of radiologic contrast is... - correct answer ✔✔KVP, kilovoltage peak
,What is the easiest and most convenient method to prevent the spread of microorganisms - correct
answer ✔✔Wash hands
Which term (antiseptic or disinfectant) classifies isopropyl alcohol? - correct answer ✔✔Antiseptic
What procedure should be followed to dispose of used hypodermic needles properly? - correct answer
✔✔Place them in a puncture proof container
What protective apparel should radiographers wear if the possibility of touching blood exists? - correct
answer ✔✔Gloves
According to the centers for disease control and prevention, all human blood and certain bodily fluids
should be treated as if they contain ___________. - correct answer ✔✔Pathogenic microorganisms
Which radiographic term refers to the degree of image blackening when associated with radiographic
film and as brightness when describing appearance on a digital display monitor? - correct answer
✔✔Optical density (OD)
Which of the following factors controls shape distortion? - correct answer ✔✔Alignment
How should a left lateral projection radiograph of the chest be displayed? - correct answer ✔✔So that
the side of the patient closer to the IR during the procedure is the side of the image closer to the
viewbox
How should a PA projection radiograph of the chest be displayed? - correct answer ✔✔As though the
patient was standing in front of the viewer, with the patient's right side nearer the viewer's left side and
the patient's left side nearer the viewer's right side
A PA projection radiograph of the hand should be displayed: - correct answer ✔✔From the perspective
of the x-ray tube and with the fingers pointing upward
Who is responsible for obtaining a necessary clinical history when the radiologist is unable to see the
patient? - correct answer ✔✔Radiographer
, To dispose of a hypodermic needly properly, it should be: - correct answer ✔✔Placed in a puncture-
proof container
Why is the medical property classification of isopropyl alcohol? - correct answer ✔✔Antiseptic
Within the operating room, who should remove sterile items that are in the way of the radiographer? -
correct answer ✔✔Circulating nurse
To prepare the patient for a radiographic examination of the abdomen, what are the three methods used
for cleansing the patient's bowel? - correct answer ✔✔Limited diet, laxatives, and enemas
What type of muscle tissue produces peristalsis? - correct answer ✔✔Smooth
Which muscle tissue comprises skeletal muscle? - correct answer ✔✔Striated
Which pathologic condition requires a decrease in exposure factors from the routine procedure? -
correct answer ✔✔Emphysema
Which change in exposure factors should be used to control voluntary motion that is a result of the
patients age or mental illness? - correct answer ✔✔Decrease the exposure time
Which procedure best reduces the possibility of patient-controlled motion? - correct answer ✔✔Give
understandable instructions to the patient
Which side marker placement rule applies when performing an AP oblique radiograph of the cervical
spine? - correct answer ✔✔Always mark the side closest to the IR
Which piece of information is not required as part of the identification of radiographs? - correct answer
✔✔Name of the radiographer
