LMRT STATE EXAM PREP PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
when preparing to assist a patient with a fractured leg from a wheelchair onto the x-ray
table , how should the technologist proceed?
A. position the wheelchair so that the fractured leg is on the side closer to the table
B. position the wheelchair so that the non-fractured leg is on the side closer to the table
C. have the patient decide how the wheelchair is positioned
D. position the wheelchair parallel to the table and enlist an assistant to lift patient onto
the table - Answer-B. position the wheelchair so that the non-fractured led is on the side
closer to the table
which of the following is NOT a potential somatic effect of radiation?
A. cataracts
B. cystic fibrosis
C. erythema
D. epilation - Answer-B. cystic fibrosis
at a distance of 72 inches , the exposure from a radiation source measured at 125
mircogray. what will be dose at a distance of 40 inches?
A. 225 microgray
B. 405 microgray
C. 39 microgray
D. 69 microgray - Answer-B. 405 microgray ( inverse square law)
a precutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is primarily used for?
A. gas decompression
B. intestinal irrigation
C. nutritional support
D. suctioning gastric contents - Answer-C. nutritional support
a patient brought into the x-ray room informs you that they might feel light headed and
faint what is best way respond to this situation?
A. sit patient back in wheelchair and go get helo
B. call a code
C. lay the patient on the x- ray table with leg elevated
D. lay patient on x-ray table with head elevated - Answer-C. lay the patient on the x-ray
table leg elevated
assuming all technical factors are constant ,what field size will produce lowest image
receptor exposure?
A. 8 x 10 inches
, B. 10 x 12 inches
C. 14 x 17 inches
D. field size dose affect image receptor exposure - Answer-A.8 x 10 inches
the cause of loss patency in an IV include:
A. poor circulation
B. malnutrition
C. improper needle selection
D. improper height of Iv solution - Answer-D. improper height of iv solution
what is the annual whole-body radiation dose limit for infrequent exposure to the
general public?
A.2.5 millisievert (mSv)
B.5 millisievert (mSv)
C. 25 millisievert( mSv)
D. 50 millisievert (mSv) - Answer-A. 2.5 Millisievert (mSv)
how does the anode heel effect manifest itself on a radiograph image? select all the
apply
A.higher exposure on the anode side of the image
B. higher exposure on the cathode side of the image
C. increased detail on the anode side of the image
D. increased detail on the cathode side of the image - Answer-B,C
personal dosimeters are worn for which of the following reasons?
A. to evaluate radiation safety practices
B. to evaluate risk to radiation-induced conditions
C. to evaluate deterministic or tissue reaction risk
D. to measure patient exposure to ionizing radiation - Answer-A,B,C
which of the following structures is located at the level of the interspace between T4 and
t5?
A. jugular notch
B. sternal angle
C. manubrium
D. xiphoid - Answer-B. sternal angle
which of the following glands is located within the sella turcica?
A. pineal
B. hippocampus
C. pituitary
D. hypothalamus - Answer-C. pituitary
which of the following are appropriate guidelines for preforming a AP projection of the
foot? select all the apply
A. place the affected foot flat in the center of the IR
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
when preparing to assist a patient with a fractured leg from a wheelchair onto the x-ray
table , how should the technologist proceed?
A. position the wheelchair so that the fractured leg is on the side closer to the table
B. position the wheelchair so that the non-fractured leg is on the side closer to the table
C. have the patient decide how the wheelchair is positioned
D. position the wheelchair parallel to the table and enlist an assistant to lift patient onto
the table - Answer-B. position the wheelchair so that the non-fractured led is on the side
closer to the table
which of the following is NOT a potential somatic effect of radiation?
A. cataracts
B. cystic fibrosis
C. erythema
D. epilation - Answer-B. cystic fibrosis
at a distance of 72 inches , the exposure from a radiation source measured at 125
mircogray. what will be dose at a distance of 40 inches?
A. 225 microgray
B. 405 microgray
C. 39 microgray
D. 69 microgray - Answer-B. 405 microgray ( inverse square law)
a precutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is primarily used for?
A. gas decompression
B. intestinal irrigation
C. nutritional support
D. suctioning gastric contents - Answer-C. nutritional support
a patient brought into the x-ray room informs you that they might feel light headed and
faint what is best way respond to this situation?
A. sit patient back in wheelchair and go get helo
B. call a code
C. lay the patient on the x- ray table with leg elevated
D. lay patient on x-ray table with head elevated - Answer-C. lay the patient on the x-ray
table leg elevated
assuming all technical factors are constant ,what field size will produce lowest image
receptor exposure?
A. 8 x 10 inches
, B. 10 x 12 inches
C. 14 x 17 inches
D. field size dose affect image receptor exposure - Answer-A.8 x 10 inches
the cause of loss patency in an IV include:
A. poor circulation
B. malnutrition
C. improper needle selection
D. improper height of Iv solution - Answer-D. improper height of iv solution
what is the annual whole-body radiation dose limit for infrequent exposure to the
general public?
A.2.5 millisievert (mSv)
B.5 millisievert (mSv)
C. 25 millisievert( mSv)
D. 50 millisievert (mSv) - Answer-A. 2.5 Millisievert (mSv)
how does the anode heel effect manifest itself on a radiograph image? select all the
apply
A.higher exposure on the anode side of the image
B. higher exposure on the cathode side of the image
C. increased detail on the anode side of the image
D. increased detail on the cathode side of the image - Answer-B,C
personal dosimeters are worn for which of the following reasons?
A. to evaluate radiation safety practices
B. to evaluate risk to radiation-induced conditions
C. to evaluate deterministic or tissue reaction risk
D. to measure patient exposure to ionizing radiation - Answer-A,B,C
which of the following structures is located at the level of the interspace between T4 and
t5?
A. jugular notch
B. sternal angle
C. manubrium
D. xiphoid - Answer-B. sternal angle
which of the following glands is located within the sella turcica?
A. pineal
B. hippocampus
C. pituitary
D. hypothalamus - Answer-C. pituitary
which of the following are appropriate guidelines for preforming a AP projection of the
foot? select all the apply
A. place the affected foot flat in the center of the IR
