Test Questions with Complete Solutions
All of the following are affected by the SID used for a radiographic image except:
✔️✔️contrast resolution
The image receptor used in computed radiography IRs is a: ✔️✔️photostimulable storage
phosphor imaging plate
Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the: ✔️✔️JCAHO
Tonal shielding is required when the gonads lie within __________ cm of the primary X-ray
field: ✔️✔️5
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest gonad
dose? ✔️✔️pelvis
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest
gonad dose? ✔️✔️lumbar spine
Which of the following is affected when imaging patients who are obese?
1. image quality
2.ability to transfer safely
3. ability to find positioning landmarks ✔️✔️1,2 and 3
A fundamental responsibility of radiographers is to ensure that each radiation exposure
upholds the ALARA concept which stands for: ✔️✔️As low as reasonably achievable