BOARD VITALS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
what is the effect of an increase in filtration of the xray beam - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-increased HVL |
you have an order for an xray of the left humerus, but the patient states she fell
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on the right arm. which is the correct course of action - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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call the ordering physician for clarification
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disclosure of confidential patient information by a radiographer by unauthorized
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individuals is known as - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-invasion of privacy
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which of the following characterizes an iatrogenic infection - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-it is the result of physician or medical intervention| | | | | | | |
what type of drug is used to increase urine output - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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diuretics
after injection of contrast media - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-if the patient becomes
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faint check vitals immediately
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,which of the following is reported by the NCRP as the percentage of human
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radiation exposure due to natural background radiation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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50%
the PA axial of the large intestine best demonstrates - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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rectosigmoid portion |
which of the following is true of the orientation and placement of an IR -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-the IR should be large enough to include atleast one joint
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in all long bone studies
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what is the annual whole body radiation occupational dose limit - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-5 rem (50 mSv) | | |
what affects shape distortion - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-angulation
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which of the following is true of beam limitation devices used to protect the
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patient by limiting the area of exposure and volume of tissue that is irradiated -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-a collimator that automatically restricts the beam to the
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size of the IR have a feature known as positive beam limitation
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which of the following describes the partial transfer of energy from a photon
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during its interaction with tissue in diagnostic radiology - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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scatter
identify the structure indicated by the red arrows - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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pericardium
, when a radiographer interviews a patient which of the following can he/she
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observe - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-objective signs
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which of the following legal doctrines is relevant to a case of obvious negligence -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-res ispa loquitor
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which of the following is the proper procedure for disposing of a contaminated
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sharp - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-dispose the entire needle and syringe in a
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dedicated container without recapping the needle
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which of the following is a common potential complication of Barium contrast -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-bowel impaction | |
what is defined as the relaxation phase of the heart muscle - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-diastole
which of the following types of radiation accounts for the largest source of
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background radiation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-radon and thoron
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which of the following positions allow demonstration of the sesamoid bones of
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the foot without superimposition of the metatarsals or phalanges - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-tangential metatarsals/toes |
CR signal loss and the ability of the IP to be read becomes objectionable after
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approximately how many hours - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-8 hours
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CORRECT ANSWERS
what is the effect of an increase in filtration of the xray beam - CORRECT
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ANSWER✔✔-increased HVL |
you have an order for an xray of the left humerus, but the patient states she fell
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on the right arm. which is the correct course of action - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
call the ordering physician for clarification
| | | | |
disclosure of confidential patient information by a radiographer by unauthorized
| | | | | | | | | |
individuals is known as - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-invasion of privacy
| | | | | | | |
which of the following characterizes an iatrogenic infection - CORRECT
| | | | | | | | | |
ANSWER✔✔-it is the result of physician or medical intervention| | | | | | | |
what type of drug is used to increase urine output - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
| | | | | | | | | | | |
diuretics
after injection of contrast media - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-if the patient becomes
| | | | | | | | | | |
faint check vitals immediately
| | |
,which of the following is reported by the NCRP as the percentage of human
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
radiation exposure due to natural background radiation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
| | | | | | | | |
50%
the PA axial of the large intestine best demonstrates - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
| | | | | | | | | | |
rectosigmoid portion |
which of the following is true of the orientation and placement of an IR -
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-the IR should be large enough to include atleast one joint
| | | | | | | | | | | |
in all long bone studies
| | | |
what is the annual whole body radiation occupational dose limit - CORRECT
| | | | | | | | | | | |
ANSWER✔✔-5 rem (50 mSv) | | |
what affects shape distortion - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-angulation
| | | | | |
which of the following is true of beam limitation devices used to protect the
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
patient by limiting the area of exposure and volume of tissue that is irradiated -
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-a collimator that automatically restricts the beam to the
| | | | | | | | | |
size of the IR have a feature known as positive beam limitation
| | | | | | | | | | |
which of the following describes the partial transfer of energy from a photon
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
during its interaction with tissue in diagnostic radiology - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
| | | | | | | | | |
scatter
identify the structure indicated by the red arrows - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
| | | | | | | | | |
pericardium
, when a radiographer interviews a patient which of the following can he/she
| | | | | | | | | | | |
observe - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-objective signs
| | | |
which of the following legal doctrines is relevant to a case of obvious negligence -
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-res ispa loquitor
| | | |
which of the following is the proper procedure for disposing of a contaminated
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
sharp - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-dispose the entire needle and syringe in a
| | | | | | | | | | |
dedicated container without recapping the needle
| | | | |
which of the following is a common potential complication of Barium contrast -
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-bowel impaction | |
what is defined as the relaxation phase of the heart muscle - CORRECT
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
ANSWER✔✔-diastole
which of the following types of radiation accounts for the largest source of
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
background radiation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-radon and thoron
| | | | | |
which of the following positions allow demonstration of the sesamoid bones of
| | | | | | | | | | | |
the foot without superimposition of the metatarsals or phalanges - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-tangential metatarsals/toes |
CR signal loss and the ability of the IP to be read becomes objectionable after
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approximately how many hours - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-8 hours
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