Test Bank For Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning ASRT.
and Procedures EXAM with Q and A ARRT.
JCAHO. - A
The general goal for central ray placement is: parallel Each radiology department must write age-specific competencies to meet the standards of
the: a. CDC.
with the structure of interest. perpendicular to the
ASRT.
structure of interest. angled along the long axis of the
ARRT.
part of interest.
JCAHO. - D
angled against the long axis of the part of interest. - B
Gonad shielding is required when the gonads lie within ____ cm of the primary xray field.
What term is defined as the distance from the anode focal spot inside the x-ray tube to the a. 3
image receptor?
5
Collimation
6
Source-to-image receptor distance (SID)
8-B
Central ray (CR)
Image receptor (IR) - B
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest
gonad dose? a. Limb
All of the following are affected by the SID used for a radiographic image, except: Skull
spatial resolution. magnification of the anatomy in the image. patient dose.
Pelvis
contrast resolution. - D
Lumbar spine - C
The image receptor used in computed radiography IRs is a: Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest
tethered solid-state digital detector. wireless flat-panel detector. gonad dose? a. Limb
cassette with film. Skull
Pelvis
photostimulable storage phosphor imaging plate. - D
Lumbar spine - D
Chapter 01: Preliminary Steps in Radiography
Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:
Long: Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 14th Edition
CDC.
,MULTIPLE CHOICE
All are apparent abnormalities that could affect the radiographic result and should be
The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the: recorded by the radiographer in the clinical history, except: a. tattoos with ferrous
pigments. freckles and moles. swelling or masses. surface scars. - B
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
American Medical Association.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following?
Peristalsis
Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology. - C
Spasm 3. Breathing
The Standards of Ethics for radiographers was written and is maintained by the: a. 1 and 120
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. 1 and 120
American Medical Association. 2 and 120
American Society of Radiologic Technologists. 1, 2, and 3 120
Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology. - A
Radiographic images of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed with the Nervousness, discomfort, and fear are causes of:
digits: a. positioned toward the ceiling. positioned toward the floor. horizontal and voluntary motion. involuntary motion. imaging
pointed to the left. procedure failure.
horizontal and pointed to the right. - A image artifacts. - A
How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned? Radiographers can control voluntary motion by: using a
Only when visibly soiled high kVp. increasing the length of exposure time.
Weekly performing the examination in the recumbent position.
Daily giving clear instruction to the patient. - D
After every procedure/patient - D
Which type of accessory equipment reduces the amount of scatter and off-focus radiation
that reaches the image receptor? a. Compensating filter
The easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of
microorganisms is: a. wearing PPE. following cough etiquette protocols. Grid
handwashing. Sandbag
proper handling of sharps. - C Sponge - B
,Information that must be included on all radiographic images includes all of the The central or principle beam of x-rays is termed the:
following except: right or left side marker. center beam (CB). image beam (IB). central ray (CR).
patient's name or ID number. radiographer's image receptor (IR). - C
name.
date of exam. - C
Which of the following is affected when imaging patients who are obese?
The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm. Image quality
16 Ability to transfer safely
18 Ability to find positioning landmarks
90 1 and 2 only
102 - D 1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
The simplest and most common shape of compensating filter is the: wedge. 1, 2, and 3 - D
trough.
A fundamental responsibility of radiographers is to ensure that each radiation exposure
double-wedge.
upholds the ALARA concept. ALARA stands for: a. as low as reasonably achievable. as
Boomerang. - A long as radiograph is acceptable. acceptable limits allowed for radiographic attempts.
attempts to lessen all radiographic allowances. - A
All are guidelines for gonad shielding, except: the gonads lie in the primary
beam. shielding is used when it will not compromise the exam objective. The source of radiation in an x-ray tube (the anode) shall not be closer than _____ inches
from the patient. a. 12
patients with reasonable reproductive potential should be shielded.
15
gonad shields are only needed for pediatric patients. - D
10
18 - A
What is the most common image receptor general position?
Diagonal
A physician who is board certified to read or interpret, x-ray examinations is a: a.
Crosswise
hospitalist. radiographer. radiologist. surgeon. - C
Lengthwise
Vertical - C
, Which term refers to restriction of the exposure field? Collimation of the x-ray beam prompts which two of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Collimation A decrease in radiographic contrast
Filter An increase in radiographic contrast
Shuttering A decrease of scatter radiation
Central ray (CR) - A An increase of scatter radiation - B, C
An increase in SID will result in which two of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Which side marker would be placed on the image receptor on the edge of the collimated
field for a radiographic image of a patient with an injured right hand? Decreased magnification
The left (L) marker on the left side of the patient's right hand Increased magnification
The right (R) marker on the right side of the patient's left hand Increased spatial resolution
The left (L) marker on either side of the patient's hand Decreased spatial resolution - A, C
The right (R) marker on either side of the patient's hand - D
Chapter 02: General Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning Terminology
MULTIPLE RESPONSE Long: Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 14th Edition
Radiographers who obtain additional education, clinical practice, and certification to
provide advanced clinical imaging procedures are designated as which two of the following
MULTIPLE CHOICE
titles?
(Select all that apply.)
In the "anatomic position," the palms of the hands are facing:
Radiologist deputies (RD)
backward. forward.
Radiologist assistants (RA)
up.
Radiology practitioner assistants (RPA)
down. - B
Advanced radiography practitioners (ARP) - B, C
A plane passing through the body parallel with the midsagittal plane is termed: a.
Which two are the most common pre-exposure breathing instructions for radiographic
procedures? (Select all that apply.) a. Rapid, shallow breaths coronal. sagittal. axial.
Slow, deep breaths oblique. - B
At the end of inspiration
At the end of expiration - C, D A plane passing vertically through the body from side to side is termed: a. oblique.
sagittal. coronal.
and Procedures EXAM with Q and A ARRT.
JCAHO. - A
The general goal for central ray placement is: parallel Each radiology department must write age-specific competencies to meet the standards of
the: a. CDC.
with the structure of interest. perpendicular to the
ASRT.
structure of interest. angled along the long axis of the
ARRT.
part of interest.
JCAHO. - D
angled against the long axis of the part of interest. - B
Gonad shielding is required when the gonads lie within ____ cm of the primary xray field.
What term is defined as the distance from the anode focal spot inside the x-ray tube to the a. 3
image receptor?
5
Collimation
6
Source-to-image receptor distance (SID)
8-B
Central ray (CR)
Image receptor (IR) - B
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest
gonad dose? a. Limb
All of the following are affected by the SID used for a radiographic image, except: Skull
spatial resolution. magnification of the anatomy in the image. patient dose.
Pelvis
contrast resolution. - D
Lumbar spine - C
The image receptor used in computed radiography IRs is a: Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest
tethered solid-state digital detector. wireless flat-panel detector. gonad dose? a. Limb
cassette with film. Skull
Pelvis
photostimulable storage phosphor imaging plate. - D
Lumbar spine - D
Chapter 01: Preliminary Steps in Radiography
Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:
Long: Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 14th Edition
CDC.
,MULTIPLE CHOICE
All are apparent abnormalities that could affect the radiographic result and should be
The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the: recorded by the radiographer in the clinical history, except: a. tattoos with ferrous
pigments. freckles and moles. swelling or masses. surface scars. - B
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
American Medical Association.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following?
Peristalsis
Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology. - C
Spasm 3. Breathing
The Standards of Ethics for radiographers was written and is maintained by the: a. 1 and 120
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. 1 and 120
American Medical Association. 2 and 120
American Society of Radiologic Technologists. 1, 2, and 3 120
Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology. - A
Radiographic images of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed with the Nervousness, discomfort, and fear are causes of:
digits: a. positioned toward the ceiling. positioned toward the floor. horizontal and voluntary motion. involuntary motion. imaging
pointed to the left. procedure failure.
horizontal and pointed to the right. - A image artifacts. - A
How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned? Radiographers can control voluntary motion by: using a
Only when visibly soiled high kVp. increasing the length of exposure time.
Weekly performing the examination in the recumbent position.
Daily giving clear instruction to the patient. - D
After every procedure/patient - D
Which type of accessory equipment reduces the amount of scatter and off-focus radiation
that reaches the image receptor? a. Compensating filter
The easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of
microorganisms is: a. wearing PPE. following cough etiquette protocols. Grid
handwashing. Sandbag
proper handling of sharps. - C Sponge - B
,Information that must be included on all radiographic images includes all of the The central or principle beam of x-rays is termed the:
following except: right or left side marker. center beam (CB). image beam (IB). central ray (CR).
patient's name or ID number. radiographer's image receptor (IR). - C
name.
date of exam. - C
Which of the following is affected when imaging patients who are obese?
The metric conversion of 40 inches is _____ cm. Image quality
16 Ability to transfer safely
18 Ability to find positioning landmarks
90 1 and 2 only
102 - D 1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
The simplest and most common shape of compensating filter is the: wedge. 1, 2, and 3 - D
trough.
A fundamental responsibility of radiographers is to ensure that each radiation exposure
double-wedge.
upholds the ALARA concept. ALARA stands for: a. as low as reasonably achievable. as
Boomerang. - A long as radiograph is acceptable. acceptable limits allowed for radiographic attempts.
attempts to lessen all radiographic allowances. - A
All are guidelines for gonad shielding, except: the gonads lie in the primary
beam. shielding is used when it will not compromise the exam objective. The source of radiation in an x-ray tube (the anode) shall not be closer than _____ inches
from the patient. a. 12
patients with reasonable reproductive potential should be shielded.
15
gonad shields are only needed for pediatric patients. - D
10
18 - A
What is the most common image receptor general position?
Diagonal
A physician who is board certified to read or interpret, x-ray examinations is a: a.
Crosswise
hospitalist. radiographer. radiologist. surgeon. - C
Lengthwise
Vertical - C
, Which term refers to restriction of the exposure field? Collimation of the x-ray beam prompts which two of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Collimation A decrease in radiographic contrast
Filter An increase in radiographic contrast
Shuttering A decrease of scatter radiation
Central ray (CR) - A An increase of scatter radiation - B, C
An increase in SID will result in which two of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Which side marker would be placed on the image receptor on the edge of the collimated
field for a radiographic image of a patient with an injured right hand? Decreased magnification
The left (L) marker on the left side of the patient's right hand Increased magnification
The right (R) marker on the right side of the patient's left hand Increased spatial resolution
The left (L) marker on either side of the patient's hand Decreased spatial resolution - A, C
The right (R) marker on either side of the patient's hand - D
Chapter 02: General Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning Terminology
MULTIPLE RESPONSE Long: Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 14th Edition
Radiographers who obtain additional education, clinical practice, and certification to
provide advanced clinical imaging procedures are designated as which two of the following
MULTIPLE CHOICE
titles?
(Select all that apply.)
In the "anatomic position," the palms of the hands are facing:
Radiologist deputies (RD)
backward. forward.
Radiologist assistants (RA)
up.
Radiology practitioner assistants (RPA)
down. - B
Advanced radiography practitioners (ARP) - B, C
A plane passing through the body parallel with the midsagittal plane is termed: a.
Which two are the most common pre-exposure breathing instructions for radiographic
procedures? (Select all that apply.) a. Rapid, shallow breaths coronal. sagittal. axial.
Slow, deep breaths oblique. - B
At the end of inspiration
At the end of expiration - C, D A plane passing vertically through the body from side to side is termed: a. oblique.
sagittal. coronal.
