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Test Bank For Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning
and Procedures EXAM with Q and A
The general goal for central ray placement is: parallel
with the structure of interest. perpendicular to the
structure of interest. angled along the long axis of the
part of interest.
M
angled against the long axis of the part of interest. - B
ED
What term is defined as the distance from the anode focal spot inside the x-ray tube to the
image receptor?
Collimation
Source-to-image receptor distance (SID)
ST
Central ray (CR)
Image receptor (IR) - B
U
All of the following are affected by the SID used for a radiographic image, except:
spatial resolution. magnification of the anatomy in the image. patient dose.
D
contrast resolution. - D
Y
The image receptor used in computed radiography IRs is a:
tethered solid-state digital detector. wireless flat-panel detector.
cassette with film.
photostimulable storage phosphor imaging plate. - D
Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:
CDC.
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ASRT.
ARRT.
JCAHO. - A
Each radiology department must write age-specific competencies to meet the standards of
the: a. CDC.
ASRT.
ARRT.
JCAHO. - D
M
Gonad shielding is required when the gonads lie within cm of the primary xray field.
ED
a. 3
5
6
8-B
ST
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest
gonad dose? a. Limb
U
Skull
Pelvis
D
Lumbar spine - C
Y
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest
gonad dose? a. Limb
Skull
Pelvis
Lumbar spine - D
Chapter 01: Preliminary Steps in Radiography
Long: Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 14th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
American Medical Association.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology. - C
M
The Standards of Ethics for radiographers was written and is maintained by the:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
ED
American Medical Association.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology. - A
ST
Radiographic images of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed with the
digits: a. positioned toward the ceiling. positioned toward the floor. horizontal and
pointed to the left.
U
horizontal and pointed to the right. - A
D
How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned?
Only when visibly soiled
Y
Weekly
Daily
After every procedure/patient - D
The easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of
microorganisms is: a. wearing PPE. following cough etiquette protocols.
handwashing.
proper handling of sharps. - C
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All are apparent abnormalities that could affect the radiographic result and should be
recorded by the radiographer in the clinical history, except: a. tattoos with ferrous
pigments. freckles and moles. swelling or masses. surface scars. - B
Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following?
Peristalsis
Spasm 3. Breathing
a. 1 and 120
M
1 and 120
2 and 120
ED
1, 2, and 3 120
ST
Nervousness, discomfort, and fear are causes of:
voluntary motion. involuntary motion. imaging
procedure failure.
U
image artifacts. - A
D
Radiographers can control voluntary motion by: using a
high kVp. increasing the length of exposure time.
Y
performing the examination in the recumbent position.
giving clear instruction to the patient. - D
Which type of accessory equipment reduces the amount of scatter and off-focus radiation
that reaches the image receptor? a. Compensating filter
Grid
Sandbag
Sponge - B
Test Bank For Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning
and Procedures EXAM with Q and A
The general goal for central ray placement is: parallel
with the structure of interest. perpendicular to the
structure of interest. angled along the long axis of the
part of interest.
M
angled against the long axis of the part of interest. - B
ED
What term is defined as the distance from the anode focal spot inside the x-ray tube to the
image receptor?
Collimation
Source-to-image receptor distance (SID)
ST
Central ray (CR)
Image receptor (IR) - B
U
All of the following are affected by the SID used for a radiographic image, except:
spatial resolution. magnification of the anatomy in the image. patient dose.
D
contrast resolution. - D
Y
The image receptor used in computed radiography IRs is a:
tethered solid-state digital detector. wireless flat-panel detector.
cassette with film.
photostimulable storage phosphor imaging plate. - D
Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:
CDC.
,MEDSTUDY.COM
ASRT.
ARRT.
JCAHO. - A
Each radiology department must write age-specific competencies to meet the standards of
the: a. CDC.
ASRT.
ARRT.
JCAHO. - D
M
Gonad shielding is required when the gonads lie within cm of the primary xray field.
ED
a. 3
5
6
8-B
ST
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest
gonad dose? a. Limb
U
Skull
Pelvis
D
Lumbar spine - C
Y
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest
gonad dose? a. Limb
Skull
Pelvis
Lumbar spine - D
Chapter 01: Preliminary Steps in Radiography
Long: Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 14th Edition
,MEDSTUDY.COM
MULTIPLE CHOICE
The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
American Medical Association.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology. - C
M
The Standards of Ethics for radiographers was written and is maintained by the:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
ED
American Medical Association.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology. - A
ST
Radiographic images of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed with the
digits: a. positioned toward the ceiling. positioned toward the floor. horizontal and
pointed to the left.
U
horizontal and pointed to the right. - A
D
How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned?
Only when visibly soiled
Y
Weekly
Daily
After every procedure/patient - D
The easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of
microorganisms is: a. wearing PPE. following cough etiquette protocols.
handwashing.
proper handling of sharps. - C
, MEDSTUDY.COM
All are apparent abnormalities that could affect the radiographic result and should be
recorded by the radiographer in the clinical history, except: a. tattoos with ferrous
pigments. freckles and moles. swelling or masses. surface scars. - B
Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following?
Peristalsis
Spasm 3. Breathing
a. 1 and 120
M
1 and 120
2 and 120
ED
1, 2, and 3 120
ST
Nervousness, discomfort, and fear are causes of:
voluntary motion. involuntary motion. imaging
procedure failure.
U
image artifacts. - A
D
Radiographers can control voluntary motion by: using a
high kVp. increasing the length of exposure time.
Y
performing the examination in the recumbent position.
giving clear instruction to the patient. - D
Which type of accessory equipment reduces the amount of scatter and off-focus radiation
that reaches the image receptor? a. Compensating filter
Grid
Sandbag
Sponge - B
