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The reduction of a limited operator's exposure to ionizing radiation can be accomplished by: - CORRECT ANSWER--Decreasing the time in the radiation feild -increasing the distance from radiation source -NOT THIS: using exposure techniques with a low peak kVP(peak must be high) The annual EFFECTIVE DOSE limit for a whole-body dose of occupational radiation over the age of 18 - CORRECT ANSWER-50 mSv or 5 rem What are low-dose techniques? - CORRECT ANSWER--increasing kVp, decreasing mAs -...

The world's largest credentialing organization in medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy; certify and register technologists through administration of education, ethics and examination requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Unintended optical density on a radiograph or another film-type image receptor - CORRECT ANSWER-Artifact Professional organization that promotes research, continuing education and guidelines for...

The smallest component of an image matrix, that represents a specific location in the patient is a a. pixel b. voxel c. histogram d. algorithm Adjustment of window level of a digital image viewed on the monitor allows adjustment of the image a. brightness (density) b. contrast c. spatial detail d. resolution Increasing the window width of a digital image on the monitor a. increases the brightness of the image b. decreases the brightness of the image c. increases the contrast of the...

___ rays originate by disturbing electrons and ____ rays originate from the nucleus - CORRECT ANSWER-X, Gamma X-rays can produce______and____ changes in the human body - CORRECT ANSWER-Chemical, Biologic Identify 2 properties of X-rays - CORRECT ANSWER-Produces secondary & scatter radiation Highly penetrating invisible rays The interaction that occurs when incident x-rays ionize atoms and change direction with a loss of energy is called____ effect - CORRECT ANSWER-Compton The radiation ...

The image receptor (IR) usually consists of the: A. x-ray tube and the tube stand B. cassette and the film C. control console and the transformer D. tube locks and the detent - CORRECT ANSWER-B. cassette and the film collimation and light beam restriction does what? - CORRECT ANSWER-decreases irradiated tissue volume =decreases scatter radiation production which results in increased image contrast-and decreased receptor exposure-reduces pt exposurereduces occupational exposure----IMAGE qu...

GXMO stands for what? General X-Ray Machine Operator 2. What is the first step to become a GXMO? The individual must be a current student in a radiography course and within 12 months of graduating 3. What is the 2nd step to become a GXMO? Submit a clinical competency Affidavit form (the school will submit) 4. What is the 3rd step to become a GXMO? Apply and successfully pass GXMO 5. What is the 4th step? GXMO licensure exam application with $150 fee 6. What are the 4 sites that can be...

Uses x-ray to make sectional or three dimensional images of the body - CORRECT ANSWER-Computed Tomography (CT) Uses radiation to treat cancer tissue - CORRECT ANSWER-Radiation Therapy Uses a magnetic field and radiowaves to generate sectional images of the body - CORRECT ANSWER-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) It is within the scope of practice for a GXMO to perform computed tomography of the abdomen. - CORRECT ANSWER-False It is within the scope of practice for a GXMO to perform routine ...

Who discovered x-rays? – Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen 2. When were x-rays discovered? – November 8, 1895, in Germany 3. What are the 3 Cardinal Principles of radiation protection? – Maximize distance, maximize shielding, minimize time 4. What is Erythema? – Reddening of the skin 5. What is Anemia? – Decrease of oxygen in blood, low blood count 6. What is Leukopenia? – Low WBC count 7. What is epilation? – Loss of hair 8. What does ALARA stand for? – As Low As Reasonably Achiev...

X-rays were discovered by... - CORRECT ANSWER- Roentgen in 1895 in Germany The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is the... - CORRECT ANSWER- organization that accredits schools for radiologic technologists The largest professional organization for radiologic technologists is the... - CORRECT ANSWERASRT The x-ray room has an area that protects the limited operator from scatter radiation and is called... - CORRECT ANSWER- the control booth Mechanism on the...

X-rays were discovered by - _Roentgen_ The joint review committee on education in radiologic technology (JRCERT) is the - _Organization that accredits schools for radiologic technologists_ Another term that has the same meaning as practical radiographer is - _Limited operator_ To determine the credentials needed for you to practice limited radiography, you should contact the appropriate state agency - _True_ The term limited operator is used because the - _Scope of practice is limited_ Cr...

A tilting table will allow the head end to be lowered at least 15 degrees into the: A. Trendelenburg position B. Sims position C. Fowler position D. supine position - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Trendelenburg position The principal purpose of doing a "safety check" before making an exposure is to: A. ensure a quality radiographic image B. prevent radiation hazard to yourself C. protect the patient from unnecessary exposure D. prevent accidental exposure of coworkers - CORRECT ANSWER-D. prev...

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Which of the following types of discrimination has widespread effects within an organization because it is based on processes and policies? - CORRECT ANSWERInstitutional Which of the following forms of discrimination is the result of one or a few people acting on their own? - CORRECT ANSWER-Individual Which of the following viewed discrimination as an intentional act by an organization and sought to eliminate discrimination on the part of the employer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Title VII of the Civ...

Why didnt many employers realize long-term costs savings with PPO? - CORRECT ANSWER-Because they were primarily discounted fee-for-service arrangements with little focus on utilization control. What steps did PPO companies take to correct this problem? - CORRECT ANSWERIncrease the monitoring of utilization, implementing quality control and surveying member satisfaction. What do opponents of the PPO approach argue is the reason they are more expensive than HMOs? - CORRECT ANSWER-They argue ...

With respect to marketing a group insurance plan, which of the following statements best describes insurer representatives known as account executives? - CORRECT ANSWER-They are involved in enrolling group members and installing new plans Which of the following statements correctly describes the statistical concept known as the law of large numbers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Future probabilities of loss are not valid unless a large number of incidents exist to ensure the outcomes are less likely to ...

best cost provider strategy - CORRECT ANSWER-striving to incorporate upscale product attributes at a lower cost than rivals. allows a company to give customers more value for their money hybrid strategy Low-cost leadership - CORRECT ANSWER-achieves this when it becomes the industry's lowest-cost provider rather than just being one of perhaps several competitors with comparatively low costs low-cost provider's foremost strategic objective - CORRECT ANSWER-meaningfully lower costs th...

Low-cost leaders – CORRECT ANSWER – have the lowest industry costs, are exceptionally good at finding ways to drive costs out of their businesses but still provide acceptable product. Cost driver – CORRECT ANSWER – a factor that has a strong influence on a company's costs. Broad Differentiation Strategy – CORRECT ANSWER – to offer a unique product attributes that a wide range of buyers find appealing. Value/Uniqueness Driver – CORRECT ANSWER – a factor that can have a s...

Which risk-handling techniques are being used by a firm that decides to not produce a dangerous chemical, to purchase insurance with a $10,000 deductible on its assets and to install a fire sprinkler system throughout the plant? - CORRECT ANSWER: Avoidance, retention, insurance and control Which of the following statements regarding prescription drug rebates is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER: A rebate occurs when there is an agreement between a pharmacy benefit manager and a drug manufacturer. ...

The federal and Texas courts have excluded privileged information as trade secrets when the information is generally known outside the corporation, or when the intellectual property of an employee (talents, skills and abilities), or the information can be easily or quickly reproduced outside the corporation. - CORRECT ANSWER-True The __ oversees trading. - CORRECT ANSWER-Securities and Exchange Commission The "Property Rights" argument is a philosophy based on employees owning their l...

strong-culture company - CORRECT ANSWER-deeply rooted values and norms of behavior are widely shared and regulate the conduct of the company's business. management by walking around (MBWA) - CORRECT ANSWER-is one of the techniques that effective leaders use to stay informed about how well the strategy execution process is progressing. Good strategy execution requires a team effort. All managers have strategy executing responsibility in their areas of authority,and all employees are acti...