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Identify the indications for chest tube insertion from the list below: I. Pleural effusion II. Acute shortness of breath III. Pneumothorax IV. Empyema - CORRECT ANSWER I, III, IV Identify the proper placement of a chest tube for a pneumothorax. - CORRECT ANSWER Mid-axillary, over the edge of the 4th to 6th intercostal space toward the apex of the lung. Identify the proper placement of a chest tube for fluid removal. - CORRECT ANSWER Mid-axillary over the edge of the 6th to 8th intercostal...

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Calculate the tubing compliance (CT) when the measured volume is 150 mL and the static pressure is 53 cm H2O. Question options: -0.003 mL/cm H2O -0.35 cm H2O/mL -2.8 mL/cm H2O -7.95cm H2O/mL - CORRECT ANSWER 2.8 mL/cm H2O Feedback: Calculate tubing compliance (CT) by dividing measured volume by measured static pressure. When initially setting up a ventilator the plateau pressure (PPlateau) is measured at 47 cm H2O with a set volume of 100 mL. After applying the ventilator to the patie...

Akinetic Hypokinetic Abnormal Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER Classifications of the regional wall motion which is at rest would include which of the following? Degenerative Carcinoid Congenital mitral stenosis Hypertonic cardiomyopathy - CORRECT ANSWER Diseases which have a potential to directly affect the mitral apparatus would include all of the following except? A)Audible sounds B)Anti-spectral display C)Color-Doppler display D)Strip-chart recording - CORRECT ANSWER The forms of p...

high potential difference - CORRECT ANSWER Required to move the electron stream rapidly across the X-ray tube/ VOLTAGE Unit of potential difference - CORRECT ANSWER Volts patient dose: - CORRECT ANSWER calculated as ESE (entrance skin exposure) Transformer that has more windings on primary side: - CORRECT ANSWER stepdown Factors that affect xray QUALITY: - CORRECT ANSWER kvp & filtration How does scatter rad fog reduce visability of detail in image? - CORRECT ANSWER it decreases contrast ...

Which of the following changes in (KVP) will result in the greatest reduction of patient dose, when (MAS) is adjusted to compensate for the change? - CORRECT ANSWER Increase kVp by 30% Which of the following (IR) system speeds will result in the lowest patient dose? - CORRECT ANSWER Faster speed IR system What is the primary purpose of using gonad shields during radiography? - CORRECT ANSWER Reduce the likelihood of genetic effects Contact & shadow are two types of gonad shield - CORRECT ...

which of the following technical factors adjustments should be made when negative contrast media agents are used? A. decrease kilovoltage peak (kVp) B. increase kilovoltage peak (kVp) C. increased milliampere seconds (mAs) D. decreased milliampere seconds (mAs) - CORRECT ANSWER A. decrease kilovoltage peak (kVp) a patient is seen in the emergency department with a possible fracture of the 4th finger which of the following would be proper positioning for this patient? A. lateral projecti...

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the link between radiation dose and genetic effects? 1. The link has been demonstrated in human studies. 2. The link has been demonstrated in animal studies. 3. increased risk to humans cannot be predicted with respect to an individual. - correct answer 2 and 3 only Which of the following changes in kilovoltage (KVP) will result in the greatest reduction of patient dose, when milliamperage-seconds (mAs) is adjusted to compensate for...

indicator number - CORRECT ANSWER how much radiation was absorbed into the phosphors image stitching - CORRECT ANSWER stitching together multiple images - useful for scoliosis studies of the spine, long bone studies or angiographic imaging of peripheral vasculature. - to view as a single image. image annotation - CORRECT ANSWER allow the technologist to inset preset text or manual text on the image contrast resolution (digital) - CORRECT ANSWER Ability to distinguish anatomic structures ...

restrict the XR beam to the clinical area of interest - correct answer As a professional radiographer, the practice of ALARA requires you to prime - correct answer The factors that affect XR emission under the direct control of the radiographer are called_ factors beam quality - correct answer Milliamperage-second (mAs) directly affects all of the following EXCEPT mA & filtration - correct answer The factors that directly affect XR quantity are kVp & beam filtration - correct answer The f...

X-rays where discoverd in 1895 by? - correct answer Roentgen The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is the: - correct answer Organization that accredits schools for radiologic technologists. The worlds oldest and largest radio-logic science professional organization is the ? - correct answer American society of radiologic Technologist. What organization establishes standards and provides certification examinations for radiologic technologists? - correct ...

ROUTES OF ENTRY OF TOXIC CHEMICALS MAY INCLUDE - correct answer INHALATION, SWALLOWING, OR ABSORPTION THROUGH SKIN OR MUCOUS MEMBRANES WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING OF BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIALS, SAFE USE OF THE PRODUCT, AND CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL DIRECTIONS ARE CALLED - correct answer MSDS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS OLDER PATIENTS SHOULD BE SCHEDULED - correct answer AS EARLY IN THE DAY AS POSSIBLE THE DAY AS POSSIBLE ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES SHOULD BE SCHEDULED - correct answer FIRST IN A...

Macule - correct answer A flat circumscribed area that is a change in the color of the skin, < 1 cm in diameter. Examples - freckles, flat moles (nevi), petechiae, measles. Papule - correct answer An elevated, firm, circumscribed area, < 1 cm in diameter. Examples- wart (verruca), elevated moles, lichen planus. Patch - correct answer A flat nonpalpable, irregularly shaped macule > 1 cm in diameter. Examples: Vitiligo, port wine stains, hyperpigmented macule, café au lait patch....

What is the main goal of Crossfit? - CORRECT ANSWER To increase an individual's competency and abilities at all physical tasks What are the 10 fitness domains Crossfit can improve? What are their definitions? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cardiovascular endurance: Ability of a body system to gather, deliver, and utilize oxygen - Stamina: Ability of body processes to process, deliver, store, and utilize energy systems - Strength: Ability of a muscle joint, or multiple muscular units, to apply forc...

Which of these is the best explanation of how a smooth round stone became smooth? - correct answer It was in a stream for a long When a lobster grows a claw to replace one that was lost, the process is called - correct answer regeneration. Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called - correct answer a satellite. In chemistry, to be classified as an organic substance, a substance must contain - correct answer Carbon atoms. contains and the - correct answer ratio of ...

What is the origin and meaning of "ang" - CORRECT ANSWER Latin; bend What does the Conner's Report help diagnose? - CORRECT ANSWER ADD Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms are ? - CORRECT ANSWER Morphemes Define prosody - CORRECT ANSWER Flow of speech Define euphony - CORRECT ANSWER sound/pleasing sound Reading nonsense words on a norm-referenced test is used to assess what? - CORRECT ANSWER word attack What is the origin of the "schwa" or unstressed vowel sound? - CORRECT AN...

1. B: A third 90-degree bend may be permitted in a conduit run if the run does NOTexceed ? A 5 m (16.5') B 10 m (33') C 15 m (50') D 30 m (100') 2. C: Which of the following is a property of an electromagnetic field built around a conductor that opposes any changes in current flow in a circuit? A Impedance B Capacitance C Inductance D Resistance 3. A: Which of the following markings is used for non-conductive optical fiber general-purpose cables? A OFNG B OFCR C OFCP D...

A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100fpm to 125fpm, it currently has a 12" sheave. What sheave is required? - CORRECT ANSWER Diam=12" 12/4=3" 25fpm=3" 100fpm + 25fpm= 12"+3"= 15" sheave MOV On a Ward-Leonard circuit the break is set, but the motor is trying to slip through the break. What is the issue? - CORRECT ANSWER Suicide Circuit You have an old DC motor and are adding an SCR drive, what do you do to the interpoles? - CORRECT ANSWER Leave the interpo...

With the exception of personnel who have been assigned to an individual augmentee (IA) Program, what maximum number of award points are allowed toward advancement at the E-4 and E-5 paygrades? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 When an E-7 is advanced on 16 September, his new assigned time-in-rate is what date? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 September of the advancement cycle exam taken Rank ordering candidates by their numerical score during an E-7 selection board describes which of the following terms? - CORRECT A...

With the exception of personnel who have been assigned to an individual augmentee (IA) Program, what maximum number of award points are allowed toward advancement at the E-4 and E-5 paygrades? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 When an E-7 is advanced on 16 September, his new assigned time-in-rate is what date? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 September of the advancement cycle exam taken Rank ordering candidates by their numerical score during an E-7 selection board describes which of the following terms? - CORRECT A...