QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A partial exposure occurs when the trigger is not depressed for
length of the timed exposure setting and is indicated by a series of
beeps and a screen message "INCOMPLETE." To reset the unit the
following is done. Answer: Press any button OR turn the unit off OR
wait 20 seconds
◉ When the battery charge is too low to produce x-rays a display
message "RECHARGE HANDSET" appears accompanied by ____
audible tones. What other unit display also indicates insufficient
handset charge? Answer: 5 audible tones/ Battery level icon
◉ If left unused NOMAD Pro 2 will automatically shut down after
approximately
______________ minute(s) Answer: 3 minutes
◉ Battery charge may be lost during extended inactivity leading
to fewer exposures between handset charging. A fully charged
handset should yield approximately _______ exposures. Answer: 300
◉ In order to maintain the optimal operator safety zone the
backscatter shield should be: Answer: Parallel to the operator,
, Positioned to the outer edge of the cone, & As close to the patient as
possible
◉ When used correctly, the Nomad's primary and backscatter
shielding provides operator protection that falls well below federal
regulatory limits. The annual Federal limit for an operator of x-ray
equipment is ____mSv. Answer: 500 mSv
◉ Which of the following is true regarding exposure charts and
settings for the Nomad
Pro 2: Answer: -Is legally required by the North Carolina Division of
Radiation Protection and must be posted.
-Will be affected by factors such as, projection, film speed, sensor
type and patient size.
-Can be customized and programmed by the operator into the
NOMAD Pro.
◉ Radiation safety is at the heart of the NOMAD Pro 2 design. All
listed components of radiation safety are inherent to the NOMAD
Pro 2 except one: Answer: Radiographic exam appropriate for
diagnosis and treatment of the patient being exposed
(this is not inherent to the Nomad Pro 2, it is a basis of all
radiographic exam equipment)