When the Nomad Pro 2 is in the operatory the unit controls should be
set to _____ to avoid accidental exposures. This is accomplished by
pressing the Select then Patient buttons. - ANSWERS-X-rays Locked
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. - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-5 audible tones/ Battery level icon
If left unused NOMAD Pro 2 will automatically shut down after
approximately
______________ minute(s) - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-300
, In order to maintain the optimal operator safety zone the backscatter
shield should be: - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-500 mSv
Which of the following is true regarding exposure charts and settings
for the Nomad
Pro 2: - ANSWERS--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: - ANSWERS-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)
The operator safety zone is compromised when: - ANSWERS--The
unit is not perpendicular to the operator