Fundamentals of Fluoroscopy – Safety Questions With
Complete Solutions
iso-exposure curves in a fluoroscopic system represents the:
different levels of radiation intensity around a fluroscopic
system
In order to reduce ecposure and avoid scattered beams, clinical
staff should
increase the distance from the patient
Which of the following is often referred to as isodose curves
iso-exposure lines
Which of the following is a primary source of radiation exposure
to the healthcare workers during fluoroscopy
patient
Where is the greatest amount of scatter typically directed when
the fluoroscopic x-ray tube is below the patient
at and below the healthcare workers waist
Which of the following areas is most exposed to scatter radiation
when the fluoroscopic x-ray tube is positioned above the patient
healthcare workers upper trunk, thyroid gland, and eyes
Where is the best place for staff to stand during fluoroscopic
exposures when in a true lateral orientation, such as an
orthopedic pin placement
, directly behind the image intensifier
Which three of the following are recommended to reduce
occupational dose during fluoroscopy exposure
standing at arms length from the patient
using the iso curves to your advantage
wearing protective shielding correctly
During which fluoroscopy procedure might the lead curtain need
to be removed for infection control purposes
myelogram
Which aspect of fluoroscopic imaging is demonstrated in the
following illustration
iso-exposure curves
Which of the following is a primary concern for patient safety in
relation to fluoroscopic exposure
skin exposure
Which two terms are used interchangeably to refer to the overall
amount of radiation delivered to a patient
DAP and KAP
The primary role of the DAP meter in a fluoroscopic system is
to measure the:
total of air kerma striking the surface of the patient
Where is the DAP meter located in the fluoroscopic system
attached to the collimator
Complete Solutions
iso-exposure curves in a fluoroscopic system represents the:
different levels of radiation intensity around a fluroscopic
system
In order to reduce ecposure and avoid scattered beams, clinical
staff should
increase the distance from the patient
Which of the following is often referred to as isodose curves
iso-exposure lines
Which of the following is a primary source of radiation exposure
to the healthcare workers during fluoroscopy
patient
Where is the greatest amount of scatter typically directed when
the fluoroscopic x-ray tube is below the patient
at and below the healthcare workers waist
Which of the following areas is most exposed to scatter radiation
when the fluoroscopic x-ray tube is positioned above the patient
healthcare workers upper trunk, thyroid gland, and eyes
Where is the best place for staff to stand during fluoroscopic
exposures when in a true lateral orientation, such as an
orthopedic pin placement
, directly behind the image intensifier
Which three of the following are recommended to reduce
occupational dose during fluoroscopy exposure
standing at arms length from the patient
using the iso curves to your advantage
wearing protective shielding correctly
During which fluoroscopy procedure might the lead curtain need
to be removed for infection control purposes
myelogram
Which aspect of fluoroscopic imaging is demonstrated in the
following illustration
iso-exposure curves
Which of the following is a primary concern for patient safety in
relation to fluoroscopic exposure
skin exposure
Which two terms are used interchangeably to refer to the overall
amount of radiation delivered to a patient
DAP and KAP
The primary role of the DAP meter in a fluoroscopic system is
to measure the:
total of air kerma striking the surface of the patient
Where is the DAP meter located in the fluoroscopic system
attached to the collimator
