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HESI RADIOLOGY EXIT EXAM VERSION 1 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What is the most likely consequence for a cell when an x-ray
photon interacts with and inactivates the cell's master molecule?
a. Lose of all intracellular fluid
b. Cell membrane rupture
c. Disruption of cell chemistry only
d. Cell death - ANSWER-d. Cell death
How much can exposure to the lens of the eyes be reduced by
utilizing the posteroanterior (PA) projection of the cranium over
the anteroposterior (AP) projection?
a. 30%
b. 55%
c. 75%
d. 95% - ANSWER-d. 95%
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Where is the safest place for the radiographer to stand during
fluoroscopy?
a. At the foot of the table
b. At the head of the table
c. 90 degrees from the patient
d. 90 degrees and one meter from the patient - ANSWER-d. 90
degrees and one meter from the patient
In a typical x-ray examination room, what is considered a
secondary protective barrier?
a. Ceiling
b. Floor
c. Wall behind chest board
d. Wall below the chest board - ANSWER-a. Ceiling
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Which statements are accurate about control monitoring badges?
(Select two)
a. Measures radiation exposure in the work area
b. Should be kept in a distant room from the radiation area
c. Should be worn underneath the lead apron during fluoroscopy
exams
d. Measures background exposure during transportation,
handling, and storage
e. Returned to the supplier in a special envelope separate from
individual badges - ANSWER-b. Should be kept in a distant room
from the radiation area
d. Measures background exposure during transportation,
handling, and storage
Which factor will decrease the patient's dose during fluoroscopy?
a. Use continuous fluoroscopy
b. Bring the image intensifier as close as possible to the patient
c. Use the magnification mode
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d. Increase the milliampere-seconds (mAs) - ANSWER-b. Bring
the image intensifier as close as possible to the patient
If a radiographer receives an exposure of 0.05 millisievert (msv)
at a distance of 1.5 feet from the tube of a portable x-ray unit,
what will the exposure be at a distance of 6 feet from the tube?
a. 16 msv
b. 0.003 msv
c. 0.0125 msv
d. 9 msv - ANSWER-If a radiographer receives an exposure of
0.05 millisievert (msv) at 1.5 feet, what will the exposure be at 6
feet?
The bucky slot cover should offer at least what lead thickness?
a. 0.25 mm
b. 0.35 mm
c. 0.5 mm
HESI RADIOLOGY EXIT EXAM VERSION 1 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What is the most likely consequence for a cell when an x-ray
photon interacts with and inactivates the cell's master molecule?
a. Lose of all intracellular fluid
b. Cell membrane rupture
c. Disruption of cell chemistry only
d. Cell death - ANSWER-d. Cell death
How much can exposure to the lens of the eyes be reduced by
utilizing the posteroanterior (PA) projection of the cranium over
the anteroposterior (AP) projection?
a. 30%
b. 55%
c. 75%
d. 95% - ANSWER-d. 95%
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Where is the safest place for the radiographer to stand during
fluoroscopy?
a. At the foot of the table
b. At the head of the table
c. 90 degrees from the patient
d. 90 degrees and one meter from the patient - ANSWER-d. 90
degrees and one meter from the patient
In a typical x-ray examination room, what is considered a
secondary protective barrier?
a. Ceiling
b. Floor
c. Wall behind chest board
d. Wall below the chest board - ANSWER-a. Ceiling
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Which statements are accurate about control monitoring badges?
(Select two)
a. Measures radiation exposure in the work area
b. Should be kept in a distant room from the radiation area
c. Should be worn underneath the lead apron during fluoroscopy
exams
d. Measures background exposure during transportation,
handling, and storage
e. Returned to the supplier in a special envelope separate from
individual badges - ANSWER-b. Should be kept in a distant room
from the radiation area
d. Measures background exposure during transportation,
handling, and storage
Which factor will decrease the patient's dose during fluoroscopy?
a. Use continuous fluoroscopy
b. Bring the image intensifier as close as possible to the patient
c. Use the magnification mode
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d. Increase the milliampere-seconds (mAs) - ANSWER-b. Bring
the image intensifier as close as possible to the patient
If a radiographer receives an exposure of 0.05 millisievert (msv)
at a distance of 1.5 feet from the tube of a portable x-ray unit,
what will the exposure be at a distance of 6 feet from the tube?
a. 16 msv
b. 0.003 msv
c. 0.0125 msv
d. 9 msv - ANSWER-If a radiographer receives an exposure of
0.05 millisievert (msv) at 1.5 feet, what will the exposure be at 6
feet?
The bucky slot cover should offer at least what lead thickness?
a. 0.25 mm
b. 0.35 mm
c. 0.5 mm
