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HESI RADIOLOGY EXIT EXAM VERSION 2 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Assuming other exposure factors remain the same, which SID
causes the greatest reduction in x-ray quantity at the IR? -
ANSWER-72 inches
Which statement most accurately explains the typical reaction a
patient can expect following the intravenous administration of low-
osmolar iodinated contrast media? - ANSWER-you may feel a
warm sensation
Where should radiographers clip their radiation monitors when
wearing an apron for fluoroscopy? - ANSWER-at the collar,
outside of the lead apron
What is the annual occupational effective dose limit for a 43-year-
old radiographer? - ANSWER-50 mSv
Hematologic depression is noted on blood tests of a patient who
has had several radiation therapy treatments. What is the most
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probable minimum dose that this patient received? - ANSWER-
0.25 Gy
What is the NCRP recommended maximum annual equivalent
dose to the general public for frequent exposure? - ANSWER-1
mSv
A patient with a wound infection caused by MRSA should be
placed under which type of precaution? - ANSWER-contact
What is the proper sequencing of exams if a patient is scheduled
for a BE, IVU, and thyroid uptake and scan on the same day? -
ANSWER-thyroid uptake and scan, IVU, BE
Which may be effects of fetal irradiation? - ANSWER-1. prenatal
death
2. childhood and early adult cancers
3. developmental abnormalities
4. growth retardation
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If a transformer has a greater number of turns in the secondary
coil than in the primary coil, how will the output voltage be
affected? - ANSWER-increased
On a radiograph of a shoulder, the greater tubercle is visualized in
profile. Which projection was taken? - ANSWER-AP, external
rotation
When attempting to move a 300 pound object, which rule of body
mechanics represents the safest option? - ANSWER-roll or push
the object
What is the maximum leakage radiation quantity permitted for a
diagnostic x-ray tube housing when measured 1 meter from the
housing? - ANSWER-1 mGya/hr
Which thickness of aluminum filtration will most decrease the
patient's skin dose? - ANSWER-2.5 mm
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Which example represents a violation of a patient's privacy, if
communicated to anyone not directly involved with the care of the
patient? - ANSWER-a named pt is called for his barium enema
Where should the radiographer direct the central ray for a PA
chest? - ANSWER-midsagittal plane and 18-20 cm below the
vertebral prominens
A patient with which condition is most at risk for complications
related to intravenous contrast administration? - ANSWER-renal
failure
Which facial bones projection should the radiographer use to
most clearly demonstrate a blowout fracture? - ANSWER-
parietoacanthial (Waters) projection
Which position of the elbow will clearly demonstrate the radial
neck free of ulnar superimposition? - ANSWER-lateral oblique
HESI RADIOLOGY EXIT EXAM VERSION 2 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Assuming other exposure factors remain the same, which SID
causes the greatest reduction in x-ray quantity at the IR? -
ANSWER-72 inches
Which statement most accurately explains the typical reaction a
patient can expect following the intravenous administration of low-
osmolar iodinated contrast media? - ANSWER-you may feel a
warm sensation
Where should radiographers clip their radiation monitors when
wearing an apron for fluoroscopy? - ANSWER-at the collar,
outside of the lead apron
What is the annual occupational effective dose limit for a 43-year-
old radiographer? - ANSWER-50 mSv
Hematologic depression is noted on blood tests of a patient who
has had several radiation therapy treatments. What is the most
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probable minimum dose that this patient received? - ANSWER-
0.25 Gy
What is the NCRP recommended maximum annual equivalent
dose to the general public for frequent exposure? - ANSWER-1
mSv
A patient with a wound infection caused by MRSA should be
placed under which type of precaution? - ANSWER-contact
What is the proper sequencing of exams if a patient is scheduled
for a BE, IVU, and thyroid uptake and scan on the same day? -
ANSWER-thyroid uptake and scan, IVU, BE
Which may be effects of fetal irradiation? - ANSWER-1. prenatal
death
2. childhood and early adult cancers
3. developmental abnormalities
4. growth retardation
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If a transformer has a greater number of turns in the secondary
coil than in the primary coil, how will the output voltage be
affected? - ANSWER-increased
On a radiograph of a shoulder, the greater tubercle is visualized in
profile. Which projection was taken? - ANSWER-AP, external
rotation
When attempting to move a 300 pound object, which rule of body
mechanics represents the safest option? - ANSWER-roll or push
the object
What is the maximum leakage radiation quantity permitted for a
diagnostic x-ray tube housing when measured 1 meter from the
housing? - ANSWER-1 mGya/hr
Which thickness of aluminum filtration will most decrease the
patient's skin dose? - ANSWER-2.5 mm
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Which example represents a violation of a patient's privacy, if
communicated to anyone not directly involved with the care of the
patient? - ANSWER-a named pt is called for his barium enema
Where should the radiographer direct the central ray for a PA
chest? - ANSWER-midsagittal plane and 18-20 cm below the
vertebral prominens
A patient with which condition is most at risk for complications
related to intravenous contrast administration? - ANSWER-renal
failure
Which facial bones projection should the radiographer use to
most clearly demonstrate a blowout fracture? - ANSWER-
parietoacanthial (Waters) projection
Which position of the elbow will clearly demonstrate the radial
neck free of ulnar superimposition? - ANSWER-lateral oblique
