Test Bank for Merrills Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures 14th Edition by Long.

Chapter 01: Preliminary Steps in Radiography
Long: Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 14th Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the:
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
b. American Medical Association.
c. American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
d. Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology.
ANS: C

2. The Standards of Ethics for radiographers was written and is maintained by the:
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
b. American Medical Association.
c. American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
d. Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology.
ANS: A

3. Radiographic images of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed with the digits:
a. positioned toward the ceiling.
b. positioned toward the floor.
c. horizontal and pointed to the left.
d. horizontal and pointed to the right.
ANS: A

4. How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned?
a. Only when visibly soiled
b. Weekly
c. Daily
d. After every procedure/patient
ANS: D

5. The easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of microorganisms is:
a. wearing PPE.
b. following cough etiquette protocols.
c. handwashing.
d. proper handling of sharps.
ANS: C

6. All are apparent abnormalities that could affect the radiographic result and should be recorded by the r
history, except:
a. tattoos with ferrous pigments.
b. freckles and moles.
c. swelling or masses.
d. surface scars.
ANS: B

7. Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following?
1. Peristalsis
2. Spasm
3. Breathing
a. 1 and 2

b. 1 and 3