Rad review mock exam 1 with verified questions and answers

If a digital radiographic image is produced of a patient's body part and the radiographer did not collimate as closely as would be preferred prior to the exposure, the radiographer should do which of the following during post-processing of the image? A. Use digital masking (shuttering) on the image prior to sending it to the radiologist B. Leave all exposed areas of the anatomy visible on the final image sent to the radiologist C. Repeat the projection with optimal collimation, then submit the image to the radiologist D. Use the smoothing function to eliminate scatter fog in the image prior to submitting the image to the radiologist B. Leave all exposed areas of the anatomy visible on the final image sent to the radiologist Which of the following cell types is related to bone building and calcification? A. Osteoblasts B. Chondroblasts C. Osteocytes D. Osteoclasts A. Osteoblasts Arrange the following examinations in the proper scheduling sequence for a patient having multiple imaging tests in one day. Ultrasound of the gall bladder, chest xray, CT IVP, barium enema, esophagram In the circumstance that a patient is required to give informed consent for a procedure that involves risk or is experimental, which of the following truly defines informed consent? A. If the procedure is the same, the physician performing the procedure can be changed after consent is signed. B. A parent, grandparent, or legal guardian can sign for a minor. C. Informed consent cannot be revoked. D. A patient must receive full explanation of the procedure, risks, and benefits before being anesthetized. D. A patient must receive full explanation of the procedure, risks, and benefits before being anesthetized. Which of the following is a legal doctrine that may apply in a medical malpractice case in which negligence would be obvious to any reasonable person? A. Repondeat superior B. Tort C. Res ipsa loquitor D. Attribution CRes ipsa loquitor Images recorded as part of a radiographic exam are legally a part of the patient's medical record and are the property of what individual or entity? A. The patient B. The institution in which they were performed C. The interpreting radiologist D. the ordering physician B. The institution in which they were performed You and one assistant receive an average size female patient on a gurney with possible spinal injury. You must transfer her to the exam table to complete her imaging exams. Which would be the best choice of transfer methods in this situation? A. Sliding or "smoothie" board B. Log roll method C. Sheet transfer D. Allow the patient to move herself if she is able Sliding or "smoothie" board Which of the following statements is TRUE about the five stages of grieving, as described by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross? A. The five stages generally occur in order. B. When a person is in the "denial" stage, medical professionals should try to overcome the denial by stating the truth. C. During the "anger" stage, it is possible that the person will take out anger at the situation on family or healing professionals. D. Each person dealing with grief will experience all five stages at some time during the grieving process C. During the "anger" stage, it is possible that the person will take out anger at the situation on family or healing professionals. Which of the following is an example of therapeutic non-verbal communication between a radiographer and patient? A. Radiographer stands with arms crossed while gathering patient history. B. Radiographer tells the patient that he or she will feel no pain during the procedure, but will not return the patient's eye contact. C. The radiographic examination room is neat and organized. D. The radiographer hugs the patient at the end of the exam because she seems anxious. C. The radiographic examination room is neat and organized. Arrange the following answers in order, beginning with the most appropriate course of action and ending with the least. Your patient speaks very little English, seems to understand some, but is not able to answer the questions you ask while trying to obtain her medical history. She is accompanied by her daughter, who is about ten, and speaks English well. Reschedule in order to have a medical interpreter present Reschedule for a time the patient can return with a family translator who is over 18 Speak loudly and slowly so that the patient can understand more of what you are saying Ask the daughter to translate for her mother Review the following sets of vital signs for adult female patients. Which patient displays a reading that falls outside of the normal range? A. Pulse: 68 bpm, respiration: 15 breaths per minute, blood pressure: 100/70 B. Pulse: 95 bpm, temperature (oral): 98.7, blood pressure: 95/68 C. Respiration: 17 breaths per minute, temperature (oral): 98.6, pulse: 75 bpm D. Temperature (oral): 98.6, blood pressure: 135/79, respiration: 13 breaths per minute Temperature (oral): 98.6, blood pressure: 135/79, respiration: 13 breaths per minute Which of the following terms is used to describe a condition that can result from blunt trauma to the chest, in which the heart is bruised and can hemorrhage into the pericardium and prevent expansion of the heart? A. Hematoma B. Myocardial infarction C. Hemothorax D. Cardiac tamponade Cardiac tamponade The following symptoms are characteristic of what type of seizure? Symptoms: rigid muscles and arching of back, jerky and irregular body movements, possible vomiting, froth or blood streaked saliva from the mouth, urinary or fecal incontinence. A. Generalized B. Complex partial C. Simple partial D. Syncope Generalized If a disease-causing microorganism is transmitted from one patient to another by means of an improperly cleaned instrument, the means of transmission is: A. Indirect contact B. Direct contact C. Vehicle D. Vector E. Droplet contact Indirect contact How far can pathogenic organisms that are transmitted by droplet travel? A. 2 feet B. 3 feet C. 5 feet D. 10 feet 3 ft The intrathecal route of drug administration falls into which category of administration? A. Enteral B. Topical C. Parenteral D. Intravenous Parenteral Which of the following needle sizes has the largest bore? A. 18-gauge B. 20 -gauge C. 22-gauge D. 26-gauge 18-gauge Which of the following radiographic contrast media is characterized by having the property of molecular dissociation into two charged particles when becoming part of a solution? A. Positive contrast B. Ionic contrast C. Iodinated contrast D. Barium Ionic contrast Which of the following is necessary to prove when claiming a case of malpractice? A. Negligence occurred but did not result in an injury or loss to the patient B. Defendant provided mediocre care for the patient C. Plaintiff's actions contributed to the injury or loss D. Improper practices by the defendant caused the injury Improper practices by the defendant caused the injury Select the 5 correct examples of non-verbal communication A. Eye contact B. Using non-medical terminology C. Orderly work area D. Smile E. Gentle touch F. Speaking in a moderate tone G. Neat personal appearance Select the 5 correct examples of non-verbal communication Eye contact, Orderly work area, Smile, Gentle touch, Neat personal appearance Identify the 4 objective/physical signs below A. Diaphoresis B. Febrile C. Pain level described by patient D. Blood pressure E. Rapid pulse F. Patient description of anxiety A. Diaphoresis B. Febrile D. Blood pressure E. Rapid pulse The PSP in computed radiography (CR) can retain residual energy from previous radiation exposures. Therefore, it is important for the radiographer to: A. Scan the PSP image plate a second time to capture additional anatomical information for the radiologist to interpret B. Reduce the exposure factors used during subsequent radiographic procedures to take advantage of the residual energy, thereby optimizing ALARA C. Remove this residual energy during image post-processing of the original image to avoid ghost image artifacts D. Erase any potential residual energy within the PSP by exposing the IP to intense light in the CR scanner D. Erase any potential residual energy within the PSP by exposing the IP to intense light in the CR scanner Which of the following is a phosphor most likely to be used in an indirect digital radiography system? A. BaSO4 B. CsI C.NaCl D. a-Se Csl If a physician were to complain about poor spatial resolution seen in radiographic images produced in a medical imaging department, the best technical solution would be which of the following? A. Have radiographers increase collimation B. Have radiographers use the smoothing function during post-processing C. Have radiographers increase the field of view D. Utilize a larger matrix size to produce the images Utilize a larger matrix size to produce the images Post-processing a digital radiographic image using electronic masking would result in which of the following? A. Enhanced visualization of the edges of the anatomical structures B. Magnification of the radiographic image C. Radiation dosage to the patient D. Improved spatial resolution Enhanced visualization of the edges of the anatomical structures In computed radiography (CR), energy stored in the PSP is stimulated in the scanner by A. low energy X-rays B. microwaves C. red light D. ultraviolet light red light Using post-processing, a radiographer can enhance the subject contrast when using CR by: A. Increasing the kilovoltage B. Using increased filtration of the primary beam C. Increasing OID D. Using a narrower window width setting to display image Using a narrower window width setting to display image A megabyte is equal to: A. 1,000,000 bytes B. 1,000 bytes C. 1,000,000,000 bytes D. 1,000,000,000,000 bytes 1,000,000 bytes In digital fluoroscopy, a charge-coupled device A. Replaces the film used in a conventional fluoroscopy unit B. Is used instead of a camera in a conventional fluoroscopy unit C. Eliminates electronic noise in the image D. Minimizes the analog image produced at the input phosphor Is used instead of a camera in a conventional fluoroscopy unit All of the following pertain to the manner in which specific anatomic details are displayed in digital imaging, except: A. By specific pixels in the digital image B. As a specific portion of the image matrix C. As a digital image component displaying specific gray tones D. As a permanent set of brightness levels that cannot be changed D. As a permanent set of brightness levels that cannot be changed