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168 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 168
Which of the following is (are) true regarding radiographic examination of the acromioclavicular
joints?
The procedure is performed in the erect position.
Use of weights can improve demonstration of the joints.
The procedure should be avoided if dislocation or separation is suspected
Definition 2 of 168
avoid using hand lotions whenever possible.
Which of the following would be the best choice for a right-shoulder examination to rule
out fracture?
Which of the following effects does an antibiotic have on the body?
Which of the following radiation situations is potentially the most harmful?
All of the following rules regarding proper hand washing technique are correct except
Term 3 of 168
Occupational radiation monitoring is required when it is likely that an individual will receive more
than what fraction of the annual dose limit?
1/2
1/10
1/20
1/5
,Term 4 of 168
Which of the following examinations require(s) special identification markers in addition to the
usual patient name and number, date, and side marker?
1. IVU
2. Tomography
3. Abdominal survey
Gastric fundus
1, 2, and 3
1 and 2 only
15° to 30° caudad
Term 5 of 168
Which of the following instructions should be given to the patient following a barium sulfate
contrast examination?
1. Increase fluid and fiber intake for several days.
2. Changes in stool color will occur until all barium has been evacuated.
3. Contact a physician if no bowel movement occurs in 24 hours
AP Abdomen
short SID
1, 2, and 3
2 and 3 only
Term 6 of 168
Sources of secondary radiation include
background radiation.
leakage radiation.
scattered radiation.
,Term 7 of 168
Which of the following will best demonstrate the size and shape of the liver and kidneys?
AP Abdomen
Dorsal Decubitus Abdomen
2 Only
Ap Stomach
Term 8 of 168
Disadvantage(s) of using low kV technical factors include
1. insufficient penetration.
2. increased patient dose.
3. diminished latitude
2 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
1 and 2 only
Scoliosis
Term 9 of 168
Which of the following will separate the radial head, neck, and tuberosity from superimposition on
the ulna?
Lateral Weight-bearing
Lateral Oblique
Medial Oblique
Lateral Skull Radiograph
, Term 10 of 168
How is SID related to exposure rate and radiographic density?
As Sid remains constant, exposure rate decreases and density increases.
As sid decreases, exposure rate decreases and density increases.
As Sid increases, exposure rate increases and density remains constant.
As SID increases, exposure rate decreases and radiographic density decreases.
Term 11 of 168
When a GI series has been requested on a patient with a suspected perforated ulcer, the type of
contrast medium that should be used is
ethiodized oil.
thermionic emission.
beta, x-, and gamma radiations.
water-soluble iodinated media.
Term 12 of 168
Which of the following is (are) features of fluoroscopic equipment that are designed especially to
eliminate unnecessary radiation to patient and personnel?
1. Protective curtain
2. Filtration
3. Collimation
1 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
168 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 168
Which of the following is (are) true regarding radiographic examination of the acromioclavicular
joints?
The procedure is performed in the erect position.
Use of weights can improve demonstration of the joints.
The procedure should be avoided if dislocation or separation is suspected
Definition 2 of 168
avoid using hand lotions whenever possible.
Which of the following would be the best choice for a right-shoulder examination to rule
out fracture?
Which of the following effects does an antibiotic have on the body?
Which of the following radiation situations is potentially the most harmful?
All of the following rules regarding proper hand washing technique are correct except
Term 3 of 168
Occupational radiation monitoring is required when it is likely that an individual will receive more
than what fraction of the annual dose limit?
1/2
1/10
1/20
1/5
,Term 4 of 168
Which of the following examinations require(s) special identification markers in addition to the
usual patient name and number, date, and side marker?
1. IVU
2. Tomography
3. Abdominal survey
Gastric fundus
1, 2, and 3
1 and 2 only
15° to 30° caudad
Term 5 of 168
Which of the following instructions should be given to the patient following a barium sulfate
contrast examination?
1. Increase fluid and fiber intake for several days.
2. Changes in stool color will occur until all barium has been evacuated.
3. Contact a physician if no bowel movement occurs in 24 hours
AP Abdomen
short SID
1, 2, and 3
2 and 3 only
Term 6 of 168
Sources of secondary radiation include
background radiation.
leakage radiation.
scattered radiation.
,Term 7 of 168
Which of the following will best demonstrate the size and shape of the liver and kidneys?
AP Abdomen
Dorsal Decubitus Abdomen
2 Only
Ap Stomach
Term 8 of 168
Disadvantage(s) of using low kV technical factors include
1. insufficient penetration.
2. increased patient dose.
3. diminished latitude
2 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
1 and 2 only
Scoliosis
Term 9 of 168
Which of the following will separate the radial head, neck, and tuberosity from superimposition on
the ulna?
Lateral Weight-bearing
Lateral Oblique
Medial Oblique
Lateral Skull Radiograph
, Term 10 of 168
How is SID related to exposure rate and radiographic density?
As Sid remains constant, exposure rate decreases and density increases.
As sid decreases, exposure rate decreases and density increases.
As Sid increases, exposure rate increases and density remains constant.
As SID increases, exposure rate decreases and radiographic density decreases.
Term 11 of 168
When a GI series has been requested on a patient with a suspected perforated ulcer, the type of
contrast medium that should be used is
ethiodized oil.
thermionic emission.
beta, x-, and gamma radiations.
water-soluble iodinated media.
Term 12 of 168
Which of the following is (are) features of fluoroscopic equipment that are designed especially to
eliminate unnecessary radiation to patient and personnel?
1. Protective curtain
2. Filtration
3. Collimation
1 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
