Test Bank For Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning
and Procedures EXAM with Q and A
The general goal for central ray placement is: parallel
with the structure of interest. perpendicular to the
structure of interest. angled along the long axis of the
part of interest.
angled against the long axis of the part of interest. - B
What term is defined as the distance from the anode focal spot inside the x-ray tube to the
image receptor?
Collimation
Source-to-image receptor distance (SID)
Central ray (CR)
Image receptor (IR) - B
All of the following are affected by the SID used for a radiographic image, except:
spatial resolution. magnification of the anatomy in the image. patient dose.
contrast resolution. - D
The image receptor used in computed radiography IRs is a:
tethered solid-state digital detector. wireless flat-panel detector.
cassette with film.
photostimulable storage phosphor imaging plate. - D
Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:
CDC.
,ASRT.
ARRT.
JCAHO. - A
Each radiology department must write age-specific competencies to meet the standards of
the: a. CDC.
ASRT.
ARRT.
JCAHO. - D
Gonad shielding is required when the gonads lie within ____ cm of the primary xray field.
a. 3
5
6
8-B
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest
gonad dose? a. Limb
Skull
Pelvis
Lumbar spine - C
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest
gonad dose? a. Limb
Skull
Pelvis
Lumbar spine - D
Chapter 01: Preliminary Steps in Radiography
Long: Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 14th Edition
,MULTIPLE CHOICE
The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
American Medical Association.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology. - C
The Standards of Ethics for radiographers was written and is maintained by the:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
American Medical Association.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology. - A
Radiographic images of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed with the
digits: a. positioned toward the ceiling. positioned toward the floor. horizontal and
pointed to the left.
horizontal and pointed to the right. - A
How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned?
Only when visibly soiled
Weekly
Daily
After every procedure/patient - D
The easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of
microorganisms is: a. wearing PPE. following cough etiquette protocols.
handwashing.
proper handling of sharps. - C
, All are apparent abnormalities that could affect the radiographic result and should be
recorded by the radiographer in the clinical history, except: a. tattoos with ferrous
pigments. freckles and moles. swelling or masses. surface scars. - B
Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following?
Peristalsis
Spasm 3. Breathing
a. 1 and 120
1 and 120
2 and 120
1, 2, and 3 120
Nervousness, discomfort, and fear are causes of:
voluntary motion. involuntary motion. imaging
procedure failure.
image artifacts. - A
Radiographers can control voluntary motion by: using a
high kVp. increasing the length of exposure time.
performing the examination in the recumbent position.
giving clear instruction to the patient. - D
Which type of accessory equipment reduces the amount of scatter and off-focus radiation
that reaches the image receptor? a. Compensating filter
Grid
Sandbag
Sponge - B
and Procedures EXAM with Q and A
The general goal for central ray placement is: parallel
with the structure of interest. perpendicular to the
structure of interest. angled along the long axis of the
part of interest.
angled against the long axis of the part of interest. - B
What term is defined as the distance from the anode focal spot inside the x-ray tube to the
image receptor?
Collimation
Source-to-image receptor distance (SID)
Central ray (CR)
Image receptor (IR) - B
All of the following are affected by the SID used for a radiographic image, except:
spatial resolution. magnification of the anatomy in the image. patient dose.
contrast resolution. - D
The image receptor used in computed radiography IRs is a:
tethered solid-state digital detector. wireless flat-panel detector.
cassette with film.
photostimulable storage phosphor imaging plate. - D
Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the:
CDC.
,ASRT.
ARRT.
JCAHO. - A
Each radiology department must write age-specific competencies to meet the standards of
the: a. CDC.
ASRT.
ARRT.
JCAHO. - D
Gonad shielding is required when the gonads lie within ____ cm of the primary xray field.
a. 3
5
6
8-B
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest
gonad dose? a. Limb
Skull
Pelvis
Lumbar spine - C
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest
gonad dose? a. Limb
Skull
Pelvis
Lumbar spine - D
Chapter 01: Preliminary Steps in Radiography
Long: Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 14th Edition
,MULTIPLE CHOICE
The Radiography Practice Standards are written and maintained by the:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
American Medical Association.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology. - C
The Standards of Ethics for radiographers was written and is maintained by the:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
American Medical Association.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology. - A
Radiographic images of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed with the
digits: a. positioned toward the ceiling. positioned toward the floor. horizontal and
pointed to the left.
horizontal and pointed to the right. - A
How often should the radiographic tabletop be cleaned?
Only when visibly soiled
Weekly
Daily
After every procedure/patient - D
The easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of
microorganisms is: a. wearing PPE. following cough etiquette protocols.
handwashing.
proper handling of sharps. - C
, All are apparent abnormalities that could affect the radiographic result and should be
recorded by the radiographer in the clinical history, except: a. tattoos with ferrous
pigments. freckles and moles. swelling or masses. surface scars. - B
Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following?
Peristalsis
Spasm 3. Breathing
a. 1 and 120
1 and 120
2 and 120
1, 2, and 3 120
Nervousness, discomfort, and fear are causes of:
voluntary motion. involuntary motion. imaging
procedure failure.
image artifacts. - A
Radiographers can control voluntary motion by: using a
high kVp. increasing the length of exposure time.
performing the examination in the recumbent position.
giving clear instruction to the patient. - D
Which type of accessory equipment reduces the amount of scatter and off-focus radiation
that reaches the image receptor? a. Compensating filter
Grid
Sandbag
Sponge - B
