CLOVER TEST 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
The International System of Units (SI) unit of measure for radiation absorbed dose is the: -
ANS Gray
Which of the following would offer the best protection for the radiographer when performing
an exam on a patient under airborne precautions? - ANS Particulate respirator mask
Which of the following valves can become narrowed due to mitral stenosis and obstruct blood
flow from the atrium to the ventricle? - ANS Bicuspid
The central ray for an axiolateral projection of the hip, Danelius-Miller method, should be
directed - ANS Perpendicular to the long axis of the femoral neck
Which three of the following are factors involved in the cycle of infection? (Select three) -
ANS Reservoir of infection
Portal of entry
Portal of exit
What is the formula used to process digital images called? - ANS Algorithm
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,Which of the following is considered inappropriate communication between the radiographer
and the patient? (Select all that apply) - ANS Using judgmental statements
Acting defensive
Giving false reassurances
Using humor
Added filtration results in: - ANS an x-ray beam of higher average energy
Which of the following changes in exposure factors would result in increased magnification if
the original factors were 40" source-to-image receptor distance (SID), large focal spot, 80
kilovoltage peak (kVp), and 5 milliampere-seconds (mAs)? - ANS Decrease the SID to 30" and
decrease the mAs to 3.5
To evaluate the luminance response of a digital display monitor, one would need to utilize a: -
ANS photometer
Which of the following characteristics would cause a package to be considered no longer
sterile? - ANS Expired
Filters remove low energy photons that would contribute to - ANS Increased skin dose
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which of the following dose ranges that a
patient receives during a radiographic procedure must be noted in the patient record? -
ANS to 2 gray
Which of the following parts of the enema kit may be used to help hold the catheter in place? -
ANS Inflatable cuff
The basic principles of radiation protection are: - ANS Time, distance, shielding
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, Standard precautions require health care workers to use appropriate barriers like gloves, gowns,
and goggles to protect themselves from: (Select three) - ANS Blood
All body fluids
Non-intact skin
Which of the following need to be documented after an intravenous administration of iodinated
contrast media? (Select all that apply) - ANS Acute reactions to contrast media
Extravasation events
The amount of contrast media administered
Any treatment associated with acute reactions to contrast media
Characteristic target interactions may occur only when the incident electron interacts with: -
ANS An inner-shell electron
Which three of the following is a bone that forms a portion of the orbit? (Select three) -
ANS Sphenoid
Frontal
Zygoma
If the primary beam is collimated using an activated automatic exposure control (AEC) detector,
the resulting image will have a/an: - ANS Exposure indicator value that indicates
overexposure
If a patient asks a radiographer about the risk of radiation exposure from a radiographic
procedure, the radiographer should: - ANS answer the question honestly using examples the
patient can understand
Which of the following contrast media is considered a negative agent? - ANS Air
Quantum noise or mottle will most likely be seen if: - ANS exposure time is very short
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AND CORRECT ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
The International System of Units (SI) unit of measure for radiation absorbed dose is the: -
ANS Gray
Which of the following would offer the best protection for the radiographer when performing
an exam on a patient under airborne precautions? - ANS Particulate respirator mask
Which of the following valves can become narrowed due to mitral stenosis and obstruct blood
flow from the atrium to the ventricle? - ANS Bicuspid
The central ray for an axiolateral projection of the hip, Danelius-Miller method, should be
directed - ANS Perpendicular to the long axis of the femoral neck
Which three of the following are factors involved in the cycle of infection? (Select three) -
ANS Reservoir of infection
Portal of entry
Portal of exit
What is the formula used to process digital images called? - ANS Algorithm
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Which of the following is considered inappropriate communication between the radiographer
and the patient? (Select all that apply) - ANS Using judgmental statements
Acting defensive
Giving false reassurances
Using humor
Added filtration results in: - ANS an x-ray beam of higher average energy
Which of the following changes in exposure factors would result in increased magnification if
the original factors were 40" source-to-image receptor distance (SID), large focal spot, 80
kilovoltage peak (kVp), and 5 milliampere-seconds (mAs)? - ANS Decrease the SID to 30" and
decrease the mAs to 3.5
To evaluate the luminance response of a digital display monitor, one would need to utilize a: -
ANS photometer
Which of the following characteristics would cause a package to be considered no longer
sterile? - ANS Expired
Filters remove low energy photons that would contribute to - ANS Increased skin dose
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which of the following dose ranges that a
patient receives during a radiographic procedure must be noted in the patient record? -
ANS to 2 gray
Which of the following parts of the enema kit may be used to help hold the catheter in place? -
ANS Inflatable cuff
The basic principles of radiation protection are: - ANS Time, distance, shielding
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, Standard precautions require health care workers to use appropriate barriers like gloves, gowns,
and goggles to protect themselves from: (Select three) - ANS Blood
All body fluids
Non-intact skin
Which of the following need to be documented after an intravenous administration of iodinated
contrast media? (Select all that apply) - ANS Acute reactions to contrast media
Extravasation events
The amount of contrast media administered
Any treatment associated with acute reactions to contrast media
Characteristic target interactions may occur only when the incident electron interacts with: -
ANS An inner-shell electron
Which three of the following is a bone that forms a portion of the orbit? (Select three) -
ANS Sphenoid
Frontal
Zygoma
If the primary beam is collimated using an activated automatic exposure control (AEC) detector,
the resulting image will have a/an: - ANS Exposure indicator value that indicates
overexposure
If a patient asks a radiographer about the risk of radiation exposure from a radiographic
procedure, the radiographer should: - ANS answer the question honestly using examples the
patient can understand
Which of the following contrast media is considered a negative agent? - ANS Air
Quantum noise or mottle will most likely be seen if: - ANS exposure time is very short
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