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Basic X-Ray Machine operator BXMO EXAM BXMO - BASIC X-RAY MACHINE OPERATOR EXAM COVERAGE
The BXMO (Basic X-Ray Machine Operator) exam evaluates a candidate's
foundational knowledge of radiographic imaging principles, radiation safety,
and basic X-ray equipment operation. The exam coverage includes radiation
physics fundamentals, X-ray production, and image formation principles, as
well as proper machine operation and exposure technique selection. It also
assesses understanding of radiation protection concepts such as time,
distance, and shielding, ALARA principles, and patient and operator safety
procedures. Additional areas include positioning basics, image quality factors,
anatomy recognition for common radiographic exams, infection control, and
patient care techniques. The exam further covers regulatory compliance,
equipment maintenance, and safe handling of radiographic equipment. Overall,
the exam ensures candidates can safely operate basic X-ray machines while
producing diagnostic-quality images and maintaining radiation safety
standards.
The oldest and largest radiologic science professional American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
organization is the:
The organization that sets standards and prepares American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
examinations necessary to certify radiologic
technologists and limited operators is the:
Which of the following would be considered a 1,2,3
characteristic of x-rays?
1. have no mass
2. are electrically neutral
3. travel in straight lines
The radiation that exits the opposite side of the patient Remnat radiation
to expose the image receptor (IR) is called:
The term used to describe radiation that is absorbed by Attenuation
matter is:
The "unseen" image that is contained in the image Latent image
receptor (IR) before it is processed is called the:
The radiation that exits the body in all directions and Scattered
causes unwanted exposure on the image receptor (IR)
as well as anyone who is in the room is called __________
radiation.
The radiation that exits the x-ray tube and travels in-air Primary
to the patient is called:
, The boxlike device attached under the tube housing Collimator
that allows the limited operator to vary the size of the
radiation field is called the:
An invisible line in the center of the x-ray beam and Central Ray
perpendicular to the long axis of the x-ray tube is
called the:
An exposure time of 0.02 seconds is equal to how many 20 msec
milliseconds?
The number 9 squared is equal to: 81
The number 4 is the square root of: 16
When 62 kVp is increased by 30%, the result is 81
approximately:
When the fraction 7/8 is converted to a decimal, the 0.875
result is:
When 230% is expressed as a decimal, the result is: 2.3
A radiographic image is made using 500 mA, 0.1 sec., 80 50 mAs
kVp, and
48-inches SID. The value of the mAs for this exposure is
X-rays have electromagnetic energy. The velocity (or 186,000 miles per second
speed) of this energy travels at a speed of:
The smallest possible unit of electromagnetic energy is Photon
the:
The electrical current flowing in an x-ray tube is Milliamperes
measured in:
The force or strength of the electron flow in an Kilovoltage
electrical current is measured in:
The device used to produce the high voltage needed Transformer
for x-ray production is called the:
In radiology, 80,000 volts is converted to: 80 kVp
The target and the filament in the x-ray tube are made Tungsten
of:
Electrons are made available in the filament of the x-ray Thermionic emission
tube by a process called:
The anode in x-ray tubes rotates at a high rpm to: Dissipate the heat