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When preparing to add antiseptic To wash the container's lip to prevent
iodine to a sterile field, why must contamination, this maintains the sterile field
some of the liquid be poured into
the sink before adding the remainder
to the sterile container?
Why is there a maximum injection A preset maximum injection pressure helps to
pressure for an automatic injection prevent vessel damage
device during contrast media
administration?
1. The QC tech performs testing after a. 70
the image acquired in the past week - this is greater than the acceptable limit of 10%
demonstrates exposure
inconsistencies. Which kVp accuracy
test reading at 80 kVp would require
corrective action?
a. 70
b. 72
c. 74
d. 76
,A football player with broad - With weights at 180 cm
shoulders presents with an obvious - longer SID reduces magnification
separation of the AC joint. What
upright bilateral AC joints projection
should be taken to best demonstrate
the condition?
What area of the gown is considered The front of the gown, waist to shoulder
part of the sterile field?
What test must be performed first to - Timer accuracy
ensure the validity of a mA linearity - mA linearity assures that mA stations are accurate.
test results? The time and kVp accuracy must be verified prior
to evaluate mA linearity
What demonstrates minimal - The greater and lesser trochanters are on the
foreshortening of the femoral neck same transverse level
on on an axiolateral hip images? - this will verify that the CR is perpendicular to the
femoral neck and the IR is parallel to the femoral
neck
What is the clinical indication for an - Infertility assessment
HSG? - a Hysterosalpingiogram is used for infertility to
demonstrate patency of uterine tubes
Mr. Rogers presents with fixation - 60 degree cephalad
devices protruding from the inferior - must increase the angle by 20 degree (40 + 20) to
aspect of his heel. The foot is flexed compensate for lesser dorsiflexion of the foot
70 degree. Calcaneus images have
been ordered. How should the tech.
direct the CR for the axial
projection?
, What will best demonstrate any Axial AP (Towne)
medial or lateral displacement of a
fracture of the ramus of the
mandible?
Which projection would demonstrate - Dorsal decubitus
air/fluid levels in the abdomen on an - this is correct based on the patient's condition;
ICU patient who must remain the horizontal beam will show air/fluid levels
supine?
NICU CXR, what can be used to Foreshortening of the clavicle on the side that the
determine if rotation is present? baby is rotated towards
What are the most appropriate - Gloves and gown
infection control measures for a - keeping any linen used in the patients room
patient with MRSA? - gowns and gloves are only required because
MRSA is transmitted by direct contact
What should be done when inserting - Ask the patient to take slow, deep breaths and
the rectal tip? insert the tip during exhalation
- Exhalation promotes muscle relaxation, ensuring
that the tip is easier to insert
A patient with non-Hodgkin's Protective precautions are employed to reduce the
lymphoma arrives for a follow up ct spread of infection to immueno compromised
chest scan. What precautions should patients
the technologist use?
Which projection will best Left posterior (ap) oblique
demonstrate the left axillary rib free
of superimposition?