Question 1

The sterile field is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  whole surgical room. 
B)  area around the surgeon. 
C)  area prepared for the patient. 
D)  surgical incision. 
A)  whole surgical room. 
B)  area around the surgeon. 
C)  area prepared for the patient. 
D)  surgical incision. C

Question 2

Which of the following surgical procedures require the C-arm to be positioned between the patient's legs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tibia nailing 
B)  Operative cholangiography 
C)  Hip pinning 
D)  Antegrade femoral nailing 
A)  Tibia nailing 
B)  Operative cholangiography 
C)  Hip pinning 
D)  Antegrade femoral nailing C

Question 3

How often should the OR imaging equipment be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

A)  After each case 
B)  At the beginning of the day 
C)  At the beginning of each shift 
D)  At least once a week 
A)  After each case 
B)  At the beginning of the day 
C)  At the beginning of each shift 
D)  At least once a week A

Question 4

Reaching over a sterile field is allowed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  both sterile and nonsterile team members. 
B)  only nonsterile team members. 
C)  only sterile team members. 
D)  only the surgeon. 
A)  both sterile and nonsterile team members. 
B)  only nonsterile team members. 
C)  only sterile team members. 
D)  only the surgeon.

Question 5

Less frequently used x-ray equipment in the OR should be cleaned:

Accepted Answer

A)  every 3 days. 
B)  at least once a week. 
C)  every 2 weeks. 
D)  once a month. 
A)  every 3 days. 
B)  at least once a week. 
C)  every 2 weeks. 
D)  once a month.

Question 6

When positioning the IR under the OR table,the radiographer should:

Accepted Answer

A)  lift the drapes up high to keep them away from the IR. 
B)  not lift the drapes above table level to avoid the sterile field. 
C)  squat down to place the IR below the table. 
D)  give the IR to a sterile team member to place. 
A)  lift the drapes up high to keep them away from the IR. 
B)  not lift the drapes above table level to avoid the sterile field. 
C)  squat down to place the IR below the table. 
D)  give the IR to a sterile team member to place.

Question 7

How much is the C-arm angled for the PA projection during a cervical diskectomy and fusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 degrees caudad 
B)  15 degrees cephalad 
C)  3 to 5 degrees caudad 
D)  3 to 5 degrees cephalad 
A)  15 degrees caudad 
B)  15 degrees cephalad 
C)  3 to 5 degrees caudad 
D)  3 to 5 degrees cephalad

Question 8

What should the radiographer do after removing the cover from the IR?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quickly take it to be processed. 
B)  Give it to a nonsterile team member. 
C)  Put it on the floor. 
D)  Remove gloves before handling it. 
A)  Quickly take it to be processed. 
B)  Give it to a nonsterile team member. 
C)  Put it on the floor. 
D)  Remove gloves before handling it.

Question 9

Institution-approved attire worn in the OR:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be worn over 2 days. 
B)  should be fresh for each shift. 
C)  can be used regardless of condition. 
D)  is not necessary in the semi-restricted areas. 
A)  can be worn over 2 days. 
B)  should be fresh for each shift. 
C)  can be used regardless of condition. 
D)  is not necessary in the semi-restricted areas.

Question 10

What should be done if the sterile field is compromised?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine if the area is important. 
B)  Don't tell anyone. 
C)  Call your manager. 
D)  Tell OR staff immediately. 
A)  Determine if the area is important. 
B)  Don't tell anyone. 
C)  Call your manager. 
D)  Tell OR staff immediately.

Question 11

Sterile gowns are considered sterile from shoulder to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cuff on the arms. 
B)  level of sterile field. 
C)  waist. 
D)  knee. 
A)  cuff on the arms. 
B)  level of sterile field. 
C)  waist. 
D)  knee.

Exam 21: Surgical Radiography

The sterile field is the:

Which of the following surgical procedures require the C-arm to be positioned between the patient's legs?

How often should the OR imaging equipment be cleaned?

Reaching over a sterile field is allowed by:

Less frequently used x-ray equipment in the OR should be cleaned:

When positioning the IR under the OR table,the radiographer should:

How much is the C-arm angled for the PA projection during a cervical diskectomy and fusion?

What should the radiographer do after removing the cover from the IR?

Institution-approved attire worn in the OR:

What should be done if the sterile field is compromised?

Sterile gowns are considered sterile from shoulder to:

Preliminary Steps in Radiography

General Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning Terminology

Thoracic Viscera: Chest and Upper Airway

Abdomen

Upper Extremity

Shoulder Girdle

Lower Extremity

Pelvis and Hip

Vertebral Column

Bony Thorax

Cranium

Trauma Radiography

Contrast Arthrography

Myelography and Other Central Nervous System Imaging

Digestive System: Salivary Glands, alimentary Canal, and Biliary System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Reproductive System

Mammography

Bone Densitometry

Mobile Radiography

Pediatric Imaging

Geriatric Radiography

Sectional Anatomy for Radiographers

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Vascular,cardiac,and Interventional Radiography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

Radiation Oncology

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