Question 1

The x-radiation that is "left over" and exits the patient to strike the image receptor and create the image is known as _____ radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) remnant 
B) primary 
C) scatter and secondary 
D) Grenz 
A) remnant 
B) primary 
C) scatter and secondary 
D) Grenz

Question 2

As you position patients for various radiographic procedures,you will occasionally angle the x-ray tube assembly.This intentional use of tube angles is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) size distortion. 
B) size minification. 
C) shape distortion. 
D) magnification. 
A) size distortion. 
B) size minification. 
C) shape distortion. 
D) magnification.

Question 3

Inadequate mAs exposures in CR imaging technology will yield an image that is

Accepted Answer

A) grainy and demonstrates quantum mottle. 
B) magnified and distorted. 
C) minified and distorted. 
D) overexposed and too dark to interpret. 
A) grainy and demonstrates quantum mottle. 
B) magnified and distorted. 
C) minified and distorted. 
D) overexposed and too dark to interpret.

Question 4

Computers and their software programs are essential to the processing of digital image data for digital x-ray images.This software can compensate for wide variances in radiation exposure to produce an image.Too little or too much exposure is compensated for through _____ to produce consistent image contrast and brightness,regardless of exposure.

Accepted Answer

A) automatic rescaling 
B) automatic processing 
C) the 15% rule 
D) relative speed 
A) automatic rescaling 
B) automatic processing 
C) the 15% rule 
D) relative speed

Question 5

X-ray film imaging has been replaced by

Accepted Answer

A) computed radiography (CR). 
B) direct digital detector technology. 
C) digital radiography systems. 
D) all of the above. 
A) computed radiography (CR). 
B) direct digital detector technology. 
C) digital radiography systems. 
D) all of the above.

The x-radiation that is "left over" and exits the patient to strike the image receptor and create the image is known as _____ radiation.

As you position patients for various radiographic procedures,you will occasionally angle the x-ray tube assembly.This intentional use of tube angles is referred to as

Inadequate mAs exposures in CR imaging technology will yield an image that is

X-ray film imaging has been replaced by

Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Professional Organizations

Educational Survival Skills

Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

Introduction to Clinical Education

Radiology Administration

Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment

Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Human Diversity

Patient Interactions

History Taking

Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Immobilization Techniques

Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines

Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram

Infection Control

Aseptic Techniques

Nonaseptic Techniques

Medical Emergencies

Pharmacology

Principles of Drug Administration

Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Professional Ethics

Health Records and Health Information Management

Medical Law

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Exam 7: Radiographic Imaging

The x-radiation that is "left over" and exits the patient to strike the image receptor and create the image is known as _____ radiation.

As you position patients for various radiographic procedures,you will occasionally angle the x-ray tube assembly.This intentional use of tube angles is referred to as

Inadequate mAs exposures in CR imaging technology will yield an image that is

X-ray film imaging has been replaced by

Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Professional Organizations

Educational Survival Skills

Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

Introduction to Clinical Education

Radiology Administration

Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment

Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Human Diversity

Patient Interactions

History Taking

Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Immobilization Techniques

Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines

Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram

Infection Control

Aseptic Techniques

Nonaseptic Techniques

Medical Emergencies

Pharmacology

Principles of Drug Administration

Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Professional Ethics

Health Records and Health Information Management

Medical Law

Filters