Question 1

Movement in the form of a circle is the definition for:

Accepted Answer

A)  rotation. 
B)  retraction. 
C)  circumduction. 
D)  protraction. 
A)  rotation. 
B)  retraction. 
C)  circumduction. 
D)  protraction.

Question 2

It is legally acceptable to write "right" or "left" on a radiograph if the anatomic side marker is not visible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circulatory 
B)  Respiratory 
C)  Urinary 
D)  Digestive 
A)  Circulatory 
B)  Respiratory 
C)  Urinary 
D)  Digestive

Question 4

The term portrait describes the long dimension of the image receptor that is aligned ____ to the long axis of the anatomy.

Accepted Answer

A)  perpendicular 
B)  diagonal 
C)  parallel 
D)  transverse 
A)  perpendicular 
B)  diagonal 
C)  parallel 
D)  transverse

Question 5

In digital imaging,the term exposure indicator replaces the analog (film-based)term density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The patient is lying on her right side on a cart.The anterior surface of the patient is against the image receptor.A horizontal central ray enters the posterior surface and exits the anterior surface of the body.What specific projection/position has been performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  PA 
C)  Right lateral decubitus 
D)  Left lateral decubitus 
A)  AP 
B)  PA 
C)  Right lateral decubitus 
D)  Left lateral decubitus

Question 7

Which of the following bones is classified as a short bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertebrae 
B)  Phalanges (toes) 
C)  Scapulae 
D)  Carpal (wrist bones) 
A)  Vertebrae 
B)  Phalanges (toes) 
C)  Scapulae 
D)  Carpal (wrist bones)

Question 8

What is the minimal number of projections taken for a study of the right hip?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four

Question 9

The number of shades of gray that can be demonstrated by each pixel is the definition for:

Accepted Answer

A)  brightness. 
B)  equalization. 
C)  edge enhancement. 
D)  bit depth. 
A)  brightness. 
B)  equalization. 
C)  edge enhancement. 
D)  bit depth.

Question 10

The number of x-ray photons that strike the digital receptor can be considered as:

Accepted Answer

A)  noise. 
B)  kV. 
C)  signal. 
D)  density. 
A)  noise. 
B)  kV. 
C)  signal. 
D)  density.

Question 11

Digital radiography systems are hypersensitive to the effects of scatter radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When placing radiographs of the hand on the view box,the digits should be pointing upward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the primary controlling factor for radiographic contrast?

Accepted Answer

A)  kV 
B)  mA 
C)  Film-screen speed 
D)  SID 
A)  kV 
B)  mA 
C)  Film-screen speed 
D)  SID

Question 14

A numerical value that is representative of the amount of radiation that strikes the digital image receptor is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  algorithm. 
B)  variance. 
C)  signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). 
D)  exposure indicator. 
A)  algorithm. 
B)  variance. 
C)  signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). 
D)  exposure indicator.

Question 15

Which of the following energy sources will erase any residual latent image from an exposed PSP imaging plate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low-dose radiation 
B)  Bright light 
C)  Heat 
D)  Ultraviolet light 
A)  Low-dose radiation 
B)  Bright light 
C)  Heat 
D)  Ultraviolet light

Question 16

Thermoluminescent and optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters must be changed every 14 days to ensure an accurate recording of exposure to the technologist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the minimal number of projections taken for a study of the knee?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four

Question 18

The complete term for SNR is signal-to-noise:

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship. 
B)  ratio. 
C)  rationale. 
D)  reaction. 
A)  relationship. 
B)  ratio. 
C)  rationale. 
D)  reaction.

Question 19

Short scale contrast (in the analog image)is the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  scatter radiation. 
B)  collimation. 
C)  high kV. 
D)  low kV. 
A)  scatter radiation. 
B)  collimation. 
C)  high kV. 
D)  low kV.

Question 20

MATCHING
Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.)
-Decrease angle between foot and lower leg

Accepted Answer

A) Caudad 
B) Proximal 
C) Extension 
D) Radial deviation 
E) Inversion
F)Dorsiflexion
G)Adduction
H)Abduction
I)Pronation 
A) Caudad 
B) Proximal 
C) Extension 
D) Radial deviation 
E) Inversion
F)Dorsiflexion
G)Adduction
H)Abduction
I)Pronation

Movement in the form of a circle is the definition for:

It is legally acceptable to write "right" or "left" on a radiograph if the anatomic side marker is not visible.

Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste?

The term portrait describes the long dimension of the image receptor that is aligned ____ to the long axis of the anatomy.

In digital imaging,the term exposure indicator replaces the analog (film-based)term density.

The patient is lying on her right side on a cart.The anterior surface of the patient is against the image receptor.A horizontal central ray enters the posterior surface and exits the anterior surface of the body.What specific projection/position has been performed?

Which of the following bones is classified as a short bone?

What is the minimal number of projections taken for a study of the right hip?

The number of shades of gray that can be demonstrated by each pixel is the definition for:

The number of x-ray photons that strike the digital receptor can be considered as:

Digital radiography systems are hypersensitive to the effects of scatter radiation.

When placing radiographs of the hand on the view box,the digits should be pointing upward.

What is the primary controlling factor for radiographic contrast?

A numerical value that is representative of the amount of radiation that strikes the digital image receptor is termed:

Which of the following energy sources will erase any residual latent image from an exposed PSP imaging plate?

Thermoluminescent and optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters must be changed every 14 days to ensure an accurate recording of exposure to the technologist.

What is the minimal number of projections taken for a study of the knee?

The complete term for SNR is signal-to-noise:

Short scale contrast (in the analog image)is the result of:

MATCHING Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.) -Decrease angle between foot and lower leg

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 1: Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Movement in the form of a circle is the definition for:

It is legally acceptable to write "right" or "left" on a radiograph if the anatomic side marker is not visible.

Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste?

The term portrait describes the long dimension of the image receptor that is aligned ____ to the long axis of the anatomy.

In digital imaging,the term exposure indicator replaces the analog (film-based)term density.

The patient is lying on her right side on a cart.The anterior surface of the patient is against the image receptor.A horizontal central ray enters the posterior surface and exits the anterior surface of the body.What specific projection/position has been performed?

Which of the following bones is classified as a short bone?

What is the minimal number of projections taken for a study of the right hip?

The number of shades of gray that can be demonstrated by each pixel is the definition for:

The number of x-ray photons that strike the digital receptor can be considered as:

Digital radiography systems are hypersensitive to the effects of scatter radiation.

When placing radiographs of the hand on the view box,the digits should be pointing upward.

What is the primary controlling factor for radiographic contrast?

A numerical value that is representative of the amount of radiation that strikes the digital image receptor is termed:

Which of the following energy sources will erase any residual latent image from an exposed PSP imaging plate?

Thermoluminescent and optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters must be changed every 14 days to ensure an accurate recording of exposure to the technologist.

What is the minimal number of projections taken for a study of the knee?

The complete term for SNR is signal-to-noise:

Short scale contrast (in the analog image)is the result of:

MATCHING Select the correct definition for the terms listed below.(Use each choice only once.) -Decrease angle between foot and lower leg

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters