Question 1

The administration of radioactive iodine in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyroid tumors is an example of .

Accepted Answer

A) Diagnostic nuclear medicine 
B) Computed tomography 
C) Therapeutic nuclear medicine 
D) Radioactive medicine 
A) Diagnostic nuclear medicine 
B) Computed tomography 
C) Therapeutic nuclear medicine 
D) Radioactive medicine

Question 2

In general, which of the following statements is true regarding the effect of kilovoltage peak (kVp) on radiographic film?

Accepted Answer

A) Lowering the KVP creates less overall less contrast and a long grey scale. 
B) Medium kVp settings create high contrast and a short grey scale. 
C) Raising the kVp creates low contrast and a long grey scale. 
D) Raising the kVp creates high contrast and a short grey scale. 
A) Lowering the KVP creates less overall less contrast and a long grey scale. 
B) Medium kVp settings create high contrast and a short grey scale. 
C) Raising the kVp creates low contrast and a long grey scale. 
D) Raising the kVp creates high contrast and a short grey scale.

Question 3

In actual practice, how is milliampere seconds (MAS) calculated when producing conventional radiographs?

Accepted Answer

A) Multiply milliamperage by exposure time 
B) Multiply kVp by milliamperage 
C) Divide milliamperage by exposure time 
D) Divide kVp by milliamperage 
A) Multiply milliamperage by exposure time 
B) Multiply kVp by milliamperage 
C) Divide milliamperage by exposure time 
D) Divide kVp by milliamperage

Question 4

Due to possible state and local government regulations, a radiology log should include which of the following sets of information?

Accepted Answer

A) The number and size of images/Technique 
B) The area of the body imaged/Patient Name 
C) The amount of chemical restraint/drug name 
D) Both A and B 
A) The number and size of images/Technique 
B) The area of the body imaged/Patient Name 
C) The amount of chemical restraint/drug name 
D) Both A and B

Question 5

Radiation is measured in standardized units. What is the measurement for a standard unit of radiation called?

Accepted Answer

A) Radiation Standard Measure 
B) X-ray Exposure Limit 
C) Roentgen Equivalent Man 
D) Electron Particle Measure 
A) Radiation Standard Measure 
B) X-ray Exposure Limit 
C) Roentgen Equivalent Man 
D) Electron Particle Measure

Question 6

The diagnostic imaging technique that produces images as slices through a patient's body is referred to as .

Accepted Answer

A) computed tomography 
B) sliced radiology 
C) sectional imaging 
D) none of the above 
A) computed tomography 
B) sliced radiology 
C) sectional imaging 
D) none of the above

Question 7

What hazard(s) should x-ray film be protected from?

Accepted Answer

A) Light 
B) Radiations 
C) Heat 
D) Moisture 
E) All of the above 
A) Light 
B) Radiations 
C) Heat 
D) Moisture 
E) All of the above

Question 8

Assuming that you want to change the density of a conventional radiograph (but not the contrast), which of the following settings would you alter?

Accepted Answer

A) Milliampere seconds (MAS) 
B) Kilovoltage Peak (KVP) 
C) Speed (time) 
D) Both A and C 
A) Milliampere seconds (MAS) 
B) Kilovoltage Peak (KVP) 
C) Speed (time) 
D) Both A and C

Question 9

Fluoroscopy is typically used during which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) gastrointestinal studies 
B) myelograms 
C) cardiovascular studies 
D) all of the above 
A) gastrointestinal studies 
B) myelograms 
C) cardiovascular studies 
D) all of the above

Question 10

When performing radiographs on a veterinary patient, which of the following positions should never be used for viewing the Bullae?

Accepted Answer

A) Lateral 
B) Open mouth view 
C) Dorsoventral 
D) Oblique 
A) Lateral 
B) Open mouth view 
C) Dorsoventral 
D) Oblique

Question 11

Conventional radiology film cassettes contain intensifying screens. What is the function of the intensifying screen?

Accepted Answer

A) To secure the film inside of the cassette 
B) To increase contrast 
C) To identify the radiograph 
D) To keep the film from developing artifacts 
A) To secure the film inside of the cassette 
B) To increase contrast 
C) To identify the radiograph 
D) To keep the film from developing artifacts

Question 12

Which of the following choices would represent an adequate place in which to store a personal dosimetry badge when it is not in use?

Accepted Answer

A) Clipped to the collar of a lead apron 
B) Anywhere inside of the x-ray room 
C) Clipped to the top of the thyroid shield 
D) Anywhere outside of the x-ray room 
A) Clipped to the collar of a lead apron 
B) Anywhere inside of the x-ray room 
C) Clipped to the top of the thyroid shield 
D) Anywhere outside of the x-ray room

Question 13

At what level should a person taking radiographs wear their film badge or dosimeter?

Accepted Answer

A) At the groin 
B) On their back 
C) At the armpit 
D) At the thyroid 
A) At the groin 
B) On their back 
C) At the armpit 
D) At the thyroid

Question 14

Which type of x-ray film would be best suited for taking intraoral radiographs?

Accepted Answer

A) Screen film 
B) Non-screen film 
C) Rare earth film 
D) Pocket film 
A) Screen film 
B) Non-screen film 
C) Rare earth film 
D) Pocket film

Question 15

Which is an example of a negative contrast agent?

Accepted Answer

A) Barium 
B) Iodine 
C) Air 
D) None of the above 
A) Barium 
B) Iodine 
C) Air 
D) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following diagnostic radiology systems allow the ability to apply a high level of enhancement and manipulation to a captured image?

Accepted Answer

A) Digital (DR) systems 
B) Conventional x-ray systems 
C) Computed (CR) systems 
D) Computed topography 
A) Digital (DR) systems 
B) Conventional x-ray systems 
C) Computed (CR) systems 
D) Computed topography

Question 17

What is the purpose of leaded left and right markers?

Accepted Answer

A) They identify the direction the patient is facing. 
B) They identify the extremity or the side on which the patient is positioned. 
C) They identify which way the radiograph should be viewed. 
D) They identify which side of the patient is closest to the tube. 
A) They identify the direction the patient is facing. 
B) They identify the extremity or the side on which the patient is positioned. 
C) They identify which way the radiograph should be viewed. 
D) They identify which side of the patient is closest to the tube.

Question 18

When performing radiographs on a small exotic patient, such as birds, rodents, or reptiles, which of the following positions is most often used for standard whole body viewing?

Accepted Answer

A) Ventrodorsal 
B) Dorsoventral 
C) Obliques 
D) Anterior / posterior 
A) Ventrodorsal 
B) Dorsoventral 
C) Obliques 
D) Anterior / posterior

Question 19

What is the term used to describe the maximum dose of radiation a person is allowed to receive over a certain time?

Accepted Answer

A) Maximum Permissible Dose 
B) Maximum Permitted Dose 
C) Maximum Prescribed Dose 
D) Maximum Perpetrated Dose 
A) Maximum Permissible Dose 
B) Maximum Permitted Dose 
C) Maximum Prescribed Dose 
D) Maximum Perpetrated Dose

Question 20

When calculating conventional radiograph settings, which of the following demonstrates the correct procedure for determining the change required when switching from a non-grid to a grid technique?

Accepted Answer

A) Increase MAS 
B) Decrease MAS 
C) Decrease KVP 
D) Decrease MA only 
A) Increase MAS 
B) Decrease MAS 
C) Decrease KVP 
D) Decrease MA only

The administration of radioactive iodine in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyroid tumors is an example of .

In general, which of the following statements is true regarding the effect of kilovoltage peak (kVp) on radiographic film?

In actual practice, how is milliampere seconds (MAS) calculated when producing conventional radiographs?

Due to possible state and local government regulations, a radiology log should include which of the following sets of information?

Radiation is measured in standardized units. What is the measurement for a standard unit of radiation called?

The diagnostic imaging technique that produces images as slices through a patient's body is referred to as .

What hazard(s) should x-ray film be protected from?

Assuming that you want to change the density of a conventional radiograph (but not the contrast), which of the following settings would you alter?

Fluoroscopy is typically used during which of the following?

When performing radiographs on a veterinary patient, which of the following positions should never be used for viewing the Bullae?

Conventional radiology film cassettes contain intensifying screens. What is the function of the intensifying screen?

Which of the following choices would represent an adequate place in which to store a personal dosimetry badge when it is not in use?

At what level should a person taking radiographs wear their film badge or dosimeter?

Which type of x-ray film would be best suited for taking intraoral radiographs?

Which is an example of a negative contrast agent?

Which of the following diagnostic radiology systems allow the ability to apply a high level of enhancement and manipulation to a captured image?

What is the purpose of leaded left and right markers?

When performing radiographs on a small exotic patient, such as birds, rodents, or reptiles, which of the following positions is most often used for standard whole body viewing?

What is the term used to describe the maximum dose of radiation a person is allowed to receive over a certain time?

When calculating conventional radiograph settings, which of the following demonstrates the correct procedure for determining the change required when switching from a non-grid to a grid technique?

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Exam 4: Imaging

The administration of radioactive iodine in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyroid tumors is an example of .

In general, which of the following statements is true regarding the effect of kilovoltage peak (kVp) on radiographic film?

In actual practice, how is milliampere seconds (MAS) calculated when producing conventional radiographs?

Due to possible state and local government regulations, a radiology log should include which of the following sets of information?

Radiation is measured in standardized units. What is the measurement for a standard unit of radiation called?

The diagnostic imaging technique that produces images as slices through a patient's body is referred to as .

What hazard(s) should x-ray film be protected from?

Assuming that you want to change the density of a conventional radiograph (but not the contrast), which of the following settings would you alter?

Fluoroscopy is typically used during which of the following?

When performing radiographs on a veterinary patient, which of the following positions should never be used for viewing the Bullae?

Conventional radiology film cassettes contain intensifying screens. What is the function of the intensifying screen?

Which of the following choices would represent an adequate place in which to store a personal dosimetry badge when it is not in use?

At what level should a person taking radiographs wear their film badge or dosimeter?

Which type of x-ray film would be best suited for taking intraoral radiographs?

Which is an example of a negative contrast agent?

Which of the following diagnostic radiology systems allow the ability to apply a high level of enhancement and manipulation to a captured image?

What is the purpose of leaded left and right markers?

When performing radiographs on a small exotic patient, such as birds, rodents, or reptiles, which of the following positions is most often used for standard whole body viewing?

What is the term used to describe the maximum dose of radiation a person is allowed to receive over a certain time?

When calculating conventional radiograph settings, which of the following demonstrates the correct procedure for determining the change required when switching from a non-grid to a grid technique?

Anesthesia

Animal Care

Dentistry

Lab Procedures

Pharmacology

Surgical

CVPM

Analgesia

Critical Care

Filters