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The CR will parallel the intervertebral foramina in which of the following projections?
1.Lateral cervical spine 2.Lateral thoracic spine 3.Lateral lumbar spine A. 1 only, B. 1 and 2 only, C. 2 and 3 only, D. 1, 2, and 3 |
C. 2 and 3 only
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Which of the following is an important consideration to avoid excessive metacarpophalangeal joint overlap in the oblique projection of the hand?
A. Oblique the hand no more than 45 degrees., B. Use a support sponge for the phalanges., C. Clench the fist to bring the carpals closer to the IR., D. Use ulnar flexion. |
A. Oblique the hand no more than 45 degrees.,
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The true lateral position of the skull uses which of the following principles?
1.Interpupillary line perpendicular to the IR 2.MSP perpendicular to the IR 3.Infraorbitomeatal line (IOML) parallel to the transverse axis of the IR A. 1 only, B. 1 and 2 only, C. 1 and 3 only, D. 1, 2, and 3 |
C. 1 and 3 only
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According to the NCRP, the pregnant radiographer's gestational dose-equivalent limit for a 1-month period is
A. 1 mSv B. 5 mSv C. 0.1 mSv D. 0.5 mSv |
D. 0.5 mSv
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During atrial systole, blood flows into the
1. right ventricle via the mitral valve 2. left ventricle via the bicuspid valve 3. right ventricle via the tricuspid valve A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 |
C. 2 and 3 only
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The SSD in mobile fluoroscopy must be
A. a minimum of 15 in. B. a maximum of 15 in. C. a minimum of 12 in. D. a maximum of 12 in. |
C. a minimum of 12 in.
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The structures forming the brain stem include
1. the pons 2. the medulla oblongata 3. the midbrain A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 |
D. 1, 2, and 3
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If an individual receives an exposure of 150 mR/h at a distance of 2 feet from a radiation source, what will be their dose after 30 minutes at a distance of 5 feet from the source?
A. 60 mR B. 30 mR C. 24 mR D. 12 mR |
D. 12 mR
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The AP Trendelenburg position is often used during an upper GI examination to demonstrate
A. the duodenal loop B. filling of the duodenal bulb C. hiatal hernia D. hypertrophic pyloric stenosis |
C. hiatal hernia
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Late effects of radiation, whose incidence is dose related and for which there is no threshold dose, are referred to as
A. nonstochastic B. stochastic C. chromosomal aberration D. hematologic depression |
B. stochastic
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Which of the following projections of the elbow should demonstrate the coronoid process free of superimposition and the olecranon process within the olecranon fossa?
A. AP B. Lateral C. Medial oblique D. Lateral oblique |
C. Medial oblique
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Put the following structures into order (A–D) from superior to inferior.
(B) Gastroesophageal junction (C) Incisure angularis (A) Fundus (D) Pylorus |
(A) Fundus
(B) Gastroesophageal junction (C) Incisure angularis (D) Pylorus |
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If a patient received 4,500 mrad during a 6-minute fluoroscopic examination, what was the dose rate?
A. 0.75 rad/min B. 2.7 rad/min C. 7.5 rad/min D. 27 rad/hr |
A. 0.75 rad/min
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Which of the following statements is (are) true with respect to the differences between the male and female bony pelvis?
1. The female pelvic outlet is wider 2. The pubic angle is 90 degrees or less in the male 3. The male pelvis is more shallow A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 |
B. 1 and 2 only
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The sternoclavicular joints will be best demonstrated in which of the following positions?
A. Apical lordotic B. Anterior oblique C. Lateral D. Weight-bearing |
B. Anterior oblique
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The following procedure can be employed to better demonstrate the carpal scaphoid:
1. elevate hand and wrist 20°. 2. place wrist in ulnar deviation. 3. angle CR 20° distally (toward fingers). A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 |
B. 1 and 2 only
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The person responsible for ascertaining that all radiation guidelines are adhered to and that personnel understand and employ radiation safety measures is the
A. radiology department manager B. radiation safety officer C. chief radiologist D. chief technologist |
B. radiation safety officer
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Gonadal shielding should be provided for male patients in which of the following examinations?
1. Femur 2. Abdomen 3. Pelvis A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 |
D. 1, 2, and 3
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The process of radiation passing through tissue and depositing energy through ionization processes is known as
A. the characteristic effect B. Compton scatter C. linear energy transfer D. the photoelectric effect |
C. linear energy transfer
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Which of the following are considered most radiosensitive?
A. Lymphocytes B. Ova C. Neurons D. Myocytes |
A. Lymphocytes
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