questions

To obtain an exact axial projection of the clavicle, place the patient (A) supine and angle the central ray 30º caudally. (B) prone and angle the central ray 30º cephalad. (C) supine and angle the central ray 15º cephalad. (D) in a lordotic position and direct the central ray at right angles to the coronal plane of the clavicle.

) in a lordotic position and direct the central ray at right angles to the coronal plane of the clavicle.

which of the following voltage ripple is are produced by a single phase equipment

100 voltage ripple

the ap projection of the coccyx requires that the center be directed

2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis

what is correct of the pa exam

adequate inspiration is demonstrated

Rapid onset of severe respiratory or cardiovascular symptoms after ingestion or injection of a drug, vaccine, contrast agent, or food, or after an insect bite, best describes (A) asthma. (B) anaphylaxis. (C) myocardial infarction. (D) rhinitis.

anaphylaxis

The variation in photon distribution between the anode and cathode ends of the x-ray tube is known as

anode heel effect

in the posterior oblique projection of the pelvis-judet method placing the affected side down will demonstrate

anterior acetabular rim posterior ilioischial column

which of the following conditions would require an increase in exposure factors

congestive heart failure plural effusion

a pt is usually required to drink barium sulfate suspension to demonstrate which structures

esophagus pylorus

disadvantages of using lower kvp technical factors with mas compensated to maintain receptor exposure include

insufficient penetration increased patient dose

how is the intensity of an xray photon affected after each time it scatters

intensity decreases 1000 times

A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found guilty of (A) invasion of privacy. (B) slander. (C) libel. (D) defamation.

invasion of privacy

which of the following produces a potential difference within the xray tube during exposure

kvp

radiation that passes through the tube housing in directions other than that of the useful beam is termed

leakage radiation

which of the following cells is least radiosensitive

myocytes

cells concerned with the formation and repair of bone

osteoblasts

filtration is added to the xray beam to

produce an xray beam with higher average energy

which of the following bony landmarks is the same traverse plane asa the symphysis pubis

prominence of the greater trochanter

term used to describe a patient with a core temp higher than 100f

pyrexic

streptococcus pyogenes Candida albicans bordetella pertussis and mycobacterium tuberculosis are pathogens that cause disease in which body system

respiratory tract

all of the following are central venous lines except

salem sump

spatial resolution is directly related to

sid

which of the following requires two exposures to evaluate focal spot accuracy

silt camera

continuous rotation of the ct xray tube and detector array with simultaneous movement of the ct couch has been accomplished through implementation of

slip rings

which of the following sinus groups is best demonstrated with the patient positioned as for a parietoacanthial projection waters method with the cR directed the patients open mouth

sphenoidal

what is 3

sphenoidal sinus

all of the following statements regarding the inferosuperior axial non trauma Lawrence method projection of the shoulder are true except

the arm should be in internal rotation

what improvements can be made

the chin should be elevated slightly

which is correct

the msp is not centered and perpendicular to the midline of the table the neck should be flexed more

which of the following does not apply to the posterior oblique pelvis Judet method

upside shows the anterior rim and posterior ischial column