Which condition must be met before diagnostically useful characteristic x-rays can be
produced? - ANSWER>> An inner shell electron must be completely
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Which technique mimics the use of a grid - ANSWER>> Increased object-to-image
distance (OID)
A patient's abdominal image reveals the prescence of multiple phleboliths. Where are
these small calcifications found? - ANSWER>> Veins
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) networks are capable of performing
which functions? - ANSWER>> Downloading images from different imaging modalities,
Transmitting diagnostic images to remote work stations.
What is required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
- ANSWER>> The patient must receive written information on how the health
information will be used, The patients are able to request amendments to their records,
Patients have the right to request restrictions on disclosures of their information
A request for a shoulder exam comes from the emergency room. The patient has a
large deformity anterior to the shoulder and the physician suspects an anterior
dislocation. Which are the most appropriate views to take on this patient? - ANSWER>>
Anteroposterior (AP) projection in neutral rotation and posteroanterior (PA) oblique
scapular Y
A radiographer prepares to transfer a patient from a wheelchair to the x-ray table. The
patient recently suffered a stroke, exhibits left-sided weakness, and is able to bear
some weight. How should the radiographer move the patient to the table? - ANSWER>>
Position the right side of the wheelchair next to the table
What causes the build up of heat at the anode? - ANSWER>> Electrons colliding with
the target
Which information in the patient history should prompt the radiographer to decide
against using automatic exposure controls when taking a chest x-ray? - ANSWER>>
Emphysema
What type of relationship does cell growth rate have on the sensitivity of tissues to
ionizing radiation? - ANSWER>> Direct
How should the radiographer position the patient to best demonstrate a left axillary 6th
rib fracture? - ANSWER>> Upright and 45 degree left posterior oblique (LPO) [Show Less]