Radiography

Question 1

Which of the following substances absorbs the most x-rays?
A. Air. B. Softe tissue. C. Bone. D. Fat

Answer 1

Bone

Question 2

What does the kVp setting control on an x-ray machine?
A. amount of radiation exposure. B. the contrast of an image. C. the amount of scatter radiation. D. The detail

Answer 2

The contrast of an image

Remember kVp = quality and mAs = quantity

Question 3

To decrease the magnification of an x-ray image, you should:
A. Increase the focal film distance. B. Decrease the object film distance.

Answer 3

Increase the focal film distance

Question 4

Which of the following is a safety concern when working with radiography equipment?
A. Exposure to UV light. B. Noise exposure. C. Ionizing radiation. D. Chemical fumes

Answer 4

Ionizing radiation

Question 5

Which anatomical structure is best visualized on a lateral abdominal radiograph?
A. Lungs. B. Heart. C. Liver. D. Spine

Answer 5

Liver

Question 6

The collimator is used for:
A. Focus the x-ray beam. B. Adjust the intensity of radiation. C. Decrease patient exposure. D. Prevent scatter radiation

Answer 6

The collimator is used for:

Question 7

What imaging technique uses magnetic fields instead of x-rays?
A. Ultrasound. B. CT. C. MRI. D. Nuclear scintigraphy

Answer 7

MRI

Question 8

When radiographing a limb, how many views are required?

Answer 8

2