How are LET and biologic response (RBE) related?
They are directly related
A graphic representation of signal values representing various absorbing properties within the part being imaged is called a
histogram
The term dysplasia refers to
abnormal development of tissue
A positive contrast agent
1 and 2 only
The quality that is reflective of dose and the volume of tissue exposed is
dose area product
Proper body mechanics includes a wide base of support. The base of support is the portion of the body
in contract with the floor or other horizontal surface
The femorotibial articulation shown below could be better demonstrated by
angling the CR about 5o cephalad
Which of the following types of adult tissue cells are considered radiosensitive?
2, 5, and 6
Geometric unsharpness will be least obvious
1, 2, and 3
Which of the dose-response curves shown in figure below illustrate(s) a threshold dose?
2 and 3 only
The carpal scaphoid can be demonstrated in which of the following projection(s) of the wrist?
1 only
Dorsal decubitus projectins of the chest are used to evaluate small amounts of
1 only
Which of the following is a functional study used to demonstrate the degree of AP motion present in the cervical spine?
Laterals in flexion and extension
Which of the following is/are evaluation criterion/criteria for a PA chest radiograph of the heart and lungs?
1 and 2 only
Select the correct statements regarding the structure indicated by the number 7 in Figure below.
3, 5, and 6
Which of the following is a fast-acting vasodilator used to lower blood pressure and relieve the pain of angina pectoris?
Nitroglycerin
Technical factors of 80 kV and 8 mAs are used for a particular nongrid exposure. What should be the new milliampere seconds value if an 8:1 grid is added?
32 mAs
Which of the following statements is/are true with regard to the two CT images seen in figure below?
1 only
The structure labeled number 7 in Figure B is the
aorta
An illness of unknown or obscure cause is said to be
idiopathic
The annual dose limit for occupationally exposed individuals is valid for
beta, x-, and gamma radiations
The sampling frequency in CR is expressed as
pixel density
Features of digital fluoroscopy (DF) that contribute to patient dose reduction include
1 and 2 only
Which of the following is the approximate skin dose for 5 min of fluoroscopy performed at 1.5 mA?
157 mGy