Question 1

What imaging is useful for guiding a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures, ability to display motion provided by a continuous series of images produced at a rate of ______ complete images per second, and allows imaging of:
1.
2.
3.

Accepted Answer

Real time or Dynamic Imaging; 25-30;
1. Organs in motion as they fill with contrast media
2. Visualization of mucosal lining of the structures
3. Functioning of organ being examined

Question 2

Conventional Fluoroscopy Components:
1. 
2.
3.
4.
5.

Accepted Answer

1. X-ray Table
2. Fluoroscopic Tube
3. Image Intensifier Tube
4. Overhead X-ray Tube
5. Flat Panel TV Monitors

Question 3

Fluoroscopic Tube is located ______ the table

Accepted Answer

Under

Question 4

The Fluoroscopic Tube continually emits radiation during the procedure when activated by a foot pedal or handle switch on the fluoro tower, otherwise known as a ________ type switch.

Accepted Answer

"deadman"

Question 5

Radiation is emitted upward through the patient to an Image Intensifier located ______ the patient

Accepted Answer

Above

Question 6

Uses a detector array to record spot images that are displayed on the TV monitor without the use of Image Receptors

Accepted Answer

Digital Fluoroscopy

Question 7

The image during Digital Fluoroscopy is converted to digital format with an ______-______-______

Accepted Answer

Analog-digital-converter (ADC)

Question 8

What capability allows images to be recorded in rapid succession (four per second) and displayed as moving images, used when performing an Esophogram/Barium Swallow?

Accepted Answer

Cine Loop capability

Question 9

Images taken by the Radiologist during the Fluoroscopic procedure

Accepted Answer

Spot Images

Question 10

Images taken by the Technologist at the conclusion of the procedure

Accepted Answer

Overhead Images

Question 11

The difference between Spot images and Overhead images is that the X-ray Tube for Spot imaging is ______ the table, changing the projection performed.

Accepted Answer

Under

Question 12

When a patient is supine on the x-ray table, the will be in an ___ Projection using the Overhead Tube.

Accepted Answer

AP

Question 13

When a patient is supine on the x-ray table and a Spot Image is taken, it will be a ___ Projection.

Accepted Answer

PA

Question 14

3 basic priniciples of ALARA:
1. 
2.
3.

Accepted Answer

1. Time
2. Distance
3. Shielding

Question 15

______ ______ involves periodic activation of the fluoroscopic tube, rather than continuous activation.

Accepted Answer

Intermittent Fluoroscopy

Question 16

The most effective method of reducing dose during a fluoroscopic procedure is to increase the ______ from the x-ray tube

Accepted Answer

Distance

Question 17

doubling the distance between the x-ray tube  and the worker reducing dose by a factor of 4 is known as what?

Accepted Answer

Inverse Square Law

Question 18

Where should the technologist stand during a fluoroscopic procedure?

Accepted Answer

Behind the Radiologist

Question 19

What is the long term effect of radiation to the eyes if protective eyewear is not worn?

Accepted Answer

Cataracts

Question 20

Worn during the examination if the patient condition or examination requires placing hands in the radiation field or immobilizing the patient

Accepted Answer

Lead Gloves

Question 21

Worn on the outside of the apron at collar level

Accepted Answer

Radiation Dosimeter

Question 22

Primary source of scatter radiation during the fluoroscopic examination is the ______

Accepted Answer

Patient

Question 23

Positioned between the Radiologist (or technologist depending on the procedure) and the patient to intercept scattered radiation

Accepted Answer

Protective lead drape or sliding panel shielding

Question 24

covers the bucky slot opening in the side of the x-ray table during fluoroscopic examinations; this shielding device protects the Radiologists and technologist at the gonadal level

Accepted Answer

Bucky slot cover/shield

Question 25

produces an audible signal when 5 minutes of fluoro time has been used

Accepted Answer

Cumulative timing device

Question 26

To reduce radiation to both the patient and personnel in fluoroscopy

Accepted Answer

Intermittent or Pulsed Fluoroscopy

Question 27

When preparing for a Fluoroscopic procedure, you should?

Accepted Answer

Position Bucky tray at end of table and lock in place

AP 2 - Book

Fluoroscopy - Lecture 2

Question	Answer
What imaging is useful for guiding a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures, ability to display motion provided by a continuous series of images produced at a rate of ______ complete images per second, and allows imaging of: 1. 2. 3.	Real time or Dynamic Imaging; 25-30; 1. Organs in motion as they fill with contrast media 2. Visualization of mucosal lining of the structures 3. Functioning of organ being examined
Conventional Fluoroscopy Components: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.	1. X-ray Table 2. Fluoroscopic Tube 3. Image Intensifier Tube 4. Overhead X-ray Tube 5. Flat Panel TV Monitors
Fluoroscopic Tube is located ______ the table	Under
The Fluoroscopic Tube continually emits radiation during the procedure when activated by a foot pedal or handle switch on the fluoro tower, otherwise known as a ________ type switch.	"deadman"
Radiation is emitted upward through the patient to an Image Intensifier located ______ the patient	Above
Uses a detector array to record spot images that are displayed on the TV monitor without the use of Image Receptors	Digital Fluoroscopy
The image during Digital Fluoroscopy is converted to digital format with an ______-______-______	Analog-digital-converter (ADC)
What capability allows images to be recorded in rapid succession (four per second) and displayed as moving images, used when performing an Esophogram/Barium Swallow?	Cine Loop capability
Images taken by the Radiologist during the Fluoroscopic procedure	Spot Images
Images taken by the Technologist at the conclusion of the procedure	Overhead Images
The difference between Spot images and Overhead images is that the X-ray Tube for Spot imaging is ______ the table, changing the projection performed.	Under
When a patient is supine on the x-ray table, the will be in an ___ Projection using the Overhead Tube.	AP
When a patient is supine on the x-ray table and a Spot Image is taken, it will be a ___ Projection.	PA
3 basic priniciples of ALARA: 1. 2. 3.	1. Time 2. Distance 3. Shielding
______ ______ involves periodic activation of the fluoroscopic tube, rather than continuous activation.	Intermittent Fluoroscopy
The most effective method of reducing dose during a fluoroscopic procedure is to increase the ______ from the x-ray tube	Distance
doubling the distance between the x-ray tube and the worker reducing dose by a factor of 4 is known as what?	Inverse Square Law
Where should the technologist stand during a fluoroscopic procedure?	Behind the Radiologist
What is the long term effect of radiation to the eyes if protective eyewear is not worn?	Cataracts
Worn during the examination if the patient condition or examination requires placing hands in the radiation field or immobilizing the patient	Lead Gloves
Worn on the outside of the apron at collar level	Radiation Dosimeter
Primary source of scatter radiation during the fluoroscopic examination is the ______	Patient
Positioned between the Radiologist (or technologist depending on the procedure) and the patient to intercept scattered radiation	Protective lead drape or sliding panel shielding
covers the bucky slot opening in the side of the x-ray table during fluoroscopic examinations; this shielding device protects the Radiologists and technologist at the gonadal level	Bucky slot cover/shield
produces an audible signal when 5 minutes of fluoro time has been used	Cumulative timing device
To reduce radiation to both the patient and personnel in fluoroscopy	Intermittent or Pulsed Fluoroscopy
When preparing for a Fluoroscopic procedure, you should?	Position Bucky tray at end of table and lock in place
AP 2 - Book Fluoroscopy - Lecture 2

"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries: