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RAD 120 Exam 2
Part 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where should the operator/surgeon stand at when using a C-arm fluoroscopy unit in a horizontal CR position? | At the intensifier end of the C-arm |
| Where should the CR be aligned for an AP projection of the chest? | Perpendicular to the long axis of the sternum |
| A patient enters the ED with a possible pneumothorax of the right lung. The patient is unable to stand or sit erect. What position would we use to diagnose their condition? | Left Lateral Decubitus |
| A patient enters the ED with severe trauma to the abdomen. The ED physician is concerned about bleeding in the abdomen with associated possible free intra-abdominal air. The patient is unable to stand or sit erect. We should use______ | AP Supine Position |
| What best demonstrates free intra-abdominal air on the patient who cannot stand or sit erect? | Left lateral Decubitus Positions or Projections |
| A technologist should notify a member of the surgical team immediately if? | The sterile environment is violated during a surgical procedure |
| What must be placed over the image intensifier during a C-arm hip-pinning procedure to protect the sterile environment? | Shower Curtain |
| What is defined as an absence of infectious organisms? | Asepsis |
| Using _________ will best reduce patient dosage during a fluoroscopic procedure in surgery | Intermittent Fluoro |
| What contributes to the highest occupational exposure of radiation to personnel? | Fluoroscopy and mobile radiography |
| A radiologic technologist reduces occupational exposure to radiation while performing mobile radiography by? | 1.) Maintaining maximum distance from the source 2.) Wearing an apron 3.) Only directing the primary beam toward the patient |
| What will help alleviate discomfort in the patient while preparing to conduct a mobile radiography examination? | Covering the image receptor with a cloth |
| Where must the occupational radiation monitor be worn If a radiologic technologist participates in fluoroscopy? | On the collar above the apron |
| Most images taken with a C-Arm have patient in? | Supine position |
| What typically results in the greatest exposure to the operator's head region if the distance from the patient (in supine position) is unchanged? | An AP projection with the x-ray tube placed above the anatomy |
| The Anode Heel Effect is more pronounced with the following? | • Short SID • Larger field sizes • Small anode angles |
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