X-Rays were discovered by:

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is the:

Another term that has the meaning of practical radiographer is:

To determine the credentials needed for you to practice limited radiography, you should contact the appropriate state agency.

The term limited operator is used because the:

Reciprocity means that:

Which of the following physicians has received extensive additional training and would be considered a specialist? 1. Radiologist 2. Obstetrician 3. Pediatrician

A specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedure is called:

An order for an x-ray examination is issued by:

Which of the following are considered duties of a limited operator? 1. Determine what examination should be performed 2. Explain the procedure and the preparation to the patient 3. Position the patient correctly in relation to the image receptor and the x-ray tube

The largest professional organization for radiologic technologists is the:

The curriculum for limited x-ray machine operator is published by the:

An organization that now provides accreditation for limited x-ray schools is the:

A podiatrist diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of:

Bone Densitometry (BD) is a specialized x-ray machine and procedure that measures:

Which of the following documents cites information that is “mandatory and enforceable?”

Limited operators can perform the same x-ray examinations that radiographers can.

Credentials for limited operators vary greatly from state to state

What is the purpose of the ARRT?

When the king side of the IR is placed perpendicular to the long axis of the body, then the IR placement is:

A specific drug that treats a toxic affect is called a(n) __________.

The government agency that sets standards for the control of drugs is the _______.

A 22-gauge needle is larger around than an 18-gauge needle and delivers a given volume of fluid more rapidly.

If a drug is supplied in a strength of 5mg/mL, and you want to administer 15 mg, you will need _______mL.

Opiods and other substances whose availability is strictly regulated or outlawed because of their potential for abuse or addiction are called __________.

If 5 mL of a drug administered and the strength is 30 mcg/mL, what dose was given?

For intramuscular injection in small children, the preferred muscle site is the ___________.

The name of a drug that identifies its specific composition is called it’s _____________.

Life-threatening respiratory depression is a possible side effect following the administration of ____________.

The efficacy of a drug refers to its ________.

The brand name given to a product by its manufacturer is called its __________ name.

The potency of a drug refers to its _________.

Venipjncture needle holders (barrels) are reusable items.

The veins most commonly used for obtaining blood samples are located in the

The physical, microscopic, and/or chemical examination of urine is termed __________.

Choice of a vein for venipuncture is based off on____________.

Standard venipuncture needles are

The technique of entering a vein with a needle to withdraw a blood sample is termed ________.

Red Evacuated Specimen Tube is associated with

Red/Gray mottled

Gold evacuated tube:

Green evacuated tube:

Gray Evacuated Tube:

Lavender Evacuated Tube:

Light blue Evacuated Tube:

Which of the sites should not be used for venipuncture?

When all the blood specimens have been obtained, you should remove the last tube from the needle holder ________ removing the needle from the vein.

Betadine is classified as an __________.

Alcohol preparation wipes are generally used to cleanse the skin for Venipuncture, but povidone-iodine wipes must be used if the specimen is being collected for _________.

A tight band placed around the arm to facilitate distinction of the vein for Venipuncture is called a(n) __________.

A special electrical device in laboratories that spins the urine tubes rapidly to separate solids from liquid for the micro-scoping evaluation of sediment is called a(n) __________.

The overall amount of darkening on a radiograph:

The density difference betweening neighboring regions which allows radiographers to see recorded details:

A high density image will be very light and maybe under exposed.

Used to label x-ray images and is placed within the collimation field:

Something seen in an image that are not present in reality:

Devices used to direct and narrow x-ray beams:

The following image is a(n):

The ilium and sacrum articulates at the _________ joint.

The junction of what 2 bones forms the obturator foramen of the pelvis?

Which Chest radiographic projections are preferred to minimize magnification of the image of the heart?

Which of the following techniques is desirable for chest radiography?

The radiation that exits the opposite side of the patient to expose the image receptor (IR) is called:

X-Rays have electromagnetic energy. The velocity (speed) of this energy travels at a speed of:

The smallest possible unit of electromagnetic energy is the:

Which of the following would be considered a characteristic of x-rays? 1. have no mass 2. are electrically neutral 3. travel in straight lines

The electrical current flowing in an x-ray tube is measured in:

The force or strength of the electron flow in an electrical current is measured in:

Created when an incoming electron is suddenly slowed down, changes in direction, and leaves the atom:

Created when an incoming electron interacts with the K-shell electron and knocks it out of orbit:

The density in the radiographic image is controlled by the:

The contrast in the radiographic image is controlled by

The process of changing alternating current into direct current so it flows into one direction only

An electronic device that permits current to flow in one direction only

Projects the body part so it appears shorter than it really is:

Refers to the sharpness of the radiographic image:

The actual anatomical area, body part, or structure shown in the radiographic image:

The device used to produce the high voltage needed for x-ray production is called the transformer:

In radiology, 80,000 volts is converted to:

The target and filament in the X-ray tube are made of:

Electrons are made available filament of the x-ray tube by a process called:

The anode in x-ray tubes rotated at a high rpm to:

The target of an x-ray tube is angled to affect the: 1. Heat capacity 2. Number of photons 3. Sharpness of the image

Which of the following would be a common small focal spot size an x-ray tube?

The intensity of the x-ray ram is greatest at the:

What material is used as added filter material in x-ray tubes?

The x-ray tube inside the protective housing is made of:

What percentage of total energy is converted into x-rays?

Which of the following supplies and controls the heat required by the x-ray tube filament for thermionic emission of electrons?

SI radiation unit of absorbed dose is:

Which type of x-ray photon interaction with the body is primarily responsible for radiation absorbed by the body?

NCRP recommendation for lead equivalency of aprons used for protection is:

Which of the following positioning landmark is located at the junction of the nose and the upper lip?

What does the abbreviation “EAM” represent?

What anatomic term refers to the air-filled cavities located in some bones of the face and cranium?

Which positioning baseline, used for radiography of the skull and facial bones, extends from the outer corner of the eye to the EAM?

How is the CR directed for the PA axial projection (Caldwell Method) of the skull?

Why is sinus radiography performed with the patient in an upright position?

Which radiographic projection of the cranium best demonstrates the maxillary sinuses?

A lateral projection of the face, with no grid, is used to image which of these bones?