Rad Tech General Knowledge

What year were x-rays discovered?

• 1875

• 1895

• 1835

• 2016

kVp mainly controls...

• Quality
• Quantity
• Time
• Tube current

What is the charge of a proton

• negative

• positive

• neutral

• can be all of the above

It is a best practice in radiology to make sure that the reason for exam is appropriate _________.

• most of the time.

• for some physicians.

• just when it seems inappropriate.

• every single time.

What is minimum ribs should be seen in an upright chest radiograph?

• 8

• 9

• 10

• 11

What is the projection and position for this abdominal X-ray?

• Projection = PA and position = left lateral decubitus

• Projection = LAT and position = right oblique

• Projection = AP and position = right lateral decubitus

• Projection = AP and position = left lateral decubitus

Who invented the CT scan?

• Thomas Edison
• Benjamin Franklin
• Godfrey Hounsfield and Alan Cormack
• Karl Dussik 

What was the first human image created by x-ray?

• brain

• foot

• hand

• elbow

Abnormal accumulation of FLUID in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen is known as _________________

• Ascites

• Pneumoperitoneum

• pleural effusion

• pleurisy

Which modality uses sound waves?

• CT
• MRI
• Mammography
• Sonography