EXÁMENES DIAGNÓSTICOS.

What condition does this patient have?

• Broken rib

• Situs inversusc.

• Pleural effusiond.

• Dislocated shoulder

What is the function of the housing around an x-ray tube?

• Contain x-ray production process and protect from radiation exposure
• Regulate the temperature of the x-ray tube
• Enhance the quality of the x-ray image
• Provide additional lighting in the room

A patient comes into the ER and has a skull x-ray taken. Which bone is fractured in this skull x-ray?

• Temporal bone
• Occipital bone
• Parietal bone
• Mandible

What is the purpose of using contrast agents in an x-ray procedure?

• To reduce the radiation exposure to the patient

• To enhance the visibility of certain structures or abnormalities

• To regulate the temperature of the x-ray machine

• To provide additional lighting in the room

Which imaging technique is commonly used to visualize soft tissues like muscles and ligaments?

• X-ray

• CT scan

• MRI

• Ultrasound

What safety measures should be taken by the healthcare staff during an x-ray procedure?

• Wearing lead aprons and gloves

• Standing close to the x-ray machine

• Leaving the room during the procedure

• Not following any specific safety protocols

What are the potential risks associated with excessive exposure to x-rays?

• Increased risk of cancer

• Decreased risk of genetic mutations

• Improved immune system

• Enhanced vision

How does a radiographer ensure proper positioning of the patient during an x-ray procedure?

• By randomly placing the patient on the x-ray table

• By using anatomical landmarks and positioning devices

• By asking the patient to stand up during the procedure

• By not considering patient positioning at all

What is the purpose of the collimator in an x-ray machine?

• To regulate the temperature of the x-ray tube

• To enhance the quality of the x-ray image

• To limit the size of the x-ray beam and reduce unnecessary exposure

• To provide additional lighting in the room

How is this shoulder positioned?

• Neutral position with the humerus aligned parallel to the ground
• Twisted behind the back
• Raised above the head
• Bent at a 90-degree angle