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WorksheetsMobile Radiography Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the purpose of mobile radiography?
To bring imaging services to the patient
To provide imaging services in a stationary location
To transport patients to the radiology department
To perform radiography in the military
What are the power sources for mobile x-ray machines?
Generators
Batteries
Solar panels
Electric outlets
What is the purpose of an exposure technique chart in mobile radiography?
To ensure consistent image quality
To adjust the size of the image receptor
To control the power output of the x-ray machine
To determine the patient's body position
What is the purpose of using a grid in mobile radiography?
To improve image quality by reducing scatter radiation
To increase the power output of the x-ray machine
To protect the patient from radiation exposure
To align the central ray with the patient's body
What is the anode-heel effect in mobile radiography?
A phenomenon where the intensity of the x-ray beam is less on the anode side
A technique used to immobilize the patient during the examination
A safety measure to prevent radiation exposure to the operator
A method to adjust the exposure settings based on the patient's condition
What is the recommended source-to-image receptor distance (SID) in mobile radiography?
40 inches
60 inches
80 inches
100 inches
What is the minimum safe distance for personnel during a mobile radiographic examination?
6 feet
3 feet
1 foot
No minimum distance
What is the purpose of isolation considerations in mobile radiography?
To protect the patient and personnel from contagious microorganisms
To ensure proper body positioning for the examination
To adjust the exposure settings based on the patient's condition
To maintain a standardized distance between the x-ray machine and the patient
What is the recommended position for a chest x-ray in mobile radiography?
Supine
Seated upright
Lateral decubitus
Dorsal decubitus
What is the recommended position for a neonate x-ray in mobile radiography?
Supine
Prone
Lateral decubitus
Dorsal decubitus
Fluid levels are best imaged with the affected side (a) .
All of the following are preliminary steps for a mobile exam, except.
Knock and announce
Ask family to step out
Explain to the patient what will happen with the images
observe medical equipment
For a mobile KUB exam, how should the base of the mobile unit be positioned?
Parallel to the bed
At the end of the bed
To the middle of the bed
Technologists often do not know the diagnosis of a patient prior to doing an exam, what precautions are implement for all patients?
(a)
Using an IR cover can protect the patient's (a) , keep the IR clean and reduce the spread of infection.
For an AP mobile chest, the CR is directed Perpendicular to the (a) .
A patient has as diagnosis of pneumonia, how would technique be adjusted? Increased or decreased
(a)
How should the patient be positioned for a AP/PA lateral decubitus mobile exam with a diagnosis of emphysema of the right side? Affected side (a) (up or down)
What is the single most effective radiation protection measure?
(a)
All of the following will produce a more pronounced anode heel effect except
short SID
Large field size
anode angle
grid ratio
