Radiography Science & Imaging Equipment
Patient Interactions & History
Infection Control & Aseptic Techniques
Vitals, Tubes, & Immobilization
Pharmacology, Radiopharmacology, & Drug Administration
Ethics, Health Informatics, & Medical Law
Medical Emergencies
Biomechanics, Ergonomics, & Patient Transfers
Radiation Protection & Radiobiology
100

When were X-rays discovered?

  1. November 8th, 1895
  2. November 18th, 1876
  3. October 8th, 1885
  4. September 8th, 1895

November 8th, 1895

100

What term describes the primary medical problem as defined by the patient?

  • Chief complaint
  • Palpation
  • Onset
  • Nonverbal communication

Chief complaint

100

The single greatest measure that can be done to prevent the spread of infection is

  1. proper discarding of all refuse in sharps containers.
  2. proper hand washing technique.
  3. proper disinfection of radiographic cassettes.
  4. discarding lead aprons that have been contaminated.

Proper hand washing technique

100

The ideal patient immobilization device would be

  1. robotic and intuitive.
  2. inexpensive and elaborate in design and disposable.
  3. outlined in radiopaque material to show its presence on the image.
  4. radiolucent, durable, and easy to use for the radiographer.

Radiolucent, durable, and easy to use for the radiographer

100

Laboratory tests to assess a patient’s BUN and creatinine are used to determine the patient’s

  1. liver function.
  2. renal function.
  3. glucose levels.
  4. blood gas levels.

Renal function

100

Fastening a patient into a confining, immobilization device that they question, for a simple wrist radiograph can be viewed as

  1. reasonable and prudent.
  2. false imprisonment.
  3. a Standard of Care approach.
  4. tortuous.

False Imprisonment

100

Where should the heel of the hand be placed when performing chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

  • Near the sternal angle
  • At the xiphoid process
  • Two fingers above the xiphoid process
  • Anywhere along the length of the sternum

At the xiphoid process

100

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, one of the most common work-related injuries for healthcare workers, resulting in lost work time and disability is

  1. strains, sprains, and musculoskeletal injuries.
  2. needle sticks with uncapped needles.
  3. electrical shocks from poorly insulated electronic devices.
  4. emotional exhaustion from working high stress patient care areas.
Strains, sprains, and musculoskeletal injuries
100

Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of radiation’s ability to create __________ in human tissue and possible biochemical changes.

  1. ionizations
  2. radio waves
  3. sound waves
  4. thermal changes

Ionizations

200

An imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields to produce images is

  1. nuclear imaging.
  2. thermography.
  3. MSK echo imaging.
  4. MRI.

MRI

200

When questioning patients to obtain an accurate patient history,

  1. keep your questions general in nature so as not to offend the patient.
  2. start with open-ended questions and then follow up with more direct inquiries.
  3. do not let the patient talk too much in order to keep the examination moving.
  4. use short questions that are specific to their suspected medical condition.

Start with open-ended questions and then follow up with more direct inquiries

200

All of the following situations would require aseptic techniques except

  1. insertion of barium enema tip.
  2. insertion of central venous line.
  3. insertion of an indwelling Foley catheter.
  4. insertion of an angiographic catheter.

Insertion of barium enema tip

200

A reliable device to measure oxygen saturation levels of arterial blood is a

  1. sphygmomanometer.
  2. stethoscope.
  3. pulse oximeter.
  4. spirometer.

Pulse Oximeter

200

Osmolality can be defined as:

  1. the number of particles in a solution
  2. the thickness of a solution
  3. a type of contrast media
  4. the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom

The number of particles in a solution

200

Which of the following systems is designed to manage radiology orders?

  1. RIS
  2. HIS
  3. AI
  4. PACS

RIS

200

Which of the following actions is appropriate in handling a patient who begins a violent seizure?

  • Restrain the patient in any way possible
  • Ensure an open airway, putting your hands into the victim’s mouth if necessary
  • Attempt to prevent the patient from injuring themself
  • All of the above are true

Attempt to prevent the patient from injuring themself

200

When lifting patients, it is important to

  1. lift with your back and save your leg strength.
  2. twist at the waist to improve your center of gravity.
  3. use the strong muscles of your upper arms to improve lifting ergonomics.
  4. keep your back stationary and lift with your legs.

Keep your back stationary and lift with your legs

200

A fetal monitor should be worn at the level of the __________ and __________ the lead apron.

  1. waist, under
  2. waist, over
  3. collar, under
  4. collar, over

Waist, Under

300

Which of the following is an example of a negative nonverbal communication technique?

  1. Giving a pleasant smile
  2. Maintaining eye contact while referencing the patient’s chart
  3. Leaning toward the patient when talking to him or her
  4. Talking to the patient with your back turned as you record in the chart

Talking to the patient with your back turned as you record in the chart

300

When working with an elderly patient,

  1. speak clearly and ask for understanding and feedback - make sure not to talk too fast.
  2. speak loudly and use short phrases that they can understand.
  3. give the patient breathing instructions while you’re positioning him or her in order to hasten the procedure.
  4. assume the patient can see and hear you clearly and move quickly and deliberately in order to get done.

Speak clearly and ask for understanding and feedback - make sure not to talk too fast

300

A disease spread by kissing is being transmitted by which of the following methods?

  1. Direct contact
  2. Vector spread
  3. Droplet spread
  4. Aerosol
Direct contact
300

A sudden drop in a patient’s blood pressure caused by standing or sitting upright is called

  1. postural hypertension.
  2. static hypotension.
  3. orthostatic hypotension.
  4. recumbent hypotension.

Orthostatic Hypotension

300

A drug agent that promotes bowel evacuation is a(n)

  1. enteric.
  2. exlax.
  3. parenteral.
  4. laxative.

Laxative

300

Which of the following would be considered an unethical practice for a radiologic and imaging science professional?

  1. Repeating a radiograph because of incorrect technique selection
  2. Observing an interesting case in the interventional lab
  3. Criticizing a doctor or team member in a private or public forum
  4. Reporting unethical practices of a coworker

Criticizing a doctor or team member in a private or public forum

300

A patient suffering from hypoglycemia needs which of the following?

  • Rest
  • Insulin
  • Carbohydrates
  • A and C

Carbohydrates

300

What term describes the hypothetical point around which all mass appears to be concentrated?

  1. center of gravity
  2. base of support
  3. orthostatic hypertension
  4. trunk of the body

Center of Gravity

300

Which of the following is considered a natural source of radiation

  1. radon
  2. air travel
  3. nuclear power
  4. fluroscopy

Radon

400

The selection of radiographic exposure factors such ad mAs and kVp is performed at the:

  1. control panel
  2. fluoroscopic tower
  3. image receptor assembly
  4. x-ray tube

Control Panel

400

Which of the following describes subjective data:

  1. that which pertains to or is perceived by only the affected individual or patient
  2. only the physician knows
  3. data that can be seen, heard, and felt by people other than the patient - can be measured
  4. the opinion of the technologist

That which pertains to or is perceived by only the affected individual or patient

400

Which parts of a gown are considered sterile:

  1. sleeves
  2. front from waist up
  3. back from waist down
  4. entire front of gown


  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 4
  3. 3 and 4
  4. All of the parts listed are considered sterile.


1 and 2

400

A respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute is called

  1. tachypnea
  2. bradypnea
  3. apnea
  4. diaphoresis

Tachypnea

400

What drug administration route give the most rapid response to the patient?

  1. intravenous
  2. oral
  3. rectal
  4. transdermal

Intravenous

400

The term veracity refers to

  1. preventing evil and harm.
  2. doing no harm but also doing good.
  3. telling the truth.
  4. being persistent and tenacious.

Telling the truth

400

A respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute is called

  1. tachypnea
  2. bradypnea
  3. apnea
  4. diaphoresis

Tachypnea

400

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) generally result from:

  1. a single work-related event that exceeds one’s lifting capability.
  2. work circumstances that are beyond the control and/or understanding of the employee.
  3. strenuous athletic activities at department social gatherings.
  4. repetitive tissue trauma events that tend to be cumulative as a function of time.

Repetitive tissue trauma events that tend to be cumulative as a function of time

400

The function of an X-ray beam filter in diagnostic radiology is to

  1. decrease the average energy of the beam to improve image quality.
  2. permit only beta particles to interact with the atoms of the patient’s body.
  3. decrease the x-radiation dose to the patient’s skin and superficial tissue.
  4. decrease the inherent filtration in the x-ray tube.

Decrease the x-radiation dose to the patient's skin and superficial tissue

500

The component of the radiographic system that produces the x-rays is the:

  1. x-ray tube
  2. control panel
  3. bucky
  4. collimator

The x-ray tube

500

A patient coming to you for a KUB exam states, “My belly hurts.” A logical question to ask next would be

  1. “Can you touch the area that specifically hurts?”
  2. “Does your family have a history of this type of pain?”
  3. “Did you tell the nurse this when you were in the urgent care center?”
  4. “Would you point to the area that hurts for the radiologist when they come into the room?”

"Can you touch the area that specifically hurts?"

500

If the sterility of an object is questionable, which of the following should be done?

  1. Ask an infection control nurse if it’s acceptable to use the object.
  2. Use the object as long as the expiration date has not passed.
  3. Consider the object unsterile and do not use it.
  4. Clean the object with a disinfectant or antimicrobial before using it.

Consider the object unsterile and do not use it

500

When taking a portable chest radiograph on a patient undergoing oxygen therapy,

  1. it is safe to remove the oxygen delivery during the setup and exposure and reconnecting it after the exam is completed.
  2. the oxygen should not be removed without the consent of a physician or respiratory care practitioner.
  3. the oxygen flow rate can be reduced to a minimum level only during the exposure sequence.
  4. there is no concern of image artifacts, as modern oxygen delivery tubes are now radiolucent.

The oxygen should not be removed without the consent of a physician or respiratory care practitioner.

500

A drug name that is unique to the drug, as given by the drug’s manufacturer, is called the drug’s _____ name.

  1. generic
  2. market
  3. brand
  4. chemical

Brand

500

The strict observance of promises or duties or a faithfulness to others is called:

  1. justice
  2. veracity
  3. beneficence
  4. fidelity

Fidelity

500

Which type of shock can be caused by sepsis, deep anesthesia, or anaphylaxis?

  1. hypovolemic
  2. neurogenic
  3. cardiogenic
  4. vasogenic

Vasogenic

500

Which of the following is the foundation on which a body restes?

  • Center of gravity
  • Base of support
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • biomechanics

Base of Support

500

Every photon of radiation absorbed in living tissue has the potential to damage the cells inside that tissue. This means that x-rays have the potential of damaging cells in which groups of people:

      1. Technologists  
      2.Patients  
      3.Family members of patients that stay in room        for exposure  

      4.Hospital staff in room during exposure

  1. 2 only
  2. All of the above
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 2 and 4 only

 All of the above

600

Another term for automatic collimation is

  1. electronic masking.
  2. positive beam limitation.
  3. electronic shuttering.
  4. coning.

Positive Beam Limitation

600

Which of the following is not one of the sacred seven of medical histories?

  1. Severity
  2. Family history
  3. Onset
  4. Chronology

Family History

600

All of the following are possible sources of nosocomial infection except

  1. transfer of pathogenic microbes from a urethral catheter to a patient.
  2. contamination of a surgical instrument in the surgical theater.
  3. transfer of microbes through hand contact with a waitress in the coffee shop adjacent to the hospital.
  4. placement of an image receptor against a patient wound during a portable examination.
Transfer of microbes through hand contact with a waitress in the coffee shop adjacent to the hospital
600

All of the following are true of the Pigg-O-Stat infant immobilizer except

  1. it is radiolucent and produces no image artifacts.
  2. its design provides for lead protection over the child’s gonads.
  3. it is made of contour-shaped, clear acrylic restraining forms.
  4. the patient can be rotated 360 degrees for various lateral and oblique projections.

it is radiolucent and produces no image artifacts

600

Metformin (Glucophage) is commonly used to treat

  1. herpes simplex.
  2. type 2 diabetes.
  3. bacterial infections.
  4. type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes

600

A patient arrives for their annual mammogram and registers with reception. The patient goes to the dressing room as instructed and puts on the gown that was provided. As you bring them into the mammography room, you answer a few typical questions from the patient and then explain the procedure. It is safe to assume as a mammographer that

  1. a social contract has been established between the patient and the mammographer.
  2. the patient is there against their wishes but needs to satisfy their physician.
  3. an examination needs to be completed to meet a medical insurance requirement.
  4. the patient is coming in as a self-referral.

A social contract has been established between the patient and the mammographer

600

During an emergency, which of the following would be the first priority for attention?

  • Providing an open airway
  • Splinting a fractured extremity
  • Controlling bleeding
  • Treating shock

Providing and open airway

600

All of the following are true of a two-person lift except

  1. the stronger person should lift the patient’s torso.
  2. it is used for cart-to-table transfers.
  3. ask the patient to cross their arms over their chest.
  4. the person lifting the torso is in charge of the commands and process.

It is used for cart-to-table transfers

600

In which of the following X-ray interactions with matter is the energy of the incident photon completely absorbed?

  1. Compton scattering
  2. Photoelectric absorption
  3. Bremsstrahlung interactions
  4. Characteristic interactions

Photoelectric Absorption

700

A popular feature of x-ray equipment that reduces repeat exposures caused by inaccurate exposure technique selection by technologists is

  1. pulse progressive radiography (PPR).
  2. automatic exposure control (AEC).
  3. focal spot size (FSS).
  4. positive exposure limitation (PEL).

Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)

700

Human diversity consists of characteristics associated with:

  • Age
  • Ethnicity
  • Gender
  • Lifestyle
  • All of the above

All of the above

700

When using a portable fluoroscopic C-arm in surgery,

  1. the surgery team members typically position the C-arm to optimize image quality.
  2. the image receptor and C-arm are draped with a snap cover for sterility.
  3. the C-arm is disinfected and considered sterile.
  4. sterile technique is only needed when the C-arm is over the patient’s surgical incision.

The image receptor and C-arm are draped with a snap cover for sterility

700

When doing a chest x-ray on a patient with a chest tube, which of the following is important to do?

  1. Keep the exterior assembly box lower than the patient's chest
  2. move quickly so you can exit the patient's room ASAP
  3. not worry about the tube as that is the nurse's responsibility
  4. if you suspect you moved the location of the tube when doing the exam, say nothing and wait to see what is seen on the chest x-ray

Keep the exterior assembly box lower than the patient's chest

700

The term used to describe conditions that render the administration of some drug or some particular line of treatment improper or undesirable

  1. contraindication
  2. unsuitability quotient
  3. tolerance
  4. solubility

Contraindication

700

The radiologist interpretation as a dictated report is considered a(n)

  1. operative report.
  2. diagnostic supportive report.
  3. ancillary report.
  4. None of these.

Ancillary Report

700

After the administration of an iodine-based contrast into a patient, it is important for the radiologic and image science professional to observe the patient for

  1. signs of a reaction such as a metallic taste in the mouth, cold extremities, and bladder swelling.
  2. urticaria, nausea, shortness of breath, tightening in the throat, and cardiac arrest.
  3. blurred vision, syncope, and epistaxis.
  4. excessive salivation, dry eyes, and nasal dryness.

Urticaria, nausea, shortness of breath, tightening in the throat, and cardiac arrest.

700

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. When lifting, stand as close as possible to whatever you are lifting.
  2. Keep your feet very wide apart and your back arched when lifting.
  3. Urinary catheters should be clamped before moving patients, to prevent retrograde flow of urine.
  4. When lifting patients, keep your back flexible and let your strong arm muscles carry the load.

When lifting, stand as close as possible to whatever you are lifting

700

Which interaction of x-rays with matter is the most responsible for technologist dose?

  1. Compton Scattering
  2. Photoelectric Absorption
  3. Pair Production
  4. Coherent Scattering

Compton Scattering

800

A dying patient who has asked to see his loved ones and is asking for medication to relieve their pain would be in the _____ stage of dying.

  1. anger
  2. bargaining
  3. grief
  4. preparatory depression

Preparatory Depression

800

When is removing a cervical collar permissible?

  1. After a physician reviews the x-rays and determines it is safe
  2. After the paramedics determine it is safe after looking at the x-rays
  3. Before the initial radiographic evaluation
  4. After the radiographer makes the exposure

After a physician reviews the x-rays and determines it is safe

800

A person is bitten by a mosquito and develops an infection. This type of transmission is known as:

  1. nosocomial
  2. fomite
  3. iatrogenic
  4. vector

Vector

800

All of the following are true of body temperature measurement except

  1. all temperatures should be the same, regardless of where the temperature is measured.
  1. an oral temperature reading higher than 99.5° F indicates a fever.
  2. temporal artery (TA) measurements can be measured in 3 seconds non-invasively.
  3. rectal and TA measurement are typically 1° higher than oral readings.

All temperatures should be the same, regardless of where the temperature is measured.

800

During an intravenous drug administration, a small area around the needle site is growing and swelling. The patient states that the area is starting to burn slightly. In this situation,

  1. the injection site has become infected.
  2. a cold, ice pack needs to be placed on the injection site.
  3. a high level medical alert is issued.
  4. extravasation has occurred.

Extravasation has occurred

800

A claim that someone has been wronged or sustained injury is called

  1. a tort.
  2. negligence.
  3. defamation.
  4. libel.

A tort

800

Symptoms of a head injury include

  1. respiratory distress, a change in level of consciousness, and lethargy.
  2. the patient having a heightened level of awareness.
  3. a loss of bowel contents.
  4. a higher pulse rate and an increased respiratory rate and volume.

Respiratory distress, a change in level of consciousness, and lethargy.

800

When moving a patient to or from a stretcher,

  1. have the patient hold the stretcher from moving.
  2. lock the stretcher securely against the examination table.
  3. raise the head-end of the stretcher to prevent orthostatic hypotension.
  4. protect the stretcher cushion with non-slip materials.

Lock the stretcher securely against the examination table

800

Which of the following is not used for monitoring the radiation dose to occupationally exposed personnel?

  1. Geiger-Muller counter
  2. Optically stimulated luminescence dosimiter
  3. Thermosluminescent dosimeter
  4. Pocket dosimeters

Geiger-Muller counter

900

All of the following are typical features of radiographic tables EXCEPT:

  1. they have a radiopaque table top
  2. they have a motorized, variable height adjustment
  3. they permit four-way "floating" tabletop mobility
  4. they contain a bucky

They have a radiopaque table top

900

Which of the following would you not want to discuss with the patient?

  • Hobbies
  • Medical chart
  • Ability to walk
  • Weather

Medical chart

900

Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of microorganisms? 

A. Viruses

B. Bacteria
C. Fungi
D. Molds


Bacteria

900

When handling a patient with a Foley catheter in place:

  1. the drainage bag should be placed at the same level or higher than the bladder.
  2. never let the volume of urine fill more than 30% of the collection bag capacity.
  3. avoid kinks in the tubing and keep the drainage bag lower than the bladder.
  4. it is advisable to clamp the tubing to do a lengthy small bowel study.

Avoid kinks in the tubing and keep the drainage bag lower than the bladder

900

Barium sulfate would be contraindicated for a patient with

  1. colonic polyps.
  2. a suspected duodenal bulb perforation.
  3. diverticulosis.
  4. All of these
A suspected duodenal bulb perforation
900

If the threat of bodily harm were to occur to a patient as a result of reckless conduct by the health care provider, this would be deemed

  1. battery.
  2. assault.
  3. defamation.
  4. slander.

Assault

900

Syncope is a medical term for which of the following?

  • Dizziness
  • Fainting
  • Hemorrhage
  • Nosebleed

Fainting

900

Which transfer(s) can be used to move a  patient from a wheelchair to an examination table?

  • Pivot
  • Assisted standing
  • Standby assist
  • All of the above

All of the above

900

Which of the following is not an SI Unit (Internations System of Units) of measure of radiation?

  1. Rem
  2. Gray
  3. Sievert
  4. Coulombs per kilogram (C/kg)

Rem

1000

What non-offensive or non-discriminatory term can be used to reference adults age 65 and older?

  1. Mature adults
  2. Senior citizens
  3. Geriatric
  4. Golden agers

Mature Adults

1000

Which of the following includes the tone of voice, the speed of speech, and the position of the speaker’s extremities and torso?

  • Nonverbal communication
  • Palpation
  • Quality
  • Facilitation

Nonverbal communication

1000

The goal of aseptic technique is to:

  1. protect the radiologic and image sciences professional from infection.
  2. protect the patient from pathogenic microbes.
  3. prevent the spread of infection from the patient to any equipment in the examination room.
  4. protect the surgical team from an infected patient.

Protect the patient from pathogenic microbes

1000

One of the greatest fears of a geriatric patient is:

  • falling
  • being unable to hear the radiographer
  • having to lie on a radiolucent pad
  • getting lost on the way to the radiology department

Falling

1000

Nonionic iodine contrast agents differ from ionic agents in that non-ionics

  1. do not break down into a cation and an anion.
  2. have a low pH.
  3. have a small chemical structure and high osmolality.
  4. are not triiodinated.
Do not break down into a cation and anion
1000

What is the federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge?

  1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  2. Health Information and Management Act (HIMA)
  3. Electronic Health Record Act (EHRA)
  4. Patient Confidentiality and Accountability Act (PCAA)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

1000

Which of the following is typically associated with shock?

  • Decreasing pulse rate
  • Decreasing blood pressure
  • Fever
  • Flushed face

Decreasing blood pressure

1000

Towards which side should all transfers be initiated?

  • Left
  • Right
  • Patient’s weak side
  • Patient’s strong side

Patient's strong side

1000

What is the best and most effective method of protection for the radiographer from radiation?

  1. Distance
  2. Time
  3. Shielding
  4. Filtration
Distance
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