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Test your knowledge and expertise in the field of radiographic imaging and equipment with our comprehensive quiz! This quiz contains 100 carefully crafted questions covering various aspects of imaging principles, patient care, and radiographic techniques.

Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of key concepts:

Radiographic film processing
Minimizing motion unsharpness
Effects of kilovoltage and milliampere settings

100 Questions25 MinutesCreated by LearningLens202

Grid interspace material can be made of 1. Carbon fiber 2. aluminum 3. Plastic fiber

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

An increase in kilovoltage will have which of the following effects? 1. More scattered radiation will be produced 2. The exposure rate will increase. 3. Radiographic contrast will increase.

1 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

1 and 2 only

Decreasing field size from 14 × 17 in. to 8 × 10 in., with no other changes, will

Decrease the amount of scattered radiation generated within the part

Increase the amount of scattered radiation generated within the part

Increase x-ray penetration of the part

Decrease x-ray penetration of the part

A lateral radiograph of the cervical spine was made at 40 in. using 300 mA and 0.03 second exposure. If it is desired to increase the distance to 72 in., what should be the new milliampere (mA) setting, all other factors remaining constant?

100

200

300

400

Acceptable method(s) of minimizing motion unsharpness is (are) 1. Suspended respiration 2. Short exposure time 3. Patient instruction

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Unopened boxes of radiographic film should be stored away from radiation and

In the horizontal position

In the vertical position

Stacked with the oldest on top

Stacked with the newest on top

Factors that contribute to film fog include 1. The age of the film 2. Excessive exposure to safelight 3. Processor chemistry

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

X-ray photon energy is inversely related to 1. Photon wavelength 2. Applied milliamperes (mA) 3. Applied kilovoltage (kV)

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Factors that determine the production of scattered radiation include 1. Field size 2. Beam restriction 3. kilovoltage

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Image contrast is a result of 1. Differential tissue absorption 2. Atomic number of tissue being traversed 3. Proper regulation of milliampere-seconds

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

. The absorption of useful radiation by a grid is called

Grid selectivity

Grid cleanup

Grid cutoff

Latitude

Types of shape distortion include 1. magnification 2. elongation 3. foreshortening

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Which of the following factors influence(s) the production of scattered radiation? 1. Kilovoltage level 2. Tissue density 3. Size of field

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

A 15% decrease in kilovoltage accompanied by a 50% increase in milliampere-seconds will result in a(n)

Shorter scale of contrast

Increase in exposure latitude

Increase in radiographic density

Decrease in recorded detail

How are mAs and patient dose related?

MAs and patient dose are inversely proportional

MAs and patient dose are directly proportional

MAs and patient dose are unrelated

MAs and patient dose are inversely related

Which of the following is the correct order of radiographic film processing?

Developer, wash, fixer, dry

Fixer, wash, developer, dry

Developer, fixer, wash, dry

Fixer, developer, wash, dry

If the radiographer is unable to achieve a short OID because of the structure of the body part or patient condition, which of the following adjustments can be made to minimize magnification distortion?

A smaller focal-spot size should be used

A longer SID should be used

A shorter SID should be used

A lower-ratio grid should be used

The reduction in x-ray photon intensity as the photon passes through material is termed

Absorption

Scattering

Attenuation

Divergence

Diagnostic x-rays are generally associated with

High frequency and long wavelength

High frequency and short wavelength

Low frequency and long wavelength

Low frequency and short wavelength

What are the effects of scattered radiation on a radiographic image? 1. It produces fog. 2. It increases contrast. 3. It increases grid cutoff.

1 only

2 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2, and 3

Methods that help to reduce the production of scattered radiation include using 1. compression 2. Beam restriction 3. A grid

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Because of the anode heel effect, the intensity of the x-ray beam is greatest along the

Path of the central ray

Cathode end of the beam

Anode end of the beam

Transverse axis of the IR

What are monochromatic films?

Blue-Emitting films

Blue-Sensitive films

Green-Emitting Films

Green-Sensitive Films

The gelatin is made up of the following, except:

High quality gelatin

Cow’s Connective Tissue

Calf’s Skin

NOTA

What is the required humidity for the darkroom?

20-40%

40-60%

30-50%

50-70%

What is the size of a small darkroom?

7x10 ft

8x8 ft

9.5x15 ft

NOTA

From what material is the modern film base is made of?

Silveriodobromide

Gelatin

Polyester

Cellulose Triacetate

If the temperature exceeds 21˚c, the film will most likely have _____________.

Static artifact

Fogging

Film Graininess

Mottle

If the humidity falls below 40%, the film will most likely have ______________.

Static artifact

Fogging

Film Graininess

Mottle

What are the allowed all colors inside the darkroom?

Neon Color

Pastel Color

Dirty White

Black Color

What color does a CaWO4 crystal produce?

Blue

Red

Green

Amber

How much AgBr are there in a Silver Halide Crystal?

99.99%

98%

1-10%

Manifest image: ______________; Latent image: __________________

Invisible, Visible

Visible; Invisible

They’re same

I don’t know

What will you do to double the density of a radiograph by the use of mAs?

Increase by 30%

Increase by 50%

Increase by 80%

Double the mAs (100%)

What will you do to the kVp to increase the contrast of the radiograph?

Increase kVp

Set highest possible kVp

Decrease kVp

Decrease to lowest kVp

Which of the following variables is a result of an increase in mAs? I. Increase in patient dose II. Increase in number of x-rays III. Increase in radiation quality

1 only

1 and 2

2 and 3

1, 2 and 3

Density that can be seen in a finished radiograph may be defined as

A combination of contrast and recorded detail

The light areas of the radiograph

The exposed part of the film to visible light

Differences in the dark areas of the radiograph

The range of acceptable density is :

0.1-0.3

0.25-2.5

0.5-3.0

0-4

How does decrease in collimation affects the density?

Reduces scatter radiation therefore increasing density

Reduces scatter radiation therefore decreasing density

Produces scatter radiation therefore increasing density

Produces scatter radiation therefore decreasing density

How does increase in collimation affects the contrast?

Reduces scatter radiation therefore increasing contrast

Reduces scatter radiation therefore decreasing contrast

Produces scatter radiation therefore increasing contrast

Produces scatter radiation therefore decreasing contrast

In order to produce a perceptible change in density, the radiographer must increase the ____________

MAs by 30%

MAs by 15%

KVp by 15%

KVp by 30%

In order to produce same radiographic density, what will be the change in kVp if the mAs is cut into half?

Doubled

Increases by 15%

Increased by 25%

Increased by 35%

Size Distortion is also called as _________.

Minification

Magnification

Foreshortening

Elongation

This distortion makes the image smaller and shorter than the actual size of the object being imaged.

Minification

Magnification

Foreshortening

Elongation

This happens when the image appears to be longer and lengthy than the object being imaged.

Minification

Magnification

Foreshortening

Elongation

Which of the following may be used to reduce the effect of scattered radiation on a finished radiograph? 1. Grids 2. Collimators 3. Compression bands

1 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

What is the effect of having the Silver ions converted in to black metallic silver.

Density

Contrast

Detail

Distortion

It talks about how clear the images are shown in the radiograph.

Density

Detail

Contrast

Distortion

Which of the following is likely to contribute to the radiographic contrast present on the finished radiograph? 1. Atomic number of tissues radiographed 2. Any pathologic processes 3. Degree of muscle development

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

It is the unwanted change in the image recorded in the radiograph in comparison to the real object.

Density

Contrast

Detail

Distortion

What do you call the x-rays that passes through the patient?

Remnant x-rays

Leakage Radiation

Scattered X-rays

Useful beam

This are the x-rays from the x-ray tube that exits not to the window

Remnant x-rays

Leakage Radiation

Scattered X-rays

Useful beam

The attenuation of x-ray photons is not influenced by 1. pathology 2. Structure atomic number 3. Photon quantity

1 only

3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

This type of radiation is the basis of our personal protective apparel in the radiology department

Remnant x-rays

Leakage Radiation

Scattered X-rays

Useful beam

This type of radiation is emitted from the tube and went out through the window port of the tube.

Remnant x-ray

Leakage Radiation

Scattered X-rays

Useful beam

This radiation emanates due to the Compton interaction of the high energy x-rays to the patient causing unwanted fog.

Remnant x-rays

Leakage Radiation

Scattered X-rays

Useful beam

This type of radiation is the one responsible for the image in the radiograph

Remnant x-rays

Leakage Radiation

Scattered X-rays

Useful beam

The reduction of the distance of the object from the image receptor will cause

Decrease in elongation

Decrease in magnification

Increase Foreshortening

NOTA

The increase of the distance of the source of radiation from the image receptor will cause

Decrease in elongation

Decrease in magnification

Increase Foreshortening

NOTA

This distortion makes the image smaller and shorter than the actual size of the object being imaged.

Minification

Magnification

Foreshortening

Elongation

This happens when the image appears to be longer and lengthy than the object being imaged

Minification

Magnification

Foreshortening

Elongation

What is the variation of the blackness in the radiograph.

Density

Contrast

Detail

Distortion

Pathologic or abnormal conditions that would require a decrease in exposure factors include all of the following except

Osteoporosis

Osteomalacia

Emphysema

Pneumonia

To produce a just perceptible increase in radiographic density, the radiographer must increase the

MAs by 30%

MAs by 15%

KV by 15%

KV by 30%

Exposure-type artifacts include 1. Double exposure 2. motion 3. Image fading

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Boxes of film stored in too warm an area may be subject to

Static marks

Film fog

High contrast

Loss of density

Which interaction is responsible for producing the most x-ray photons in an x-ray beam?

Bremsstrahlung

Characteristic

Photoelectric

Compton

Which of the following terms is used to describe unsharp edges of tiny radiographic details?

Diffusion

Mottle

Blur

Umbra

X-ray film emulsion is most sensitive to safelight fog

Before exposure and development

After exposure

During development

At low humidity

Exposed silver halide crystals are changed to black metallic silver by the

Preservative

Reducers

Activators

Hardener

Which of the following is (are) directly related to photon energy? 1. Kilovoltage 2. Milliamperes 3. Wavelength

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

72. What information, located on each box of film, is important to note and has a direct relationship to image quality?

Number of films in the box

Expiration date

Manufacturer’s name

Emulsion lot

Decreasing field size from 14 × 17 in. to 8 × 10 in., with no other changes, will

Decrease the amount of scattered radiation generated within the part

Increase the amount of scattered radiation generated within the part

Increase x-ray penetration of the part

Decrease x-ray penetration of the part

Acceptable method(s) of minimizing motion unsharpness is (are) 1. Suspended respiration 2. Short exposure time 3. Patient instruction

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Image contrast is a result of 1. Differential tissue absorption 2. Atomic number of tissue being traversed 3. Proper regulation of milliampere-seconds

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Misalignment of the tube–part–IR relationship results in

Shape distortion

Size distortion

Magnification

Blur

The direction of electron travel in the x-ray tube is

Filament to cathode

Cathode to anode

Anode to focus

Anode to cathode

Types of size distortion include 1. magnification 2. Elongation 3. foreshortening

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Which of the following factors influence(s) the production of scattered radiation? 1. Kilovoltage level 2. Tissue density 3. Size of field

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

What are the effects of scattered radiation on a radiographic image? 1. It produces fog. 2. It increases contrast. 3. It increases grid cutoff.

1 only

2 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2, and 3

High kVp produces which of the following? 1. High Contrast 2. Few gray tones 3. Long-scale contrast 4. Short-scale contrast 5. Low contrast 6. Many gray tones

1, 2,4

3, 5, 6

2, 3, 5

1, 3, 6

What is the relationship of kVp and Contrast?

Directly proportional

Directly; not proportional

Inversely proportional

Inverse; not proportional

Low kVp produces which of the following? 1. High Contrast 2. Few gray tones 3. Long-scale contrast 4. Short-scale contrast 5. Low contrast 6. Many gray tones

1, 2, 4

3, 5, 6

2, 3, 5

1, 3, 6

Which of the following variables is a result of an increase in mAs? I.Increase in patient dose II. Increase in number of x-rays III. Increase in radiation quality

1 only

1 and 2

2 and 3

1, 2 and 3

The range of acceptable density is :

0.1-0.3

0.25-2.5

0.5-3.0

0-4

Which of the following x-ray interaction with matter will reduce contrast?

Classical Scattering

Photoelectric Effect

Compton Scattering

Pair Production

When x-rays undergo photoelectric effect, what is the color of the area in the radiograph?

Black

Gray

White

Blue

Which of the following is not a corpuscular radiation?

Alpha Particle

Positron

Negatron

Gamma Rays

An interaction where an incident x-ray is absorbed by the inner most shell electron and produces no scattered radiation

Compton Effect

Total Absorption

Photodisintegration

Annihilation

What film base caused several hospital fires?

Glass plate

Cellulose Triacetate

Cellulose Nitrate

Polyester

How far should the wet area be placed from the dry area?

4 ft

6 ft

What is the allowable radiation exposure present in the darkroom?

7mGy/hr

100mGy/hr

1mR/Hr

NOTA

This type of illumination prevents the exposure of the films while working on it inside the darkroom

White Light illumination

Safelight illumination

Viewbox illumination

General illumination

Compression of the breast during mammo-graphic imaging improves the technical quality of the image because 1. Geometric blurring is decreased 2. Less scattered radiation is produced 3. Patient motion is reduced

1 only

3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

How are mAs and radiographic density related in the process of image production?

MAs and Density are inversely proportional

MAs and Density are directly proportional

MAs and Density are related to the sharpness of the image

MAs and Density are unrelated

What radiographic variables cause density to decrease when the factor is increased? I. mAs II. kVp III. OID

1 only

1 and 2

3 only

1 and 3

Which of the following is (are) classified as rare earth phosphors? 1. Lanthanum oxybromide 2. Gadolinium oxysulfide 3. Cesium iodide

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

An increase in kilovoltage will have which of the following effects? 1. More scattered radiation will be produced. 2. The exposure rate will increase. 3. Radiographic contrast will increase.

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Recorded detail can be improved by decreasing 1. the SID 2. the OID 3. patient/part motion

1 only

3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Which of the following are methods of limiting the production of scattered radiation? 1. Using moderate ratio grids 2. Using the prone position for abdominal examinations 3. Restricting the field size to the smallest practical size

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

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