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Category: Procedures-66 A radiographic image of a postoperative fractured hip is to be obtained. Which of the following would be true? The Cleaves projection is recommended to obtain a lateral projection The entire prosthesis must be included on the image Only an AP proection is required for a follow-up examination

Category: Procedures-55 Which positioning characteristic best indicates that the humerus is properly positioned for the AP projection of the humerus?

Category: Patient Care-23 For which of the following radiographic examinations is a consent form usually required? Angiogram IVU Bone survey

Category: Pilot-14 Which of the following might cause an increase in quantum mottle?

 Category: Pilot-26 A common device used for high-pressure steam sterilization is called the:

Category: Image Production-8 An air gap technique can be used in place of a grid in some instances because of:

Category: Pilot-11 If a 180 cm (72″) SID is employed for a chest unit, to be in compliance the light and radiation fields must coincide to within:

Category: Pilot-16 Which of the following would be useful for an examination of a patient suffering from Parkinson’s disease? High speed screens Short exposure time Compensating filter

Category: Procedures-49 Which projection of the foot would be optimal in evaluation of the longitudinal arch?

Category: Safety-40Although the stated focal spot size is measured directly under the actual focal spot (AFS), effective focal spot (EFS) size actually varies along with width of the x-ray beam. At which portion of the x-ray beam is the EFS the smallest?