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Where should the radiographer wear a film badge during a fluoroscopic study?

For tangential projections of the patella, which of the following statements is true? ( hint – assess each individually they are not describing a particular projection as a group)1.  the patient may be placed prone2.  the affected knee is flexed so that the tibia and fibula form a 50-60 degree angle with the table3.  the central ray is directed 45 degrees cephalad through the patellofemoral joint4.  the tangential patella projection may also be performed with the patient supine

A minimum total amount of aluminum filtration (inherent plus added) of 2.5 is required in equipment operated

An explanation of a radiographic procedure is used in order to:                1.  decrease the patient’s anxiety                2.  ensure cooperation                3.  ensure an understanding of after care

All of the following are properties/characteristics of radiation except:

The function of a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) includes:            1.  storage of analog images           2.  acquisition of digital images           3.  storage of digital images

The organ most responsible for the metabolism of sugar and the maintenance of blood sugar levels is the

The distance between the center of one pixel to the center of an adjacent pixel is the:

IMAGE PRODUCTION Section (50 Questions)

The principal function of filtration in the x-ray tube is to reduce