Module 1 quizzes The Radiograper Latest Update 2024-2025 Version Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed Success A friend asks you about what you see in her daughter's chest radiograph. Providing an
opinion or diagnosis in this situation would:
-Not violate the ASRT Code of Ethics because the parents have the right to know -Violate the ASRT Code of Ethics because diagnosis is not within the technologist's scope of practice -Be detrimental to the friendship -Not violate the ASRT Code of Ethics because the patient is a minor - CORRECT
ANSWER: Violate the ASRT Code of Ethics because diagnosis is not within the
technologist's scope of practice
Diagnosis is out of the scope of practice for radiologic technologists, so providing an opinion or diagnosis would violate the Code of Ethics.
Objective: Discuss of the Code of Ethics.
Reference: Module 1, Screen 1. ; Merrill's Atlas, vol. 1, pp. 2-3
A patient is placed in the right lateral position for a contrast study of the upper gastrointestinal system. Which side marker should be used on the image?
-Left -Both markers, because both sides are demonstrated in the image -Either marker, because both sides are demonstrated in the image
-Right - CORRECT ANSWER: Right
The right side marker must be used for the right lateral position, as only one side of the patient will be seen on the image.
Objective: Explain the appropriate application of accessory equipment, gonadal
shielding, markers, collimation, and IR-part-CR alignment.
Reference: Module 1, Screen 4.10; Merrill's Atlas, vol. 1, p. 32
All of the following are body fluids that might contain pathogens, EXCEPT:
-Sputum -Cerebrospinal fluid -Blood
-Bile - CORRECT ANSWER: Bile
An understanding of body fluids that are sources of pathogens will help reduce the risk of infection transmission. Bile is not a source of pathogen. See Box 1-1 in your textbook for a complete list.
Objective: List bodily fluids that may be a source of pathogen.
Reference: Module 1, Screen 2.3; Merrill's Atlas, vol. 1, p. 4 1 / 2
All of the following conditions require a decrease in exposure EXCEPT:
-Old age -Atrophy -Emphysema
-Ascites - CORRECT ANSWER: Ascites
Ascites is a fluid accumulation within the abdominal cavity. Fluid absorbs radiation, so this condition would require an increase in exposure.Objective: Discuss the radiographic exposure technical factors, the radiograph and its proper display.
Reference: Module 1, Screen 4.5; Merrill's Atlas, vol. 1, pp. 24-25
All of the following data are relevant in a clinical history for an imaging procedure
EXCEPT:
-Pertinent health history -Patient's height and eye color -Patient's description of symptoms -Visible evidence of injury or disease - CORRECT ANSWER: Patient's height and eye color
Patient height and eye color are not relevant to the clinical history for an imaging procedure.
Objective: Discuss patient interactions and the need for a clinical history.
Reference: Module 1, Screen 3.4; Merrill's Atlas, vol. 1, p. 10
For which of the following imaging examinations would a patient need to be instructed to remove pants with a zipper?
-Chest -Abdomen -Skull
-Hand - CORRECT ANSWER: Abdomen
Artifacts are unwanted objects in an image and clothing is one of the main causes of artifacts. Radiographers must be aware of potential artifacts and provide proper instructions to the patient before beginning an imaging examination. Pants with any metal would be seen in an abdomen x-ray image.Objective: Explain what patient attire must be removed for imaging examinations.
Reference: Module 1, Screen 3.5; Merrill's Atlas, vol. 1, p. 11
Involuntary motion can be controlled by:
-Using the appropriate sponge -Using the shortest possible exposure time
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