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What is the addition of the filtration within the x-ray tube designed to block?
What is the addition of the filtration within the x-ray tube designed to block?
Low energy from reaching the patient
What type of personal dosimeter uses aluminum oxide as the absorbing material?
What type of personal dosimeter uses aluminum oxide as the absorbing material?
OSL - Optical Stimulable Luminescent Dosimeter
What effect does adding more half value layer (HVL) have on the quality of the x-ray beam?
What effect does adding more half value layer (HVL) have on the quality of the x-ray beam?
Increased quality
The part of the lung that rests on the diaphragm is termed the?
The part of the lung that rests on the diaphragm is termed the?
What is the portion of the lung that extends superior to the level of the clavicle called?
What is the portion of the lung that extends superior to the level of the clavicle called?
According to the American Hospital AHA patient care partnership, which of the following are rights of the patients? (Select all that apply)
According to the American Hospital AHA patient care partnership, which of the following are rights of the patients? (Select all that apply)
What is the error called when a radiograph is acquired with a source to image distance (SID) that is not appropriate for the grid?
What is the error called when a radiograph is acquired with a source to image distance (SID) that is not appropriate for the grid?
What emergency medication can be administered intravenously if a patient develops pulmonary edema after administration of contrast media?
What emergency medication can be administered intravenously if a patient develops pulmonary edema after administration of contrast media?
Benadryl is administered for?
Benadryl is administered for?
Atropine is administered for?
Atropine is administered for?
Epinephrine is administered for?
Epinephrine is administered for?
A medical x-ray tube must include aluminum equivalent filtration equal to a minimum of?
A medical x-ray tube must include aluminum equivalent filtration equal to a minimum of?
What is the correct medical abbreviation for 'as desired'?
What is the correct medical abbreviation for 'as desired'?
Prn means?
Prn means?
Which following components are required for an infection to survive and to be transmitted? (Select all that apply)
Which following components are required for an infection to survive and to be transmitted? (Select all that apply)
Why is lead the most effective material in protective barriers?
Why is lead the most effective material in protective barriers?
What is the CR entrance point for an ERECT AP abdomen projection?
What is the CR entrance point for an ERECT AP abdomen projection?
Walls that are considered to be secondary barriers should be?
Walls that are considered to be secondary barriers should be?
What is peristalsis?
What is peristalsis?
What is the annual effective dose limit for a radiographer?
What is the annual effective dose limit for a radiographer?
When is it acceptable for a radiographer to stand in the path of the primary beam?
When is it acceptable for a radiographer to stand in the path of the primary beam?
For informed consent to be considered legal, which of the following conditions must be met? (Select all that apply)
For informed consent to be considered legal, which of the following conditions must be met? (Select all that apply)
What is paralanguage?
What is paralanguage?
How can paralanguage be used to improve the quality of communication with one's patient?
How can paralanguage be used to improve the quality of communication with one's patient?
Which projection best demonstrates the zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine?
Which projection best demonstrates the zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine?
What layer of the computed radiography CR imaging plate captures and stores x-ray photons transmitted through the patient?
What layer of the computed radiography CR imaging plate captures and stores x-ray photons transmitted through the patient?
Leaving patient billing statements in the open is a violation of HIPAA.
Leaving patient billing statements in the open is a violation of HIPAA.
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Study Notes
X-Ray Filtration and Patient Safety
- Filtration in x-ray tubes blocks low-energy rays to protect patients from unnecessary exposure.
- Medical x-ray tubes require a minimum aluminum equivalent filtration of 2.5 mm.
Dosimetry and Radiation Protection
- Optical Stimulable Luminescent Dosimeter (OSL) uses aluminum oxide for measuring radiation exposure.
- The annual effective dose limit for a radiographer is set at 50 millisieverts (mSv).
X-Ray Beam Quality
- Increasing the half value layer (HVL) enhances the quality of the x-ray beam.
Lung Anatomy
- The lung's base rests on the diaphragm, while the apex extends above the clavicle.
Patient Rights Under AHA Partnership
- Patients are entitled to high-quality care, a safe environment, privacy protection, and assistance with billing.
- They should also be informed about students conducting exams and the risks and benefits of treatments.
Radiographic Equipment and Errors
- Off-focused error occurs when the source to image distance (SID) used is not compatible with the grid design (e.g., 42 inches instead of a recommended 50-72 inches).
Emergency Medications
- Lasix is used for treating pulmonary edema when conservative treatments fail.
- Benadryl is used for allergic reactions and hives.
- Atropine is administered for hypotension and bradycardia.
- Epinephrine is indicated for severe hypotension with tachycardia and other severe allergic reactions.
Infection Transmission
- Infection requires a pathogen, a favorable environment for growth, and methods of transmission either exogenous or endogenous.
Protective Barriers in Radiology
- Protective walls classified as secondary barriers must have a lead thickness of 0.8 mm and stand 2.1 meters (7 feet) high to block leakage and scatter radiation.
- Lead is the most effective material for protective barriers due to its high atomic number.
Radiographic Procedures
- The central ray (CR) for an erect AP abdomen projection is positioned at the mid-sagittal plane, 2 inches above the iliac crest.
- The lateral projection is optimal for visualizing the zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine.
Consent for Medical Procedures
- Informed consent requires the patient to be mentally competent, of legal age, voluntarily consenting, and adequately informed about the procedure.
Communication Skills in Radiology
- Paralanguage refers to the vocal aspects of communication, including speech tone and volume, which can enhance interaction quality with patients.
- Clear, distinct speech is crucial for giving effective instructions for patient positioning.
Privacy Violations
- Leaving patient billing statements exposed constitutes a violation of HIPAA regulations.
Imaging Technology
- The phosphor layer of the computed radiography (CR) imaging plate captures and stores x-ray photons that pass through the patient.
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