LMRT STATE REVIEW (ACTUAL / ) QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which of the following will result in an image with excessive distortion of anatomic structures?A.) Improper central ray angulation for the selected radiographic projection B.) use of an 8:1 grid with the mAs set for a 12:1 grid C.) IR exposure at an SID greater than recommended for a particular body part.D.) IR exposure with the mAs higher than needed for the particular anatomic structures. - ---Answers----Improper central ray angulation for the selected radiographic projection
Poor film or screen contact is seen on a radiograph as a decrease in what radiographic quality factor?A.) Density or brightness B.) Contrast or gray scale C.) Recorded detail or Spatial Resolution D.) Distortion - ---Answers----Recorded detail or Spatial Resolution
Which screen film image artifact looks like lightning?A.) Static artifact 1 / 4
B.) Handling artifact C.) Pressure artifact D.) Chemical artifact - ---Answers----Static artifact
Which of the following would be a violation of patient confidentiality?A.) A limited operator discusses a patient's pathology with a radiographer to get assistance in setting technical factors.B.) A limited operator talks to his or her friend during lunch about a patient's imaging procedure.C.) A radiographer asks if a patient is pregnant before an acute abdominal series.D.) A transporter tells the limited operator that the patient complained of dizziness while riding in the wheelchair to be x- ray department. - ---Answers----A limited operator talks to his or her friend during lunch about a patient's imaging procedure.
Which of the following are true regarding informed consent?
- Informed consent may be revoked at any time.
- The patient must be legally competent to sign
- The patient may sign in an incomplete form and the blanks may
be filled in later by the physician
A.) 1 and 2 only B.) 1 and 3 only 2 / 4
C.) 2 and 3 only D.) 1, 2, and 3 - ---Answers----1 and 2 only
A limited operator innocently commits an error as a result of following the orders of his or her employer, a physician. The
employer may be held responsible according to the:
A.) American Society of Radiologic Technologists code of Ethics.B.) Rule of professional responsibility C.) Doctrine of respondeat superior D.) Doctrine of non compos mentis - ---Answers----Doctrine of respondeat superior
Communication has been "validated" when the speaker has:
A.) spoken clearly B.) Received a response from the listener that demonstrates comprehension C.) Presented the information accurately D.) Reviewed the material - ---Answers----Received a response from the listener that demonstrates comprehension
Which of the following is not a form of non-verbal communication?A.) Speaking B.) Touching 3 / 4
C.) Eye contact D.) Facial expression - ---Answers----Speaking
Mrs. Elizabeth Dunbar is 86 years old and a bit confused. She is
most likely to respond appropriately if you address her as:
A.) Betty B.) Honey C.) Mrs. Dunbar D.) Elizabeth - ---Answers----Mrs. Dunbar
Which of the following are correct statements of proper body mechanics?
- Use a broad stance
- Turn and lift using your back muscles
- Carry heavy objects close to your body
A.) 1 and 2 only B.) 1 and 3 only C.) 2 and 3 only D.) 1, 2, and 3 - ---Answers----1 and 3 only
What type of disease transmission is possible when the limited operator does not clean the Bucky device after preforming an examination on a patient with influenza?
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