Why is an erect PA chest NOT considered to be a decubitus position?

This exam will include50 multiple-choice items over the chapters in this unit. You will have60minutes to complete the exam. Be sure that you save each answer before submitting. 

Gd2O2S converts light to electric signals. This describes what method of imaging?

In what position is this patient?

Which of the following describes the reason(s) for imaging a patient in the erect position for a PA chest radiograph?                                                      reduce the magnification of the heart                                                                                                                                                                       allow for a deeper inspiration                                                                                                                                                                                         allow visualization of air/fluid levels

Which of the following statements is/are true with respect to radiation safety in fluoroscopy? Tabletop radiation intensity must not exceed 21 mGya/min/mA Tabletop radiation intensity must not exceed 100 mGya/min In high-level fluoroscopy, tabletop intensity should be up to 200 mGya/min

Primary protective barriers, if in the wall, must extend to a height of at least?

Which of the following means there is no safe level of radiation, and the response to the radiation is not directly proportional to the dose received?

The equivalent dose limit for the embryo-fetus is?

A lead apron of at least what thickness should be worn while being exposed to scatter radiation using 110 kVp or higher?