5. Radiographic Procedures

Fluoroscopy Basics — Quiz

Test your understanding of fluoroscopy basics with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which component in an image intensifier focuses the electron beam to maintain image resolution?

Question 2

When comparing an image intensifier to a flat-panel detector in fluoroscopy, which advantage is associated with the flat-panel detector?

Question 3

In magnification mode on an image intensifier, the input phosphor diameter is reduced. What are the resulting effects?

Question 4

A radiographer notes the image momentarily dimming when moving the C-arm to a thicker body region before brightness returns. Which feature causes this phenomenon?

Question 5

According to the ALARA principle during fluoroscopy, which practice most effectively reduces patient radiation exposure?