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RADT 456 Rad Proc
ARRT reg review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The position of the asthenic gallbladder, as compared to the position of the sthenic gallbladder, is more | inferior and medial |
| The best way to control voluntary motion is | careful explanation |
| A transverse fracture of distal radius, posterior and outward displacement of the hand, and chip fracture of the ulnar styloid process is what type of fracture | colles fracture |
| In the 15-20 degree mortise oblique position of the ankle the ____ and _____ joints are visualized and the _____ should be vertical | talofibular talotibial plantar surface |
| The scapular Y projection of the shoulder demonstrates _____ of the shoulder and ____/____ dislocation | oblique anterior/posterior |
| In AP axial projection of the skull, central ray 30 degrees caudad to OML and passing midway between EAM, what is best demonstrated | occipital bone |
| AP projection of the coccyx requires the the central ray be directed | 2" above the symphysis |
| What is demonstrated in the oblique projection of the thoracic spine | apophyseal joints |
| Thoracic vertebrae are unique in that they participate in the following articulations | costovertebral costotransverse |
| The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine are demonstrated with the | midsagittal plane // to IR |
| What condition is characterized by widening of the intercostal spaces | emphysema |
| Inspiration and expiration projections of the chest may be performed to demostrate | pneumothorax diaphragm excursion |
| Radiographic indications of atelectasis include; _____ radiographic density/_____ brightness of the affected side, and elevation of the _____ of the affected side | decrease increase hemidiaphragm |
| During a GI exam, the AP recumbent projection of stomach of average shape and size will usually demonstrate | barium filled fundus double contrast of distal stomach portions |
| To demonstrate esophageal varices, the patient must be examined in the | recumbent position |
| What position whould best demonstrate a double contrast of the left and right colic flexures | AP erect |
| Which positions are a barium filled pyloric canal and duodenal bulb best demonstrated during a GI series | RAO |
| What position is frequently used to project the GB away from the vertebrae in the asthenic patient | LAO |
| What type of exam requires catheterization of the ureters | retrograde urogram |
| A post void image of the urinary bladder is usually requested at the completion of an IVU and may be helpful in demonstrating | residual urine prostate enlargement |
| To better demonstrate contrast-filled distal ureters during intravenous usography, it is helpful to | use a 15 degree AP Trendelenburg position |
| The space located between the arachnoid mater and dura mater is the | subdural space |
| The term varus refers to | turned inward |
| The coronoid process should be visualized in profile in what position | Medial oblique elbow |
| What technique would provide a PA projection of the gastroduodenal surfaces of a barium filled high transverse stomach | angle CR 35-45 degrees cephalad |
| Graves disease is associated with | thyroid overactivity |
| The RPO position (Judet) of the right acetabulum will demonstrate the | anterior rim right iliac wing |
| What is the name of the condition that results in the forwarad slipping of one vertabra on the one below it | spondylolisthesis |
| What position is most likely to place the right kidney // to the IR | LPO |
| Which tangential axial projection of patella is complete relaxation of quadriceps femoris required for an accurate diagnosis | supine flexion 45 degrees (Merchant) |
| What projection can be used to supplement the traditional "open mouth" when the upper portion of odontoid process cannot be well demonstrated | AP/PA through the foramen magnum |
| The floor of the cranium does not include | occipital bone |
| What projection of the foot are the interspaces between the first and second cuniforms best demonstrated | lateral oblique foot |
| What portin of the humerus articulates with the ulna to help form the elbow joint | trochlea |
| The junction of the sagittal and coronal sutures is the | bregma |
| The lumbar transverse process is represented by what part od the "Scotty dog" seen in the correctly positioned oblique lumbar spine | nose |
| AP stress studies of the ankle may be performed following _____ and ____ injuries, and to demonstrate a _____ _____ | inversion eversion ligament tear |
| Patient seated at end of x-ray table, elbow flexed 80 degrees, CR 45 degrees laterally from shoulder to elbow joint, what structure is best demonstrated | coronoid process |
| What structure is located midway between the ASIS and pubic symphysis | dome of acetabulum |
| What positions demonstrate the sphenoid sinuses | modified waters (open mouth) lateral |
| The lumbar lamina is represented by what part of the "Scotty dog" seen in a correctly positioned oblique lumbar spine | body |
| Double contrast BE, what position would afford the best double contrast visualization of the lateral wall of descending colon and medial wall of ascending colon | Right lateral decubitus |
| What exam involves the intrduction of radiopaque contrast medium through a uterine cannula | hysterosalpingogram |
| The term to decribe expectoration of blood from the bronchi is | hemoptysis |
| Double-contrast exams of stomach or large bowel are performed to better visualize the | gastric/bowel mucosa |
| What articulations may be described as diarthrotic | knee, and TMJ |
| The thoracic apophyseal joints are demonstrated with | midsagittal plane 20 degrees to IR |
| Body habitus characterized by a long and narrow thoracic cavity and low midline stomach and GB is the | asthenic |
| Regarding the scapular Y projection of the shoulder the scapular borders are _____ on the _____ ____ and an ____ projection of shoulder is obtained | superimposed humeral shaft oblique |
| What are characteristics of hypersthenic body type | short, wide, transverse heart high and peripheral large bowel |
| Glossitis refers to inflammation of the | tongue |
| During IV urography, the prone position generally is recommended to demonstrate | filling of ureters renal pelvis |
| To demonstrate profile view of glenoid fossa, the patient is AP recumbent and obliqued 45 degrees | toward affected side |
| What position will provide an AP projection of L5-S1 interspace | 30-35 degree angle cephalad |
| What is required for lateral projection of the skull | IOML // to IR MSP // to IR |
| Ossified portion of a long bone where cartilage has been replaced by bone is | metaphysis |
| What skull position will best demonstrate the cranial base, sphenoidal sinuses, atlas, and odontoid process | SMV |
| What can be used to demonstrate the intercondtloid fossa; 1------ 2------ | 1)prone, knee flexed 40 degrees, CR 40 caudad to popliteal fossa 2)supine, IR under flexed knee, CR cephalad to knee, perpendicular to tibia |
| Patient in PA position and OML and CR perpendicular to IR, the resulting radiograph will demonstrate the petrous pyramids | completely within orbits |
| When evaluating a PA axial projection of skull with 15 degree caudal angle, the radiographer should see petrous pyramids in _____ of orbits, _____ distance from lateral border of skull to later ____ __ ____ bilaterally, and _____ petrous pyramids | lower 1/3 equal rim of orbits symmetrical |
| What barium filled anatomic structure is best demonstrated in LPO position | hepatic flexure |
| What is the position of the stomach in a hypersthenic patient | high and horizontal |
| To demonstrate the first two cervical vertebrae in the AP projection, the patient is position so that a line between the ____ ____ plane and the ____ ___ is vertical | maxillary occlusal mastoid tip |
| For what conditions are operative cholangiography a useful tool 1_____ and 2_____ | 1)patency of biliary ducts 2)bilisry tract calculi |
| What projection of the elbow demonstrates the radial head free of ulnar superimposition | lateral oblique |
| What position will demonstrate the lumbarsacral apophyseal articulation | 30 degree RPO |
| Correct preparation for a patient scheduled for a lower GI series is most likely to be | cathartics and cleansing enemas |
| What should be observed when radiographing a patient who has sustained a traumatic injury to the hip; 1 and 2 | 1)fracture suspected, manipulation of extremity by physician 2)evaluate entire region, pelvis typically included in initial exam |
| To demonstrate the entire circumference of radial head, exposure must be made with the _____ perpendicular to IR, hand ____ and ____ as much as possible, and hand _____ and in _____ rotation | epicondyles pronated & supinated lateral & internal |
| What exam most likely would be performed to diagnose Wilm's tumor | IVU |
| What type of women is likely to have the most homogeneous glandular breast tissue | postpubertal adolescent |
| What projection is most likely to demonstrate the carpal pisiform free of superimposition | AP medial oblique |
| What structures are visualized through the foramen magnum in the AP axial projection (Towne) of the skull for occipital bone | 1)posterior clinoid processes 2)Dorsum sella |
| Orthoroentgenography, or radiographic measurement of long bones of an upper or lower extremity, requires what accessories | 1)Bell-Thompson scale 2)Bucky tray |
| In lateral projection of nasal bone, the CR directed | 3/4 in distal nasion |
| Structures involved in blowout fractures include | 1)orbital floor 2)inferior rectus muscle |
| Inspiration and expiration projections of the chest are performed to demonstrate 1,2, and 3 | 1)partial/complete collapse of pulmonary lobe 2)air in pleural cavity 3)foreign body |
| The most significant risk factor for breast cancer is | gender |
| The innominate bone is located in the | pelvis |
| The SC joints are best demonstrated with the patient PA and | in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to IR |
| Below-diaphragm ribs are better demonstrate when | patient is in recumbent position |
| Patient unable to extend arm is seated at end of x-ray table, elbow flexed 90 degrees. CR 45 degrees medially, what structures are demonstrated | radial head & capitulum |
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