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Lana's Final
Practice test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| During routine IVU, the oblique position demonstrates the kidney of the side up parallel to the IR kidney of the side up perpendicular to the IR urinary bladder parallel to the IR urinary bladder perpendicular to the IR | kidney of the side up parallel to the IR |
| Prep for a Pt for an UGI series iodinated contrast admin evening before examination; water only in the morning NPO after midnight cathartics and cleansing enemas NPO after midnight, cleansing enemas, and empty bladder before scout image | NPO after midnight |
| Which of the following should be performed to rule out subluxation or fracture of the cervical spine? Oblique cervical spine, seated AP cervical spine, recumbent Horizontal beam lateral Laterals in flexion and extension | Horizontal beam lateral |
| In which of the following positions are a barium-filled pyloric canal and duodenal bulb best demonstrated during a Gl series? RAO Left lateral Recumbent PA Recumbent AP | RAO? |
| Which of the following fracture classifications describes a small, bony fragment pulled from a bony process? Avulsion fracture Torus fracture Comminuted fracture Compound fracture | Avulsion fracture |
| The floor of the cranium includes all of the following bones, except the temporal bones the occipital bone the ethmoid bone the sphenoid bone | the occipital bone |
| CR centering for an esophagogram should be to the vertebral level of: the sternal angle. T3 or T4. T5 or T6. Т7. | It's 1 inch inferior to sternal angle (T5-T6) |
| In which of the following positions can small amounts of free air in the peritoneal cavity be demonstrated? Left lateral decubitus Right lateral decubitus AP Trendelenburg AP supine | Left lateral decubitus |
| Which of the following carpal(s) is/are best demonstrated by ulnar flexion/deviation? 1. Medial carpals 2. Lateral carpals 3. Scaphoid 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 | 2 and 3 only |
| The following are anatomical features of the femur. Rearrange them in order from distal to proximal. 1. Lesser trochanter 2. Medial epicondyle 3. Head 4. Greater trochanter 5. Lateral condyle 6. Body/shaft | 5, 2, 6, 1, 4, 3 |
| Which of the following bones participate(s) in the formation of the knee joint? 1. Femur 2. Tibia 3. Patella 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 | 1 and 2 only |
| The junction of the sagittal and coronal sutures is the diploe lambda bregma pterion | bregma |
| The thoracic zygapophyseal joints are demonstrated with the coronal plane 90° to the IR midsagittal plane 90° to the IR coronal plane 20° to the IR midsagital plane 20˚ to IR | coronal plane 20° to the IR |
| Which of the following positions can be used to demonstrate the axillary ribs of the right thorax? 1. LAO 2. LPO 3. RAO 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 | 1 only (LAO and RPO for right axillary ribs) |
| In the axiolateral inferosuperior projection of the hip, the IR should be 2 inches medial to the ASIS parallel to the central ray perpendicular to the femoral neck parallel to the femoral neck | parallel to the femoral neck |
| All of the following statements regarding a PA projection of the skull are true, except the OML is perpendicular to the IR the petrous pyramids fill the orbits the MSP is parallel to the IR the CR is perpendicular to the IR and exits the nasion | the MSP is parallel to the IR |
| Which of the following examinations require(s) catheterization of the ureters? 1. Retrograde urogram 2. Cystogram 3. Voiding cystogram 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 | 1 only |
| A Pt comes to radiology for an UGI series. Her clinical history indicates that there may be a tumor posterior to the stomach. Which one of the following projections and/or positions will best demonstrate this condition? RAO PA Right lateral LPO | Right lateral |
| The American College of Radiology recommends that metformin (a drug used for diabetes mellitus) be withheld for ___________ hour(s) prior to and following a contrast media procedure. 1 8 24 48 | 48 |
| Aspirated foreign bodies in older children and adults are most likely to lodge in the right main bronchus left main bronchus esophagus proximal stomach | right main bronchus |
| A male patient comes to radiology for a voiding cystourethrogram. Which of the following projections and/or positions would be performed for this procedure? 30-degree RPO Erect lateral Recumbent lateral Erect PA | 30-degree RPO |
| The proximal radius and ulna are seen free of superimposition in which of the following projections? AP elbow Lateral elbow Medial oblique elbow Lateral oblique elbow | Lateral oblique elbow |
| What is the position of the stomach in a hypersthenic patient? High and vertical High and horizontal Low and vertical Low and horizontal | High and horizontal |
| Types of articulations lacking a joint cavity include 1. fibrous 2. cartilaginous 3. synovial 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 | 1 and 2 only |
| The sternal angle is at approximately the same level as the T2-T3 interspace T9-T10 interspace T5 costal margin | T5 |
| How should a chest exam to rule out air-fluid levels be obtained on a Pt with traumatic injuries? Do the exam in the Trendelenburg Erect insp and exp images Include a lat chest exam performed in dorsal decubitus position AP supine at 44-inch SID | Include a lat chest exam performed in dorsal decubitus position |
| Which of the following is/are distal to the tibial plateau? 1. Intercondyloid fossa 2. Tibial condyles 3. Tibial tuberosity 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 | 2 and 3 only |
| How much obliquity is required for the RAO position for the esophagus? 10 to 15 degrees 20 to 30 degrees 35 to 40 degrees 45 to 60 degrees | 35 to 40 degrees |
| The knee is in the correct position for a lateral projection of the patella if the: 1) leg is flexed 20°-30° 2) epicondyles are superimposed 3) patella is perpendicular to the IR . 1 and 2 1 and 3 2 and 3 1, 2, and 3 | 2 and 3 epicondyles are superimposed patella is perpendicular to the IR . |
| In the PA axial oblique projection of the cervical spine, the CR should be directer parallel to C4 perpendicular to C4 15° cephalad to C4 15° caudad to C4 | 15° caudad to C4 |
| Structures located in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) include which of the following? 1. Cecum 2. Vermiform appendix 3. Sigmoid 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 | 1 and 2 only |
| A Pt comes for a routine study of the cranium. He is unable to flex his head and neck to place the OML perpend to the IR for the AP axial proj. What should the tech do to compensate for this problem w/u creating excessive magnification of occipital bone? | ... |
| Place the IOML parallel to IR and increase the CR angulation by 7 degrees Perform the Haas method. Perform a submentovertex projection in place of the AP axial projection. Use the AML and increase the CR angulation by 10 degrees | Place the IOML parallel (I think is a mistake and she meant to put perpendicular) to IR and increase the CR angulation by 7 degrees |
| Which of the following examinations is used to demonstrate vesicoureteral reflux? Retrograde urogram Intravenous urogram (IVU) Voiding cystourethrogram Retrograde cystogram | Voiding cystourethrogram |
| Which part of the small intestine is the shortest? Duodenum Ileum Jejunum Pylorus | Duodenum |
| The normal creatinine (BUN) level (diagnostic indication of kidney function) for an adult is mg/dL. 0.1 to 0.5 0.6 to 1.5 3 to 4.5 6 to 7.5 | 0.6 to 1.5 |
| To demonstrate the pulmonary apices below the level of the clavicles in the AP position, the CR should be directed perpendicular 15°-20° caudad 15°-20° cephalad 40° cephalad | 15°-20° cephalad |
| Which of the following may be used to evaluate the glenohumeral joint? 1. Scapular Y projection 2. Inferosuperior axial 3. Transthoracic lateral 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 | 1, 2, and 3 |
| Which of the following is correct regarding the Norgaard method, "ball-catcher's position"? 1. Bilateral AP obl hands obtained 2. Used for early detection of rheumatoid arthritis 3. The hands obl about 45°, palm up 1 only 1 and 2 2 and 3 1,2, and 3 | 1,2, and 3 |
| All of the following are true, except the Lt kidney is usually higher than the Rt the kidneys move inferiorly in the erect position the upper, expanded part of the ureter is the hilum vessels, nerves, and lymphatics pass through the renal hilum | the upper, expanded part of the ureter is the hilum |
| Which of the following bony landmarks is in the same transverse plane as L2-L3? Inferior costal margin Greater trochanter Iliac crest ASIS | Inferior costal margin |
| Examples of synovial pivot articulations include the 1. atlantoaxial joint 2. radioulnar joint 3. temporomandibular joint 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
| Which of the following best describes the relationship between the esophagus and the trachea? Esophagus is posterior to the trachea Trachea is posterior to the esophagus Esophagus is lateral to the trachea Trachea is lateral to the esophagus | Esophagus is posterior to the trachea |
| Which of the following conditions is characterized by "flattening" of the diaphragm? Emphysema Empyema Atelectasis Pneumonia | Emphysema |
| The relationship between the fractured ends of long bones is called angulation apposition luxation sprain | apposition |
| How much CR angulation is required for the AP axial projection taken during a barium enema examination? 10 to 15 degrees 20 to 25 degrees 30 to 40 degrees 45 degrees | 30 to 40 degrees |
| A kyphotic curve is formed by the 1. sacral vertebrae 2. thoracic vertebrae 3. lumbar vertebrae 4. cervical vertebrae 1, 2, and 4 1 and 2 3 and 4 1, 3, and 4 2 and 4 | 2 and 4?????? 1, 2, and 4??? |
| In which type of fracture are the splintered ends of bone forced through the skin? Closed Compound Compression Depressed | Compound |
| An average-shaped skull with a 47-degree angle between the petrous pyramids and the midsagittal plane is classified as: mesocephalic. brachycephalic. dolichocephalic. morphocephalic. | mesocephalic |
| For an AP projection of the knee in a patient whose measurement from ASIS to tabletop is 17 cm, which CR direction will best demonstrate the knee joint? 3°-5° caudad 10° caudad 3°-5° cephalad 0° (perpendicular) | 3°-5° caudad |
| Where is the central ray (CR) centered for a nephrotomogram of the kidneys? At the xiphoid process At the iliac crest Midway between the iliac crest and the xiphoid process Midway between the ASIS and the iliac crest | Midway between the iliac crest and the xiphoid process |
| The lumbar vertebral transverse process is represented by which part of the "Scottie dog" seen in a correctly positioned oblique lumbar spine? Eye Nose Body Ear | Nose |
| Which of the following are mediastinal structures? 1. Heart 2. Trachea 3. Esophagus 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 | 1, 2, and 3 |
| The plane passing vertically through the body and dividing it into anterior and posterior halves is the median sagittal plane (MSP) midcoronal plane sagittal plane transverse plane | midcoronal plane |
| How is the CR directed for the PA axial projection (Holmblad method) of the intercondylar fossa? perpendicular to the lower leg perpendicular to the femur 40°-50° to lower leg 40°-50° to the femur | perpendicular to the lower leg |
| Blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on a PA projection of the chest can be an indication of pleural effusion ascites bronchitis emphysema | pleural effusion |
| Which of the following anatomic structures is seen most anteriorly in a lateral projection of the chest Esophagus Trachea Cardiac apex Superimposed scapular borders | Cardiac apex |
| Evaluation criteria for a lateral projection of the humerus include 1. epicondyles parallel to the IR 2. lesser tubercle in profile 3. superimposed epicondyles 1 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 | 2 and 3 only |
| What CR angle is used for the AP projection taken during a cystogram? 20 to 25 degrees caudad 5 to 10 degrees cephalad 10 to 15 degrees caudad 30 to 40 degrees caudad | 10 to 15 degrees caudad |
| Which of the following positions best demonstrates the proximal tibiofibular articulation? AP 90° mediolateral 45° internal rotation 45° external rotation | 45° internal rotation |
| One X-ray of an UGI series needs repeating. The tech is unsure which proj is seen on this X-ray. The fundus is filled with barium, and the pylorus and duodenal bulb are profiled and air filled. | ... |
| The pt was recumbent for all proj. Which proj and/or position needs to be repeated? PA LPO RAO Right lateral | LPO |
| Which of the following positions is essential in radiography of the paranasal sinuses? Erect Recumbent Oblique Trendelenburg | Erect |
| The RPO position (Judet method) of the right acetabulum will demonstrate the: anterior rim of the right acetabulum anterior iliopubic column left iliac wing posterior rim of the right acetabulum | anterior rim of the right acetabulum |
| A patient enters the ED with a possible basilar skull fracture. Which of the following skull projections would best demonstrate any blood present in the sphenoid sinus? AP with a 15-degree cephalic angle Haas method SMV Horizontal beam lat projection | Horizontal beam lat projection |
| Which sections of the large intestine will be filled with air with the patient in the prone position in a double-contrast BE? Ascending, descending colon, and rectum Transverse and sigmoid colon Rectum Right and left colic flexure and sigmoid colon | Ascending, descending colon, and rectum |
| To visualize or "open" the right sacroiliac joint, the patient is positioned 30°-40° LPO 30°-40° RPO 25°-30° LPO 25°-30° RPO | 25°-30° LPO |
| Which of the following projections/positions will best demonstrate a subacromial or subcoracoid dislocation? Tangential AP axial Transthoracic lateral PA oblique scapular Y | PA oblique scapular Y |
| During a single-contrast barium enema, the radiologist detects a possible defect within the right colic flexure. Which of the following projections and/or positions best demonstrates this region of the colon? RPO LAO AP axial LPO | LPO (We can also use RAO) |
| For which of the following conditions is operative cholangiography a useful tool? 1. Patency of the biliary ducts 2. Biliary tract calculi 3. Duodenal calculi 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1,2, and 3 | 1 and 2 only |
| How much rotation of the body should be used for a RAO position of upper Gl series for hypersthenic patient? 30 degrees 40 degrees 45 to 55 degrees 70 degrees | 70 degrees |
| Which position of the shoulder demonstrates the lesser tubercle in profile medially? AP External rotation Internal rotation Neutral position | Internal rotation |
| The liver is located primarily in the _________ of the abdomen. LLQ RLQ RUQ LUQ | RUQ |
| Which term describes the outer, lateral border of the stomach? Lesser curvature Incisura angularis Gastric border Greater curvature | Greater curvature |
| To better demonstrate the IP joints of the hand in the oblique position, the radiographer should oblique the hand no more than 45° use a support sponge for the phalanges use ulnar flexion clench the fist to bring the carpals closer to the IR | use a support sponge for the phalanges |
| Posterior displacement of a tibial fracture would be best demonstrated in the AP projection lateral projection medial oblique projection lateral oblique projection | lateral projection |
| In myelography, the contrast medium generally is injected into the cisterna magna individual intervertebral disks subarachnoid space between the first and second lumbar vertebrae subarachnoid space between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae | subarachnoid space between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae |
| The term dorsal can refer to which three of the following? 1. Anterior surface of body 2. Back of the hand 3. Upper surface of the foot 4. Front of the hand 5. Posterior surface of the body 6. Lower surface of the foot | 2, 3, and 5 |
| The projection/method often used to detect carpal canal defect is PA projection wrist, radial deviation PA axial projection wrist, Stecher method AP oblique hands/Norgaard method tangential projection wrist, Gaynor-Hart method | tangential projection wrist, Gaynor-Hart method |
| That portion of a long bone from which it lengthens/grows is the diaphysis epiphysis metaphysis apophysis | metaphysis |
| Which cranial bone contains the foramen ovale? Sphenoid Occipital Ethmoid Temporal | Sphenoid |
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