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Final Exam Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which bones fuse to form the acetabulum | Ischium, pubis, and ilium |
| Which of the following pathologic conditions is a common type of aseptic or ischemic necrosis? | Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease |
| Gonadal shielding should be used on both male and female for AP pelvis projection. | False ( do not cover anatomy) |
| The pelvic bones articulate with the ______ and ______. | Sacrum and coccyx |
| The vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves describes the _____ plane. | Midsagittal |
| The body habitus that is best described as "average" is _________. | Sthenic |
| A Port-A-Cath is inserted into the subclavian vein, is open to the outside and is often used for administration of chemotherapies. | True |
| Which modality if preferred when monitoring tumor growths over time? | CT |
| Contrecoup injury is trauma that affects the opposite side from the site of primary trauma. | True |
| A general positioning rule is to place the long axis of the anatomical part ____ to the long axis of the image receptor. | Parallel |
| Which of the following is the most common lethal nosocomial infection? | Pneumonia |
| Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that requires an INCREASE in technique when radiographing the chest. | False |
| How many carpal bones are found in the wrist? | 8 |
| The movement of a limb towards the midline of the body is referred to as ____________ | Adduction |
| How big must a tumor be in order to be seen on a general radiograph? | 6mm |
| What is the term for when a disease is present at birth? | Congenital |
| AECs 1. Assist in increasing detail 2. Reduces patient dose 3. Terminates automatically once optimal exposure is reached | 2 and 3 only |
| How many posterior ribs should be seen on a rib series ABOVE the diaphragm? | 9 |
| The SC joint is the articulation of these two bones: | Sternum and Clavicle |
| The prominent anatomical landmark found on the anterior aspect of the ilium is the: | Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) |
| A pacemaker is considered an artifact. | True |
| The bending or forcing of the hand outwardly away from the body with the hand pronated in a posteroanterior (PA) projection is known as: | Ulnar Deviation |
| What is the reason for performing the AP partially flexed projections of the elbow? | To provide an AP perspective if the patient cannot fully extend the elbow |
| Within 2-3 days after a fracture, ______________ start to appear around the injury to begin repair. | Osteoblasts |
| Which of the following is NOT a carpal bone? 1. Scaphoid 2. Capitulum 3. Lunarate 4. Pisiform | 2 and 3 |
| Which is the only digit that we perform an AP view of instead of PA? | 1st Digit |
| Which is most proximal? 1. Phalanges 2. Metacarpals 3. Carpals | 3 |
| Rotator cuff directly affects a person’s ROM in the shoulder. | True |
| The clavicle articulates with the _________ and ____________. | Sternum and Acromion |
| How should the central ray be angled for a Scapular Y view? | Perpendicular to IR |
| What is the common term for idiopathic chronic adhesive capsulitis? | Frozen shoulder |
| Which rotation of the humerus will result in a lateral position of the proximal humerus? | Internal rotation |
| The talus is superior to the calcaneus. | True |
| The axial view of the calcaneus requires you to angle the x-ray tube __________ (to) the calcaneus. | Towards |
| Sesamoid bones are found on the plantar surface of the _____ digit. | 1st |
| How do osteoclastomas appear on general x-ray? | bubble |
| The base of the patella is inferior to the apex. | False |
| Which of these is NOT a joint of the pelvic girdle? | SC |
| Which pathology is most common in men 45 years and older, affecting the cartilage within the pelvis and long bones? | Chondrosarcoma |
| Hip fractures can occur from pathology, such as necrosis and osteoporosis. | True |
| Contrecoup injury is trauma that affects the opposite side from the site of primary trauma. | True |
| The pelvic bones articulate with the ______ and ______. | Sacrum and coccyx |
| For trauma, it is essential to have at least ___ projections of the area of interest, preferably taken at ____ degrees from each other. | 2 / 90 |
| What does the acronym "ORIF" stand for? | Open Reduction Internal Fixation |
| The radiographic criteria for a true lateral finger indicate equal concavity of the anterior and posterior aspects of the phalanges. | False |
| A radiograph of a PA projection of the hand reveals that the distal radius and ulna and the carpals were cut off. What should the technologist do to correct this problem? | Repeat the PA projection to include all the carpals and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the distal radius and ulna |
| Which Trauma level of hospital is prominent in rural areas and allows 20-30 minute call-in time frames for needed staff? | 3 |
| A “skier’s thumb” is an injury of the: | Ulnar Collateral Ligament |
| The peritoneum is divided into two categories, the parietal and ___________ | Visceral |