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Final Exam Review

QuestionAnswer
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
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