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Rad102 Final Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When a patient is in a dorsal decubitus position, that patient is lying... | on their back |
| In a 45-degree left anterior oblique (LAO), which side of the body is closest to the IR? | Left anterior side |
| The lowest structural organization in the human body is the ___ level. | Chemical |
| The most common lethal nosocomial infection in the US is? | Pneumonia |
| The prominent anatomical landmark found on the anterior aspect of the ilium is the... | Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) |
| Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is classified as a(n) ___ condition of the GI system. | Congenital |
| This condition should be regarded as a sign of an important underlying condition, not as a disease entity. | Pleural effusion |
| What fracture id the opposite of a Colles fracture, in that the transverse anteriorly. | Smith |
| What trauma level is found in rural areas and allow a 20-30 minute call-in time for staff? | Level 4 |
| What shoulder projection best demonstrates the glenoid fossa in profile? | Grashey |
| The medial malleolus is part of the... | Tibia |
| The purpose of the AP stress view of the ankle is to demonstrate... | possible joint seperations or ligament tears |
| T/F: A Port-A-Cath is inserted into the subclavian vein, is open to the outside and is often used for administration of chemotherapies. | True |
| What is the type of pleural effusion that results from trauma, causing blood to enter the pleural cavity? | Hemothorax |
| What is the event of a "collapsed lung?" | Pneumothorax |
| T/F: Not many malignancies progress to pulmonary metastases. | False |
| What is NOT protected within the bony thorax? | Epiglottis |
| What side do you mark for an RAO projection of the chest? | Right side |
| T/F: Cystic fibrosis is is a hereditary disease that requires an INCREASE in technique when radiographing the chest. | False |
| This inflammatory disease of the chest is primarily visualized in the upper lobes of the lungs. | Pulmonary Tuberculosis |
| This procedure helps alleviate and drain fluid within the pleural cavity... | Thoracentesis |
| How big must a tumor be in order to be seen on a general radiograph? | 6mm |
| How many true ribs are there? | 7 |
| What is the recommended degree of obliquity for an RAO projection of the sternum for an asthenic (thin-chested) type of patient? | 20 degrees |
| Chest trauma that affects at least 2 ribs and is associated to pulmonary injury is known as ______. | Flail chest |
| Osteomyelitis most often derives from... | Bacteria |
| T/F: The sternoclavicular joint that t is closest to the IR (on the downside) will be foreshortened for an oblique projection? | False |
| How many posterior ribs should be seen above the diaphragm?For a rib series. | 9 |
| T/F: Ribs are a common site for destructive metastatic lesions only. | False |
| Which aspect of the large intestine is found between the left and right colic flexures? | Transverse colon |
| What is the name of the double-walled, saclike membrane that covers the abdominal cavity? | Peritoneum |
| Where is the CR centered for the AP erect projection of the abdomen? | 2" above iliac crest |
| Which term describes an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen? | Ascites |
| This is an abnormal narrowing of the esophagus and is relieved by balloon dilation. | Esophageal Stricture |
| This degenerative disease appears on an x-ray as a "string of beads" and patients often present with abdominal distention, cramps, vomiting and sometimes bloody stools. | Mechanical Bowel Obstruction |
| How many individual body systems comprise the human body? | 10 |
| A well-inspired healthy adult chest PA projection will have a minimum of ____ posterior ribs seen above the diaphragm. | 10 |
| Cystic fibrosis is classified as a(n) _____ disease. | Genetic |
| Why is the RAO sternum preferred to the LAO position? | The RAO projects the sternum over the heart shadow |
| A congenital defect characterized by anterior protrusion of the lower sternum and xiphoid process is termed... | Pectus Carinatum |
| T/F: An erect lateral projection of the sternum requires that respiration be suspended on expiration. | False |
| Which aspect of the large intestine is found between the left and right colic flexures? | Transverse colon |
| How many carpal bones are there? | 8: SLTPTHCH |
| A patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a possible Smith fracture. Which region of the upper limb would be most appropriate (from the following) to be radiographed to demonstrate this injury? | Wrist |
| Where is the central ray (CR) placed for a PA projection of the third digit? | PIP Joint |
| Skier's thumb is an injury of the... | Ulnar collateral ligament |
| Which of the following actions will lead to the proximal radius crossing over the ulna? | Pronation of the hand and forearm |
| What does the acronym "ORIF" stand for? | Open Reduction Internal Fixation |
| For trauma, it is essential to have at least ___ projections of the area of interest, preferably taken at ____ degrees from each other. | 2/90 |
| Which rotation of the humerus will result in a lateral position of the proximal humerus? | Internal |
| What two anatomical structures “share” a projection? | Shoulder and Scapula |
| This not-routine projection of the shoulder would visualize bony spurs of the humeral tubercles. | Tangential Projection |
| This specific pathology of the feet is best demonstrated using weight-bearing. | Lisfranc Joint Injury |
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